On Saturday 27 July, UMI Arts will launch the very first UMI Soundz concert. UMI Soundz is a new Indigenous music program that showcases and supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander contemporary musicians from Far North Queensland. Bands performing include: Djun Djun Jarra, Cold Water Band and Phoenix Rising along with other emerging acts. If you are an Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander musician/band and interested in being involved in this excing new program, please contact UMI Arts’ Events Manager, Renee Harris. Pathways is an annual exhibion to feature the arsts who have successfully completed the UMI Arts Exhibion Ready Program in the last twelve months. This year, Pathways 4 features Wayne McGinness, Tapai Barsa, Cheryl Creed and George Riley. Pathways 4 showcases a wide range of mediums and styles, including stainless steel sculptures, portrait painngs and works represenng the rainforest regions and the Torres Strait Islands. Freshwater Saltwater - Connecng to Country is UMI Arts’ first themed exhibion. Curated by the UMI Arts Gallery Curator, Teho Ropeyarn, it encompasses many facets of Indigenous peoples and cultures in Far North Queensland. The exhibion explores the holisc existence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and connecons to their lands. Big Talk One Fire Concert is UMI Arts’ annual signature event that celebrates and showcases the cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communies from Far North Queensland. This year, UMI Arts is proud to partner with the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland’s CIAF Presents program, to bring you an excing concert line-up featuring Dan Sultan and Sean Choolburra. Also performing: Zennith Boyz, Djun Djun Jarra, Yarrabah Dancers, Zugubal Dancers Badu Island, Cold Water Band and Ivana Gibson. The UMI Arts Markets focus on authenc, “as tradional as we can get it” Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts and craſts from Far North Queensland. The Markets provide a great opportunity to learn about and purchase goods directly from the people who make them. The UMI Arts Markets have been running for over 4 years and provide local Indigenous arsts with a high- profile public place to show and sell their works. Stall-holders keep 100% of their profits, so shoppers know where their money goes. Freshwater Saltwater Freshwater Saltwater CONNECTING TO COUNTRY Big Talk One Fire Concert FREE EVENT Friday 16 August, 2013 Fogarty Park, Cairns. 4-10pm DRUG AND ALCOHOL-FREE EVENT Bring the family and a picnic rug for an evening of fun and entertainment www.umiarts.com.au Dan Sultan MC: Sean Choolburra Zennith Boyz Zugubal Dancers Badu Island Yarrabah Dancers Djun Djun Jarra Ivana Gibson Cold Water Band CIAF Presents is an initiative of the Queensland Government delivered by Arts Queensland in partnership with the Cairns community Sat 27 Jul Wed 14 Aug Wed 14 Aug Fri 16 Aug Fri 16 Aug What’s On July / August 2013 Indigenous Markets Where: Fogarty Park, Cairns Esplanade Time: 4-10pm Cost: Free Where: UMI Arts Shop and Galleries, 335 Sheridan St, Nth Cairns When: 14 Aug - 25 Sep Official Launch: Wed 14 Aug, 6pm Cost: Free Where: UMI Arts Shop and Galleries, 335 Sheridan St, Nth Cairns When: 14 Aug - 25 Sep Official Launch: Wed 14 Aug, 6pm Cost: Free Where: Tank 5 of the Tanks Arts Centre. 46 Collins Ave, Edge HIll, Cairns Time: 2-5pm. Doors open at 1:30pm Cost: Free Where: At the Big Talk One Fire Concert - Fogarty Park, Cairns Esplanade Time: 4-10pm Cost: Free UMI Arts www.umiarts.com.au 335 Sheridan St, North Cairns Phone: (07) 4041 6152