Annual Freshwater Saltwater exhibition on again IN THIS ISSUE UMI ARTS NEWS : ISSUE 19, 2014

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1 YOU AND ME STRENGTHENING OUR ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER CULTURAL PRACTICES UMI ARTS NEWS : ISSUE 19, 2014 Annual Freshwater Saltwater exhibition on again Freshwater Saltwater 2014 presents works by 22 new, emerging, established and professional artists with selected pieces encompassing a wide range of mediums. This year s theme, Existence focuses on the life experiences of each artist and on pinnacle points in their lives, where the environment, experiences and upbringing are relived and reminisced in their works. The theme underpins the existence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culture, Lore, traditions, heritage, values, and way of life that continues to be practised, traditionally and contemporarily. The exhibition features works by Agnes Mark, Arone Meeks, Cheryl Creed, Dave Daffey, Edna Ambrym, Gertrude Davis, Glen Mackie, Heather Koowootha, Kel Williams, Lisa Michl, Michelle Yeatman, Naseli Tamwoy, Nickeema Williams, Philomena Yeatman, Robert Tommy Pau, Nickeema Williams, Connections I, 2014, digital photograph Sharon Karami, Sharon Phineasa, Susan Kennedy, Toby Cedar, Tom Bosen, Vincent Babia and Wayne McGinness. Each year, Freshwater Saltwater exhibitions celebrate the rich artistic cultures of Far North Queensland s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and communities. The inaugural Freshwater Saltwater exhibition, Connecting to country was launched in August 2013 and showcased the works of 18 UMI Arts member artists. In early 2014 it toured to Adelaide s Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute and opened its 25th Anniversary program. It then travelled to the Foyer Gallery at Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Art, Brisbane in partnership with Flying Arts Alliance. Visit Freshwater Saltwater: Existence curated exhibition at UMI Arts Galleries, from 23 July to 25 September, IN THIS ISSUE 1 Freshwater Saltwater exhibition A word from the chairperson 2 A word from the executive officer 3 UMI Arts news 4 News 5 UMI Arts facilities for hire 6 Umi Soundz 7 Training and employment 8 UMI Arts Shop and Galleries 10 Big Talk / Small Brother Small Sister 11 Yarrabah Arts and Cultural day 12 Curated exhibitions / Exhibition ready 14 Whichway What s happening 15 Membership forms 16 UMI Arts Event calendars 1

2 A Word from the Chairperson Firstly I acknowledge my Father in Heaven for his guidance and direction in my life and secondly the opportunity His Son s teachings affords me as I continue to strive to improve the wellness, the position and the talents of our people through the arts. May I also acknowledge our Elders past and present; and the Gimuy Wulabarra Yidinji as traditional owners of country on which we operate; and other Traditional Owner s throughout the Cape York, Torres Strait and the Gulf and mainland communities within the scope of UMI work. Firstly I would like to welcome interim Directors Darryl Murgha and Marilyn Miller to the Board; and also welcome Lisa Michl to the role of Executive Services Officer of the company. May I touch on the issue of people s lack of understanding with observing particular cultural ethics and cultural protocols of our people whereby certain sacred objects, certain ceremonies, certain songs and certain dances which are closely linked to our people s past and cultural traditions are being blatantly misused by individuals, being misrepresented by the media and the perpetrators themselves are very misinformed about our sacred ceremonies and practices. These practices are deemed to be sacred and our people get thrust into doing things for the arts/galleries; and for money and notoriety without thinking of the impact this might have on UMI culture and traditions by mixing them in with contemporary settings. A wise old Aboriginal Elder described this practice when he said; Good work, no dreaming The sacred Meriam Kab Kar has significant importance in ceremonial dance and unique to this dance is the MERIAM DHOERI or feathered headdress of which each part has important meanings. The object is only made, handled and worn by Meriam males. Our Elders can tell which tribe the dancer is from just by looking at the style of the dhoeri or the cut in the feather. Today, some non- Indigenous people and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women have also begun to misrepresent the Dhoeri and portrayed same as tattoo s worn on the leg, on the arm and on the back; this is very inappropriate. Tag Mauki Mauki in Meriam basically means don t touch something that doesn t belong to you. The correct observation, clear understanding and practical application of UMI cultural protocols has come from humble beginnings and time immemorial and is built on having the deepest respect for sacred things. It has pride of place in traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Lore and does not change but remains constant in an ever changing environment for the benefit of our children and our future generations. As we approach the mid-year, may I take this opportunity to thank our funding partners once again. Sincerely Leo Beizam Akee Chairperson A Word from the Executive Officer UMI Arts has continued to develop and grow strong. We have over 800 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members who have cultural connection to Far North Queensland. In addition, the support of UMI Arts Donors and Friends continues to be an important means of supporting UMI Arts as the peak Indigenous arts and cultural organisation for Far North Queensland. Since 2008, UMI Arts has strategically developed a framework of programs that supports, up-skills and showcases the breadth of Indigenous peoples as they journey along their pathways to success. As a lead-in to our annual Big Talk One Fire Indigenous Cultural Festival, we have delivered three cultural celebrations of song, through our new contemporary music program, UMI Soundz. This year, we have again partnered with Ministry for the Arts, Australia Council for the Arts and Arts Queensland to deliver our annual events including a curated group exhibition, Big Talk One Fire Festival, Music Industry workshop and Pop-Up Arts and Craft Markets. On 23 July, we look forward to welcoming the community to the launch of Freshwater Saltwater: Existence exhibition, which features 22 member artists promoting and highlighting art from the region. For UMI Arts and all of Cairns, the month of July is one of unprecedented activity as the city comes alive with an array of events including our own Big Talk One Fire Festival providing an afternoon and evening of celebration, music, dance, art, craft and culture. Together with our annual Freshwater Saltwater exhibition, we will showcase over 400 Indigenous artists and performers. In 2014, with the support of the Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation, we have continued to deliver our skills-based programs for artists in two Far North Queensland communities - Yarrabah and Northern Peninsular Area (Injinoo, Seisia, New Mapoon, Umagico and Bamaga). Artists in these communities will participate in their own Community Exhibition program. As part of the Yarrabah Community Exhibition program, UMI Arts partnered with the Yarrabah Arts Centre and the Yarrabah Council to deliver a Yarrabah Arts and Cultural day within the township of Yarrabah. This day was a successful trial into our Cultural Tourism Strategy that will provide future economic growth for the Yarrabah Community. The Northern Peninsula Area artists will also launch their group exhibition during the inaugural NPA Cultural Festival in October this year. I would like to pay my respect to the Directors and staff of UMI Arts whose commitment, energy and belief in the organisation is truly extra-ordinary. Darrell Harris Executive Officer UMI Arts is a proud Member and supporter of the Indigenous Australian Art Commercial Code of Conduct 2 Contact UMI Arts UMI Arts Ltd. PO Box 1100, North Cairns, Qld 4870 Office: 335 Sheridan Street, North Cairns, Qld 4870 Phone: (07) Fax: (07) admin@umiarts.com.au Website: UMI Arts gratefully acknowledges the support of:

