Elder Art – Six Elders, Six Stories

Six Elders. Six Stories. A Lifetime of Wisdom.

Join us for a special conversation with six remarkable elder artists as they reflect on their creative journeys, the challenges they've faced and the wisdom they'd like to pass on.

Through three shared questions, we'll explore creativity, finding your voice and the experiences that shape a lifetime of making art.

There will be opportunities for audience questions, followed by a relaxed cuppa and the chance to meet the artists and explore their work.

Saturday 14 November | 10.30am for 11am Start!

Participating Elder Artists:

• Dr Aunty Matilda House-Williams OAM – Respected Ngambri-Ngunnawal Elder, sharing cultural knowledge, stories and perspectives.

• Keith Harrison – Acclaimed poet, academic and painter, sharing reflections on a lifetime of creativity.

• Jenny Gibson – Now in her 90s, Jenny's beautiful paintings capture her intimate connection with the Australian bush.

• Dane Zunic – A wonderfully inventive maker from Queanbeyan's Macedonian community, transforming recycled materials into whimsical wind chimes.

• Nancy Tingey OAM – Textile artist whose creative journey includes pioneering work connecting art and people living with Parkinson's.

• Trevor Gibson – Artist and retired architect, whose paintings, drawings and life studies demonstrate the joy of continuing to create throughout retirement.

Part of Elder Art – Exhibition & Conversations, presented as part of the 2026 Craft + Design Canberra Festival.

Responding to this year's festival theme of Dissent, the exhibition challenges assumptions about ageing and reminds us that creativity, curiosity and imagination have no expiry date! The exhibition continues until Sunday 22 November.

Exhibition: 6-22 November 2026
Opening Night: Friday 13 November with live music by What's She Having
Conversations with the Artists: 11am-1pm Saturday 14 November
Gallery open: Fri 5-9pm, Sat-Sun 10am-3pm

Come along for the opening night or visit across the weekends to experience this unique exhibition — a celebration of creativity, connection and community at The Hive.

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