Ku Arts Symposium
Friday 17 OCTOBER 2025
10:00AM - 1:00PM
Art Gallery of south australia courtyard
490 north tce, adelaide sa 5000
The Ku Arts Symposium, hosted by Lavene Ngatokoura, brings together Aboriginal artists, Elders, cultural leaders and industry advocates to share stories, experiences, and visions for the future of Aboriginal arts.
The theme “Everyone Starts Somewhere” guides three panel conversations:
Sharing Stories with Marita Baker and Alison Milyika Carroll, facilitated by Lavene Ngatokoura
Collaboration, Success & Longevity in the Regions with Collette Gray, Kristal Matthews, and Marli Mcumba, facilitated by Marika Davies
Protecting Culture: Indigenous Cultural & Intellectual Property (ICIP) in Practice with Joanne Driessens and Mickey Barlow, facilitated by Stephanie Parkin
This free event is open to the public and offers a rare opportunity to listen, learn, and connect with leaders of South Australia’s Aboriginal arts sector.
Marli Macuba and Lavene Ngatokorua at the 2019 Ku Arts Symposium. Image: Ben Searcy
