Jason King is a local Aboriginal artist, born in Murwillumbah, raised in Tumbulgum, and has lived on Bundjalung Country in the Tweed Valley his whole life. He comes from a large culturally diverse family and has strong connections to the local community, being a proud descendant of Bundjalung (Tweed Valley) and Gumbaynggirr (Coffs Coast) peoples. Jason draws inspiration from the original storytellers of our Country – desert painters, Aboriginal dance, language, and song – and brings a more modern influence by painting local stories with Bundjalung ochre and telling stories through fashion using a variety of textiles. It is his passion and appreciation for storytelling of the world’s oldest culture, that Jason hopes to resonate with those viewing his artworks.

Tim and Jasmin Stanford make up 'Dreaming of Country' – Tim Stanford is a Yuwaalaraay Gamilaraay storyteller and Jasmin is a Githabul Bundjalung artist, based out of Kyogle. Tim and Jasmin work across multiple art forms, large scale acrylic and ochre paintings on canvas, screen printing and sculptural forms in wood and pottery, reflecting their connection to and deep love of Country. Dreaming of Country's hand crafted pieces are both cultural and functional, and are made at Tim and Jasmin's home studio on Bundjalung Country.

Photography – Kate Holmes

The TAFE NSW Aboriginal Cultural Arts Group is a collective of students from the Certificate 4 of Aboriginal Arts and Cultural Practices, and Goori students from the Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts. They will be selling prints, sculptures, bags, shirts and paintings.

Artists include: Clinton Roberts, Karen Williams, Sarah Parker, Mahika Neave, Morgan Montague Elliott, Sandy Leadbeater and Peter Faulkner

Artwork – Peter Faulkner

Casino Wake Up Time is a collective of Bundjalung and Kamilaroi women who have been meeting and weaving for over ten years. The members are Aunty Janelle Duncan, Aunty Margaret Torrens, Kylie Caldwell and new to the group Sonya Breckenridge, founded in Casino. Casino Wake Up Time is leading NSW Aboriginal contemporary weaving into new and abstract forms. The artists have held several exhibitions locally as well as showing at Boomali Gallery - Sydney, the Sydney Biennale in 2022 and the Institute of Modern Art - Brisbane in 2023 . The women have transformed their passion for weaving into a unique collection of textiles, jewellery, bags and baskets. Sharing skills has been a way of renewing culture for the group and they have conducted numerous workshops locally, regionally and nationally.

Based on Arakwal Country, Anthony J. Walker is a visual artist from the Yiman, Ghungalu and Gooreng Gooreng Peoples of Central Queensland. With a background as an Indigenous Park Ranger, Anthony draws inspiration from the coastlines of Southern Queensland and Northern New South Wales, as well as his grandparents’ Country. Achievements include having solo exhibitions at Cairns Indigenous Art Fair, Byron Bay’s Lone Goat Gallery, Tweed Regional Gallery, and Melbourne’s Koorie Heritage Trust Centre. Before founding Milbi Design, Anthony worked as the Indigenous Arts Development Officer for Arts Northern Rivers, and Aboriginal Arts Development Officer for Regional Arts NSW.

Michael Philp is a contemporary Aboriginal artist from the Tweed Caldera. He grew up on the Tweed Coast, his mum an Aboriginal woman and his father a white fisherman. Much of Michael’s youth was spent at the seaside or on the river. It was a place to connect with his dad, to spend time with friends and sometimes to reflect in solitude. This coastal landscape of his childhood features regularly in his current works. With his signature minimalist style, Philp tells the story of his people from a modern-day perspective. His work explores themes around identity, connection to land, connection to his people, and his own personal memories of his family history, within the Tweed community. Today, Philp is very happy to have returned to his home country on the Tweed. His art, once again, has helped him reconnect to his people, his country and himself.

Arminel Nagas is an emerging artist whose work is an extension of her ancestry and cultural experiences. A contemporary Aboriginal artist from Bundjalung: Wahlubal and Gullabul, with heritage tied to South Sea Islanders, Arminel uses art to tell stories, celebrate culture and Country, and to continue the legacy of her parents and grandparents. She works across painting and wearable art such as jewellery and screen-printed clothing. Arminel’s practice shows the next generation of mob how to be creative with your own vision and to share knowledge of Country with community and beyond.

