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updated 23 July 2008

The Brave New Works Festival encourages artists to create innovative new works and collaborations across artforms. The opening of the 12th festival featured for the first time an Aboriginal Ceremony (the first Corroboree in Denmark for 100 years!) and a collaboration between local artists, the Mowanjum Community and the Noongar people of this region.

Donny Woolagoodja, Kimberly artist. was invited to Denmark as artist-in-residence to help paint six large canvasses in collaboration with Joe Williams and local artists, depicting the Six Seasons of this region.

Joe Williams, local indigenous artist, consulted with his father and elder, Jack Williams and the Noongar Community to inform Donny and the artists what the Six Seasons are in this region. Joe also advised the committee on Indigenous Protocols and Aboriginal copyright issues.

The story as told by Joe to Andre : The time is now. Joe and Donny meet Elder Jack who takes them on a journey through the six seasons that make up the annual food cycle of the Noongar people. The first season (top, middle panel) is during December and January, each season lasting two months. Fish, birds, reptiles, emu and duck eggs and bush tucker are featured in the community painting. Traditional Noongar drawings are placed side by side with local artist's drawings.

This project became a healing process for the Noongar and Denmark communities that culminated in an awesome experience for all when all three tribes came together to share stories through dance and music at an historical gathering at McLean Oval on 26 March 2005.

The project was funded by Festivals Australia, Country Arts WA and the Shire of Denmark plus local businesses and volunteers

The Denmark Festival of Voice and Brave New Works #15
are proudly sponsored by Healthway promoting the Heart Foundation’s Be Active message.
The Heart Foundation recommends that you find 30 minutes or more of moderate physical activity on most days of the week for good heart health.

The Denmark Festival of Voice and Brave New Works #15 are smoke-free events.

Denmark Arts promotes and supports local artists and facilitates community participation in diverse arts experiences.

Denmark Arts will be the peak local Arts body showing leadership and professionalism in administrating a diverse Annual Arts program to provide an avenue for participation by artists and community members.

A Brief History
The Denmark Arts Council was formed in July 1980. Since our inception, a large number of local, national and international performers have had the opportunity to stage their acts in Denmark. An annual program was established, providing a diverse range of arts activities for the community. The first Market Day was held in 1981. There have been many highlights! 1994 was a memorable year as we held the first Brave New Works festival and the Festival of Classics, as well as the second Jugglers Festival. The cork mural was created for our centenary year in 1995.

The Denmark Arts Council was one of the first art groups in Western Australia to develop their own on-line presence in 1998. Denmark Arts was awarded Category A status by Country Arts WA in 2004

As we celebrate our 27th year, we welcome technology and realise a strong presence on the World Wide Web will be an exciting way to further develop, administer and promote Denmark Arts. We look forward to future growth.

1. by mail: send name, adress and phone no. with $15 membership fee to Denmark Arts Council, PO Box 300 Denmark, Western Australia, 6333.

2. by hand: Denmark Arts Office, cnr Strickland and Mitchell Streets, Denmark - office open Tuesdays and Thursdays midday - 3pm

5. payment can be made via direct transfer to our bank account: Denmark Arts Council Inc. If you transfer funds electronically, please ensure you still return your membership form to the office.

Denmark Arts receives funds from the State Government of Western Australia through Arts WA in association with the Lotteries Commission and Country Arts WA.

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