Opening Weekend | Sky, Earth, Water, 7 March | Event in Nowra | AllEvents

Opening Weekend | Sky, Earth, Water

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Sat, 07 Mar • 12:00 AM

170 Riversdale Road, Illaroo, NSW, Australia, New South Wales 2541

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Sat, 07 Mar • 12:00 AM (AEDT)

170 Riversdale Road, Illaroo, NSW, New South Wales 2541

170 Riversdale Rd, Illaroo NSW 2540, Australia, Nowra

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Opening Weekend | Sky, Earth, Water
Join us for Opening Weekend Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 March with free entry to the exhibition, artist talks and music all weekend.

Sky, Earth, Water explores Rosalie Gascoigne’s deep connection to the material landscape, alongside significant new commissions by leading First Nations artists Lorraine Connelly-Northey, Janet Fieldhouse and Glenda Nicholls.

Running from 7 March – 14 June 2026, these parallel presentations offer a powerful dialogue across generations and perspectives, celebrating the enduring role of landscape, memory, and material in shaping artists expression.

SATURDAY 7 MARCH

11am | Smoking Ceremony.
Presented by Gadhungal Marring.

11.30am | Welcome to Country & Opening Address. Presented by Uncle Gerry Moore & Bundanon CEO Rachel Kent. Auslan interpreted

12pm | Performance: Aeolian Phenomenon.
In this special performance, acclaimed artist Cameron Robbins activates his kinetic sculpture Wind Anolog in a poetic collaboration between wind, sculpture, clarinet and percussion.

1pm | Panel Discussion: Sky, Earth, Water.
Artists Glenda Nicholls, Janet Fieldhouse and Lorraine Connelly-Northey discuss their new commissions shaped by Country, culture and stories. Chaired by Rachel Kent.

2pm | Talk: On Rosalie Gascoigne.
Hear from Rachel Kent on the life and work of Rosalie Gascoigne, exploring the artist’s practice and reflecting on key themes and ideas that shaped her approach.

3pm | Meet the Artist.
Drop by to meet artist Lorraine Connelly-Northey and learn about her artistic practice in an informal setting.

3pm | Weaving Workshop.
Learn traditional weaving techniques and make your own woven object with artists Glenda Nicholls and Darlene Cunningham.

ALL DAY
2.30-5.30pm | Live Music at Ramox Café by Felicity Dowd
10am-5pm | Art Museum open. Free entry for opening weekend.
10am-5.30pm | Ramox Café open

SUNDAY 8 MARCH

9.30am | Wayapa Wuurrk.
Movement workshop by Jaz Corr. Limited capacity, pre-registration required.

10.30am | Artist Talk.
Artist Janet Fieldhouse speaks about her artistic practice and new work for Sky, Earth, Water.

ALL DAY
11am-3pm | Live Music at Ramox Café by Sam Heartman
10am-4pm | Art Museum open. Free entry for opening weekend
10am-3pm | Ramox Café open

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Artwork Caption: Rosalie Gascoigne, Plenty, 1986, weathered and sawn painted wood (from soft‑drink boxes) on plywood. National Gallery of Australia, Canberra. Purchased 1987 © Rosalie Gascoigne/Copyright Agency, 2026


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Opening Weekend | Sky, Earth, Water, 7 March | Event in Nowra | AllEvents
Opening Weekend | Sky, Earth, Water
Sat, 07 Mar • 12:00 AM