Blue Mountains News

As part of Reconciliation Week (27 May - 3 June) and on the anniversary of the endorsement of the Statement of Recognition and Commitment, Council is holding the first in a series of events for First Nations Creatives. This will be a chance for artists to connect with each other, and Council, and chat about how they would like to see First Nations artists represented.

Blue Mountains Mayor Mark Greenhill said: “In keeping with the commitment Council has made to reconciliation, and as a city that values and celebrates its artists, this a great opportunity to strengthen our relationship with the First Nations Community.

“These First Nations Creatives Yarns will provide space for connection and help us find out how we can best support our First Nations artistic community.”

These events offer the chance for artists to speak about how they would like to see First Nations included and celebrated, particularly in Council-managed locations that hold space for creativity.

The initial First Nations Creative event is:

When: Saturday 31 May 2-4pm 

Where: Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, Katoomba 

What: Mingle, yarn, have a cuppa 

RSVP appreciated to: culturalcentre@bmcc.nsw.gov.au  

A second event will be heldon Thursday 28 August 6.30-8.30pm at the Blue Mountains Theatre and Community Hub in Springwood.

Council is also inviting First Nations Creatives to sign up if they would like toreceive information about opportunities and meet-ups throughout the year.

Note that these emails will only be used by Council’s First Nations team for updating about First Nations Creatives opportunities. 

For more information or to subscribe go to: here