Bianca Monaghan is a proud Bundjalung woman, artist, weaver, and fashion business owner. Her family is from the small community of Baryulgil. Bianca loves sharing cultural stories and shares that passion through her wearable art, which she calls 'Jaana Bulaan,' which means' Stand Together' in her language. This wearable art is not just a form of expression for Bianca but also a way to promote unity and solidarity within her community.

Tracey Piccoli (nee Olive) is a contemporary Indigenous artist who aspires to create work that connects us to one another and to her Country – Bundjalung. Her emergent practice combines pattern, colour and immense detail to reflect her own personal stories. Using acrylic, ochre, watercolour, paperbark, linen and canvas, Tracey’s work is inspired by the everyday joys, nature and surroundings and of her unique journey as an Indigenous woman.

Local weavers Tania Marlowe and Deb Cole, the founders of Jugan Dandii (Embrace the Land), embody the ethos of their business by respecting and retracing their ancestors' way of living on Country. They are passionate about connecting with the natural environment, feeding their spirit as they gather fibres from Country to create their woven works. They also offer weaving workshops around the region, offering the opportunity to learn and share in the knowledges of the local native fibres of Bundjalung Jugan.

Val Smith is a Widjubal woman living on and deeply connected to Bundjalung Country. She is an artist and educator whose storytelling explores painting, photography and songwriting. Combining bright colours and ceramics, Val’s work reflects on her childhood, motherhood and her connection to self and community.

Photography – Gus Wood

Choo-Choo Designs are a small business dedicated to creating quality, handcrafted products by Dunghatti designer, Kira Turner. Choo Choo Designs are based on Widjabl Wiabal land of Bundjalung Country. Kira aspires to make the work of First Nation artists accessible and practical by incorporating their beautiful work into everyday objects. Inspired by her heritage, Kira creates accessories such as handbags, coin pouches, tote bags, earrings and hair accessories featuring First Nation prints and contemporary Indigenous designs from artists around Australia. Many of the artworks used in Kira's products come from the incredible works of the Warlukurlangu Artists, as well as local artists, Aunty Val Smith and Tywana Caldwell.

Photography – Shutter DM Studios

William Walker is a First Nations Artist from the Wahlubal Tribe (Bundjalung Nation). Painting and storytelling are the mediums that William uses to echo the wisdom of his Elders, maintain his cultural connectedness, and to share the knowledge passed down to him while growing up on Wahlubal Country, on the Rocky River. William paints landscapes and traditional dot painting of his Country and the flora and fauna that call it home. All of William’s works come with a story, exploring the deep spiritual connection of his people and ancestors to the land. William is very proud of and passionate about his culture and loves to share it with others, believing we all have a responsibility to share knowledge, learn together and show Garamah (respect) for Country.

Mark Trewhalla is a Nhunggabarra, Gummu Man from North West NSW and Southern Queensland. Mark has been working with and making cultural artwork for over 20 years. He ethically collects and recycles timber from his son's country, Bundjlaung Country, to make into artefacts including dishes and boomerangs. Mark's creates to share his culture and experiences.

Kinship Doobai Dancers are a contemporary women’s dance group based in Murwillumbah made up of Minyungbal, and broader Bundjualung, Wiradjuri, Gamilleroi and Wakka Wakka women. Connected through family and kinship, the Kinship Doobai Dancers are proud to continue culture through to the next generation. The Kinship Doobai Dancers tell traditional and contemporary stories of culture through song and dance. They bring their shared cultural knowledge and are led by local Elders to care for Country, community and Culture. The Kinship Doobai Dancers are kinship in action. Their stall at Art on Bundjalung will feature artwork from the women including woven wearables, acrylic on canvas, t-shirts, botanical dying, and homemade candles and fragrances.

Artwork – Belle Budden

Cody Reti is an emerging artist of mixed heritage with connections to Wiradjuri and the Ngāpuhi peoples of Aoteroa. Based on Bandjalang Country, Cody has a background working with National Parks and Wildlife and has transformed his connection and appreciation for Country into his artistic practice. Cody paints with acrylic on canvas, representing his own stories, his connections to the places he’s from and has lived, and native fauna including his totem, the goanna. Through his art, Cody aims to share his lineages and cultural connections, as well as create space for exploration of being mixed heritage and what that means for him.  

