Jodie Herden

Artist Talk and Language Workshop for Adults and Children

 Sunday 7th March 2021

Children and Adults Programs

Jodie Herden is a proud Gomeroi woman and a descendant of the Fields/Kim/Henry families.

Jodie will take both children and adults through her installation of the ‘Blindspot’ exhibition and speak to the meaning and intention of the works. After each talk – Jodie will conduct a language workshop in the Esther Halliday studio. This is an opportunity for children and adults to learn local Gamilaroi/Kamilaroi language.

Jodie’s body of work, Mother Tongue, highlights the significant impact that loss of language has had on First Nations peoples. Traditional languages are a key element of their identity, cultural expression, autonomy, and spiritual and intellectual sovereignty. Its central place in all aspects of Indigenous culture means its loss is a source of grief for many. However, the future is bright - with opportunities to connect and understand our local Gamilaroi / Kamilaroi culture.

Please book each workshop separately.

Numbers strictly limited.

Children Artist Talk - 10.30-11.30 am

Children Language Workshop - 11.30 -12.30

Adults Artist Talk - 1.30 -2.30

Adults Language Workshop - 2.30-3.30

For more information please contact Tamworth Regional Gallery on 6767 523

R.S.V.P through the 'REGISTER' link to reserve your place, if you wish to attend the language workshop with your children - please book a spot for yourself.  You will be redirected to the EventBrite website who manage our workshop bookings.

We are committed to our COVID safe plan at Tamworth Regional Gallery to keep our visitors safe. This includes strict social distancing protocols, students not sharing equipment and remaining seated/ in the work space throughout the duration of the workshop, no eating or drinking in the Studio (except water), and signing in proceedures. For mor details visit https://www.tamworthregionalgallery.com.au/keeping-our-visitors-safe-