# Event Details

- **Event Name**: FREE | Friday Art Talks | Still I Rise with Thea Perkins
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 am – Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 02:45 am (+10:00)
- **Event Description**: This is a free drop-in event.
Bookings are not required, but capacity is limited.
Please arrive early to avoid disappointment.
Duration: 45 mins including Q&A

This April, we shine the spotlight on First Nations artists, and create space for stories that speak to Country, connection and culture.

Explore the present through the past as Thea Anamara Perkins (Arrernte/Kalkadoon peoples) invites us to share in the stories behind her new work, Still I Rise. Celebrate a poetic portfolio of intimate family portraits, drawn from her history and memories to create an 'everywhen'. Emerging from a dynasty of Aboriginal activists, Thea’s portraits embrace the private lives of public figures, help unsettle the Western narratives that have framed First Nations peoples, and offer intergenerational insight into legacy and connection.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/canberra/free-|-friday-art-talks-|-still-i-rise-with-thea-perkins/200029833332546
- **Event Categories**: art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 143

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Canberra
- **state**: CT
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Parkes Place East, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2600
- **lat**: -35.29999
- **long**: 149.12853
- **full address**: Parkes Place East, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2600

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is FREE | Friday Art Talks | Still I Rise with Thea Perkins being held?
  - **A:** FREE | Friday Art Talks | Still I Rise with Thea Perkins takes place on Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 am to Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 02:45 am at Parkes Place East, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2600.
- **Q**: Who is organizing FREE | Friday Art Talks | Still I Rise with Thea Perkins?
  - **A:** FREE | Friday Art Talks | Still I Rise with Thea Perkins is organized by National Gallery of Australia, Canberra.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at National Gallery of Australia, Canberra's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given National Gallery of Australia, Canberra a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. National Gallery of Australia, Canberra has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** FREE | Friday Art Talks | Still I Rise with Thea Perkins is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Canberra, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 140+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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