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Kal Angam-Kal: Stories from West Papua
Gabriel GalleryKal angam-kal: Stories from West Papua is a documentary exhibition that brings together Elders and Young people from the Narrm (Melbourne) based West Papuan community in a series of youth-led intergenerational interviews. Kal angam-kal is a proverb in the indigenous language of the Amungme tribe of Timika, West Papua meaning “the word has been spoken…
Teaching First Nations Perspectives
Performance Space 45 Moreland Street, Footscray, VIC, AustraliaLearn how to embed First Nations perspectives in your classroom with Footscray Community Arts' First Nations led Professional Development Program. Teachers are encouraged to expand their knowledge of First Nations' histories and culture as well as gain the confidence to present these viewpoints in sensitive and impactful ways. These sessions will have a focus on…
Kal Angam-Kal: Panel and Screening
Performance Space 45 Moreland Street, Footscray, VIC, AustraliaJoin us for a screening of documentary Land of the Morning Star (dir. Mark Worth, 2004, 55mins). Land of the Morning Star reveals the turbulent history of West Papua, swept up in the power-play of international politics. Through eyewitness accounts and rare archival film, this fascinating documentary paints a picture that is intimate in detail…
Queer PHOTO
Footscray Community Arts 45 Moreland Street, Footscray, VIC, AustraliaQueer PHOTO presents a collection of photographic exhibitions, outdoor activations and immersive public events that explore identity, culture, and resilience. Seen through the queer gaze, personal narratives intertwine with intimacy and sexuality, inviting you to witness the convergence of traditional cultural boundaries, contemporary bodies, and sex positivity. Indoor Exhibitions: 3 February — 26 May 2024…
Queer PHOTO: Marungka Tjalatjunu (Dipped In Black) Film Screening and Q&A
Footscray Community Arts 45 Moreland Street, Footscray, VIC, AustraliaJoin us at the opening of this screening on Saturday 3 February, as part of Queer Out West site takeover; for a screening of the award-winning documentary ‘Marungka Tjalatjunu (Dipped in Black)’ created by Derik Lynch and Matthew Thorne. The film follows Yankunytjatjara queer artist Derik Lynch who takes a road trip back to Country…
Queer PHOTO: An Artsy Queer Bus Ride Tour
Footscray Community Arts 45 Moreland Street, Footscray, VIC, AustraliaJoin queer icon 2joocee for the queer, arty bus ride of your dreams! Starting at Footscray Community Arts, join us on a guided bus tour as we journey across all the venues within the Queer PHOTO Festival! 2joocee will be your host with the most who will keep you well informed throughout your afternoon adventure.…
Queer PHOTO: Footscray Precinct Tour
Footscray Community Arts 45 Moreland Street, Footscray, VIC, AustraliaJoin us at Footscray Community Arts and meet the Queer PHOTO's curator Brendan McCleary. Brendan will guide you through a series of indoor and outdoor exhibitions, talk you through the artists work and how it connects to the overarching theme of queer futures. See work from Salote Tawale, Lilah Benetti, Daniel Jack Lyons (LA), Derik…
Queer PHOTO: Pet Portraits With Elvin Lam
Footscray Community Arts 45 Moreland Street, Footscray, VIC, AustraliaIt's pet photoshoot time! What cuter way to celebrate your love for your pet than with a photoshoot! Elvin Lam will be hosting this super special addition to the Queer PHOTO Festival. Elvin is a Deaf Auslan user with a passion for Animals and is excited to meet you and your furry loved ones! Before…
Queer PHOTO: Film Screening and Q&A with Clifford Prince King (USA)
Footscray Community Arts 45 Moreland Street, Footscray, VIC, AustraliaComing all the way from New York City, Clifford Prince King is teaming up with Queer PHOTO in a documentation of Queer Black Joy through photography and film. Meet the artist in a discussion following an exclusive screening of two of their short films that explore queerness, HIV, and intimate relationships. ‘Kiss of Life’ is…
Queer PHOTO: Cyanotype Photography Workshop with Isabella Capezio
Footscray Community Arts 45 Moreland Street, Footscray, VIC, AustraliaArtist and RMIT Lecturer, Isabella Capezio, is your teacher for this hands-on, photography workshop! Throughout this class, you will: Be introduced to the history of cyanotype photography Learn how to up-cycle clothes to create new artworks Produce cyanotypes in varying camera-less methods using both objects and pre-prepared images Learn about contemporary forms of this medium…