Kay Lee Williams is a Kamilaroi artist born in Narrabri NSW, living on Bundjalung country. She is currently working with silk and wool, creating wearable scarves, wall hangings and soft furnishings. Kay sources beautifully coloured plant fibres, leaves and roots to create natural bush dyes creating surface patterns and colours on textiles. Her work is about identity and place with references to elements, water and earth illustrating her experience with traditional and contemporary techniques and cultural themes.  Robin A Davis is a descendant of the Yuin people of South Coast, living on Bundjalung Country. Robin’s weaving practice focuses on cultural ways of weaving, gathering and preparation of native fibre. For Robin, weaving offers an unfolding process of being present and connecting with self and plants. It offers discipline and deep understanding of cultural knowledge. Growing an initial interest in cultural weaving while sitting with Yolgnu women in Brunswick Heads, Robin has shared her weaving at local events such as Kinship Festival and with the Healing Hub, as well as in Sydney at NAIDOC celebrations and at the Opera House.  

Photography – Anna Kucera

Deborah Taylor is a Clarence Valley based artist of Gumbaynggir and Bundjalung descent. Deborah began painting on ceramics before progressing to other mediums, with a particular interest in painting with acrylics on canvas and other surfaces. Deborah has strong connections to the waters of her Country – the rivers, creeks and ocean that were the landscape of her childhood and are a place of gathering and connection for her family. These themes deeply influence her work, alongside the stories and memories of her community. Deborah depicts the landscapes of her Country, inspired by the colours and vibrancy of the waters, bush and urban landscape, to portary that First Nations peoples have always been part of the land and that it still is and always will be Aboriginal land.

Dreamtime Artistry is an Indigenous-owned business and supplier of Indigenous art with over 30 years experience in the industry. Dreamtime Artistry is run by Erica Eurell, Traditional Custodian from the Yugambeh Language Region, and her family. Their shopfront in Coolangatta and market stalls showcase a vast range of art and products from local First Nations artists including artefacts such as boomerangs and didgeridoos, woven works, pottery and ceramics, and paintings. Dreamtime Artistry is committed to creating a space where Indigenous art of all forms and mediums can be shown to the world, and where their artistry and authenticity are celebrated. Dreamtime Artistry supports local artists and provides pathways to First Nations young people to explore their creativity, share their stories, and showcase their talents.  

Kristina Davis is a proud Yuwi Cobble Cobble and South Sea Islander woman from Mackay with bloodties to English, Vietnamese and Chinese ancestry. Kristina embraces all parts of her diverse identity and heritage, which influence her spirituality and artworks. Kristina is a traditional healer specialising in injury, supporting people to come back to right relation with land and themselves. Kristina came to painting intuitively and as a means to express herself and heal trauma and mental health. Kristina is passionate about art and culture and telling stories through her paintings. She enjoys using big, bright and earthy colours to emphasise the beauty of the country she grew up on. She remembers going to the islands with her mother and seeing the country and the coral reef, which informs her designs incorporating those bright beautiful colours of country. Kristina has also been part of Arts Northern Rivers' Wandjaarii Maalii workshop program with Spell and Indigenous Fashion Projects; she is excited to apply her learnings and experiment with textiles.

s e s a s a skin food is a family run business made up of husband and wife Steve and Eve and their four children Sta, Angel, Silverin, and Asihe. 
s e s a s a skin products are made of locally sourced ingredients that draw on the natural healing properties of native Australian botanicals and oils, imbued with the powerful energy of the sun, moon and harmonious sound frequencies created by this musical family. 
s e s a s a emerged from Steve’s experience as a Jamaican-British man growing up in South East London, where moisturising is a necessary and essential part of Afro-Jamaican culture, and Eve’s memories of her mother using lanolin to soothe her melanated skin. Frustrated by the lack of chemical free skin products and excess of environmental toxins that seep in through the skin, Eve drew on her embodied knowledge as a Wiradjuri woman and integrative health practitioner to create s e s a s a skin food. Offering a diverse toxic-free product line made by and for melanated bodies, s e s a s a nourishes, celebrates, and honours Afro-Indigenous roots and culture, while healing the skin and the soul.

Photography – Kate Holmes

Kim Del Signore is a proud Nyangbul Bundjalung Italian woman, fourth generation descendant of Cabbage Tree Island, and was raised on the Richmond River and Boundry Creek in Ballina, NSW. Her artwork is inspired by growing up on saltwater country and learning from her grandmother (Minnie Cook), mum (Ponnie Cook), aunty's and uncle’s about how to survive and live off the land using and gathering what was in season, always with care and respect. Kim’s art is born from both practical and survival needs, seeing beauty in everything Country provides. Kim weaves these memories into her earrings and artworks. Kim’s daughter Loren is an artist in her own right, creating colourful, contemporary acrylic artworks of Country and women gathering on Country. When Kim creates, it helps her find relaxation, while keeping her connection to her ancestors, elders, family, culture and country alive and strong.

