Cassie Leatham pictured with<br/>
Healing Weaved Floor Mat with Emu Feathers 2018<br/>
raffia, flax, emu feathers<br/>
130 (diam.) x 5 cm<br/>
Koorie Heritage Trust Collection<br/>
Acquired through the Gandel Philanthropy Acquisition Fund, 2018. AH 03986<br/>
Photo Kelly Coleman Photography<br/>

NGV Teens: Cassie Leatham Industry Connections

Tue 10 Nov 20, 5pm–6pm

Past program

Free

This program takes place virtually

Registrations Closed

Industry Connections gives teens the chance to meet artists, industry leaders and creatives in this online event series. Through informal discussion and illustrated presentations, find out about their creative careers and gain insights into the diverse roles and opportunities in the creative industries. Bring your questions!

Speaker: Cassie Leatham

Cassie Leatham is from the Taungurung people of the Kulin Nation. She is an Indigenous artist, designer, master weaver, traditional dancer, bushtukka woman and educator. Cassie’s has exhibited nationally and internationally and her art works have been acquired by the National Gallery of Victoria, Koorie Heritage Trust Collection, and Melbourne Magistrates Court of Victoria.

She is passionate about teaching her skills to Indigenous and non-Indigenous people of all ages. Her aim is to give participants the opportunity to learn and understand Aboriginal culture, and develop knowledge of both historical and contemporary Aboriginal history.

Online Event Instructions

This event for people aged 13 to 18 years will be delivered online.

We look forward to hearing your questions or comments via the comments section.

Ten minutes before the start time you can access the event here: https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/whats-on/programs-events/industry-connections/

Information for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing

The NGV Teens program is supported by The Truby & Florence Williams Charitable Trust, managed by Equity Trustees. The NGV also wishes to acknowledge The Ullmer Family Foundation, Beatrice Moignard and The JTM Foundation for their generous support of NGV Teens.

 

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