3 UMI Arts news Welcome to Marilyn and Darryl We hope you will join us in welcoming interim Directors Marilyn Miller and Darryl Murgha. Both Directors have diverse knowledge and experiences and each brings valued wisdom to the UMI Arts Board of Directors. Marilyn Miller has worked extensively in the creative industries in a variety of areas, including dance, performance, teaching and as an artistic director and choreographer. Marilyn has previously held the position of Chairperson at the NSW Ministry for the Arts Dance Company and was a peer assessor for Arts Queensland, Australia Council- Dance Board and Brisbane City Council. A Traditional Elder from the Guru-Gulu Gangganji peoples, Darryl Murgha possesses strong qualities that he brings to the organisation. Darryl has developed a great knowledge and understanding of arts and culture whilst working extensively as a ranger throughout Queensland. We warmly welcome both Darryl and Marilyn to the team and look forward to their contributions to the organisation. Welcome Lisa At the start of the year we welcomed Lisa Michl as the part-time, Executive Services Officer at UMI Arts. Lisa is the personal assistant for the Executive Officer, Darrell Harris and is Company Secretary for the UMI Arts Board. Lisa is of the Kokoberrin Language Group of Central West Coast, Cape York Peninsula. Lisa was a founding member of UMI Arts and held the position of Chairperson for six years. Additionally, Lisa is a nationally exhibited artist who has been involved in the creative industries for over 16 years. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank Lisa for the commitment, vision and dedication that she brought to the organisation whilst on the Board. Lisa now brings these qualities to the UMI staff and we hope you will all welcome Lisa when you visit next. Jaivan s new position In March this year, UMI Arts was delighted to officially appoint Jaivan Bowen to a new position as our first ever Audio/Visual Technician. Jaivan began at UMI Arts in a voluntary position in 2012 whilst he completed his Certificate III in Arts Administration. He then became part of the team as an Indigenous Arts Worker, predominantly providing support to our Gallery Curator as well as support in our Retail Shop. This year, UMI Arts secured one-off funding from Screen Australia to employ Jaivan as our Audio/Visual Technician as well as funding to deliver accredited training to support his career goals. Over the coming year, Jaivan will complete his Certificate III in Media through Triple A Training in Brisbane (the Registered training arm of Brisbane Indigenous Media Association). Farewell and good luck Dawn Since the very early days of UMI Arts, Dawn Farrington has worked with the organisation as the company accountant. For over seven years, Dawn has provided much valued support and professional advice to the organisation. This year, Dawn has decided to take a different path and will no longer be the company accountant. We thank Dawn for her years of service and commitment to UMI Arts and wish her all the best for her future endeavours. UMI Arts trials Crowdfunding At the beginning of 2014, UMI Arts was selected as one of 17 leading independent arts organisations around Australia to be a part of Creative Partnerships Australia s new program. MATCH: Crowdfunding for the independent arts sector was a pilot program that facilitated new artistic works by matching funds via crowdfunding. UMI Arts ran three crowdfunding campaigns that supported UMI Arts members and our programs. Creative Partnerships Australia offered to match successful pledge amounts through the MATCH program, if each campaign was successful. UMI Arts very first venture into crowdfunding was on 6 May, with member Dez Green and his campaign Short Film: Dimension Man. Dez s goal was to raise funds for a short film that he had been creating for five years. On 5 June, with a lot of support, Dez reached his target and is currently in the process of making his film. Our second and third crowdfunding campaigns were launched at the start of June. The Let s film it Yarrabah campaign reached its goal with days to spare and enabled UMI Arts to document the journey of the Yarrabah Artists with the outcome of a DVD. Our final campaign Get the Kids on Stage was to support the annual Small Brother Small Sister showcase. Unfortunately it did not reach its target however, the support we received for this annual showcase, was encouraging. A very big thank you to all who donated for their support and the well wishes we received. Jaivan will complete much of his training on-line, utilising the new sound and visual facilities and equipment at UMI Arts that we acquired as part of our DETE training funding in 2013 and which includes a fully operational Sound and Visual Recording and Editing Studio. Congratulations, Jaivan on your new career path! Join UMI ARts on Social Media There are many ways that you can stay in touch with UMI Arts. Website: - we regularly update our website with news and events Facebook/umiarts: we now have more than 4500 likes! You too can stay in touch and up-to-date by pressing like. Easy! YouTube/UMIArtsLtd: watch deadly clips and footage Instagram/UMIArts and Twitter/UMIArts 3

4 The UMI Arts Board of Directors One of the greatest strengths of UMI Arts is its all-indigenous Board of Directors. Each Director actively participates in their respective communities, whether as a cultural practitioner, in the social justice system, local government, or as a Traditional Owner. The UMI Arts Board meets regularly throughout the year and Directors play an active role in developing programs that support the organisation s vision and mission. Leo B Akee - Chairperson Leo (Beizam - Shark) lives on Thursday Island and is a proud Meriam of the Geuram tribe, one of the Eight Tribes of Mer. His totems include Beizam (Shark), Tabor (Snake), Bid (Dolphin), Waumer (Frigate bird), Deumer (Torres Strait Pigeon) and Galbol (Whale). Noel Zaro OAM - Deputy Chairperson Noel is a descendant of the Dowareb tribe, part of the Murray Island group. His tribal totem is Nam (Green sea turtle), and the Womer (Man-of-war hawk). His Mother s tribe is Meriam Samsep of Mer, with totems Beizam (Shark), Deumer (Torres Strait pigeon), and Deger (Dugong). Noel is a teacher and performer of traditional Murray Island dances, and has performed both nationally and internationally. Priscilla Major - Director Ma Cheltrulalie Priscilla Major is a Traditional woman from the Kokoberra peoples on the west coast of Cape York Peninsula. The Kokoberra are the Traditional Owners for the Mitchell River area including the Aboriginal community of Kowanyama, where she lives. Robert (Tommy) Pau - Director Tommy s heritage is of Eastern Torres Strait Islands, Australian Aboriginal, Papua New Guinea, Pacific Islander and Asian. He has had a lifelong involvement in arts and culture, as his father coached him in cultural practices and created avenues and means to keep culture strong. He believes in the old ways but understands that modern globalisation is inevitable and that culture must remain true to the past and move with time to exist in the future. Larissa Simpson - Director Descending from traditionalist ancestors from Erub, Ugar and the Birri-Gubba Nation, Larissa was born and raised in Cairns with the support of a strong extensive family network throughout the Far North. She is a proud mother of three young children and passionately supports them in learning about their rich cultural heritage. News Torres Strait Art Industry Meeting - Art Symposium UMI Arts was invited to attend and take part in the Torres Strait Art Industry Meeting on June 2014, at the Gab Titui Cultural Centre, Thursday Island. UMI Arts Events Manager, Renee Harris along with Naseli Tamwoy, a recent participant in the Exhibition Ready Program, delivered a presentation on UMI Arts Visual Arts programs. Feedback from all artists and participants was really positive and broadened the perspective on the opportunities and programs UMI Arts offers. Big Esso to Gab Titui Cultural Centre, Culture Art and Heritage Program and the Torres Strait Regional Council for inviting us to be a part of the workshop. ReNee and Naseli explaining to symposium participants the procedures, skills and outcomes of the umi arts Exhibition Ready Program. IATG Workshop at UMI Arts On 2 May we welcomed the Institute of Australian Tour Guides (IATG) along with local tour guides and operators for the inaugural IATG workshop held at UMI Arts. IATG is a national professional industry association that represents Australian tour guides. The workshop kicked off with a curators talk by UMI Arts Gallery Curator, Teho Ropeyarn, talking about the current exhibitions by Naseli Tamwoy and Tom Bosen, as well as the curated photographic exhibition Essence of the Eye. We were thrilled to host the inaugural IATG Workshop and look forward to welcoming them again next year. Marilyn Miller - Director Marilyn is of the Kukuyalanji and Waanyi Language / Clan Groups. She has worked in the arts industry in a variety of capacities, ranging from actor, dancer, dance teacher, choreographer, artistic director, and arts administrator. Marilyn has a long list of achievements including Australia Day Ambassador (2002) and directing the historic Opening of 42nd Parliament - Welcome to Country. 4 Darryl Murgha - Director Darryl is a Traditional Elder from the Guru-Gulu Gangganji peoples. He developed a strong knowledge and understanding of art and culture by working extensively throughout Queensland as a Ranger. Darryl also believes in creating pathways for our people to develop control of their destiny in Indigenous tourism and presentation of their culture. IATG Workshop at UMI Arts

