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Exhibition | Weaving Connections by Felicity Chapman (Deadly Weavers)

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From:Tuesday 24 December 2024
To:Sunday 22 August 2021
Time:12:00am -  Tuesday 24 December 2024
Location:Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery, 531 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba, QLD 4350 Australia
 

FREE ADMISSION | GALLERY OPEN: Tuesday to Saturday 10.30am – 3.30pm | Sunday 1pm – 4pm | Closed Mondays & Public Holidays

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Felicity Chapman, aka ‘Deadly Weavers’, is a proud Wiradjuri woman who has travelled from Ngaro and Gia country (Airlie Beach) to participate as Toowoomba’s second feature artist in the Toowoomba Arts Footprint, Artists in Residence Program. Felicity’s aim with Deadly Weavers is to re-vitalise and preserve ancient cultural knowledge, shining a light on the treasured tradition of cultural weaving.

"Cultural weaving provides mob with a powerful way of connecting with and reactivating cellular memories buried deep within DNA and builds a strong sense of identity. Through celebrating and honouring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander weavers and their cultural weaving practice, connections are made with culture and Country and strong, healthy communities are created." Deadly Weavers, 2020.

This exhibition, Weaving Connections, displays works by Felicity and her workshop participants and showcases the weaving and friendships that Felicity has made in Toowoomba’s community throughout the residency.

Join us on Sunday 11 July @ 1.30pm to hear directly from the makers who will discuss the cultural practice of weaving and share their personal weaving journeys.

Meet the Makers event: Bookings are essential | Phone 131 872 | Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Exhibition on display 6 July - 22 August 2021

Image: Weaving hands during the ‘Deadly Weavers’ Toowoomba Arts Footprint residency, Toowoomba 2021.

NAIDOC 2021 theme: Heal Country, heal our nation.
Heal Country! – calls for stronger measures to recognise, protect, and maintain all aspects of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and heritage.

The Toowoomba Arts Footprint Artists in Residence project is funded by Arts Queensland and South West Qld Regional Arts.

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Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery
531 Ruthven Street
Toowoomba
QLD
4350
Australia
 
Entry charges - AdultFree
Entry charges - ChildFree
Entry charges - ConcessionFree
Entry charges - FamilyFree
Entry charges - GroupFree
Entry charges - StudentFree
Contact phone 07 4688 6652
Booking information
Event websitewww.tr.qld.gov.au/trag
Contact organisationToowoomba Regional Art Gallery
Is food and drink available?No
Are toilets available?Yes
Is there disabled access?Yes
Facility opening hours: Sunday: 1pm – 4pm | Monday: Closed | Tuesday: 10.30am – 3.30pm | Wednesday: 10.30am – 3.30pm | Thursday: 10.30am – 3.30pm | Friday: 10.30am – 3.30pm | Saturday: 10.30am – 3.30pm

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