Date: – Friday 24 August

Time: – 2pm

Venue: – Kaiela Arts 137-139 High St Shepparton

Attendees: – Kaiela Arts members, staff & visiting Aboriginal Artists

For more information: – Kaiela Arts 58219842 or info@kaielaarts.org.au

The 2018 ICA is the sixth in the series of SAM’s biennial Awards, showcasing new and exciting developments in the field. It provides cultural exchange opportunities for Indigenous artists from regional Victoria and around Australia. The seven shortlisted applicants have been invited to present a substantial body of new work for display at SAM from 25 August to 11 November 2018. Accompanying the exhibition will be a series of public programs and associated events that will provide skills and knowledge exchange.

The 2018 shortlisted artists are:  Dean Cross, Worimi, ACT, Jackie Wirramanda, Wergaia, VIC, Jan Goongaja Griffiths, Miriwoong/Ngarinyman – Waringarri Aboriginal Arts, WA, Janet Fieldhouse, Torres Strait Islands, QLD Jock Puautjimi, Tiwi – Tiwi Design Aboriginal Corporation, NT Penny Evans, Gamilaraay/Gomeroi, NSW, Yhonnie Scarce, Kokatha/Nukunu, SA