MUNIMBA-JA BLAK CREATIVES PRESENTS

A Cuppa in Conversation with Dr Hope O'Chin + Painting and Collage Workshop

Join Dr Hope O’Chin for a cuppa as she shares her space for an "In Conversation" with Munimba-ja Blak Creative artist Brenda Mau.

Aunty Hope will take us on a journey through life stories, achievements, artistic practices, and the importance of her creative expression in community and Country.

Following the conversation, you will engage in a hands-on art-making workshop with Dr Hope O'Chin. Using high-quality acrylic paints and collage materials, you will make marks that belong to your story and create a personal reflection on canvas inspired by the discussion and shared experiences of the day.

About Dr Hope:

Dr Hope O'Chin is a Kabi Kabi, Wakka Wakka, Kuku-Yalanji and Koa elder, prominent artist, educator and researcher, who has a PhD in Philosophy and is an Honorary Doctorate (Indigenous Knowledges) in Education. Born in the community of Cherbourg and known as Aunty Hope, Dr Hope O'Chin has developed and presented in over 40 exhibitions locally, nationally and internationally, and uses her creative arts practice as an expression of her people, her culture and traditions.

Please arrive before 10am to make a cuppa and get settled for a 10am start. We will then conclude with a catered shared lunch, offering a relaxed space for yarning, connection, and cultural exchange among all attending.

We look forward to spending the day with you, please let us know of any dietary needs as well as any accessibility requirements you may have.

Munimba-ja is supported through the Australian Government’s Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support program. This program is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and Regional Arts Development Fund – a partnership between Queensland Government, Arts Queensland, and Sunshine Coast Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.

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