Acknowledgement of Country

Dharug

Bayadyinyang budyari Dharug yiyura Dharug Ngurra.
Bayady’u budyari Dharug Warunggadgu baranyiin barribugu.
Bayady’u budyari wagulgu yiyuragu Ngurra bimalgu Blacktown City. Flannel flowers dyurali bulbuwul.
Yanmannyang mudayi Dharug Ngurrawa. Walama ngyini budbud dali Dharug Ngurra Dharug yiyura baranyiin barribugu.

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We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of this Land, the Dharug people, and their continued connection to Country.
We pay our respects to Elders from yesterday to tomorrow.
We extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples of Blacktown City where the flannel flowers still grow proud and strong.
We will walk softly on this land and open our hearts to Country as the Dharug people have for tens of thousands of years.

Join us for an afternoon tea with artists Louise Zhang, Jess Bradford and HOSSEI this Saturday 27 July from 1pm to 3pm! Register here

Family Art – Painting Dreams

Family Art Workshops

Need an excuse to be creative and spend time together as a family? Then look no further than these interactive and fun Family Art Workshops!

Join local artist Sima Alikhani for weekend art workshops at The Leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre.

Saturday 20 August: Painting in Black and White
Children, parents, carers and friends are invited to join local artist Sima Alikhani to paint still life in black and white.
Focus on elements such as composition, lighting and form to create your own monochromatic masterpiece.

10.30 am to 12.30 pm
Saturday 20 August 2022
The Leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre

Suitable for children and families.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Materials supplied.

$10 + booking fees per parent and child.
$5 + booking fees per additional child.
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