Gathering: National First Nations Weaving Salon
6 September - 10 October 2025

Presented by Ku Arts, Gathering: National First Nations Weaving Salon is an exhibition coinciding with Kurdinthi, a landmark gathering of over one hundred Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander weavers in Tarntanya (Adelaide).

Gathering will bring together works by 48 artists representing diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nations, in a celebration of contemporary weaving practice, cultural resilience and artistic innovation at Light Square Gallery.

Curated by Emerging First Nations Curators Marli Macumba and Kristal Matthews, with mentoring from Hannah Presley, Senior Curator, Art Museums at University of Melbourne, Gathering: National First Nations Weaving Salon offers audiences an opportunity to experience the diversity and dynamism of fibre practices, from works utilising traditional techniques and materials to bold contemporary interpretations with materials that are collected, found, bought or made.

Gathering is a testament to the strength of First Nations’ storytelling, intergenerational knowledge sharing, the interrelatedness that exists and new connections to be made between weavers from across the country.

Gathering: National First Nations Weaving Salon has been developed through the Ku Arts Emerging First Nations Curators Program with program and development support from Mel Henderson, Arts Program Producer, Ku Arts.

VISIT THE EXHIBITION
OPENING WEEKEND
Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 September 2025
Open from 10am - 4pm

EXHIBITON OPENING TIMES
8 September - 10 October 2025
Open Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm

LOCATION
Light Square Gallery
Adelaide College of the Arts/TAFE
39 Light Square,Tarntanya/Adelaide, SA 5000

The exhibition will also be available to view and purchase online