BLAK PEARL EXHIBITION 2025
Blak Pearl Studio’s Annual exhibition will be hosted by Brodriggy Brewing Co in Abbotsford
The exhibition will showcase works by artists who use the Blak Pearl Studio - including works from Aunty Colleen Beeton, Thelma Beeton, Clay Holland, Kurly, Aunty Minelle Creed and Jai Wright, Tyrhys Wirrum Wilson. .
The exhibition will also showcase works from our partners and supporters within the metro region including works from the Deadly First Nations Shout Out collective
The exhibition launches on Thusrday the 3rd of July from 6-8pm. Please join us for the celebrations!!!
Blak pearl would like to thank all our supporters over the years - from in-kind material donations, discounts and sponsorship of events and exhibitions
We are seeking support for this upcoming exhibition in the form of material sponsorship such as art supplies or stretching and framing
Or
financial sponsorship between $2000-$5000
If you’d like to support Blak Pearl Studio please get in touch
You can also make a tax deductible donation via the Australian Cultural Fund platform - click the DONATE button above
Blak Pearl is a creative studio in Fitzroy that aims to provide a culturally safe environment for local Aboriginal peoples who cannot access mainstream spaces. It is a place to gather and connect, develop and expand on artistic skills, and showcase the artistic outcomes of a talented and underrepresented community.
Wednesday to Friday the Studio provides a cooked lunch, food aid and some material aid, access to artistic materials such as paints, canvas, wood burners etc, and is staffed by members of the local community.
The Studio will release its annual plan of workshops, programs and events soon. The studio is open for use for partnering organisations requiring a community led site that is wheelchair accessible or a culturally safe site to access clients within the region
The initiative aims to establish an appropriate and sustainable sovereign-led operational model and set up a viable permanent space for the community. The first stage of the program is being delivered by Future Tense in partnership with a network of support service organisations such as BAHN Inc, North Richmond Community Health, City of Yarra, Neighbourhood Justice Centre, and Connecting Home, guided by an Elders Advisory Committee.
We need your help to make all this possible!
We are seeking support to cover general operating costs such as staffing, consumables, training, and materials, and to assist us to better represent Blak Pearl artists via this years public activations program.
Your support will enable Blak Pearl to realise its ambitions and create a positive space for its community to thrive.
Donations are tax deductible
IMAGE: Yarri and Patch by Tracy Briggs
IMAGE: Studio Room 1
As of June 2023 we are:
Running the drop-in studio Wednesday to Friday 12pm-5pm
Providing art materials and facilitators on site
Providing a daily lunch + access to a stocked fridge with cheese, meat, bread, and beverages such as tea, coffee, and juices
Providing quality garments in collaboration with Goodbyes for those who need work or formal attire
Providing mutual aid items such as tents, bikes, sanitary packs
Working with the Elder advisory committee to establish governance mechanisms, cultural safety protocols and programming focuses, and
Planning Community events (see NEWS for more info)
NAIDOC Banner painting - Wednesday 5th July
Creating offerings with our Partnership Network (announcement soon)
For more information or to inquire about how you can get involved please contact the Blak Pearl team at Blakpearlfitzroy@gmail.com
The Community
“There’s a lot of people in the community that do wood burning, pottery, and painting - there’s so much talent and it’s getting wasted. They’re all coming out of prison... and they have nowhere to paint and show their artwork. There’s a lot of potential [at Florence Peel Centre], it’s a space where people can have time out and feel safe from things like domestic violence and all that. They’ll just paint and heal their soul.”
— Aunty Tracey - Blak Pearl Community Advisor
“This is a golden opportunity for a friendly safe space for my people in Collingwood/ Fitzroy and the city - all the Blackfellas there.”
— Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Elder Uncle Ronald ‘Ringo’ Terrick
“It’s a place to come down to do artwork, share stories. A lot of the people in the community have talent, they just need a push. We never had something like this [Florence Peel Centre] to offer them, so now that they have this you’ll be able to pull a lot of people in and make a change.”
