28/08/2025
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Saturday 6 September 3-5pm
Join us for a special public program, Balgo Connections brings personal and scholarly insight into the current exhibition from - Lirrwati to Wilkinkarra: A Nanala Family Exhibition on show until 13 September.
Lirrwati to Wilkinkarra is a landmark family exhibition, bringing together the artistic legacy of matriarch Ningie Nanala and her children โ Vincent, Winifred, and Dulcie Nanala. Together, they honour the stories and Country of their father, the late and celebrated Balgo master, Tjumpo Tjapanangka (Murtikarlka).
Annette C**k (Nangala) is part of the history and evolution of Warlayirti Artists from her 6 years tenure as Art Centre Manager 2006 to 2012. Annette worked closely with Tjumpo and these Nanala artists and her deep connection to the Balgo community is kept alive today.
Dr Jacqueline Healy is an avid supporter of Balgo art, curating a major exhibition Warlayirti: The art of Balgo in 2014. She has been visiting Balgo regularly for over 25 years. Jacky is currently Director , Museums Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences at The University of Melbourne.
Mark Chapman will lead the conversation sharing his experiences from over two decades of supporting the homelands movement and collaborating with Aboriginal Art Centres.