Engaging creativity through an action learning and action research process to develop an Indigenous art exhibition

Authors

  • Bronwyn Fredericks
  • Pamela CroftWarcon
  • Kaylene Butler
  • Howard (Joe) Butler

Abstract

In most art exhibitions, the creative part of the exhibition is assumed to be the artworks on display. But for the Capricornia Arts Mob’s first collective art exhibition in Rockhampton during NAIDOC Week in 2012, the process of developing the exhibition became the focus of creative Action Learning and Action Research. In working together to produce a multi-media exhibition, we learned about the collaborative processes and time required to develop a combined exhibition. We applied Indigenous ways of working – including: yarning, cultural respect, cultural protocols, mentoring young people, providing a culturally safe working environment and sharing both time and food – to develop our first collective art exhibition. We developed a process that allowed us to ask deep questions, engage in a joint journey of learning, and develop our collective story. This paper explores the processes that the Capricornia Arts Mob used to develop the exhibition for NAIDOC 2012. 

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Published

2014-05-04

How to Cite

Fredericks, B., CroftWarcon, P., Butler, K., & Butler, H. (Joe). (2014). Engaging creativity through an action learning and action research process to develop an Indigenous art exhibition. Action Learning and Action Research Journal, 20(1). Retrieved from https://alarj.alarassociation.org/index.php/alarj/article/view/112