Rising Tides

 

NAIDOC Week

 

House Bar | Friday 4th July - Sunday 20th July 

 

We’re proud to announce Rising Tides – a two-week exhibition and online auction of art from First Nations artists from around Australia

 

During this time, House Bar will transform into a pop-up gallery, replacing its usual artwork with a curated selection of ethically sourced paintings by First Nations artists from across Australia, acquired through Art Ark.

 

Join us during NAIDOC week + beyond to find each piece captioned with information on the artists, artwork and a QR code to bid online on the painting via the Lawsons Auctioneers website for your chance to own one of these incredible works.

 

All proceeds raised from the online auction will be donated to the Awesome Black Foundation

 

DETAILS: 


4th of July – 20th of July
House Bar, Barangaroo House
Live performance by Kyarna on Sunday 6th of July in House Bar
For more information on Awesome Black scroll down or visit https://awesomeblack.org/  
Walk-in anytime or make a booking in House Bar for drinks & to view the art
To view the collection online & made a bid - visit LAWSONS

 

We live and work on the lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation and respect and acknowledge Elders past, present and emerging. 

Rising Tides artwork was drawn by Jade Goodwin 


 

ABOUT AWESOME BLACK

 

The Awesome Black Foundation is committed to empowering First Nations creators by offering vital resources, opportunities, and support to help them thrive in the creative industries. The Foundation works to build a sustainable platform that amplifies First Nations voices, supports both emerging and established talent, and enriches communities through culturally significant creative projects.

 

Driven by a belief in the transformative power of creativity, the Awesome Black Foundation champions innovation and cultural preservation. By supporting bold ideas and nurturing First Nations storytelling, the Foundation is creating lasting impact and shaping a stronger future for First Nations creativity.

 

What They Do

 

Platform: The Foundation elevates First Nations creators by increasing their visibility across industry and mainstream platforms, showcasing their influence on contemporary culture.

 

Preserve: It backs initiatives that protect and share traditional knowledge, languages, and stories, while encouraging innovative expression.

 

Empower: Through financial and professional support, the Foundation enables First Nations creatives to confidently pursue and realise their visions.

 

Collaborate: The Foundation fosters strong partnerships with communities, creators, and sponsors to amplify its mission and the work of the artists it supports.
 

Funds raised by this project will be donated to help raise money for Voices Rising


Image: Travis De Vries - Managing Director of Awesome Black

ABOUT BARANGAROO


Barangaroo was named after Barangaroo, the Cammeraygal woman, a  powerful and influential female leader of the Eora Nation. The Traditional Custodians, the Gadigal, used this land for hunting, the harbour for fishing, canoeing and swimming, and the foreshore as a place of congregation.

 

At the turn of the 21st century, Barangaroo, Sydney was a disused container terminal – a physical barrier to the Western Harbour. Today, it is a dynamic cultural, residential, business and civic hub, home to some of the best things to do in Sydney.  

 

Central Barangaroo is the last part of the precinct to be delivered. It will become the cultural and civic heart of the precinct, linking the naturalistic headland of Barangaroo Reserve and the urban environment of Barangaroo South.

 

Image: A detail from the painting of “Bannelang [Bennelong] meeting the Governor by appointment after he was wounded by Will [Nille?] ma ring in September 1790”. It depicts Barangaroo in the second canoe. Credit: National History Museum (London)