FROM HERE TO THERE: First Nations & Palestine Solidarity Market / Screening / Art Fundraiser

FROM HERE TO THERE
First Nations & Palestine Solidarity Market & Art Fundraiser +
'Motherhood in the Colony' Film Screening

Saturday 30th August, 10am - 3pm

Junction 142, 142 Katoomba Street, Katoomba

Join us for a vibrant and powerful day of solidarity, storytelling, and community connection on the land of the Gundungurra, Dharug and Wiradjuri people.

• Diverse stalls featuring local creators

• Clay & Weaving Workshops (more details to come)

• Art Fundraiser Sale featuring local Blue Mountains artists

• Documentary Film Screening: 'Motherhood in the Colony'

• Post-screening group conversation

Film Screening: 'Motherhood in the Colony'

Screening 1:30 - 2:00pm
Post-Screening Circle: 2-2.30pm

"Motherhood in the Colony" is a powerful 30-minute documentary collaboration between Worimi filmmaker Genevieve Grieves and Palestinian artist Aseel Tayah. This intimate film explores the shared experiences of First Nations and Palestinian women, examining motherhood as both cultural transmission and act of resistance against colonial oppression.

The film screening is entirely free but donations are welcome. The screening will be followed by a casual shared ritual and conversation amongst attendees.

Event Details

Entry: Free (Donations welcome)

10am
Acknowledgement of Country
Markets Open: Art, Craft, Music, Pre-Loved & Local Goods

10.30am
Workshops
Clay Moon Bowls with Kumari & Weaving Workshop with Annette (TBC)

11.30am
Kitchen Opens - Street Food Available for purchase

1.30pm

Market Wrap
Motherhood in the Colony Film Screening (Duration: 33min)
Post-Screening Circle & Reflection

3pm

Event Concludes

All funds raised will be shared between Sisters Inside (supporting First Nations communities) and mutual aid for Palestinians in Gaza, making your attendance a meaningful act of solidarity and support.

This family-friendly event brings together art, activism, and community in a celebration of resilience and shared struggle. Come for the market, stay for the powerful storytelling, and leave inspired to continue building bridges of understanding and support.

The venue is wheelchair accessible. Toilets are available on site (back of building), however wheelchair accessible toilets are available next door at 144 Katoomba St.

Organised by Arts Impact Society and Mountains for Palestine.