Bundanon art museum has announced 'Summer at Bundanon', a program of live events.
The lively multi-disciplinary program is set to include performances by renowned Indigenous singer and songwriter Emma Donovan, multi ARIA award-winning singer-songwriter Sarah Blasko, Bundanon's inaugural Artists & Makers Market, and talks with authors Bill Gammage and Bruce Pascoe.
Summer at Bundanon, a collaboration between renowned First Nations artists Jonathan Jones, Aunty Cheryl Davison and Aunty Julie Freeman, complements the gallery's major exhibition Bagan Bariwariganyan: echoes of country.
Bundanon chief executive Rachel Kent said Bundanon's Summer of live programs for 2024-2025 will place a special emphasis on local Aboriginal perspectives.
"Bundanon's Summer of Live Programs for 2024-2025 has a strong focus on storytelling, learning, and knowledge sharing, with this year's offerings placing a special emphasis on local Aboriginal perspectives," she said.
"We are pleased and honoured to present a diverse range of events, from world-class live music and guided walks to workshops and talks led by esteemed cultural leaders. Visitors are invited to immerse themselves in our live programs designed to inspire, connect, and deepen our understanding of the extraordinary Country on which Bundanon sits."
On December 7, Bundanon will host the inaugural Artists & Makers Market, bringing together a selection of handmade ceramics, textiles, weavings, and original artworks and prints from the region and beyond.
On December 8, Alexander Boyd, an internationally renowned classical pianist, composer, and the grandson of Arthur Boyd, returns to Bundanon to perform Schumann's Sonata G minor Op.22 and Chopin's Impromptus N.1 and N.2.
Yana Waridba ('come play' in Dhurga language) on January 10-12 features a full weekend of programming headlined by Emma Donovan. Following a national tour for her highly anticipated album, Til My Song is Done, Donovan and her band will perform their trademark blend of soul, gospel and country music. Donovan is supported by Yuin choir Djinama Yilaga singing in Dhurga language.
The weekend also includes storytelling by Aunty Julie Freeman, weaving workshops with Aunty Deidre Martin, First Nations food experiences and cultural walks, and a talk between Jonathan Jones and award-winning author and historian Bill Gammage - who is well known for his research on complex systems of Aboriginal land management.
On February 8, Sarah Blasko will perform as part of her national album tour, I Just Need To Conquer This Mountain. Jonathan Jones, Aunty Julie Freeman and Aunty Cheryl Davison will also host Breaking Bread with Friends, featuring a long lunch and in-conversation discussion.
The following day, author Bruce Pascoe joins Jonathan Jones for an in-depth discussion on the profound impacts of colonisation on people, place, and native foods, and an exploration of the rich, resilient history of Australia's First Nations communities.
Across the summer schedule, there is also the opportunity for guests to stay overnight in the award-winning eco-accommodation on the Bridge and immerse themselves in the live programming with The Bundanon Experience - a series of weekend stays running December 7-8, January 10-12 and February 8-9.
To celebrate the newly-opened Boyd Collection Gallery, Bundanon will also present a series of talks with artists and curators that unpack Arthur Boyd's influence on his peers and the wider art world.
Bundanon head of live programs Danielle Harvey said that the warmer months are a great time to visit the South Coast and engage in the jam packed program.
"Summer is a brilliant time to visit the South Coast. Come visit for a day or overnight and experience all Bundanon has to offer. Emma Donovan, Sarah Blasko and Alexander Boyd are musicians who are at the top of their game. These, alongside incredible storytellers, delicious local food, art making, markets and incredible views are just some of the reasons to take the trip," she said.
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