Wei' Num
The name Wei’Num (pronounced we num) is an amalgam and a multilingual play on words. Wei representing the Weipa region and the first person plurative pronoun. Num being identified as the last three letters of the English translation of the settlement name Napranum and the universal first nations languages word endemic to the region meaning ours, denoting ownership of sorts.
OUR VISION
To facilitate and provide resources that foster a fine arts and craft program throughout Western and Northern Cape York that has a focus on fine arts and traditional crafts, arts education and training, arts business and marketing and promotion of the diverse cultural histories of our region.
OUR HISTORY
In 2007 a Weipa public meeting addressed the viability and necessity of an artist run organisation to support and promote Indigenous art in the Western and Northern Cape York.
A facility in Weipa was identified to run arts-based courses for artists, including developing creative and business skills. It became known as the Art Centre. The Art Hub concept was developed as a collaborative initiative of community and government representatives. This is what is now known as Wei' Num.
Contact Details
Wei' Num Arts
Email: admin [at] weinumarts.com.au
