CIAF 2023 Urban BLAKtivation
Urban BLAKtivation is back!
Following the postponement of Urban BLAKtivation in July due to rain and inclement weather, we're proud to announce Urban BLAKtivation is happening on Saturday October 21!
A family friendly, accessible arts and cultural event, Urban BLAKtivation will activate the Cairns CBD and culturally immerse visitors with Indigenous performance, dynamic and digital art installations, story telling and poetry.
Experience Urban BLAKtivation from 4.30pm to 8pm Saturday 21 October on Shields St between Abbott and Lake Sts.
Urban BLAKtivation activity map
Urban BLAKtivation Artist Information
urban_blaktivation_-_artist_information.pdf (9.19 MB)Urban BLAKtivation program schedule
Join us on Shields St from 4.30pm this Saturday October 21 for an incredible lineup of First Nations performers!
4.30pm
Acknowledgement of Country by Shaun Creek
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4.35pm
Contemporary and traditional dance by Miriki Performing Arts and Mulungu Aboriginal Corporation, Gerib Sik (Torres Strait Islander dancers)
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5pm
Poetry recital by Trinity Clarke
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From dusk
Illuminated sculptural installations, artwork projections and animations
Shields St: MAP LOCATIONS 2 and 3
5.10pm
Storytelling by Noel Zaro
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5.30pm
Traditional dance by Gerib Sik Torres Strait Dancers
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5.55pm
Storytelling by Deaf Indigenous Dance Group
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6.10pm
Storytelling by Noel Zaro
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6.30pm
Traditional dance by Gerib Sik Torres Strait Dancers
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6.55pm
Performance by Deaf Indigenous Dance Group
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7.20pm
Poetry recital by Trinity Clarke
MAP LOCATION 2
7.30pm
Contemporary dance by Miriki Performing Arts
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7.30pm
Poetry by Trinity Clarke
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7.50pm
Closing ceremony with Deaf Indigenous Dance Group, Shaun Creek and Patty Morris-Banjo
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Image credits from top to bottom:
Stingray by Valmai Pollard, Gunggandji woman. Yarrabah Arts and Culture Centre. Digital animation by Bonemap.
Gerib Sik Torres Strait Dance Troupe, CIAF 2023. Photography: Front Row Foto
Coral reef swaying with Ocean tide, my Country by Josiah Omeenyo. Lockhart River Arts Indigenous Corporation.
Elverina Johnson Gungganji and Yidinji woman from Paperbark Arts and Exclusive Cultural Tours, storyteller at Urban BLAKtivation. Photograph used with permission from artist.
Urban BLAKtivation is made possible with support from Arts Queensland's Queensland Arts Showcase Program, along with Cairns Regional Council + Bonemap Intermedia + Renew Cairns + AFL Cape York House