SAVE THE DATE – Saturday, 31st May, 2025
Arts Rutherglen is proud to welcome Family & community to celebrate the ‘opening’ of the “First Nations Canoe and Pronged Spear”: Lorraine Connelly-Northey’s tribute to Yackaduna (Tommy McRae) – his art and his life.
Lorraine Connelly-Northey’s work, “A First Nations Canoe and Pronged Fishing Spear” is her personal homage to Tommy McRae (Yackaduna).
It completes the Arts Rutherglen tribute to Yackaduna – as a local First Nations artist and Elder.
We are immensely proud of this installation, the project and our community – all the local businesses and friends who contributed to expressing Rob & Ro Porter’s vision.
Arts Rutherglen invites you to celebrate with us in a simple ’lakeside’ event to honour Yackaduna and his Family, acknowledge Lorraine Connelly-Northey and donors, and recognise the broad cross-section of inspirational community support.
All are welcome to join the Morgan Family, the artist, donors & friends for afternoon tea at the Rotary Deck Lake King, Rutherglen, 2 pm – 4.30 pm.
OTHER ACTIVITIES:
1. Pre-opening – 12:00 to 1:30 pm
For anyone interested, we will meet for a leisurely walk and general discussion of other lakeside sculptures, the project history and Lake King – At midday, near the water’s edge in front of the Caravan Park.
2. Post-opening – 4:30 to 5:30 pm
Mingle in the courtyard at Rutherglen Estates, view the Aboriginal Exhibitions Gallery and purchase a regional De BORTOLI wine at Cellar Door – Until 5:30
RSVP please (for numbers) to Gail: glesley28@gmail.com or 0418 384 303.
Note: If you intend to stay for a meal at Tuileries, please book directly with the restaurant on 0260 336100
