Join us at NorthSite Contemporary Arts on Saturday 11 October as we celebrate the official opening of Season 5 with two inspiring new exhibitions: Intimate Worlds II and Cultural Knowledge is Currency: Generation. Transmission. Protection. This special afternoon will feature artist talks, a live performance, and the chance to connect with like-minded art lovers while discovering the powerful ideas and practices shaping contemporary art in our region.
Cultural Knowledge is Currency: Generation. Transmission. Protection. is a new exhibition led by Yidinji Traditional Owner and cultural leader Carl Fourmile, in collaboration with Minjil. Centred on the revival and reinterpretation of the Yidinji people’s unique square-cut nautilus shell regalia, the project extends traditional knowledge into the present through hands-on fabrication, storytelling, and creative documentary-making. This body of work celebrates both the resilience of Yidinji cultural practices and the adaptability of contemporary art in maintaining living traditions.
Intimate Worlds II brings together NorthSite makers whose practices are grounded in material exploration, slow processes, and thoughtful making. This exhibition highlights the space where art and design overlap—showcasing creators who work with sensitivity to their chosen materials and an enduring drive to test their potential.
Together, these exhibitions invite audiences to reflect, share, and be inspired—so come along, eat some cheese, enjoy the conversation, and be part of our Season 5 event at Bulmba-Ja.
12:15pm – Minjil Performance & Welcome to Country
12:30pm – Official Opening | Guest Speaker: Henrietta Marrie AM, Gimuy Walubara Yidinji elder.
1pm – Q&A with NorthSite First Nations Curator Aven Noah Jr and Marun Carl Fourmile: The importance of the protection and transmission of cultural knowledge.
1:30pm – Minjil Performance
2pm – Afternoon Tea
2:30pm – Artists Talks: Intimate Words II Artists talk about their body of works with NorthSite Gallery Store Manager Lauren Carter: Jenny Valmadre, Kat Hall, Lachlan Mackee, Lois Hayes and Pam Kusabs.
3:30pm: Event Finish
Please RSVP below – we look forward to seeing you!