A celebration of the rich cultural heritage and contemporary artistic expression of Aboriginal artists from Australia's south-east region, SOUTHEAST Aboriginal Arts Market will return from 23–24 November.
Hosted at Carriageworks in Sydney, on Gadigal Country, SOUTHEAST is curated by renowned Wiradjuri and Kamilaroi artist Jonathan Jones.
The event showcases the rich artistic diversity of 32 independent Aboriginal artists and collectives from regional and coastal NSW, ACT, Victoria, the Murray–Darling basin, and Tasmania.
Thousands of artworks, including ceramics, jewellery, weaving, textiles, painting, and more, will be available for sale, with all proceeds going directly to the artists.
SOUTHEAST offers visitors the chance to meet artists, learn about their cultural practices, and invest in traditional and contemporary Aboriginal art.
The market also includes a public program featuring live workshops and talks. Highlights include a weaving workshop with Wiradjuri artist Jessika Spencer, storytelling and leather plaiting with Ngiyampaa man Uncle Tom Carney, and a hands-on demonstration with Barkindji artist David Doyle on plant knowledge.
Mr Jones said SOUTHEAST is a rare platform for south-east Aboriginal artists to connect with new audiences, share stories, and showcase their extraordinary work."
"SOUTHEAST gives visitors an opportunity to engage directly with local artists, have a yarn and purchase artworks, and provides a vital platform for artists to engage with new audiences," he said.
"It's fantastic to see the return of SOUTHEAST to Carriageworks this November, it has a significant impact for our artists and region."
Participating artists include Wiradjuri man Larry Brandy, Wiradjuri women Lorraine Connelly-Northey, Taungurung/Kulin man Mick Harding and Walbanga/Ngarigo Cheryl Davison and many more from various Aboriginal nations across the region.
The SOUTHEAST Aboriginal Arts Market 2024 - Live Program entails:
On Saturday 23 November at 3:00 pm – Walking tour with curator Jonathan Jones: Explore the market and engage with the artists about their connection to the Southeast and how it shapes their work. (30 minutes)
During Sunday 24 November there will be a few events held, 10:15 am – Walking tour with Jonathan Jones (30 minutes), 12:15 pm / 12:50 pm / 1:30 pm – Weaving with fibre workshop with Jessika Spencer (25 minutes each), 10:15 am / 11:15 am – Leather workshop with Uncle Tom Carney (40 minutes each) and 12:00 pm – Bush medicine and edible plants demonstration with David Doyle.
