7 October 2020
A major exhibition featuring the works of more than 30 Indigenous artists will soon be on display at Shoalhaven Regional Gallery.
The TERRA within, explores the themes of impact and survival in response to the 250th Anniversary of Cook’s voyage to the East Coast of Australia and will open to the public from 10 October to 5 December 2020 at the Shoalhaven Regional Gallery in Nowra.
The exhibition seeks to show the multiplicity of opinions and responses to this significant anniversary by featuring works by contemporary and traditional artists, with a focus on South Coast voices.
The exhibition has been curated by Warwick Keen. Keen is an award-winning artist from the Gomeroi (Gamilarraay) language group who has taught art and maintained his practice from the Shoalhaven for many years.
His appointment as the guest curator and the exhibition have both been endorsed by Council’s Aboriginal Advisory Committee.
Shoalhaven City Council Mayor, Amanda Findley welcomes the exhibition to the region and hopes the subject matter will provoke thoughtful discussion.
"Council is proud to have been part of the development of this exhibition and are thankful to the Gibbon Foundation their support. Shoalhaven Regional Gallery has always sought to connect and build our community through challenging and inspiring exhibitions," Clr Findley said.
It’s vital that we support a diverse range of voices in response to historical issues," Clr Findley said.
Admission to the exhibition is free for the public, but visitors are asked to consider making a tax-deductible donation through the Donation Tap Point in lieu of entry fees.
Visitors are required to check-in via a QR code or provide their name and contact details on arrival at the Gallery to support contact tracing, in line with NSW Health rules and the COVID-Safe plan. Numbers into the gallery are limited, and large groups are asked to make contact with the gallery first to arrange a suitable time to visit.
The Shoalhaven Regional Gallery is open Tuesday to Friday 10.00am to 4.00pm and Saturday 10.00am to 2.00pm.
For more information on the exhibition visit Shoalhaven Regional Gallery’s website.
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