Danielle Gorogo is a First Nations artist living in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, close to her ancestor's country on her Mother’s side. Danielle is from the Djanbun (Platypus) clan of the Washpool River area close to Lionsville and is a direct descendant of the Dunghutti, Gumbaynggirr and Bundjalung Nations. With a multi-faceted cultural heritage, which includes First Nations Australian, Papuan New Guinea, Maori and Micronesian ancestry, these lineages are reflected in Danielle's artistic style, which blends these varied cultural influences into a harmonious whole. Danielle's artistic journey has been shaped by her heritage and her deep-rooted connection to the land. She paints to honour and preserve the traditions and stories that have been passed down through generations. Drawing inspiration from her family, country, and her spirit, Danielle hopes to inspire others to appreciate and celebrate the rich heritage of First Nations People.

Tracey Estreich (Bundjalung) and Sandy Leadbeatter (Yuggera & Lakota Sioux) are kindred spirits drawn together by their love of culture, Country and creativity. Tracey Estreich is a Bundjalung woman inspired by places, lived experiences and people. Based in Lismore, NSW, her art practice is evolving and experimental, with a strong focus on saltwater & freshwater themes. Sandy Leadbeatter is a Yuggera and Lakota Sioux woman living on Bundjalung country in Lismore, NSW. Sandy’s artwork comes from a deep connection to the healing power of Country and the artistic process. For both Tracey and Sandy, their artmaking comes from engaging all of their senses in the textures, colours and medicines of Country, a process they find healing for intergenerational trauma, self and Country.

Artwork – Tracey Estreich

Pomegranate Prosperity Organisation (PPO) is a First Nations women's organisation based in Kyogle. Also known as the Dubai Jeliyaah (Women’s Tree), PPO provides a variety of services, opportunities and support to empower local First Nations women. PPO has their own shopfront in the mainstreet of Kyogle for the whole community to visit and purchase creations from the women they work with. PPO will be joining Art on Bundjalung selling a range of their artworks and products, as well as works from Wahlubul artists connected with Jubullum Local Aboriginal Land Council, paintings and artefacts from elders Aunty Vera and Uncle Wayne Walker who are established boomerang makers in the Kyogle area, and acrylic and oil paintings from Michelle Nagas.

Photography – Kate Holmes

Vickki King is a multi-disciplinary visual artist of Yaegl descent living on Widjabul Wiabul land with her family in Lismore. Vickki enjoys exploring diverse mediums and materials ranging from clay work, mould making, painting and dye sublimation on ceramics, using native seeds and beads to make jewellery, and painting with acrylic. Many of her artworks are inspired by her strong connection to water, specifically the Clarence River in Yaegl country, which was the first in the region to obtain native title rights over water. Vickki is actively engaged in her creative innovations, where she and her family collaborate creatively together as 'Flow Creative Designs'. Vickki has been part of previous Art on Bundjalung markets, collaborating with her granddaughter Shanaya as 'Nan & Nay'.

Photography – Kate Holmes

Tywana Caldwell is a proud Indigenous woman from the Bundjalung Nation, living on Widjabul Wiabal Country in Lismore, NSW. In her community, Tywana is known as Nunja or Nunj, which translates into happy in Bundjalung language. Tywana was born into a family and community where connections to the arts are incredibly strong. Tywana creates both digital and acrylic work on canvas, using bright and bold colours. Tywana uses art to bring her connection to Country and Culture alive through storytelling and as a tool towards reconciliation. Her inspiration comes from everyday life, her homelands, her family, and her community.

Jenny Fraser is a digital native working within a fluid screen-based practice. Her old people hail from Migunberri Yugambeh Country in the Scenic Rim, the Northern Bundjalung, on the border district between South East Queensland and the NSW Northern Rivers region. Her current focus is healing work with Bush Foods, Plant Medicine, Flower Essences and other Body Work, using the raw energy of plants, helping people to help themselves and revitalising ancient practices.

Photography – Kate Holmes

Sam Phillips is a proud Widjabul Wiabul man deeply connected to Nalanggar Jargun, his place, his home, and country. Drawing on the traditional knowledge passed down from his Elders, Sam founded My People, My People Bloodwood products, which includes honey, antiseptic spray, body cream, and soap made with sap from the native Bloodwood tree. The properties from the Bloodwood sap have many health benefits, including improved digestion, wound care, and relief of eczema and other skin conditions.

