Ku Arts and Arts in Health at Flinders Medical Centre (FMC) are partnering to deliver an annual exhibition program showcasing works by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists. Ku Arts and FMC partnership champions the role arts have in improving the quality of life for all people and contributes to a vibrant South Australian arts sector.
For Ku Arts Board of Directors, health and well-being is intrinsic to arts and culture. Art is a connection to Country for many artists living away from home due to health, work and family reasons; art can create economic pathways, support healing from intergenerational traumas and loss of culture, and connect communities.
As the SA peak organisation for Aboriginal artists and art centres, Ku Arts creates opportunities and pathways for artists to access ethical exhibition outcomes. Through our partnership with FMC, we are able to create this exhibition opportunity for South Australian Artists. As such, Ku Arts does not take any commission on artwork sales; 100% of proceeds from sales are returned to Artists.
KWY is a South Australian Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation and not-for-profit, delivering specialised programs across family violence, mental health, youth work, disability, and cultural training.
As part of the Healing by Art program in Port Augusta, a women’s group—Keep the Women Yarning—was formed. Over the past six months, the group has met weekly to create the artworks presented in this exhibition.
Healing by Art provides a culturally safe and supportive space for Aboriginal women to share stories, reconnect with culture, and find healing through creative expression. Facilitated by Elders and artists, the program nurtures strength, supports recovery from trauma, and encourages growth in each womens artistic journey.
All artworks can be purchased directly through the Ku Arts website.
Artwork collection will be arranged after the exhibition.
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About Ku Arts Programs
Ku Arts delivers programs across ten regions in South Australia, supporting Aboriginal artists and art centres. For this exhibition, Ku Arts has provided art materials and arts administration support to assist in its development. This support is offered free of charge to our members as part of our ongoing commitment to strengthening Aboriginal art and culture.
