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Magic happens at Now Sounds

Process, Hedland

Magic happens at Now Sounds

Packed with rhymes and steps, the buzz was palpable at Now Sound Hedland’s second residency, as young people discovered just how capable and creative they can be.

20 March 2024

Mapping country with materials from country

Process, Harvey

Mapping country with materials from country

The latest iteration of CAN’s Place Names project sees participants using eco-dying to create a map of Bindjareb Country that uses the colours and textures of that land.

19 March 2024

Intergenerational exchange is at the heart of Cultural Mapping

Process, Melville

Intergenerational exchange is at the heart of Cultural Mapping

Bringing the meanings of ancient Noongar placenames to life through art, the Place Names Melville project sees stories passed down from one generation to the next.

16 January 2024

Noongar sovereignty in action

Process, Melville

Noongar sovereignty in action

After seven decoding sessions, the meanings of various Noongar placenames in Melville have been decoded and unlocked, as part of the second phase of Place Names Melville.

18 October 2023

The power of decoding Place Names

Process

The power of decoding Place Names

CAN's Executive Producer and proud Yamatji woman Michelle White reflects on the significance of CAN's Place Names Melville project, amidst the polarising debate surrounding the Voice referendum.

09 October 2023

Community painting workshops for a new mural in Canning

Process, Canning

Community painting workshops for a new mural in Canning

The community painting workshops were hold on May 19th and 20th and attracted a wide range of people from the City of Canning who participated in painting the mural on the wall.

19 May 2023

Designing the Hillview Intercultural Mural

Process, Canning

Designing the Hillview Intercultural Mural

The Hillview Community Art Project held two design workshops at the Hillview Hub run by lead artist Nick Zafir, where participants were invited to create a collaborative mural design.

03 May 2023

Professional Studio Rehearsals Help Vocalists and Dancers Prepare for the Now Sounds Launch

Process, Perth

Professional Studio Rehearsals Help Vocalists and Dancers Prepare for the Now Sounds Launch

On the eve of the Now Sounds Launch, lead vocalists and dancers had a unique opportunity to rehearse in professional studio spaces. These rehearsals enabled them to test out equipment and practice before performing in front of a public audience.

06 February 2023

Unlocking the creative potential of young people in Canning, Stirling and Kununurra

Process, Kununurra, Stirling, Canning

Unlocking the creative potential of young people in Canning, Stirling and Kununurra

Now Sounds brought together a talented and diverse artist team to facilitate creative workshops for First Nations and Intercultural students at Balga Senior High School and Sevenoaks Senior College.

07 October 2022

‘That’s magic’ - Decoding Noongar Place Names in Melville

News, Mandurah, Melville

‘That’s magic’ - Decoding Noongar Place Names in Melville

Weaving together a process driven framework with a Noongar-led community arts approach, Place Names Melville has been an incredible journey of reconciliation and Noongar language revival since its beginnings in April.

28 September 2022

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