When
Wednesday 27 September and Saturday 30 September
ATONG ATEM is on display at 134 King Street until 01 October.
Newcastle Art Gallery will be offering a range of programs that provide inclusive exhibition access to all audiences. We are committed to creating opportunities for all visitors to participate and connect with art, allowing community members to feel welcome and engaged.
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ATONG ATEM is presented by Newcastle Art Gallery for New Annual 2023.
PROGRAMS
Sensory Hour
Wednesday 27 September, 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Our Sensory Hour aims to provide a low-sensory experience for a range of different visitors, aiming to reduce sensory stimulation, and acknowledging the power of a quiet and contemplative visit.
We'll be turning the sound down and lights up to welcome everyone for an inclusive experience.
Sensory Hour features:
- Sound levels of displays will be gently lowered to provide a quiet and calm environment for visitors.
- We kindly request visitors to lower their phone ring volumes.
- No guided tours or public events will take place during this hour.
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Auslan Interpreted Guided Tour
Saturday 30 September, 1:00pm – 1:30pm
In celebration of City of Newcastle's Count Us In festival, we are offering an Auslan interpreted Guided Tour for Deaf/Hard of Hearing/Deafblind community members on Saturday 30 September.
Delve deeper into the exhibition ATONG ATEM with our knowledgeable Gallery Guides.
Tours commence on time at the entrance to the exhibition. Average duration: 30 minutes.
Please note: Guided tours have a limited spots available.
FREE, bookings required - click here.
Auslan in the Park Meet Up
Saturday 30 September, 1:30pm – 3:00pm
In celebration of City of Newcastle's Count Us In festival, we are partnering with Auslan in the Park, a locally run community based social group within the Deaf community, to host a social meet up in the exhibition ATONG ATEM.
Auslan in the Park strives to create a safe space for Deaf/Hard of Hearing/Deafblind and Auslan users to spend time outside and socialise at the Newcastle Foreshore, surrounding parks and public spaces.
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Image: Atong Atem, Our Neighbor Was a Witch, 2022, Ilford smooth pearl print, 100 x 150cm, edition of 3 + 2 AP, commissioned by Photo Australia for PHOTO 2022 International Festival of Photography, courtesy of MARS Gallery and the artist