The ANU School of Art & Design is pleased to announce the launch of the Bundian Way Arts Exchange, a 2-year cultural exchange project supported by ArtsACT.

The Bundian Way Arts Exchange is comprised of learning events in Canberra and a structured creative field program which includes visits to areas along the Bundian Way. It is a creative participatory project focussing on building positive reciprocal relationships with local regional Indigenous and non-indigenous communities. Linking Mount Kosciusko and Twofold Bay on the Far South Coast of NSW, the Bundian Way is a shared historic cultural pathway used by Aboriginal peoples for tens of thousands of years.

The launch, commencing 6.00pm on Monday 18 March will include a presentation by John Blay, author of On Track: Searching Out the Bundian Way, joined by distinguished guests associated with the Bundian Survey.

The evening will continue with a presentation by Dr Amanda Stuart (SOA&D) and Ms Amelia Zaraftis (SOA&D) who were awarded the Australian National University’s Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Reconciliation for their work leading the Balawan Elective in 2018. Dr Stuart and Ms Zaraftis will outline the project plans for future ACT-based learning events and discuss the Field Program, including the Expression of Interest process and the 2019 Field Trip dates.

Following the launch, the ANU School of Art & Design will be calling for Expressions of Interest for participation in the Bundian Way Arts Exchange Field Program.

The Field Program includes:

• 6 information and discussion evenings at the School of Art & Design
• A 3 day field trip to South East NSW in late June
• A 3 day field trip to South East NSW in early September

The approximate cost to participants is $250. Participants will also contribute to travel and cover their own food costs.

DRAFT CALENDAR OF 2019 BUNDIAN WAY ARTS EXCHANGE EVENTS

18 March Launch of the Bundian Way Arts Exchange (BWAE) / information session about how to get involved in the Bundian Way Arts Exchange

4 April Expressions of interest due for BWAE Field Program

15 April BWAE Field Program places offered

19 April BWAE Field Program deposit due

11 June BWAE Field Program introductory session

24 June BWAE Field Briefing1

26 – 29 June BWAE Field trip 1

29 July BWAE Project session 1

19 August BWAE Project session 2

2 September BWAE Field Briefing 2

4 – 7 September BWAE Field trip 2

23 September BWAE Project session 3

14 October Bundian Way Arts Exchange participants presentation evening