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Blacktown Arts Centre is currently closed. We will reopen on the 19 November for the performance of My Name is Sud.
The season of My Name is Sud is SOLD OUT. Please phone reception to be placed on the waiting list.
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ART TOURS
Saturday 14 November
Join tour leader Chris Tobin as he takes you around some of Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains areas of great artistic and historical significance. Meet new friends and art lovers as you discover ancient works of art.
Everyone is Welcome.
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Small Treasures
SMALL TREASURES
14 April - 13 June
Maori culture's rich history is recorded in its dance, ritual, chants, weaving, carving, tattoo and the many creative forms collectively known as 'Maori Art'. The Small Treasures exhibition showcases recent work by leading contemporary Maori artists in the fields of ceramics, weaving and sculpture.
In particular, the exhibition features 'kete', Maori woven bags and 'hei tiki', ornamental pendants carved from the iconic green stone 'pounamu'. These are both strong and vigorous art forms practiced throughout Maoridom that are extending the boundaries of traditional Maori art forms.
Small Treasures marks the 25th anniversary of the Sister City relationship between Blacktown City and Porirua City, which is situated on the New Zealand coastline.
The exhibition was developed by Pataka Museum, Porirua and Toi Maori Aotearoa, Maori Arts New Zealand.
Image: Rangi Kipa, Kaitangata 2008.