Join us at Munimba-ja Arts Centre to witness the incredible works in progress created by the participants of BLAK CAMP 2024.

After an inspiring week at Blak Camp, participants have continued developing their new printmaking skills and concepts in our studio space in Nambour. This exhibition reflects their progress, showcasing the raw and evolving strength of their work.

Come and celebrate two shows. The opening of Bonyi Living Culture and the closing of Blak Camp: New Works in Progress Exhibition

We will kick off celebrations at 5pm with a welcome and yarn.

There will be live music organised and performed by lead music mentor and Yalinji woman, Deline Briscoe. With special guests - Aunty Dawn Daylight, Keely Eggmolese, Kingston and Merindi.

Birthday party and cake for Aunty Dawn Daylight including a photo booth opportunity!

This is a catered event with drinks available to buy.

Please RSVP by 6th Feb: projects@munimba-ja.com.au

Join Malinda Flynn (Mal), a Blak Camp artist, for a hands-on lino carving and printmaking workshop at Munimba-ja Arts Centre.

Mal is a Jarrowair South-Sea Islander woman from South-East Queensland with a career spanning over two decades. She began her journey in textile arts at Nungalinya College in the Northern Territory, where she developed a love for fabric design and large-scale print projects. Her practice has since expanded to include string-making, weaving, silversmithing, and digital design, blending cultural traditions with contemporary techniques. Mal creates the most beautiful prints on up-cycled clothing. 

Come and make a postcard for Uncle Noel!

Join us in Uncle Noel’s temporary bedroom to create your own postcards. Create one to send to Uncle at the Cherbourg Elders home and one to send to your own elder.

Tea, coffee and all art making materials provided.

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"Guess Who's Coming to the Corroboree" offers an intimate look into the life of Uncle Noel Blair, entering his recreated bedroom you can have a “Dorrie” * into his personal belongings.

CLOSING PARTY

17th Aug 2pm - 6pm Join us to celebrate the closing of “mimburi remembering”

Share stories and connection to “midden memories”

Hear yarns from Kerry Jones and Lyndon Davis - Kabi Kabi and Enid Morris - Jinibara, Quandamooka

LIVE Music - programmed by GABA MUSIK

Nibbles Provided - Drinks available

Join Enid Morris and Clea North for Workshops and Artist talks at Munimba-ja.

You will be invited into the artists world as they share their skills in mixed medium work and talk of stories of Midden memories

Clea North is a Mithika and Gunggari woman working and living on Gubbi Gubbi country. She is also a member of BLAK CRAETIVES and will run this MOB ONLY workshop sharing her skills and passion for watercolour painting.

Join us for an afternoon of Culture- Art- Weaving and Song with The Briscoe Sisters

2 Workshops will run simultaneously and you can swap midway

Weaving with Merindi: Join Kuku Yalanji artist Merindi Schrieber, as she shares her Yalanji weaving techniques that that have been passed down from generation to generation

BLAK CREATIVES Gatherings are Mob Only events for First Nations People living on or connected to Kabi Kabi and Jinibara country and surrounding area’s to meet connect and self-determine our own arts and cultural sector and the way we want to collaborate with the broader sector

Saturday WEAVING WORKSHOP - come along to weave and listen to the latest First Nation Beats with Quandamooka young artists Braelyn and Lola. book

We want to celebrate our 1st birthday with you! We’ll be launching our new product range as well as our new branding and website.

Saturday, 18th February
2pm - late

Join us for a first look at the Bunya Bajara exhibition, and have some family fun at our workshops that will be running throughout the afternoon between 2pm and 5pm.

Special artist yarns will commence at 5pm
With the official welcome at 6pm