Opening of the First Nations Canoe & Pronged Spear

Lorraine Connelly-Northey’s work, “A First Nations Canoe and Pronged Fishing Spear” is her personal homage to Tommy McRae (Yackaduna). It completes the Arts Rutherglen tribute to Yackaduna – as a local First Nations artist and Elder. They are immensely proud of this installation, the project and our community – all the local businesses and friends who contributed to expressing Rob & Ro Porter’s vision.

Arts Rutherglen invites you to celebrate with them in a simple ’lakeside’ event to honour Yackaduna and his Family, acknowledge Lorraine Connelly-Northey and donors, and recognise the broad cross-section of inspirational community support.

Details:

Saturday, 31st May, 2025
Rotary Deck ‘Lake King’, Rutherglen. 2 – 4:30 pm
Afternoon tea provided (no alcohol please)

RSVP please (for catering purposes) – glesley28@gmail.com

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OTHER ACTIVITIES:

1. Pre-opening – 12:00 to 1:30 pm

For anyone interested, we will meet for a leisurely walk and general discussion of other lakeside sculptures, the project history and Lake King.
– midday, near the water’s edge in front of the Caravan Park.

2. Post-opening – 4:30 to 5:30 pm

Mingle in the courtyard at Rutherglen Estates, view the Aboriginal Exhibitions Gallery and purchase a regional De BORTOLI wine at Cellar Door
– Until 5:30

RSVP for numbers please – Gail, 0418 384 303.

Note: If you intend to stay for a meal at Tuileries, please book directly with the restaurant on 0260 336100