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Hear a remarkable line-up of First Nations writers and artists share their stories about place, connection and the transformative power of language and art.
In celebration of NAIDOC Week and The Torch’s My Special Place exhibition at The Wheeler Centre, this special event brings together powerful First Peoples voices to reflect on place, belonging and the transformative power of language and art.
Five speakers will take the stage to deliver original responses to the exhibition’s theme, inviting audiences to consider the places that shape us – and the enduring role of creative expression in honouring connection to Country and the community.
Presented in partnership with The Torch for NAIDOC Week
The Torch is a First Peoples-led not-for-profit based in Carlton which supports a First Peoples community of artists to break the cycle of incarceration by strengthening cultural connection and knowledge through arts practice. Individual healing and self-determination are fostered by nurturing empowerment, economic elevation and a sense of purpose.
The Torch mentors First Peoples artists with lived experience of incarceration to reconnect with culture and earn income from art sales (with 100% of the artwork price going directly to the artist), licensing, Cultural Activations and exhibitions.
Visit their website to find out more.
Event and Ticketing Details
Dates & Times
Thursday 9 July
6.30 - 8.00pm
Tickets
$19.50
Full
$15.50
Concession
$15.50
Under 30
$0.00
Pay What You Wish
$0.00
First Nations
Location
Accessibility
Accessible toilets available
Assistive Listening
Auslan interpreting available by-request
Companion tickets available
Registered Assistance Animals welcome
Wheelchair accessible
For information regarding accessibility at The Wheeler Centre, click here.
Please notify us of all access requirements when booking online so we can assist you with your visit. If you require further information, please contact ticketing@wheelercentre.com.
Additional Notes
Melbourne was designated the world’s second UNESCO City of Literature in 2008. As part of this global network, we strive to support the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, a set of 17 goals designed to promote fairness, health and environmental sustainability worldwide. 
This event addresses Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities.
Featuring
Flick Chafer-Smith
Flick is a Ngarrindjeri woman from South Australia whose multidisciplinary practice spans painting, weaving and spoken word. Through her art, she explores connection, healing, culture and identity. Always searching ...
Tristen Harwood
Tristen Harwood is a Boorloo-born writer of Aboriginal and European heritage who lives on unceded Wurundjeri Country in Naarm, where he lectures at the Victorian College of the Arts.
Thomas Marks
Marksey is a Gunaikurnai man from Gippsland. Being one of many Stolen Generations children, he wasn’t able to grow up on his traditional country. As an adult, he is now proudly reclaiming his Aboriginal identity ...
Kent Morris
Kent is a Barkindji man, a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts and an alumnus of the Wesfarmers Indigenous Arts Leadership Program. He has over 20 years experience as a practising artist and curator and ...
Mukjarawaint
Proud Gunditmara Gunai Yorta Yorta man, Raymond Young.I have been practicing my cultural connection to Indigenous art for over 8 years now, I express how I feel on canvas with a deep connection and understanding ...
Narnz
Narnz is a proud Walbundja, Gunaikurnai, Wurundjeri, and Bundjalung artist with deep Barkindji connections through her late husband and the father of her children. A self-taught multidisciplinary artist, she weaves, ...