A Night by the Fire with Jo-Anne Driessens

Presented by State Library to coincide with our exhibition currently on display, a powerful tribute to Mununjali photojournalist Wayne Coolwell and his legacy.

Join us and enjoy the heat of the campfire, while listening to Wayne's friend and colleague Jo-Anne Driessens share memories of him, and what his work means for the future generations.

Come along to listen, learn, and share.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Warning: Live firepit and smoke

This event is suitable for all ages; however young children are to be supervised during the event.

This event is accessible, however please email [email protected] to reserve accessible seating or to answer any questions.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Jo-Anne Driessens, a Guwa-Koa, Gungarri, and Kuku Yalanji woman, has spent three decades documenting Aboriginal communities in urban, remote, and regional areas.

Since completing a photography cadetship at the State Library of Queensland in 1999, she has worked in curatorial and photography roles, focusing on archival research, exhibitions, and Aboriginal family history.

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