The Clarence Valley Indigenous Art Award (CVIAA)
Project Summary
The Clarence Valley Indigenous Art Award (CVIAA) and supporting program was a major cultural achievement for Grafton Regional Gallery in 2007.
The program comprised of three award sections; a major exhibition, an opening event, artist in residence, a separate indigenous school exhibition and educational workshops and tours.
The Judge for the inaugural award was artist Leah King-Smith. The winners of the award were announced at the official opening at 10.30am on Wednesday 31st October. The event officially opened by Clarence Valley Council Mayor, Cr. Ian Tiley included a traditional Indigenous smoking ceremony performed by Rex Marshall OAM and a dance performance by the Bundjalung Dance Troupe.
Coinciding with the opening artist Jenni McEwen of G Country, a locally run Indigenous arts collective, started a three day artist in residency sponsored by Country Energy. Ms McEwen ran practical workshops for school students and created original artworks on site at the gallery.
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Attached image is a installation shot of a section of the exhibition.
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the opening event featured a dance performance by young dancers of the Bundjalung Dance Troupe shown here having a well earned rest.
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peolpe gathering at the opening for the award presentation
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Anthony Duval wife Joanne with Marney and Genevie holding Anthony's CVIAA entry
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