Over the last 3 months, Boon Wurrung artist Mitch Mahoney and Yorta Yorta artist Donna Blackall have led over 200 local community members in the creation of 6 full-scale canoes and woven fishing nets.
With the workshops now complete, FCAC will host a night of ceremony and exhibition putting the works into public display.
Exhibition: Weaving Sustainable Culture
WHEN: 17 April – 30 May
VENUE: FCAC Foyer and Rose Garden
COST: Free
You can learn more in three ways:
- Weaving Sustainable Culture on the FCAC website – footscrayarts.com/event/weaving-sustainable-culture
- An interview with Mahoney on FCAC Radio – https://spoti.fi/2SfzGGR
- You can also view the footage on YouTube – youtube.com/watch?v=q8K_GZhcXn4