20 May, 2025

Local artists are invited to submit creative works for Gunnedah’s annual exhibition in celebration of national NAIDOC Week.

This year’s National NAIDOC Week (6-13 July) marks 50 years of the week-long celebrations, heralding the 2025 theme “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy”.

Artists, hobbyists, schools, organisations and individuals are encouraged to come together and explore the theme which is the celebration of achievements of the past and the bright future ahead.

Gunnedah Shire Council Team Leader Cultural Precinct Danny Hankinson said he was looking forward to seeing the way in which locals interpret this year’s theme.

“Gunnedah’s NAIDOC exhibitions have showcased some amazing artworks over the years in a wide variety of mediums, from the more traditional such as woodwork, paintings and textiles, through to quirky creations such as painted thongs and skateboards,” he said.

“The works have been wonderfully eclectic and invite engagement with the community.”

Artist submissions open at 9am on Monday, 23 June and close at 3pm on Sunday, 29 June. Artworks will need to be delivered to the Gunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery (81 Chandos Street) with a completed Artist Submission Form. Submission forms are available on the Civic website: www.thecivic.com.au/art--exhibitions.

Gunnedah’s NAIDOC Week Art Exhibition will open at 1pm on Friday, 4 July.

Caption: Works from last year’s Gunnedah NAIDOC Exhibition at the Gunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery.

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Media and communications team contact: (02) 6740 2100 or communications@gunnedah.nsw.gov.au