5 Code World In an innovative project, The Learning Workshop and The Indigenous Art Code have partnered with Indigenous artists, performers and documentary film directors to develop an online resource to help Indigenous artists understand and use the Indigenous Art Code. The Learning Workshop was contracted by the Department of Industry to build an online film/multimedia resource to help Indigenous artists manage the business of producing and selling art, particularly the issues addressed by the Indigenous Art Code. The resource includes film (Directed by Victor Steffensen), animation and multimedia material designed to assist artists with issues such as pricing and selling art, copyright, contracts, negotiating sales, inventories, art stories, payment options and where to get help. UMI Arts facilities for hire In 2013, UMI Arts was successful in receiving funding from the Department of Education, Training and Employment (DETE) through the Industry and Indigenous Skills Centre Program. This funding allowed UMI Arts to improve our current premises with training equipment and facilities. These amenities provide training opportunities and spaces, and also provide an income stream back into UMI Arts. Training Room Alberta Hornsby Training Room is named after founding Director Alberta Hornsby. It s located upstairs at the UMI Arts premises and is fully equipped with desks, ergonomic chairs, laptops, whiteboard, projector and coffee and tea facilities. The room and facilities are available for hire for external conferences, workshops, training, meetings or gatherings. Event equipment We have a lot of new, deadly equipment that is available to hire. If you have a Tombstone opening, wedding, birthday party or event, let us know. We have tables, chairs, pop-up marquees, P/A Systems and music equipment. UMI Arts also has a deadly new music studio for hire. Give us a call to see if we can help you on your next event. Stretching and Framing Studio UMI Arts recently acquired stretching and framing equipment for its new framing service. All members of the public can bring art to be framed or stretched at competitive rates. UMI Arts also stocks canvas and standard picture frames. UMI Arts Stretching and Framing Studio offers four standard framing timber colours which are matt black, mahogany, walnut and baltic pine (creamy yellow). Customised orders are welcome. Cathrena McRae (Centre back) with artists who featured in the resource, Bibi barba (Left), Jane Young (front) and Arone Meeks (Right). Side by Side Workshop UMI Arts Side By Side Program conducted a stretching and painting workshop with professional stretcher and framer, Mark Skelch. Mark delivered the workshops to teach members about framing and stretching their artworks, as well as instructing members on how to safely operate the newly acquired stretching and framing equipment UMI Arts has on offer. Printing Press UMI Arts Printmaking Studio was made possible through Joey Laifoo s loan of his printmaking equipment to support members and printmakers in the field of printmaking. Joey s equipment can be hired for printers to print work or to be trained in printmaking. Framing/stretching Hire Fees Full day studio hire fee: $55 8 hour day, 9am to 5pm Half a day studio hire fee: $35 4 hours booking only Morning - 9am to 1pm Afternoon - 1pm to 5pm Materials for purchase: Paper Water-based Ink for printmaking Janet Parfenovics and Courtney Gabori frame an artwork The CAPTA Group utilising the Alberta Hornsby Training Room at UMI Arts 5

