'barangga' is an ongoing community engagement program that celebrates design and making practices as a vital form of cultural knowledge in First Nations Communities.
Taking place on Bidjigal and Gadigal Country, this year's two-day gathering focuses on designing for and with Country, and considers how Cultural Custodians transform the precious for the public realm.
Led by Nicole Monks, Coby Edgar and Zoe Sims, the gathering hopes to spark future collaborations, create support networks and opportunities for open dialogue, help define best practices, and build a national First Nations design community.
The project’s title is drawn from the Dharawal word ‘barangga’ meaning ‘large vessel’ or ‘island’. It speaks to the significance of design and making in First Nations practices, while embodying the notion of holding space for Community.
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Day One
The day one program is exclusively for First Nations participants, and is designed to invite unrestricted conversation among creatives working in the public realm. Presentations and panel discussions with leading First Nations designers, practitioners, and institutional representatives will focus on best practices for designing with Country, working on someone else’s Country, respectful collaboration, and consultation with Community.
Day Two
The day two program aims to facilitate respectful and honest discussions between First Nations and non-First Nations participants working across public art initiatives. Together they will reflect on the opportunities and tensions that arise across contracting, policy, and stakeholder collaboration in the implementation and delivery of public art projects.
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