Truth Tell is an exhibition in celebration of upholding Truth Telling as part of Reconciliation Week 2025. 2025's Reconciliation Week theme is Bridging Now to Next.
Drawing inspiration from First Nations perspectives, Penny Evans, Julie Gough, Shellie Smith, James Possum Tylor and Peta Clancy uncover and re-present conflicting histories, while paying homage to the ongoing resilience and strength of Aboriginal communities.
By acknowledging the ongoing effects of colonisation, this exhibition aims to inspire conversations that foster understanding, empathy, and collective responsibility.
Curated by Shellie Smith, Lily Hodgson and Jasmine Kean.
Please join us in celebrating on Saturday 31 May 2025.
Event schedule:
11:00am Welcome ceremony
11:15am Light refreshments
11:30am Artists talk with Penny Evans and Shellie Smith
12:15pm Q&A with Truth Tell artists
12:30pm Event finishes
Food and beverage
Light refreshments will be provided from 11:15am
Federici's Italian food and coffee is open from 9am - 3pm
Parking
Please follow directional signage and make use of overflow parking locations. Note you may have to walk a short to medium distance, please plan and time your visit accordingly. Disabled car spaces only are located next to MAC yapang via vehicle access road.
Tickets
This celebration is a free event and open to the public. Please register your attendance to assist our team. Please note there is no need to print your tickets for this event.
Enquiries
Please contact [email protected]
This event may be photographed and filmed, and your image could be used in advertising and promotion by Lake Macquarie City Council. Should you wish to not be photographed or filmed, not to please advise event organisers on entry at the event.
Image: Shellie Smith, detail of Witness - nakiliko (see) 2025. Image courtesy of the artist.