Aboriginal People of Coastal Sydney Presentation with Michael Ingrey

About the Event

Join us at Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf for a special presentation exploring the cultural and ecological history of Sydney Harbour and its enduring First Nations significance.

Led by Michael Ingrey from the Gujaga Foundation, this session will share insights into the deep connections between people, place, and Country across the coastal regions of Sydney. Learn about the traditional practices, language, and living histories that continue to shape this unique environment.

Places are limited. Please register to secure your spot.

About the Exhibition

Visions of the Harbour celebrates the diverse narratives that shape Sydney Harbour including its First Nations significance, ecological diversity, and ongoing role as a site of creative inspiration. Presented on Gadigal and Birrabirragal land in a former 19th-century harbourfront home, now repurposed as a contemporary community gallery, the exhibition brings together artists, scientists, and storytellers reflecting on the cultural and environmental life of the harbour and its tributaries. Approached through diverse creative perspectives, the exhibition invites audiences to see these waters not only as a backdrop to the city but as a living archive shaped by memory, movement, human and non-human creatures.

Spanning painting, installation, weaving, ceramics, performance, photography, and marine science, Visions of the Harbour brings together both traditional and experimental practices of Sydney-based creatives to explore the harbour as a site of exchange, extraction, and resilience. The exhibition extends its discussion beyond Sydney Harbour, tracing connections to surrounding waterways including the Cooks River, the Parramatta River, and other vital aquatic systems.

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When | Saturday 30 November, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Where | Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf

Cost | Free - bookings essential

Capacity | 35

Transport and parking | The Gallery can be reached via public transport (buses 324, 325 or 326, or walk from Edgecliff Station or Double Bay Wharf). Parking is available at Council Chambers (536 New South Head Rd, Double Bay NSW 2028). If you are arriving via UBER or Taxi please request a drop-off or collection at the Council Chambers.

Image credit | Woollahra Gallery

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