Events on 27th Apr 2024

Dates and times

• Saturday 27 April // 2pm to 3pm
• Saturday 11 May // 2pm to 3pm

Bec is an award-winning actor and an experienced Noongar language teacher. She has a wealth of knowledge and shares culture in a fun, interactive manner. These sessions are suitable for children aged 5 to 12 and appeal to all ages.

Bec is from Wadjak and Balladong Country of the Bibbulman (Noongar) Nation and Nanda of the Yamitji nation in the Midwest on her mother’s side. Born and raised on her fathers’ country, Bec holds strong ties to Wadjak country.

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Dive deep into the world of art, exploring its myriad forms, its illustrious history, and its transformative power.

How does the startling beauty - and humour - of Aboriginal art intertwine with reverberations of the past and our present?

An extraordinary first-hand account of the international battle to reclaim the artwork and heritage of one of Australia's most important Indigenous figures: Albert Namatjira.Namatjira was one of those rare artists who changed the course of history. But he was never fully accepted by white Australia, and after being wrongfully imprisoned, he died despondent and broken. Then, in 1983, the Government sold the rights to his work to a dealer – despite Namatjira having left his art to his wife and children. NAMATJIRA PROJECT documents their fight to have his legacy returned to its rightful home.

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Sacred Stories: Desert Dreamings

• Bitter and Sweet (2010) -12pm

• Namatjira Project (2017) - 2pm

Note: These sessions are rated: M -for mature audiences

WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that the following program may contain images and voices of deceased persons.

Preparation: We recommend arriving 15 minutes early to allow for check-in and orientation.

Accessibility: Our facility is wheelchair accessible. Please inform us of any special needs upon booking.

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Opening hours

• Wednesday to Saturday // 10am to 4pm
• Closed Monday, Tuesday, Sunday and public holidays (click here for Easter and Anzac Day opening hours)

From March 2024, the Wanneroo Regional Gallery will host an exhibition featuring the iconic works of one of the 20th century's most influential artists, Andy Warhol.

This exclusive showcase, brought to Wanneroo as part of the National Gallery of Australia's (NGA) Sharing the National Collection initiative, will present Warhol's most iconic works including Elvis, the Campbell's Soup Can suite, the complete Mick Jagger portraits series, the infamous Electric Chairs, and rarely seen Spring Flowers.

The exhibition is poised to introduce these masterpieces to a new generation of Western Australian audiences.

Under the auspices of the Sharing the National Collection initiative, this exhibition marks a significant collaboration between the NGA and Wanneroo Regional Gallery with the collection remaining in West Australia for a two-year period with rotating exhibitions every three months, allowing for extended engagement and additional exhibitions and programs, fostering collaborations with local creatives and enriching the cultural landscape of the region.

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Image

Andy Warhol Inc. Multiples (publisher) 
Portraits from Artists and Photographs (Self portrait) 1970 
offset lithography, synthetic polymer paint. 
National Gallery of Australia, Canberra
© The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc./ARS. Licensed by Copyright Agency 

 82.2137.7.H
 

From heritage crafts and arts, to memoir writing and exploring Wanneroo of old through film and image, there’s so much to see and do.

Explore all of the activities on offer and book your place now!

wanneroo.wa.gov.au/heritagefestivalevents

Dates and times

• Monday - CLOSED
• Tuesday - CLOSED
• Wednesday // 10am to 4pm
• Thursday // 10am to 4pm
• Friday // 10am to 4pm
• Saturday // 10am to 4pm
• Sunday - CLOSED

This exhibition shows how ‘crafting’ – traditionally considered women’s work – can be used for political expression and social change.

Changemakers consists of eight textile banners that represent a range of historical and contemporary activist movements including the women’s suffrage campaign, as well as banners displayed in town halls and churches. 

Many of the social issues raised by early activists remain vitally relevant today, including equal pay, sexual harassment, family violence, and female representation in Parliament and business.