6 The UMI Arts Staff There are currently 7 permanent staff, all of whom are Indigenous. Executive Officer - Darrell Harris Darrell has lived in North Queensland all his life. He has worked in the banking industry for 15 years, and worked and volunteered with non-profit organisations in senior executive roles for over 30 years. Darrell has experience in all aspects of managing and operating community organisations and small business. He joined UMI Arts in 2008 as Business Manager, and at the start of 2013 became UMI Arts first Indigenous Executive Officer. Communications and Marketing Manager - Danelle Nicol Danelle joined UMI Arts in 2010 as the Retail and Administration officer for the new Retail Shop and Gallery. In January 2013, she moved into the position of Communications and Marketing Manager. Danelle is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander woman from Erub, Ugar and the Birri-Gubba Nation. Gallery Curator - Teho Ropeyarn Teho joined the UMI Arts team in Teho is from Injinoo and his clan groups are Angkamuthi and Yadhaikana. Teho completed his Bachelor of Fine Arts at COFA, University of NSW in As Gallery Curator, Teho is responsible for UMI Arts Visual Arts and Crafts programs and is the visionary for furthering these programs in UMI soundz On Saturday night, 22 March the UMI Soundz program kicked back in for the year with a packed out crowd at the Tanks Art Centre. The night began with a powerful performance by special guests the Djuki Mala Chooky Dancers from Elcho Island in the Northern Territory. The Cold Water Band got up and rocked the stage with reggae, soul, pop and rock sounds. This was a big night for the band as they launched their debut EP The Beginning at the event. Just when we thought the night could not get any better Black Image performed and of course rocked the night away. We came back and did it all again in June with Mau Power and Ivana Gibson who each performed their original music. Our last UMI Soundz concert for the year will be on Saturday 25 October which will be led by Troy, Trevelyn and Dean Brady. So join us at our last free UMI Soundz concert and enjoy entertainment by our local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander musicians from the Far North Queensland region. Events Manager - Renee Harris Renee joined UMI Arts in 2008 as the Administration Officer, and in mid-2009 became an Indigenous Development Officer. In 2010, she became the first Events Manager. Renee is passionate about working with Indigenous artists and cultural practitioners, and after 12-months maternity leave has returned to UMI Arts this year. Audio/Visual Technician - Jaivan Bowen Jaivan is an artist from Hopevale and joined UMI Arts in 2012, whilst undertaking his studies in Certificate III in Arts Administration. Jaivan completed his studies in February 2013, passing with numerous distinctions and became a full-time UMI Arts staff member. Since becoming the Indigenous Artsworker at UMI Arts, Jaivan has thrived and continues to be an important part of the UMI Arts team. Black Image performing at the March UMI Soundz Retail Officer - Jemma Kulka Jemma was born and raised in Cooktown, and went to Cooktown High School. Jemma is the Retail Officer at UMI Arts and is currently undertaking her Certificate II in Retail. Jemma s main responsibility is to look after and manage the UMI Arts Retail Shop and Gallery. 6 Executive Services Officer - Lisa Michl Lisa joined the UMI Arts staff at the start of 2014 in the position of part-time Executive Services Officer. Based in Cairns, Lisa Michl is a Kokoberrin woman from Inkerman country, Cape York Peninsula, and descends from a strong line of Aboriginal women. We ve added video to our website! You can now watch video footage from UMI Arts events on our website. Click on the Past Events tab and enjoy reliving events like UMI Soundz, Big Talk One Fire and more. Mau Power (Centre) and guests putting on a deadly show at the July UMI Soundz Update your membership details Have you changed any of your contact details recently? If so, contact us so that we can update them and ensure you don t miss out on opportunities, news, invitations... and this newsletter! Phone us on or admin@umiarts.com.au

7 Training and Employment In 2013, UMI Arts partnered with Cairns based Registered Training Organisation (RTO), The Learning Workshop, to successfully secure funding to support its long-standing commitment to deliver accredited training to our members, staff and Board. Skills Industry Funding (SIF) was secured to deliver both Certificate IV in Business (Governance) to all UMI Arts Directors and Certificate IV in Training and Assessment for up to ten UMI Arts members and staff. In addition, UMI Arts also utilised Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) funding, through the Department of Education, Training and Employment, to provide learning support to training participants as well as its staff who are all undertaking Certificate III or Certificate IV in their respective career qualifications. UMI Arts made a significant contribution to the costs of delivering Accredited Training to its members, Directors and staff. This is a part of our longer term strategy to create Indigenous employment opportunities in the Creative Industries sector. Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110) In October 2013, UMI Arts was pleased to offer members the opportunity to undertake Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE) with funding received from Skills Industry Funding (SIF). Among other intended aims, this qualification equips Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander graduates with skills to work in the Vocational, Educational and Training (VET) sector. Certificate IV in Business (Governance) BSB41910 A major strength of UMI Arts is our all-indigenous Board of Directors, who all bring a range of knowledge, skills and experience to the organisation. Each Director values the special role they have in leading the organisation, whilst contributing to the Board, organisation and community through the fulfilment of their duties as Directors. Over the years, many of our Directors have sat on various boards however most held no statements of attendance or attainment for their years of experience. Certificate IV in Business- Governance was facilitated by The Learning Workshop, with Directors undertaking a series of recognised units of competency which would then see our current board qualified and able to deliver best practice around Board Governance. Board Governance training began in January 2013, with SIF and WELLs funding along with UMI Arts contribution. Directors completed their studies in December Proud Directors were awarded their certificates on 14 May at a special graduation dinner. UMI Arts is thrilled that we could apply for the 2014 Indigenous Governance Awards. The award judging panel now has the difficult task of selecting the shortlist and eight finalists and we are eagerly awaiting the announcement at the end of July TAE provides the essential skills required for training and assessment, including how to design and develop learning programs and use of training packages and accredited courses to meet client needs. From October 2013 to February this year, 6 participants successfully completed their Certificate IV and one member completed a skills set comprising three of the ten TAE units. This was a major accomplishment for each person and their hard work was celebrated and acknowledged in May at the special graduation dinner. Proud graduates with their certificates Diploma of Business (BSB5027) As part of UMI Arts intensive training program, Executive Officer, Darrell Harris, also completed his Diploma of Business, through Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) with The Learning Workshop. Darrell has many years of high level, relevant business and management experience however, like many of us Darrell had never received any formal qualifications.. Achievement of the qualification was a significant outcome for Darrell and for the organisation. Through Board and staff accredited training and qualifications, UMI Arts can now demonstrate it has skills and knowledge at nationally recognised levels. UMI ARTS CONTRACT STAFF UMI Arts has a strong team of contract staff that complement our permanent staff and provide crucial operational support. In addition to long-time employees, Janet Parfenovics and Guy Hancock who have transitioned to consultancy positions as they ve helped train Indigenous staff into full-time roles, we would like to introduce: Arone Meeks, Facilitator Arone is proud Kuku Midigi man who lives in Cairns. For the past few years, Arone has been the unofficial 8th staff member at UMI Arts. Arone regularly holds workshops at UMI Arts and in Far North Queensland communities, sharing his skills and knowledge with emerging artists. Darrell Harris receiving his Diploma of Business from Cathrena McRae of the Learning Workshop. Naseli Tamwoy, Gallery Assistant. Naseli s heritage comes from the Maluililgal people from Badu Island. Naseli is an artist and is currently studying health and fitness at TAFE in Cairns. Naseli has joined the team to assist the Gallery Curator in preparing and installing exhibitions during busy periods. Keith Addo, Event Support. Keith grew up in the Cairns area and has been a huge help to UMI Arts. Keith is regularly contracted to assist in heavy-lift preparation and pack-down for events. 7

