NAIDOC Film Screening - You Can Go Now

Creative Edge Art Collective is proud to host this NAIDOC Week exhibition and film screening, we are grateful for the opportunity to share our Aboriginal artists work and stories with our local community. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where we work and live. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.

Film Screening Night - You Can Go Now

Friday 31st July 2026

6:00pm-8:00pm (6:15pm screening)

Join us at Creative Edge Art Collective for a special screening of the acclaimed documentary You Can Go Now, presented as the closing event of our 2026 NAIDOC Exhibition.

The film follows internationally renowned First Nations artist Richard Bell, who describes himself as an "activist masquerading as an artist." Through his bold and uncompromising work, Bell challenges the legacy of colonisation, questions the structures of the Aboriginal art industry, and advocates for the rights of First Nations peoples.

From his early life in rural Queensland to exhibiting at London's Tate Modern, You Can Go Now offers a powerful insight into one of Australia's most influential contemporary artists and the role of art in truth-telling, activism and social change.

Your ticket includes:

• freshly made popcorn

• complimentary drinks on arrival

• time to explore the exhibition after the screening

All proceeds from ticket sales will directly support the development of our mentoring program for emerging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and young creatives, helping nuture the next generation of First Nations artists.

Spaces are limited, so secure your ticket early and be apart of this unforgettable evening celebrating art, storytelling, and community.

The NAIDOC Exhibition:

The exhibition will be running from the 10th July until 31st July 2026 with a variety of events;

Friday 10th July: Exhibition Opening Night

Friday 17th July: Paint, Yarn & Learn with Richo: Ages 5-8

Friday 17th July: Paint, Yarn & Learn with Richo: Ages 9-15

Friday 24th July: Paint, Sip & Yarn: Aboriginal Art Symbols workshop with Buffie Creative

Friday 31st July: NAIDOC film screening - You Can Go Now

All events in 'The NAIDOC Exhibition' will be limited numbers so we recommend booking as soon as possible so you don't miss out. 

Proudly sponsored and supported by; Arts Edge Gallery, The City of Joondalup and Lizard Dragon Distillers.

NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth. This year's theme focuses on the 50th anniversary of NAIDOC. Please read below an expert from the NAIDOC organisation about this year's events and what it means to the community.

‘For five decades, NAIDOC Week has celebrated the voices of our communities — steady, unapologetic, and proud. Each year, its themes have called for truth, celebrated culture, honoured resistance, and reminded the nation of who we are.

Fifty Years of Deadly marks a milestone. It’s a tribute to the people who built this movement. the Elders who stood firm, the organisers who made space, the artists who turned resistance into expression, and the communities who keep showing up, year after year.

NAIDOC has always been more than a week — it’s a platform, a protest, a celebration, and a statement of survival.

This moment is about looking back at the stories, the marches, the languages, the art, the leadership. At the strength it took to get here. It’s about recognising how far we’ve come, not by chance, but because generations of people refused to be silenced.

It’s also about the here and now, who we are today. Grounded in culture. Strong in our identity. Leading change across every field, from health and education to media, business, and the arts. We’re telling our own stories, in our own way, on our own terms.

And it’s about the future. The next 50 years. The young ones growing up proud. The return of language. The return to Country. The fight for justice continuing with new tools, new voices, and the same fire.

Fifty Years of Deadly is a marker, not just of time passed, but of the momentum still building. It’s proof of what our people build when culture leads and community comes first. NAIDOC belongs to mob. It always has.

We honour what came before by continuing the work.

This is our story. This is our celebration. This is our future.

Still deadly. Always.’

About Creative Edge Art Collective:
Creative Edge Art Collective is a not-for-profit art’s hub in Perth’s northern suburb of Joondalup. The collective develops artists through education, exhibition and engagement to inspire and develop artists while supporting disadvantaged communities through the arts.
Creative Edge showcases established and emerging Western Australian artists in our gallery space. We host exhibitions, workshops and mentoring programs that engage artists and support our community.

Our Vision: Creative Edge Art Collective inspires, engages and nurtures artists and contributes sustainably to the local community, providing an inclusive and vibrant hub that supports all people to have access to the arts.
Our Mission: Creative Edge Art Collective develops and promotes WA artists and makes their work and expertise accessible to the local community. Creative Edge Art Collective enriches the community by making art and its intrinsic benefits accessible.
Our Purpose: The Creative Edge Art Collective exists to enrich cultural life, foster artistic expression, and support the development of creative industries. Our projects and initiatives focus on promoting and nurturing the talents of artists, providing educational opportunities, and enhancing community engagement with the arts.