Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre PROGRAM February June 2018
Visual arts Michael Cook, Undiscovered #4, 2010. Undiscovered: Michael Cook 8 FEBRUARY 31 MARCH Undiscovered is a photographic exhibition by Indigenous contemporary artist Michael Cook that re-interprets the idea of the discovery of Australia by Captain Cook. The luscious, large-scale images re-present the colonial project from an Indigenous perspective. A touring exhibition from the Australian Maritime Museum Ngerringkrrety We Hold Strong 6 APRIL 26 MAY This exhibition will be the world premiere of new paintings, works on paper, sculptural weavings and film from the remarkable artists of Peppimenarti. Ngerringkrrety emphasises the power and legacy of art from the Durrmu Art Centre. The exhibition is co-curated by elder and internationally renowned painter Regina Pilawuk Wilson and GYRACC curator, Clare Armitage. Regina Pilawuk Wilson painting at Durrmu Art Centre. Bee Love Me Ecosex Pinup #4 Matt Sav with Pony Express Digital Photograph, 2015. Fecund: Fertile Worlds 7 JUNE 21 JULY This exhibition showcases artists from the NT and across Australia whose work addresses the deep relationship between humans and the natural world. Fecund, meaning highly fertile or abundant new growth, presents a collection of contemporary works that inspire conversation and contemplation about our capacity for renewal. Fecund generates a unique opportunity for creative dialogue and will feature artist and curator talks. Toured by Artback NT.
Performances Fashion Futures THURSDAY 1 MARCH Fashion Futures is a fun personal development, education and training program that builds the self-confidence, resilience and ambitions of young Aboriginal women in Katherine. Using the platform of fashion and modelling, and culminating in a fashion show on 1 March, the program was delivered by Enterprise Learning Projects and Magpie Goose to young women in Katherine in January/February 2018. A partnership between GYRACC, WOW Australia and Magpie Goose. Thomas Murray and the Upside Down River SATURDAY 7 APRIL This professional theatrical production from the multi-award winning screenwriter of Last Cab to Darwin presents a thrilling new Australian drama about a family who have been farming along the Darling River for five generations and the challenges that long term friendships can bring. Grant Cartwright, Francesca Savige. Photo: Matthew Duchesne. Big River. Big Sky. Big Betrayal. Big secrets exposed as the river recedes. Thomas Murray is a lot of play for your money. Sydney Morning Herald Jason Blake
Always Patsy Cline A SHOW FOR ALL THE FAMILY TUESDAY 15 MAY This exciting musical is a tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963. The musical play, complete with down-home country humour, heart-felt emotion and audience participation, includes Patsy s unforgettable hits including Walkin After Midnight, I Fall to Pieces and Crazy. Melbourne International Comedy Roadshow SATURDAY 19 MAY Buckle up Australia! The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow is back on the bus, hitting the road to deliver the freshest and funniest from Australia s largest comedy festival! Featuring an all-killer, no-filler cast of Australian stars, talented newcomers and international performers. Live in Katherine for one night only. This show is guaranteed to sell out so book early. Warning: Performances often contain coarse language, sexual references and material that can offend. It is recommended for people aged 15 years or older. The Kazoos Teddy Bears Picnic SATURDAY 2 JUNE Big Bear Brown has gone missing and it is up to Professor Silly and Tulip to find him and save the picnic because what s a teddy bear s picnic without your favourite teddy!!! This musical adventure is jam packed full of comedy and music designed specifically for children 3 7yrs.
K SPACE Community Gallery The K SPACE Community Gallery program is an opportunity for emerging Katherine region artists to showcase their work. The program runs concurrently with main gallery exhibitions. Venue hire The auditorium at Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre is available to hire for forums, conferences and meetings. Facilities include: sound, lighting and audiovisual equipment for hire, cabled and wireless internet access, power points and an outdoor terrace. See our website for more details. Shop Our retail space offers a range of handmade gifts, books, exhibition catalogues and works of art from local and regional NT art centres and independent artists.
Above: Thomas Murray cast. Photo: Robert Catto. Front cover: Patricia Casey, Ebb and Flow, 2015, photography on cotton with embroidered detail. Godinymayin is a meeting place for Indigenous and non-indigenous people to gather and share art and culture through: Exhibitions Music/theatre/dance performances Education programs Workshops Cultural celebrations Meeting and conference hire Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre (GYRACC) is a cross-cultural centre with a vision to further reconciliation in the Katherine region through arts and culture. Stuart Highway, Katherine East 08 8972 3751 shop@gyracc.org.au PO Box 613, Katherine NT 0851 Opening hours Tuesday Friday: 10am 5pm Saturday: 10am 3pm Closed: Sundays, Mondays and Public Holidays Like us on Facebook www.gyracc.org.au