+ Twilight Makers Market + Solar Cinema, Saturday 15 May / 4.30pm – 9.00pm
FREE tickets available for Aboriginal artist, those experiencing disability, and youth under 18years.
Art.
Culture.
Technology.
Entrepreneurship.
“We are thinking always of our country. Every time. Every single time.
It does not matter for our fabric or for bark; we are always thinking we
are at our homeland, thinking about our country.”
Deborah Wurrkidj/Artist/Maningrida
(Except from Creative Industries Strategy NT 2020-2024)
Our Speakers.
Wayne Quilliam
PROFESSIONAL INDIGENOUS PHOTOGRAPHER & FILM MAKER
Meet Australia’s pre-eminent Indigenous photographic artist, curator and cultural adviser working on the international scene.
Babbarra Women’s Centre
ARTISTS / TEXTILE DESIGNERS
The talented team from Barbbarra Designs share their journey from Maningrida to Paris, and their landmark collaboration with Kip&Co.
Naina Sen
DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKER
Meet award winning cross-cultural storyteller Naina Sen whose filmmaking career has taken her into remote Australia capturing stories iconic and loved outback personalities.
Karen Rogers
ARTIST / AUTHOR
Creative entrepreneur Karen Rogers from Ngukurr Arts shares her insights on the power of culture, art, technology, and business.
Opportunity At
The Intersection.
The Big Rivers Creative Industry Summit brings together a myriad of creative practitioners, entrepreneurs, youth, and industry organisations, to explore the future of the creative industries in the Big Rivers Region, Northern Territory.
The one-day summit is focused on the intersection between art, culture, technology and entrepreneurship, and how they connect and collide to create social, cultural, and economic value.
Attendees will be challenged to consider what does the future hold? What skills and creative practices are required to ensure a sustainable future? How can they collectively shape and future-proof the Territory’s creative industries?
The Big Rivers Creative Industry summit is an educational and immersive experience, that has been purposefully designed to bring together a diverse range of people to connect, collaborate, and work together towards common goals.
You will hear inspiring stories from talented creatives and industry change-makers. Take part in facilitated workshops, and contribute to participant-driven yarning circles – exploring opportunities, learning new skills, and exchange insights and ideas.
We aim to boost the entrepreneurial energy of the Territory’s creative industries in order to maximise its potential within the global creative economy. Educational workshops are provided to support both individuals and organisations to build entrepreneurial capabilities and learn new tools and techniques that can immediately be applied.
This event strongly acknowledges the contribution and continuing leadership of Aboriginal people within the Territory’s creative industries. Special consideration has been given to the representation from people from First Nations and culturally diverse backgrounds, as well as youth, and those experiencing disability in the program design.
Come join us and contribute to the future of the creative industries in the Big Rivers region and beyond.
Super Early Bird Tickets are onsale now >
“Art is the way Jawoyn explain. Through artwork you have the explanation
for bush tucker, bush medicines, the animals, and the plants and so on.
It’s all part of the cultural connection Jawoyn people have.
And Jawoyn wants to share those stories with the rest of the world.”
John Berto/CEO/Jawoyn Association/Katherine
(Except from Creative Industries Strategy NT 2020-2024)
Our Host Venue
The Big Rivers Creative Industry Summit will be held at the Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts and Culture Centre (GYRACC), Katherine’s premium arts and cultural precinct.
“The Big Rivers Region is home to significant cultural events, musicians, traditional dance groups, performers, actors, authors, craftspeople, and artists full of culture and creativity. Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre aims to showcase and nurture their creativeness and diversity by providing a meeting place for all. We understand the importance of sharing and celebrating stories, learning, and appreciating the amazing talent in the region. Together we can inspire our people to develop, create memorable experiences and allow the freedom for our young people to challenge themselves, learn new technologies and thrive in this very important sector.”
Jessica Powter/Director-Godinmayin Yijards Arts and Culture Centre/Katherine
Our Supporters.
The Big Rivers Creative Industry Summit is a not-for-profit initiative of Circulanation in partnership with the Northern Territory Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet and the Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts and Culture Centre.
We respectfully acknowledge the First Nations people of Country throughout Australia, we acknowledge the cultural and spiritual connection that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have with the land and sea. We pay our respects to Elders past and present as well as the existing and emerging leaders who walk together in partnership on this journey.