8 UMI Arts Retail Shop and Galleries UMI Arts Retail Shop showcases and sells art and craft products on behalf of UMI Arts Members. Over 50 individual members sell their works through the Shop which enables us to have a wide variety of items. Through our shop we aim to showcase and sell members works resulting in additional promotion of our members to a large audience and economic support. The Shop has something for every price point, with over 500 products to choose from including; ceramics, jewellery, paintings, mobile phone covers, CD s, works on paper, weavings, carvings, contemporary artefacts, home wares, clothing and accessories and more. We are proud to stock works by Rachel Addo, Leo Akee, Edna Ambrym, Arone Meeks, Vincent Babia, Black Image, Harold Bowen, Bradley Higgins, Coralie Cassady, Cathy Snow, CDA Bala Designs, Barry Cedric, Clarine Sands, Donna Cobus, Gavin Condren, David Hudson, Gertrude Davis, Debra Thomas Murgha, Gwen Deemera, Donald Enoch, Barbara Finch, Christine Franklin, Phyllis Gibson, Sonja Gibson, Jan Harris, Samantha Hobson, Mark Hollingsworth, Hopevale Arts and Cultural Centre, Indigenous Intrudaz, Josephine Field, Susan Kennedy, Heather Koowootha, Joey Laifoo, Roy McIvor, June Mackay, Glen Mackie, Justin Majid, Agnes Mark, Jennifer Martens, Wayne McGinness, Lisa Michl, Garth Murgha, Irwin Murgha, Rosella Namok, Naseli Tamwoy, Anzack Newman, Marsat Newman, Anthony Nicholson, George Nicol, Faron Nunn, Fiona Omeenyo, Napolean Oui, Robert Tommy Pau, Brenda Pearson, Ron Kelly Peter, Sharon Phineasa, Robert Pierce, Trudy Pierce, Robert Romelo, Teho Ropeyarn, Roy A. Gray, Ceferino Sabatino, Cheryl Sailor, Joel Sam, David Savage, Robert Savage, Samuel T. Savage, Seaman Dan, Sharon Karami, Shirley Collins, Bernard Singleton Jnr, Roy Solomon, Angeline Stevens, Lea Stevens, Catherine Titasey, Tom Bosen, Valmai Pollard, Kel Williams, Nickeema Williams, Michelle Yeatman, Philomena Yeatman, Geraldine Yorke, Noel Zaro and Zennith Boyz. We are a very proud signatory to the Indigenous Arts Code and support the values of fair and equitable dealings for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists that follows the Code s best practice and ethical standards. If you are a UMI Arts Member and would like to bring in your works to sell, please contact Jemma on (07) , or come and visit! WovEN Basket by Philomena Yeatman. $ Glass Boomerang with stand by Shirley Collins. $ Beaded shell necklace by Josephine Field. $46.00 UMI Arts Retail Shop is open Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm. 8 Visits outside these hours can be arranged by prior appointment. Visit Jemma in the UMI Arts Shop MUSIC FROM far north queensland INCLUDES THE RECENT RELEASE OF sunnyside BY uncle seaman dan ($26) AND too deadly BY black image ($25) - BOTH cds PLUS MANY MORE ARE IN-STORE NOW

9 Ina s Story by Catherine Titasey, 148pgs. $28.00 Dhari Lino-cut Print by Joey Laifoo. $25.00 Kids Bracelet by Rachel Addo. $8.00 Hip-Hop Hats by Debra Thomas Murgha, various fabrics. $55.00 This issue features Kassandra Savage s 2010 work New Season Begins, acrylic on linen. In Far North Queensland we have two seasons: wet season and dry season. This painting depicts the wet season. When you are living in remote towns and communities you are cut off from the rest of the world in the wet season as you cannot drive in or out. There is beauty in both seasons, and the revitalised country from the monsoonal rains, the new plants and growth, the flowering plants are a sight to be seen. Everything looks and smells clean and fresh! Kassandra Savage is a wife and mother of three children who is inspired by her experiences, her family and the environment. Kassandra is an Early Childhood teacher and has been teaching for over 25 years. Kulup (percussion rattle) by William Savage. $77.00 Kassandra began painting and exploring her creative abilities in 1994, experimenting with different surfaces using fine nikko markers on paper. Kassandra then went on to use quality black ink with fine paintbrushes on quality paper and canvases. In 2009, Kassandra began painting again with acrylics and explored the medium of etching prints. Her art has been exhibited in Mount Isa, Cloncurry, Cairns at the Tanks, Cairns Regional Gallery and Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF), Weipa, and most recently, Melbourne, Roebourne, and Mossman. Kassandra was commissioned recently by James Cook University to create a painting for their Reconciliation Action Plan, which will be launched in September at each JCU campus. Visit us at the Shop to see more of Kassandra s works. Publications online PATHWAYS 4 EXHIBITION 2013 BOOK. 4 ARTISTS. FULL- COLOUR REPRODUCTIONS OF THEIR WORKS, ARTISTS PROFILES, STORIES AND CULTURAL ESSAY. 20 PAGES, A4 SIZE: $12 FRESHWATER SALTWATER (CONNECTING TO COUNTRY) EXHIBITION 2013 BOOK. FULL- COLOUR REPRODUCTIONS OF THEIR WORKS, ARTISTS PROFILES, STORIES AND CULTURAL ESSAY. 41 PAGES, A5 SIZE. $10 Visit for free digital versions of many of our publications: Newsletters Catalogues Annual reports Application forms and more 9

10 Big Talk One Fire On Saturday 26 July, UMI Arts is bringing back its annual signature event, UMI Arts Big Talk One Fire Indigenous Cultural Festival, and everyone is invited! Now in its seventh year, this annual festival celebrates the whole of culture, including visual arts and crafts, dance, performance and music, primarily from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of Far North Queensland. This year the event is starting at 1pm, which means there will be an extra 3 hours of festivities to enjoy. An afternoon and evening of celebrations, with performances by Indigenous musicians including Zennith, Cold Water Band, Djun Djun Jarra, Danny Bani, Ivana Gibson, Nite Owls, SK Boiiz, Tamara Gibson, Troy, Trevelyn and Dean Brady, Mau Power and Warrigan Band. We are welcoming back Sean Choolburra this year to again MC the event. An important element of these celebrations is the art and craft stallholders. There will be over 25 Indigenous market stalls around Fogarty Park, where you can buy directly from the person who has made items for sale. Small Brother Small Sister is a youth engagement project and is a unique event that encourages leadership, cultural awareness and community building. It builds the capacity of children to take pride in their cultural background and helps them find their place in our diverse society. Small Brother Small Sister will be held on Wednesday 17 September, 2014 at the Cairns Civic Theatre. The schools involved in Small Brother Small Sister 2014 are Parramatta Primary School, Yarrabah Primary and Secondary Schools, Cairns West Primary, Cooktown Primary School and Woree Primary School. Once again this year s Small Brother Small Sister is being delivered in partnership with Regional Excellence in Arts and Culture Hubs (REACH). The Small Brother Small Sister showcase in 2014 is supported by the John Villiers Trust. This year, UMI Arts is proud to invite very special guests, ARIAaward winning band Coloured Stone to perform. Travelling north, lead performer and founder of Coloured Stone, Bunna Lawrie and the band will headline Big Talk One Fire, whilst simultaneously celebrating the band s 35th anniversary. We feel honored to be invited to perform at this year s Big Talk One Fire Indigenous Cultural Festival. It is a great event to be taking part in and an excellent way to celebrate Coloured Stone s 35th anniversary, explains Bunna Lawrie. Big Talk One Fire Indigenous Cultural Festival will also have traditional dancing by the ALLKUMO Malkatri Dance Team from Coen, Cape York. Coen has six surrounding clans on which the acronym ALLKUMO is founded. School students sharing their talent at the 2013 Small Brother Small Sister event. Nationally acclaimed dance troupe, Gerib Sik will perform traditional Torres Strait Island dances when they take to the stage. UMI Arts once again welcomes back the dance troupe from over-the-range, the Yarrabah Aboriginal Dancers. Big Talk One Fire is supported by the Australian Government through the Indigenous Cultural Support Program and Arts Queensland s Projects and Programs Fund. Welcome back Sean Choolburra as Big Talk One Fire MC in Photo: Romy Photography 10 Yarrabah Aboriginal Dancers will perform once again at this year s Big Talk One Fire event. Photo: Romy Photography CDA BALA Designs stall at Big Talk One Fire Photo: Romy Photography

