Arts North West invite First Nations artists, craftspeople, cultural artisans to submit an expression of interest to have a stall and be part of the great events in the 'Gather and Trade' series.
The Aboriginal artisan micro market series has several days throughout the New England North West available during May and June of 2023, including Glen Innes and Narrabri.
Arts North West Executive Director, Lauren Mackley said this is a great opportunity for local Aboriginal creatives to sell their art and products and reach a wide audience to promote their goods and practices.
The dates and locations are as follows:
• 1.00pm – 4.00pm in Glen Innes on Saturday 6 May, 2023 at Coomarah Cultural Centre, 8
MacKenzie St, Glen Innes NSW 2370
• 9.00am – 1.00pm in Wallabadah on Sunday 28 May, 2023 at Art Shack @ Wilgabah, 107
Baldocks Rd, Wallabadah NSW 2343
• 8.00am – 1.30pm in Narrabri on Saturday 3 June, 2023 at The Narrabri Rotary Markets, Crn of Dangar Street and Selina Street, Narrabri, NSWNSW 2388
• 9.00am – 1.00pm in Tenterfield on Sunday 18 June, 2023 at Gunimaa Nursery, 34 Railway
Ave, Tenterfield, NSW, Australia, New South Wales 2372
“We know the New England North West has a strong creative First Nations footprint and we are excited to provide this platform to showcase our incredibly talented First Nations creatives,” said Ms Mackley.
“Arts North West openly welcomes all members of the public to attend and be part of these events and support our First Nations creative industries.”
The expressions of interest will close two weeks prior to each market event and each stall holder requires Public Liability insurance.
Each stall holder is paid $200 to attend each event, to cover travel, accommodation, and other expenses.
Learn more and register your EOI here: http://www.artsnw.com.au/gather-and-trade-2023