We are fortunate to be the only state in Australia to be home to two of the oldest living cultures in the world and Clancestry 2022 is set to showcase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples’ cultures, country, heritage and history.
QPAC’s Clancestry delivers on the key priorities of the Queensland Government’s Creative Together 10-Year Roadmap to share our stories, celebrate storytellers and elevate First Nations arts.
Through important events such as Clancestry, we have the unique opportunity to build greater awareness and understanding of the contribution and beauty of First Nations arts experiences, especially as we look ahead to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, when Queensland’s rich cultural identity is celebrated on a global stage.
The Honourable Leeanne Enoch MP – Queensland Arts Minister
Casey’s site design represents First Nations people coming together and sharing their stories – just like the storytelling of our land’s natural elements – and this perfectly encapsulates Clancestry as a celebration of Country.
While we have created an extensive program showcasing First Nations artists and organisations, we are also focusing on meaningful opportunities behind the scenes as part of a broader commitment. This includes weekly welcome events between artists and QPAC staff catered by Murri Menu, an Elders’ Program that includes guided tours with artists through our performance spaces, and a dedicated space for our festival artists to connect and share during the festival.
John Kotzas – QPAC Chief Executive
