Spinifex People: Art and stories from Pila Nguru - Teacher Familiarisation
Dates
In-person
Wednesday 19th February | 4.30pm-6:00pm, 4.45pm start
Online
Tuesday 4th March | 4:00pm-5:00pm
Find out more about the fascinating stories behind Spinifex People: Art and stories from Pila Nguru and experience the exhibition in an exclusive, after-hours preview!
Explore this compelling exhibition after hours with our Learning and Engagement team at a private educator event—perfect for preparing to bring your students.
Enjoy refreshments on arrival, then hear directly from our experts before exploring the exhibition at your own pace. This event offers a unique professional learning opportunity to deepen your understanding of the historic Spinifex Native Title Determination and gain insight into life in a remote community.
What can you expect?
- An overview of the exhibition content, educational links and resources.
- The chance to add to your knowledge about the Spinifex Native Title Determination and how the artworks were involved.
- Information about arranging and managing a class visit to this important exhibition, including information on the School Intro Tour.
- Opportunities to meet and speak to our Learning and Engagement team about exhibition visits and our other education programs.
Join us to immerse yourself in this inspiring exhibition and prepare for an enriching student experience!
Can’t make it in person?
Register for a virtual ticket to join us online for an overview presentation of the exhibition. Learning and Engagement staff will be online to answer any of your questions.
About the exhibition
This profound exhibition showcases the lives and traditions of the Spinifex community, deeply connected to their ancestral land in the Great Victoria Desert.
Featuring a stunning array of artworks, objects, digital projections, and film, it reveals their enduring connection to Country. Celebrate the vibrant arts practice that emerged from the native title process, highlighting pivotal works from their successful determination in 2000.
Curated with care by the Western Australian Museum, this exhibition invites you to honour the resilience and identity of the Spinifex people.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visitors are advised that this exhibition may contain images and voices of people who have since passed.
