Engage with artworks and the stories they tell, and reflect on the long history of this place.
On this tour, you’ll hear from First Nations storytellers and creatives as they highlight artworks from QAGOMA’s Indigenous Australian Art Collection and explore the complex stories of history, culture and place that they tell.
In this season’s tour, explore the work of artists Judy Watson, Doreen Reid Nakamarra, Ryan Presley and Vernon Ah Kee.
This season’s facilitator: Sam Harrison. Sam is an emerging Brisbane-based artist and curator of Kamilaroi and Wiradjuri decent.
Free, bookings required. Capacity is limited. / Held during NAIDOC Week (3 – 10 July) in celebration and recognition of the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Blaklash Creative’s involvement in this project is supported through a Growing Indigenous Tourism in Queensland initiative, thanks to the support from the Queensland Government, Department of State Development, Tourism & Innovation
About National NAIDOC Week
NAIDOC Week celebrations are held around the country to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The week is celebrated not just in our Indigenous communities but also in increasing number of government agencies, community organisations, local councils, workplaces, schools and sporting groups.
UQ celebrates NAIDOC Week with our annual NAIDOC Festival from 1-6 August.
Find out more about
Local NAIDOC Week events UQ NAIDOC Festival