11 Yarrabah Arts and Cultural Day A day of fun, culture, art, music and dance took place at the first Yarrabah Arts and Cultural Day on Saturday 28 June Staged by UMI Arts in partnership with Yarrabah Arts and Cultural Precinct and the Yarrabah Council, the celebration day was a huge success with over 900 visitors enjoying Paradise by the Sea. Visitors travelled over the range to Yarrabah to enjoy the day, with the Yarrabah community putting on entertainment which included three dance troupes, Cultural activities, a Kup Marrie, visits to the Menmuny Museum and the official launch of Bulmba exhibtion, by Yarrabah Mayor, Errol Neal. The Bulmba exhibition is part of a much bigger 3-year program called Towards Self-management funded by the Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation. Towards self-management in Yarrabah Saturday 28 June, August, 2014 On 28 June UMI Arts, Yarrabah Arts Centre and Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council joined together to present the very first Yarrabah Arts and Cultural Day. A major focus of the day was the in-community exhibition launch of Bulmba, meaning home/country in the Yidinji and Kunganji languages.. The Bulmba exhibition showcases works by Yarrabah artists Philomena Yeatman, Michelle Yeatman, Andrew Garrett Jr, Edna Ambrym, Roy A Gray, Valmai Pollard and Ruben Ambrym. Working with UMI Arts contractor, Guy Hancock, the artists participated in the popular UMI Arts Exhbition Ready Program incommunity while preparing for their exhibition. The program was delivered as part of a three-year strategy called Towards Self- Management, supported by UMI Arts and Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation in partnership with Yarrabah Arts and Cultural Precinct and Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council. Towards Self-Management is about building capacity and skills for artists and arts workers in community, leading to strong and sustainable communities. The Bulmba exhibition is at the Yarrabah Museum, 28 June - 8 August Visitors are welcome Monday to Friday, 10am - 4pm. The Yarrabah Dancers begin the Yarrabah Arts and Cultural Day Towards Self-Management in the Northern Peninsula Area UMI Arts, in partnership with Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council through the Northern Peninsula Area Arts Centre, began delivering art workshops, as part of the Towards Self-Management program. In January, Arone Meeks delivered six, five-day workshops, which included drawing, sketching, using different mediums on canvas and exploring the next stages of painting. Shoppers bought fabric, paintings, pottery and other items made at the Yarrabah Art Centre Yarrabah Arts and Cultural Day The outcome of the workshops will see the artists participating in our Exhibition Ready Program to prepare for an in-community exhibition called Tracks The official launch of Tracks will take place on 3 October, 2014 as part of the inaugural Northern Peninsula Area Cultural Festival. This exhibition is part of the Towards Self-Management program, supported by UMI Arts and Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council through the Northern Peninsula Arts Centre. Funded by the Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation and Australian Government - Torres Strait Regional Authority. Visitors and Yarrabah artists in the Bulmba exhibition Yarrabah Arts and Cultural Day Alumni Artists Career Development The Career Development Program aims to further develop an artist s career through engagement with National Museums and Galleries throughout Australia to visualise, gain knowledge and to learn and understand the Gallery s operations, behind the scenes work and their collection. One of the most important aspects of a major gallery is their public collection and in particular their Indigenous collection. This program has been developed through the UMI Arts Alumni Program to support the Alumni Artists of UMI Arts. Heather Koowootha, Cheryl Creed, Teho Ropeyarn, Nickeema Williams and Bernard Singleton Jnr during their trip to Sydney Three UMI Arts members, Bernard Singleton Jnr, Heather Koowootha and Nickeema Williams accompanied by Supervisor and member Cheryl Creed attended a two-day intensive program introducing the operations of the National Gallery of Australia working with Kelli Cole, Assistant Curator of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art. There were also visits to the National Museum of Australia, Aboriginal Tent Embassy and a Sydney day tour where the artists visited the Museum of Contemporary Arts, College Of Fine Arts and the Art Gallery of New South Wales. 11

12 Curated Exhibitions Essence of the Eye - Curated photographic exhibition Thursday 3 April - 25 June 2014 Essence of the Eye was a UMI Arts curated exhibition featuring photographs by four Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander member artists; Elise Carr, Sharon Karami, Gertrude Davis and Nickeema Williams. The exhibition was launched alongside exhibitions by Dave Daffey, Arone Meeks and Toby Cedar on Thursday 15 May, This was the first time UMI Arts launched four exhibitions simultaneously. Curated by Gallery Curator, Teho Ropeyarn, photographic works featured in the exhibition explored many ideas and perceptions of cultural traditions, such as performances, country/land, sea and people and issues relating to identity and the environment. The concurrent themes and subjects in the works evoked powerful stories told through the Essence of the Eye. Essence of the Eye also featured as part of the Queensland Festival of Photography 5 Biennial, presented in partnership with the Queensland Centre of Photography during April this year. Each of the artists showcased 4-5 photographs installed in the McIvor Gallery. However, the entire exhibition showcased over forty works which were digitally projected in the McIvor Gallery. Exhibition Ready Program Exhibition Ready is a skills-based Program that is delivered at either UMI Arts or in remote communities by UMI Arts Indigenous Development Officers. Artists are accepted into the program through an application process. The program is based on continuous improvement with career outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists from Far North Queensland. Current Sea Thursday 15 May 25 June, 2014 Professional artist Arone Meeks, a participant in the Exhibition Ready program, comes from the Kuku Midigi people of Cape York. Born in Laura, Cape York, Queensland, Arone Meeks is a professional, multidisciplinary artist whose works include paintings as well as printmaking and works on paper. Arone is an active artist who is based in Cairns and whose works are represented in major galleries in Australia, America and France. Current Sea featured works that explored issues affecting nature, people, place, culture and current issues that we, the public, see on television and around us. These are issues of division of people in places and countries, separation of people from place, people s desire for a better life in other countries, the effect of natural disasters around the world and the decimation of people and places from wars. Casuarina, Settlement Cove, by Sharon Karami Essence of the Eye exhibition Le op Dhari Thursday 15 May, June, 2014 Toby Cedar is a fine Torres Strait Islander headdress maker. His first solo exhibition, Le op Dhari featured totemic animals crafted into headdresses. The works were created in a reversed way, where the totemic being comes alive by being worn as the headdress and transforming the male dancer in the process. Toby s works depict a strong sense of cultural and contemporary aesthetic practices. His shark and warrior headdresses were recently acquired by the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra. Toby, together with his wife, own and operate the popular clothing and accessories company specialising in Torres Strait Islander products, CDA Bala Designs. Toby was born in Dampier, Western Australia. His father is from Darnley Island and his mother from St Pauls Community (Moa) in the Torres Strait Islands. Visitors At the Launch of Arone Meeks exhibition, Current Sea Pathways 5 Thursday 9 October - 26 November, 2014 UMI Arts annual Pathways Exhibition Ready Artists - Group exhibition opens on Thursday 9 October, Pathways 5 will present eight recent Exhibition Ready artists who have each held a solo exhibition at UMI Arts in the last six months. Artists are Naseli Tamwoy, Arone Meeks, Toby Cedar, Dave Daffey, Tom Bosen, Nickeema Williams, Robert Savage and Heather Koowootha. 12 Toby Cedar s Le op Dhari exhibition in the UMI Arts Window Gallery Pathways 4 exhibition at UMI Arts, 2013

