Arts and Culture

KALACC recognises that other art organisations’ festivals and other activities represent an opportunity for Kimberley Aboriginal artist participation. The ongoing maintenance of relationships with these bodies is an important part of KALACC’s work.

In 2001 it supported the Kija and Desert dancers to attend the Yeperenye Festival in Alice Springs and is currently negotiating on behalf of the Bardi dancers to attend and perform at a festival in South Korea in 2004. It has produced a "map" of the Kimberley using renowned artists combining styles from around the region to document their land. It works with Aboriginal arts organisations, regionally and nationally, on projects to highlight and encourage artistic practice.

Aboriginal people and their culture are critical to the future of our State. Their unique knowledge is the defining element in building a sustainable future for Western Australia.
Indigenous Implementation Board, 15th May 2009