Photography – Kate Holmes

Fiona Roberts is a local Widjabul woman from Lismore, born, raised and living on Bundjalung country. Fiona began handmaking and painting jewellery five years ago and has just begun selling her products and paintings at local markets in the region. Fiona is excited to be joining Art on Bundjalung this year alongside non-Indigenous artist Cassandra Wotherspoon of Spoony’s Handmade Wares, who will be selling a variety of homemade wares including bags, hair scrunchies, and pouches. They will also be selling arts, crafts and local native soaps handmade by Aunty Rosie Vesper. Aunty Rosie is a Yaegl Elder from Yamba who has making and teaching arts and crafts for over 35 years.  

ANGEL WHITE, a talented 16-year-old Jamaican/Wurrudguri singer/songwriter from Bundjalung Nation, captivates audiences with her unique blend of soul and R&B. After four years of crafting her sound on guitar, she’s just released her debut single, “would yu?” and is gearing up for an exciting future!

Biren Cultural Group are a northern Bundjalung group (Tweed and Gold Coast based) that was created with a desire to build, love, respect and appreciation for their people and their culture. They primarily do this through teaching and sharing traditional song and dance and through immersive educational experiences.Through their platform, Biren Cultural Group hope to provide a place for their people to connect to their identity, and equally as important, a place where all other people can learn and understand.

Image: SJ Campbell Photography

As a founding member of the celebrated hip-hop trio Teddy Lewis King, musical alchemist Mr Rhodes makes soulful drenched future hip-hop with unparalleled energy and tenacity. The prolific lyricist and producer has released acclaimed music, from the 2019 single “Wonderous” to the 2022 masterpiece “Fear and Loathing”, 2023 sees the Bundjalung musician release his newest single “Can’t You Tell”. His newest musical offering "Can't You Tell" has seen him featured on Spotify’s popular “The Drip” and “Fresh Finds Au and NZ”, Apple Music’s “BLAKLIST” and “FIRST” playlists, as well as spins on Triple J, CADA and rotation on 2SER, and opening for powerhouse band, Winston Surfshirt. Mr Rhodes has proven without a doubt that his is a voice of an artist at the forefront of the new global sound.

Image: Kase Avila

Kinship Doobai Dancers are a contemporary women’s dance group based in Murwillumbah made up of Minyungbal, and broader Bundjualung, Wiradjuri, Gamilleroi and Wakka Wakka women.  Connected through family and kinship, the Kinship Doobai Dancers are proud to continue culture through to the next generation. The Kinship Doobai Dancers tell traditional and contemporary stories of culture through song and dance. They bring their shared cultural knowledge and are led by local Elders to care for Country, community and Culture. The Kinship Doobai Dancers are kinship in action.

Gumbaynggirr and Barkindji singer songwriter Manduway transports his audience with his multi lingual lyrics, warm vocals and silky skills on the piano. Performing for more than 10 years in various bands, Manduway has now found empowerment in writing and performing his own music influenced by his Indigenous heritage and languages.

Jungbung Bangali Dancers are an Aboriginal dance group from Casino West Public School, led by Uncle Charlie Caldwell. Their performances are both engaging and rich in meaning; each traditional dance conveys a unique story.

Image: Kate Holmes

Mitch King is a Yaegl Bundjalung man from the Far North Coast region of NSW. He is a creative producer specialising in hip hop music and dance and has been working at NORPA as an Associate Producer and Associate Artist since 2014. He has a background in youth work, collaborating with young people on community events and programs. Mitch combines his passion for hip-hop dance and music with theatre, movement and creative writing to connect with people who want to engage with the performing arts. As a workshop leader he develops people’s unique movement and voice within the rhythm and aesthetic of hip hop.

Image: Kate Holmes

The Wandjaarii Maalii showcase will feature designs by Jasmin Stanford, Michael Philp and Val Smith, the three successful Bundjalung creatives who participated in Arts Northern Rivers pilot textile and fashion design development project. The fashion parade will include women’s, men’s and childrenswear: leisure wear, casualwear, swimwear all with the artists textile designs produced via digital or screen print. Wandjaarii Maalii focused on increasing access and involvement for First Nations artists in the fashion industry with workshops and mentorships concentrating on sustainability, design, and production. 

Image: Jasmin Stanford

A showcase of First Nations Fashion created on Bundjalung Country. Includes works by Bianca Monaghan and Kristina Davis.

Work by Bianca Monaghan.