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Gideon Gardiner is the son of Spinifex Hill artists Nyaparu (William) Gardiner and Kae Nalgood. His distinctive drawings are a record of his memories and his experiences of hunting, lore and initiation as a young man in the Kimberley.

From today, discerning shoppers around the country will now have the opportunity to own quality products made by WA’s most talented makers as FOUND at Fremantle Arts Centre launches its online store. FOUND has a long and proud tradition of showcasing the best in local design and craftsmanship, stocking Perth’s biggest range of homewares, artwork, jewellery, clothing, textiles, books, toys and gifts made by WA artists and designers.

Despite galleries being closed nationally, Australians will have the opportunity to experience a generous and varied collection of artworks by 120 of the most exciting new and emerging Western Australian Aboriginal artists when Fremantle Arts Centre launches the 2020 Revealed Exhibition online at 9am AWST Wednesday 22 April.

In a measure to safeguard public health, the City of Fremantle has decided to close Fremantle Arts Centre, the Moores Building Gallery and other services from Monday 23 March until further notice. FAC’s galleries and our shop FOUND will be closed and our Adult and Kids course programs will be suspended. All concerts have been postponed, with new dates to be confirmed when this is possible. FAC’s grounds and Canvas Café will also be closed.

If you would like to support WA’s Aboriginal artists in this difficult time, you might like to consider purchasing artwork directly from this list of websites and social media platforms.

Following the Federal Government’s 13 March announcement on COVID-19 and the ban on public gatherings of more than 500 people we are compelled to make changes to this year’s Revealed program. After discussion with the Department of Local Government, Sports and Cultural Industries, FAC advises that the Revealed Art Market (3 & 4 April) and the Revealed Exhibition Opening Night Event (2 April) have been cancelled.

We caught up with Tjanpi Desert Weavers' artist Winifred Reid. She's one of the 100+ emerging WA Aboriginal artists showcasing their work in this year's Revealed Exhibition.

Alana Hunt, a finalist in the 2019 Fremantle Arts Centre Print Award, is an artist based in Kununurra on Miriwoong country in the north-east of WA. She has recently been listed in The Guardian's pick of '10 artists forging a new political future.' We caught up to chat about her residency, what she's been working on and what's up next for her.

Fremantle’s two Fire Aid benefit concerts have raised more than $650,000 for fire services, local communities and wildlife protection following the devastating bushfires around Australia. The first Fire Aid concert was held at Fremantle Arts Centre on 31 January featuring John Butler, The Waifs, San Cisco and Stella Donnelly. When the first show sold out in less than an hour a second show was added for 1 February, with Carla Geneve stepping in for Stella Donnelly. The concept for Fire Aid originated from the bands and their manager Phil Stevens, who said it was a direct reaction to the horrendous images of the fires and stories of people’s loss.

Kate Sully is a visual artist from the UK currently undertaking an artist residency. We recently caught up with her to chat about what's she been working on and her wider practice.