Yaamanga Around here
Yaamanga Around here is a permanent exhibition exploring the history and identity of the Coffs Coast through themes of place, community and belonging, with Gumbaynggirr culture at its heart.
Ngarraanga ngaanya junaaygirr hear me speak presents compelling artistic voices, showcasing the rich cultural heritage and contemporary practices of Gumbaynggirr artists.
This major exhibition features new work across diverse mediums by Gumbaynggirr artists, showcasing the ongoing resilience of Gumbaynggirr people – from first contact and forced dispossession through to today, where the reclamation and revitalization of language and cultural practices claims a strong presence, now and for future generations.
Alison Williams
Brentyn Lugnan
Denise Buchanan
Donna Brown
Jaime-lee Telfer
Lauren Jarrett
Curated by Tori Donnelly
Matthew Flanders
Melissa Greenwood
Nathan Brennan
Otis Carey
Tulli Stevens
YOWA
Ngarraanga ngaanya junaaygirr hear me speak is supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW.
Yaamanga Around here is a permanent exhibition exploring the history and identity of the Coffs Coast through themes of place, community and belonging, with Gumbaynggirr culture at its heart.
Places are more than the backdrop to our lives; our feelings for place run deep. Sometimes we forget to really see and experience the places we move through in our everyday life.