On Saturday 27 July, UMI Arts will launch the very first UMI Soundz concert. UMI Soundz is a new Indigenous music program that showcases and supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander contemporary musicians from Far North Queensland. Bands performing include: Djun Djun Jarra, Cold Water Band and Phoenix Rising along with other emerging acts.

If you are an Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander musician/band and interested in being involved in this exciting new program, please contact UMI Arts’ Events Manager, Renee Harris.

Pathways is an annual exhibition to feature the artists who have successfully completed the UMI Arts Exhibition Ready Program in the last twelve months. This year, Pathways 4 features Wayne McGinness, Tatipai Barsa, Cheryl Creed and George Riley.Pathways 4 showcases a wide range of mediums and styles, including stainless steel sculptures, portrait paintings and works representing the rainforest regions and the Torres Strait Islands.

Freshwater Saltwater - Connecting to Country is UMI Arts’ first themed exhibition.Curated by the UMI Arts Gallery Curator, Teho Ropeyarn, it encompasses many facets of Indigenous peoples and cultures in Far North Queensland. The exhibition explores the holistic existence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and connections to their lands.

Big Talk One Fire Concert is UMI Arts’ annual signature event that celebrates and showcases the cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities from Far North Queensland. This year, UMI Arts is proud to partner with the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland’s CIAF Presents program, to bring you an exciting concert line-up featuring Dan Sultan and Sean Choolburra. Also performing: Zennith Boyz, Djun Djun Jarra, Yarrabah Dancers, Zugubal Dancers Badu Island, Cold Water Band and Ivana Gibson.

The UMI Arts Markets focus on authentic, “as traditional as we can get it” Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts and crafts from Far North Queensland.The Markets provide a great opportunity to learn about and purchase goods directly from the people who make them.The UMI Arts Markets have been running for over 4 years and provide local Indigenous artists with a high-profile public place to show and sell their works. Stall-holders keep 100% of their profits, so shoppers know where their money goes.

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Freshwater Saltwater

ConneCting to Country

Big Talk One Fire

Concert

FREEEVENT

Friday 16 August, 2013 Fogarty Park, Cairns. 4-10pm

drug and alcohol-free event

Bring the family and a picnic rug for an evening of fun and entertainment

www.umiarts.com.au

Dan SultanMC: Sean Choolburra

Zennith Boyz

Zugubal Dancers Badu Island

Yarrabah DancersDjun Djun Jarra

Ivana GibsonCold Water Band

CIAF Presents is an initiative of the Queensland

Government delivered by Arts Queensland in partnership with the Cairns community

Sat 27 Jul Wed 14 Aug Wed 14 Aug Fri 16 Aug Fri 16 Aug

What’s OnJuly / August 2013

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Where: Fogarty Park, Cairns EsplanadeTime: 4-10pmCost: Free

Where: UMI Arts Shop and Galleries, 335 Sheridan St, Nth CairnsWhen: 14 Aug - 25 SepOfficial Launch: Wed 14 Aug, 6pmCost: Free

Where: UMI Arts Shop and Galleries, 335 Sheridan St, Nth CairnsWhen: 14 Aug - 25 SepOfficial Launch: Wed 14 Aug, 6pmCost: Free

Where: Tank 5 of the Tanks Arts Centre. 46 Collins Ave, Edge HIll, CairnsTime: 2-5pm. Doors open at 1:30pmCost: Free

Where: At the Big Talk One Fire Concert - Fogarty Park, Cairns EsplanadeTime: 4-10pmCost: Free

UMI Artswww.umiarts.com.au

335 Sheridan St, North CairnsPhone: (07) 4041 6152