A new exhibition titled 'Celebrating NAIDOC' is opening at the Cassino Art Gallery in Casino, Australia, on June 13. The show features works by internationally acclaimed Yuin artist Lloyd Gawura Hornsby, whose paintings have been exhibited at the Louvre Museum in Paris and galleries across Europe, alongside Galibul Elder Noel Caldwell (Uncle Charlie), known for his work teaching First Nations language, dance, and culture. The exhibition runs through July 18, with a talk and Q&A session on June 14 featuring Hornsby and Dr. Stuart Barlow from Southern Cross University.
This exhibition matters because it highlights the growing reputation of the Cassino Art Gallery and its commitment to showcasing First Nations artists, both local and regional. By bringing together an artist with global recognition like Hornsby and a respected cultural elder like Uncle Charlie, the show underscores the importance of Indigenous art and cultural education in regional Australia, especially during NAIDOC Week celebrations.