BULAAN DALANG GALII NAA

GAN NGAA LEEN DUU

This residency program is for First Nations creatives living and working on Bundjalung Country. Developed by The Returning Indigenous Corporation and in collaboration with Arts Northern Rivers Bulaan Dalang Galii Naa is focused on supporting emerging creative practitioners, providing opportunities to connect, explore different art forms and mediums, and up skilling in arts business.

The artists are then mentored for 12 months post the residency and have three month milestones to support them professionally.

Workshops will be facilitated by established Blak artists and cultural leaders, offering professional learning sessions, time for self-directed artistic exploration and cultural workshops.

About

Bulaan Dalang Galii Naa Gan Ngaa Leen Duu is a 12 month Bundjalung Artists Residency. The Bundjalung Art Residency project translates to Bulaan meaning ‘together’, Dalang Galii Naa meaning ‘artists’ and Gan Ngaa Leen Duu meaning ‘learning and sharing.  We thank Uncle Roy Gordan for translating and giving permission for us to use Bundjalung language for our program name.

The first retreat was held in October, 2023 with 13 Indigenous artists coming together for a 5-day cultural and on country immersion which included masterclasses with Otis Carey, Tania Marlow, Bronwyn Bancroft and Penny Evans.

ONGOING ENGAGEMENT

Bulaan Dalang Galii Naa, artists have access to ongoing mentorship to further grow their practice, and support to create new work to exhibit.

2024 Engagement Milestones - There dates are subject to change

• 3 month – Fashion Masterclass

• 6 month – Mural Painting in Cavanbah

• 9 month - Exhibition at Loan Goat, Byron Bay

• 12 month – Exhibition at Amarina Art Lismore

Ongoing check ins will also be scheduled throughout the milestones.

This program is supported by Arts Nothern Rivers and Create NSW Creative Koori Projects

MEET OUR 2023 ARTISTS

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