13 Ngau Babun Ngulaig (My Father s knowledge) Thursday 15 May, June, 2014 Naseli Tamwoy was born in the community of Thursday Island, in the Torres Strait Islands. His identity and heritage comes from the Maluililgal people, Badu Island on his father s side. For Naseli, art in the Torres Strait is a form of storytelling about one s story or experience. All his artworks are inspired by his culture, stories, life experiences, family and community. Naseli experiments and uses different mediums to express his art, so that it captivates the audience whilst enriching their interest in the lives of Torres Strait Islanders. His art is about providing people with information which increases their understanding and knowledge of his ancestry. Naseli s first solo exhibition was inspired by his father, family, community and the Torres Strait Islands, because he wanted this particular theme to relate to what moulded him as a Torres Strait Islander and felt that this was appropriate. Naseli Tamwoy Creation of Culture Thursday 15 May, June, 2014 Painter and airbrush artist, Dave Daffey has traditional connection to the Eastern KuKu Yalanji people, Cape York, Queensland through his mother, the late Valmai Ogilvie, and is a Welshman on his father s side. Dave s artistic career spans more than twenty years. Creation of Culture was Dave s first solo exhibition and it showcased a selection of his earlier paintings as well as new works created especially for his first solo exhibition. Dave Daffey works with acrylic and oil paints and uses air brush techniques in many of his pieces to create a three-dimension feel and depth. Some of his paintings draw on inspiration from the Aboriginal way of life - creation stories, history (in particular the stolen generation), and teachings from Elders, Aboriginal Lore and order, food and hunting and gathering. A number of his paintings incorporate portraits of iconic Indigenous Australians who have played a major role in the advocacy of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander affairs. No Permission, by Dave Daffey The Freedom From Within Thursday 15 May, June, 2014 Tom Bosen is a Cairns-based artist from Weipa, Western Cape York. Tom s traditional connections are with the Anguma Thimaree, Thanaqwithi clans, Weipa region and the Wagadagum Tribe from Mabuiag Island in the Torres Strait Islands. At the age of ten, Tom s cultural education began in New Mapoon, at the very tip of Cape York. It was here that he witnessed traditional Torres Strait carving by an Elder from Boigu Island, who was living at New Mapoon. Tom s solo exhibition titled The Freedom From Within featured eight large paintings reflecting his culture. The freedom to express and the freedom to educate the wider community about our Indigenous culture are expressed through his paintings. From an early age, Tom had the desire to be intrinsically immersed in his culture. Tom Bosen 13

14 Whichway what s happening? UMI Arts members installation at Arts Queensland In March, UMI Arts was offered a fantastic opportunity to showcase our members works to a wider audience. Selected works by UMI Arts members from our Retail Shop were installed in the foyer of the Arts Queensland Head Office in Brisbane, from March to July, twelve UMI Arts members were showcased in this display. This opportunity allowed us to provide further promotional and showcasing avenues for our members. It also allowed those visiting the Arts Queensland office to see a selection of the wide variety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts and crafts from the Far North. Tune in to UMI Arts For over 5 years, UMI Arts has broadcasted our weekly UMI Arts Hour on Bumma Bippera Media (BBM) 98.7fm every Friday from 1pm-2pm. At the beginning of this year, we were excited to begin a weekly UMI Arts Update on 4 Meriba Wakai (4MW) Torres Strait radio. Both these programs update listeners with UMI Arts news, opportunities, events and things of interest. We regularly have guests on the UMI Arts Hour, to yarn about what they are doing and exciting career directions. Tune in and enjoy! the installation of UMI Arts Members work at Arts Queensland, Brisbane. Photo: Arts Queensland Whichway what s happening? Have you got a story or information you want to share with UMI Arts newsletter readers? Please contact Danelle, our Communications and Marketing Manager. Come and say hello to UMI Arts at CIAF In 2014, UMI Arts will again showcase and represent Cairns-based member artists in the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair at the Cruise Liner Terminal. This is in recognition of the dual role that UMI Arts plays, both as the peak Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts and cultural organisation for Far North Queensland, and the Art Centre role that UMI Arts provides to visual artists in Cairns. The Cairns Indigenous Art Fair is an opportunity for us to place Cairns-based artists on a platform along with artists supported through other regional art centres and galleries. You can now listen to UMI Arts Hour live online at Fridays 1-2pm Qld time Damien Seden, Ivana Gibson and Mau Power during a recent UMI Arts Hour HEAR LOCAL ACTS & NEWS FROM THE FAR NORTH, TUNE INTO UMI ARTS HOUR: Fridays 1-2pm Bumma Bippera, 98.7FM Cairns UMI Arts at Darwin Art Fair UMI is going to Darwin! Straight after the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair, Teho, Danelle and Renee will be representing UMI Arts and UMI Arts Cairns based members at the Darwin Art Fair from 6 to 10 August. This is our very first time attending the art fair and we are excited to promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders from Far North Queensland. Held annually, the Darwin Art Fair is renowned for hosting a large number of visitors to meet the artists and learn from the variety of different cultural groups across Australia. If you are attending the Darwin Art Fair, come and say hello to Danelle, Teho and Renee! Artists that will show works at the UMI Arts booth are Arone Meeks, Bernard Singleton Jnr, Dave Daffey, Gertrude Davis, Heather Koowootha, Jack Wilkie-Jans, Kathi Gibson, Kel Williams, Lisa Michl, Napolean Oui, Naseli Tamwoy, Nickeema Williams, Paul Bong, Sam Savage, and Sharon Karami. This year we have also been invited by the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair to attend the Fair in August. Artists showcasing in the UMI Art booth at CIAF will show works in Darwin at the fair. UMI Arts Stand at CIAF Patrons and Sponsors of UMI Arts UMI Arts is a not-for-profit company and is a registered Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) with the Australian Tax Office. This means that every donation of $2.00 or more that you make to UMI Arts Public Fund is fully tax deductible. UMI Arts Donors and Patrons are a very special part of the UMI Arts family. These are the people who believe in the vision of the organisation and support it in its role in Far North Queensland. This year we would like to thank our special Donors: Dr Marian Hill John B. Reid AO Lynn Rainbow Reid We thank you for your support, it is very much appreciated.

