Celebrate the closing weekend of the current suite of exhibitions with a day of free activities showcasing Oceanic culture, including a spectacular Pan-Pacific cultural dance and fire performance by Matavai Cultural Arts.
Enjoy hands-on art-making for all ages, including a joyful lolly lei workshop celebrating the gifting tradition of Ula Lole, and a giant sculpture activity inspired by Shireen Taweel’s The Edge of the C.
Join PRG Curator Joanna Gilmour for an engaging talk exploring Australian artist Philip Juster’s vivid and inventive collages, which examine the connections between Pacific cultures and Western art.
Free Entry for Philip Juster Curator’s Talk with Joanna Gilmour
RSVP HERE
PROGRAM
10AM-2PM: Lolly Lei Making Workshop | Café Lawn
10AM-2PM: Giant Sculpture Art Making; inspired by Shireen Taweel Edge of the C Exhibition | Succulent Garden
10AM-2PM: Clam Shell Water Fun; inspired by Hibiscus: Angela Tiatia & Philip Juster Exhibition I Ancher House Lawn
11AM: Phillip Juster Talk with Joanna Gilmour | Main Gallery
1PM: Matavai Cultural Arts Dance and Fire Performance | Café Lawn
About Matavai Pacific Cultural Arts
Matavai Pacific Cultural Arts was founded in Sydney in 2013 and is a leading cultural arts teaching and showcasing group dedicated to the revival and preservation of Pacific arts. For their special performance at Spring Open Day, they will present a Pan-Pacific dance performance that explores Tongan, Hawaiian, Fijian, Cook Islands, and Samoan traditions, culminating in a spectacular fire performance by the current world champion fire dancer.
Lolly Lei Making Workshop is a joyful activity led by Matavai Cultural Arts, celebrating the beloved gifting tradition of Ula Lole, or lolly lei. This hands-on workshop will teach you how to braid and decorate contemporary garlands that are both beautiful and delicious. A modern spin on the traditional flower lei, lolly leis are gifted at celebrations and special occasions throughout the Pacific.
