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    Ararat Gallery TAMA.

Smoke, art for NAIDOC Week in Ararat

Distinguished Kirrae Whurrung artist Brett Clarke will exhibit his works at Ararat Gallery TAMA during NAIDOC Week celebrations, hosted by Ararat Rural City Council on Monday.

Highly regarded didgeridoo player and cultural performer Paul Kelly – whose audiences have included grand final crowds at the MCG – will conduct a welcome to country and smoking ceremony, before an address by Ararat Mayor Bob Sanders and afternoon tea. 

Mr Clarke is a singer, songwriter, musician, carver and dancer – his exhibition is now open at Ararat Gallery TAMA. 

National NAIDOC Week is observed annually throughout Australia, and honours the history, culture, and accomplishments of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 



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This year NAIDOC Week, celebrated from July 7 to 14, has the theme of ‘Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud’.

Registrations for the event can be made at www.trybooking.com/CTECT.

The entire July 3, 2024 edition of The Weekly Advertiser is available online. READ IT HERE!