Although the conference doesn't officially begin until 4:00 pm there will be lots of things to see and do for delegates who wish to arrive early. Either check out the Junction Arts Festival program or sign up for one of two forums outlined below. For some fun on Wednesday evening check out the Art Safari on the Optional Extras page.
Moved By Us: Dance in Regional Communities*
11am-3pm
Presented by: Tasdance
Facilitator: Robyn Archer AO
Panelists: Annette Carmichael, Jeanette Fabila, Annie Greig, Julie-Anne Long, David Massingham, David McMicken, Glen Murray, Tim Newth and Madeline Ritter
Moved By Us aims to get regional arts workers to view and adopt dance as a valid and vital form of regional arts practice; explore dance in regional communities from producing, presenting and participatory perspectives; hear first-hand about examples of dance by, with and for regional communities programmed by the Junction 2010 organisers; and kick-start new thinking and ideas on dance in regional communities.
* This forum is also open to members of the public who are not registered/attending the conference. Please call Tasdance on 03 6331 6644 for information and bookings.
rrala manta manta (strong: long way, long time) forum*
9.30am-3.30pm
Presented by: The Design Centre Tasmania
Chair: Greg Lehman
Panelists: Maile Andrade, Robyn Ayers, Patsy Cameron, Donna Campbell and Alexandra Gillespie
From August 25th, 2010 The Design Centre Tasmania is welcoming visitors to view significant works of Tasmanian Aboriginal art and craft with the venue's first major Tasmanian Aboriginal Art exhibition, rrala manta manta (strong: long way, long time). To coincide with the exhibition, The Design Centre Tasmania will host the rrala manta manta forum. During this day-long forum, guest speakers will explore current concerns for Aboriginal artists and discuss possible future issues. The forum will conclude with an open panel discussion, with all guests encouraged to engage and exchange ideas. This will be a rewarding and enlightening day for all indigenous art practitioners, those involved in the arts industry as well as those who have already fostered an appreciation of Aboriginal art and are keen to know more.
* This forum is also open to members of the public. Please call The Design Centre Tasmania on 03 6331 5505 for more information.
FOOTPRINTS Plenary #1 and Opening Ceremony - Princess Theatre
4pm-5.30pm
We celebrate the coming together of people from all over Australia and from across the globe through an elaborate Welcome To Country that will also feature a new choral work sung by massed choirs.
