We Don't Need Another Hero with TextaQueen

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Drawing by TextaQueen, person walks through the tropical jungle of paradise.

TextaQueen's series We Don't Need Another Hero posed First Nations and other people of colour in movie poster portraits battling the apocalypses of colonialism. In this workshop you'll develop your own poster design to battle the oppressions that you face in the world, taking design inspiration from vintage movie posters.

TextaQueen's work features in the Question the Space exhibition on display at Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre (Tuesday 21 November 2023 - Friday 1 March 2024).

Click here to learn more about TextaQueen's series, We Don't Need Another Hero.

Recommended age: 12+

Location

This program will be delivered online via Zoom. This is a live streamed event which is accessed via a link. You will receive the link before event starts.

Participants will require the following:

  • A4 or larger white paper
  • Textas or anything you prefer to draw with like pens, crayons or pencils

Accessibility

Please email arts@cgd.vic.gov.au if you have any accessibility requirements. If you require an Auslan interpreter, please let us know at least 48 hours before the event day.

Image credit: Pandie Panther “Uritai Headhunter: Warrior of Paradise”, felt-tips on paper, 127 x 97cm, 2011

If you require additional assistance to participate, please get in contact with us.

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Date and Time

Wednesday 14 February, 7pm-8pm

Date and Time
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Location
Online
Contact Details
Arts in Greater Dandenong
Cost of Event (if any)
Free workshop. Registrations required.

Registrations open 10am, Monday 29 January.

Add to Calendar 2024-02-14 19:00:00 2024-02-14 19:00:00 We Don't Need Another Hero with TextaQueen TextaQueen's series We Don't Need Another Hero posed First Nations and other people of colour in movie poster portraits battling the apocalypses of colonialism. In this workshop you'll develop your own poster design to battle the oppressions that you face in the world, taking design inspiration from vintage movie posters. TextaQueen's work features in the Question the Space exhibition on display at Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre (Tuesday 21 November 2023 - Friday 1 March 2024). Click here to learn more about TextaQueen's series, We Don't Need Another Hero. Recommended age: 12+ Location This program will be delivered online via Zoom. This is a live streamed event which is accessed via a link. You will receive the link before event starts. Participants will require the following: A4 or larger white paper Textas or anything you prefer to draw with like pens, crayons or pencils Accessibility Please email arts@cgd.vic.gov.au if you have any accessibility requirements. If you require an Auslan interpreter, please let us know at least 48 hours before the event day. Image credit: Pandie Panther “Uritai Headhunter: Warrior of Paradise”, felt-tips on paper, 127 x 97cm, 2011 Australia/Melbourne public