Join Barkandji artist Badger Bates and blacksmith Matt Mewburn of Eveleigh Works in conversation as they share insights into their creative practices, the evolution of their collaboration and the making of a major new sculpture commissioned for the 23rd Biennale of Sydney, titled Save our Ngatji (Rainbow Serpents), creators of spiritual rivers connecting water, sky, and land (2022). Currently on display at The Cutaway at Barangaroo as part of the 23rd Biennale, the work is a powerful expression of the Ngatji (rainbow serpent) - associated with the creation of the Barka (Darling River) - reminding us of the connection that Indigenous Australians have to this country, and that any collective vision of the future must have Aboriginal people and the survival of their lands, waters and culture at its centre.

9am: Arrival for refreshments from Toby's Estate
9.15am: Acknowledgement of Country
9.20am: Artist talk and Q&A

Getting to South Eveleigh:

Train
Redfern Station: South Eveleigh is just 200m from Redfern Station. Exit via the stairs at the southern end of Platform 10 and look for the South Eveleigh sign. Then walk along Marian St to Cornwallis St where you will find the Entry Garden. For wheelchair, pram and bike access, enter the precinct via the boardwalk on Gibbons St.

Central Station: If you are arriving from Central, the heart of the South Eveleigh precinct is just a 2km walk.

Bus
There are direct bus links from Sydney CBD and Marrickville Metro which stop in front of the South Eveleigh precinct. Both the 308, from Marrickville in the southwest to Central and the 305 from Mascot to Redfern both pass close by to South Eveleigh. Alight on Botany Rd near Henderson Rd.

Please visit Transport NSW for a list of apps that will help get you to South Eveleigh.

Bike
New pop-up cycleways have joined existing cycleways to make your bike trip to South Eveleigh safer and easier. Visit Transport NSW for Sydney's network of cycleways and park at any one of the bike racks throughout the precinct from Innovation Plaza, in front of all buildings right down to the Skate Park.

Parking

Casual parking is available in The Foundry Car Park, 2 Central Avenue.

Weekdays
Enjoy 45 minutes free parking or two hours with validation with dine-in purchase, class participation or treatment at one of our retailers. Free evening parking (enter after 6:00pm and exit before 11:30pm).

Weekends
Enjoy 2 hours free parking on weekends (no validation required).

Motorcycle Parking
Limited motorcycle parking is available along Central Avenue.

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