COMMUNITY WELCOME DAY
23rd April, 2017
COMMUNITY WELCOME DAY
Join us at The Lock-Up for a welcome day for new arrivals to the Newcastle community.
11.30AM – 3.00PM SUNDAY 23 APRIL 2017
WELCOME DAY
A FREE welcome day for new arrivals to Newcastle and the whole community, in conjunction with the exhibition KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOUR at The Lock-Up contemporary art space. Bring along family and friends for a special day of community connection, sharing and fun!
- Children’s art and craft activities
- Storytelling and art session lead by Islington Public School
- Music and performance by Berias Masseque and Tone Camerata
- Launch of fashion label ÆGLE Couture by young Congolese Australian fashion designer Martha Ngoyi
- Traditional Welcome to Country by Awabakal Elder Aunty Sandra Griffin
- Free vegan, halal friendly lunch catered by The Persian Place
- Tea, coffee and fruit on arrival
College, Jesmond Senior Campus, Janet
St. Jesmond
Rd. Mayfield – bus stop in front of Chemist Warehouse, Mayfield
95/101
Maitland Rd. Mayfield
Islington – bus stop opposite Caltex Service Station, Cnr Maitland Rd. and
Hubbard St. Islington
transport pick-up locations contact The Lock-Up on 02 4925 2265 or email
info@thelockup.org.au.
This project is supported through an Artist or Curator Residency grant. The Artist or Curator Residency program is supported by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund and is managed by Museums & Galleries of NSW.
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY: The NSW Government through NSW Crown Lands and Arts NSW, Headjam, The Herald, City of Newcastle, University of Newcastle and Hunter TAFE.
PROJECT PARTNERS: Copyright Agency Cultural Fund, Museums & Galleries of NSW, Refugees & Partners, Northern Settlement Services, Newcastle Community Youth Development Project, CatholicCare, Timeless Textiles and Persian Place.
