REGIONAL PILOT PROJECT EVENT:
A one-day public program and exhibition exploring performance and public art.
On Sunday 26 July, our pilot regional engagement project culminates with a very special one-day exhibition of performance art works created by seven
of our teenage participants.
The exhibition, “What It Means To Be Me” showcases the work of this group of local young people, exploring ideas of feminism, disconnection, mental
health, love, fear and expectation. It forms part of a wider day of events at the Western Plains Cultural Centre exploring public art and performance.
Other highlights include the launch of a new public art website in Dubbo by Deputy Premier and Arts Minister Troy Grant and a panel discussion chaired
by Western Plains Curator Kent Buchanan with John Kaldor, artist Alex Wisser and Orana Art’s Regional Arts Development Officer, Alicia Leggett.
This pilot program has been an important strand of our recent Project 30 – Marina Abramović: In Residence and over several months, has introduced the
participants to the genre of performance art through workshops, discussions, activities and art-making, as well as a visit to Sydney to meet Marina
Abramović and experience her work directly.
To see more of the Pilot Project visit: www.kaldorpublicartprojects.tumblr.com
The project has been led by Kaldor Public Art Projects in partnership with the Western Plains Cultural Centre and Orana Arts. It has been supported
by the Federal Government, Ministry for the Arts and Arts NSW.
ORDER OF EVENTS
10.20am – Welcome to Country
10.30am – Welcome and introductions by Andrew Glassop, General Manager of the Western Plains Cultural Centre
10.40am - Launch of the Public Art of Dubbo website by Deputy Premier and Arts Minister, the Hon. Troy Grant
10.50am – Official opening of the exhibition by John Kaldor, director Kaldor Public Art Projects
11am – 2pm – “What It Means To Be Me”, a showcase of performance art pieces in the main gallery space.
Featuring work by: Justen Beehag, Caitlyn Coman-Sargent, Grace Farmilo, Shanae Gosper, Kate Hagan, Clare Noonan, Sam Read.
2pm – Panel Discussion: “The Changing Nature of Public Art”. Chaired by WPCC Curator Kent Buchanan with speakers John Kaldor, artist Alex Wisser and Regional Arts Development Officer for Orana Arts, Alicia Leggett.
3pm – Q&A and refreshments
The Western Plains Respond: Regional Youth Engagement Program from Kaldor Public Art Projects on Vimeo.
When
Sunday 26 July 10.20am - 3pm
Where
WESTERN PLAINS CULTURAL CENTRE 76 WINGEWARRA ST, DUBBO
Admission
FREE
See Also
MANDAANG GUWU (thank you) to everyone who has contributed gawuraa (feathers)
to the giran gulbanha (wind philosophy) project. 
Finches are small birds, about 10cm long, that feed on grasses and seeds. They
are found all around Australia, with many being endemic.