Past Project: Charcoal Night

Overview

“Charcoal Night: Re‑Imagining the Night Sky” is a short documentary created by Murray Arts in partnership with local students, astronomers, and artists to explore astronomy, Indigenous stories, and astrophotography.

Produced in collaboration with the Albury Wodonga Community College, the Astronomical Society of Albury Wodonga (ASAW), and Murray Arts, Charcoal Night tells the story of a group of students who, after being introduced to the wonders of astronomy, Indigenous knowledge about the night sky, and the art of astrophotography, created a stop‑motion animation re‑imagining the night sky.

The project aimed to:

Inspire curiosity about science and astronomy.
Blend Indigenous storytelling with modern science.
Encourage creativity through animation and photography.
Engage the local community in both cultural and scientific exploration

Background & Partners
Murray Arts provided creative facilitation and community engagement.
ASAW contributed astronomical expertise.
AWCC students brought fresh perspectives and creative skills.
The project was supported by a NSW Inspiring Science Australia Grant

Charcoal Night