Events
2007 History Colloquium
The annual History Colloquium, a joint initiative of the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, Charles Darwin University and the Australian National University, has over the past several years established itself as a feature in Darwin’s cultural calendar. It provides a forum for researchers from the three institutions to present papers on historical topics and discuss these with the audience.
Most of this year’s presentations are on Northern Territory history but they range widely. Areas covered include housing, the environment, the pastoral industry, historical archaeology, cultural heritage tourism, the bureaucracy, politics, exploration, sport and Indigenous issues. Among the speakers are well-known historians David Carment, Mickey Dewar and Tim Rowse.
The 2007 colloquium takes place in the Museum and Art Gallery of the NT theatrette on:
Saturday 17 November, 9am - 5pm.
Sunday 18 November, 9am - midday.
Entry is free for both days with Darwin residents and visitors being most welcome to attend. There is no need to register.
For further information contact:
David Carment on 0418857182 or David.Carment@cdu.edu.au.
25th Telstra National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art Award Opening Night 2008
Opening: 6pm Friday 15 August 2008
Venue: Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
Admission: Free
In 2008 the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory celebrates twenty five years of the Telstra National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art Award. Regarded as the premier national event in the Australian Indigenous art calendar, the Award will open with a Presentation Ceremony at 6:00pm on Friday 15 August 2008 at the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory.
The evening will feature entertainment from traditional and contemporary performers in a tropical sunset beachside setting on the lawns in the MAGNT grounds. Visitors will also gain entrance to the Award exhibition.
All are invited to BYO food, drink and picnic blankets.
No glass allowed.
For further information please contact:
The Award Coordinator
Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT)
GPO Box 4646
Darwin NT 0801
Australia
Phone: +61 8 8999 8203
Facsimile: +61 8 8999 8148
Email: natsiaa@nt.gov.au
24th Telstra National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art Award Opening Night
The opening night of the Telstra National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art Award is a major dry season event in Darwin and attracts visitors and artists from all over the country.
The evening provides free entertainment from Indigenous traditional and contemporary performers in a classic tropical sunset beachside setting on the lawns in the MAGNT grounds.
The event, at which winners are announced and prizes presented, is free and includes entrance to the exhibition. All are invited to BYO food, drink and picnic blankets.
No glass allowed.
Opening Night Winners’ Speeches
- Winner Telstra Award - Dennis Nona (wmv 7Mb)
- Winner Telstra General Painting - Angelina George (wmv 6Mb)
- Winner Telstra Bark Painting - Margaret Rarru Garrawurra (wmv 7Mb)
- Winner Telstra Work on Paper - Alick Tipoti (wmv 9Mb)
- Winner Wandjuk Marika 3D Memorial Award (sponsored by Telstra) - Laurie Nilsen (wmv 8Mb)
For further information please contact:
The Award Coordinator
Museum & Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT)
GPO Box 4646
Darwin NT 0801
Australia
Phone: +61 8 8999 8203
Facsimile: +61 8 8999 8148
Email: natsiaa@nt.gov.au