15 UMI Arts Voting Member Application Form This PAID ANNUAL membership level is for Indigenous individuals 18+ years who have blood-line connection to Far North Queensland. Personal Details Name:... Clan Group:... Language Group:... Mother s Name:... Father s Name:... Gender:... Age Group: Postal Address: Postcode:... Phone (M):... Phone (W):... Phone (H): Areas of interest/practice (please tick ) Visual Arts Music Dance Theatre Design Film and media Arts/events Management Other... Declaration I wish to apply to become a Voting Member of UMI Arts. Membership costs $27.50 no matter when you join during the year. All memberships are renewable each year on 30 June. Signature:... Date:... /... /... Payment Details Method of payment (please tick ) Credit Card Card type: (we accept mastercard and visa)... Name on Card:... Card Number: Expiry Date:... /... Amount: $27.50 (inc GST) Card Holder s Signature:... JOIN UMI ARTS There are two ways you can join UMI Arts. One is as a member (voting or non-voting), the other is to become a Friend of UMI Arts. To join, please fill in the relevant form and return it to us. UMI Arts Non-voting Member Application Form This FREE membership level is for Indigenous individuals 15+ years who have blood-line connection to Far North Queensland. Personal Details Name:... Clan Group:... Language Group:... Mother s Name:... Father s Name:... Gender:... Age Group: Postal Address: Postcode:... Phone (M):... Phone (W):... Phone (H): Areas of interest/practice (please tick ) Visual Arts Music Dance Theatre Design Film and media Arts/events Management Other... Signature Signature:... Date:... /... /... Become a Friend of UMI Arts Application Form This level of support is for all organisations, and for individuals who do not have blood-line connection to Far North Queensland. As a Friend of UMI Arts you will receive information about all UMI Arts activities, exhibition openings and events. Your support in this way is very special to us. Details Name/Organisation:... Contact at Organisation:... Postal Address: Postcode:... Phone (M):... Phone (W):... Phone (H): Application Date:... Membership Fee (please tick ) Membership is for a 12 month period and is renewable annually. (Amounts below include GST) Individual = $33/yr Concession (PENSIONER OR STUDENT) = $22/yr Couple = $55/yr Family = $88/yr Children = free if under the age of 12 years Not-for-profit & community groups = $88/yr Companies, government departments & agencies = $110/yr Indigenous Australians without blood-line connection to FNQ = $5.50/yr Payment Details Method of payment (please tick ) Credit Card Card type: (we accept mastercard and visa)... Name on Card:... Card Number: Expiry Date:... /... Amount:... Card Holder s Signature:... Cheque (made payable to UMI Arts Ltd) For other payments including by EFT and phone, please contact UMI Arts on You can also visit umiarts.com.au to download forms Please return completed Application Forms to: UMI Arts PO Box 1100, North Cairns, Qld Phone: (07) / Fax: (07) admin@umiarts.com.au Or you can visit us at: 335 Sheridan Street, North Cairns. UMI Arts will only use personal information provided by you for the purposes for which it is collected. We ensure that your personal information will not be disclosed to other institutions/organisations. Cheque (made payable to UMI Arts Ltd) For other payments including by EFT and phone, please contact UMI Arts on

16 UMI Arts Events Calendar Saturday 26 July 2014 UMI Arts Big Talk One Fire Indigenous Cultural Festival Fogarty Park, Cairns Esplanade. 1 :00-10:00pm. Free. Wednesday 17 September 2014 Small Brother Small Sister 2014 showcase Cairns Civic Theatre. 9:00am- 3:00pm. Wednesday 15 October 2014 UMI Arts Annual General Meeting UMI Arts, Cairns. 10:00am. Saturday 25 October 2014 UMI Soundz concert: feat. Troy, Trevelyn and Dean Brady. Tanks Arts Centre, Cairns. Doors open 6:30pm. Free. Visual Arts Events Calendar FREE EXHIBITIONS IN THE UMI ARTS GALLERIES 23 July - 25 September, 2014 Freshwater Saltwater: Existence Curated exhibition 9 October - 26 November, 2014 Pathways 5 Exhibition Ready Artists - Group exhibition 18 December, January, 2015 UMI You and Me Members Exhibition - Curated exhibition 12 February - 25 March, 2015 UMI Arts 10th Anniversary Celebration 2015 UMI retrospective 10 The Zennith Boyz were the very first to record in UMI Arts Music Studio Freshwater Saltwater Connecting to country installed at Tandanya, Adelaide Cold Water Band using the UMI Arts Music Studio Let us know your thoughts UMI Arts has discovered the value of Survey Monkey and we would like to hear your thoughts. After events, exhibitions, programs and of course, this newsletter, we like to hear feedback from our members and supporters. Visit our website, choose the page which talks about the event, hit the link and fill out a very quick two- minute survey. Surveys are anonymous and all information we obtain through these surveys will go towards future planning and programming. 16 About UMI Arts Based in Cairns, UMI Arts is the peak Indigenous arts and cultural organisation for Far North Queensland; an area that extends north to include the Torres Strait Islands, south to Cardwell, west to Camooweal and incorporates the Gulf and Mt Isa regions. UMI Arts is a not-for-profit company with an all- Indigenous Board of Directors and Staff. UMI Arts was established in 2005, its mission is to operate an Indigenous organisation that assists Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to participate in the maintenance, preservation and protection of cultural identity. UMI Arts also operates as the Cairns Indigenous Art Centre in order to provide support for Indigenous artists who live and work in Cairns. UMI is a Creole word that means You and Me. For UMI Arts this is significant as we believe that we need to work together to keep our cultures strong. Yarrabah Dancers, Big Talk One fire 2013 Donate to UMI Arts UMI Arts is a Deductible Gift Recipient. Donations to UMI Arts Public Fund are fully tax deductible. If you would like to make a donation please complete the form below and return to UMI Arts. Thank you for your special support. Method of payment (please tick ) Credit Card Card type: (we accept mastercard and visa)... Name on Card:... Card Number: Expiry Date:... /... Amount:... Card Holder s Signature:... Cheque (made payable to UMI Arts Public Fund) For other payments including by EFT and phone, please contact UMI Arts on newsletter design: Guy HAncock