Artist Talk | Shannon Brett

Shannon Brett is a proud Wakka Wakka/Butchulla/Gooreng Gooreng artist, designer, educator, researcher and curator. Winning this year’s Telstra NATSIAA Work on Paper Award is just one highlight among many in Shannon’s career achievements. Shannon’s work has been included in many exhibitions including Piinpi Contemporary Indigenous Fashion, Bendigo Art Gallery and touring, Queen’s Land Blak Portraiture, Cairns Art Gallery; and Indigenous Design Now, Parliament House Canberra. Join us to learn more about the diverse creative pathways of Shannon’s career in art, fashion and research, all of which led to the creation of the NATSIAA award-winning photograph, ‘An Australian Landscape 2024’.

Supported through the Australian Government’s Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support program.

Suitable for ages 16+ | Free | Bookings recommended

Key Information

Register at the Information Desk in the foyer 15 minutes prior to the start of the program.

This program will be held in the Theatrette.

As part of our commitment to pest control and the protection of MAGNT Collections for future generations, no food or beverage can be consumed inside the Theatrette.

Please bring bottled water to remain hydrated but remember no other cold or hot beverages are allowed inside the Theatrette.

It can get cold inside the Theatrette so please be mindful of this and consider bringing a shawl or wearing long sleeves to maintain your comfort during the program.

MAGNT Conditions of Entry

Food and beverage is not permitted inside MAGNT gallery spaces, Theatrette and/or Discovery Centre. All snacks and drink bottles must be stowed in a locker behind the Information Desk.

Bottled water is permitted on the understanding the bottle is carried in a bag at all times and no water is consumed inside MAGNT gallery spaces.

Backpacks and large bags, greater than 30 cm on any one side (width, depth and/or length) must be stowed in a locker.

Nappy bags greater than 30 cm on any one side and/or containing liquids and food must also be stowed in a locker.

All organic material in your possession, including flowers and/or feathers collected on MAGNT grounds must be disposed of or left at the Information Desk before entering the galleries, Theatrette and/or Discovery Centre.

MAGNT acknowledges the traditional owners of Country across the Northern Territory and beyond, and pays respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

Image: Shannon Brett, artist. Photo: MAGNT

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