During 2023 the CORRIDOR project was invited to participate IN public arts and cultural panels, forums, publications, and hosted events including:
WYANGALA - National Science Week 2023 brought Central West communities, along with visitors from Sydney and Canberra, to gather on Wiradjuri Country for a weekend of Indigenous science immersion.
The First Nations science program produced by the CORRIDOR project, lead partner in the Orange Cowra Cabonne Science Hub, featured presentations from two respected Wiradjuri leaders, Elder Aunty Esther Cutmore and cultural educator, artist/arts worker Aleshia Lonsdale.
“As part of National Science Week we welcomed participants from Sydney, Canberra and local Central West communities to WYANGALA. The First Nations science program was mentored by Wiradjuri cultural holders with a focus on habitat, natural ecologies, land and riparian health. The program aimed to deepen an understanding of the symbiosis between humans, natural events, and the environment, whilst highlighting the conservation of local ecosystems and habitat. Participants overwhelmingly expressed the benefits of cultural learning delivered through place based activities mentorship and peer-to-peer exchange”, she said. Full article HERE
Goulburn Regional Gallery - Exhibition: Jenny Bell - Life Forms - Panel chat: Jenny Bell, Phoebe Cowdery and Martin Rods - moderated by curator Dr Ann Sanders READ FURTHER HERE
Regional Architects NSW -
The Regional Architecture Association (RAA) has partnered with multidisciplinary arts organisation - the CORRIDOR project, to provoke discussion around building, materiality, placemaking, arts and culture to meet environmental challenges connected to place. Marking the partnership at a FORUM held at the CORRIDOR project between March 16-18, professionals discussed regional architecture, and arts and cultural projects led by Dylan Gower, Phoebe Cowdery, Aleshia Londale and interested community members alike are invited to a series of talks and conversations with practicing architects and art- workers on the topic. READ FURTHER HERE AND HERE
Regional Futures - Regional Futures Panel - Chaired by Kerry-Anne Jones - South West Arts - Interdisciplinary Collaborations - Panelists - Jane Richens, Phoebe Cowdery - The CORRIDOR Project, Dr Karin Louise READ FURTHER HERE
Creative practice in the Central West of NSW
Phoebe Cowdery convenes the Orange Cowra Cabonne Science Hub and for many years has delivered creative projects between artists and scientists in the Central West of NSW.
The intersect between science and the arts has fast become an innovative way to communicate public programs involving regional communities. The fusion between science knowledge and creative delivery effectively connects audiences in unexpected ways whilst extending immersive learning outcomes and broadening effective science communication.
A result of the widespread Covid lockdowns, there has recently been a rise in communities yearning to connect to their natural environment. In our region, we responded to the challenges by seeking out new experiences related to ecology, traditional ecological knowledge and the collections held by museums and scientific research institutes.
Experimenting with delivering artistic drawing and film classes online, our Science Hub created numerous programs driven by a desire to bring the arts and sciences together for authentic translation. Co-authored and designed by scientists, First Nations experts and artists, our new program model has been successful in delivering creative learning experiences for young people and community members, both in online and live settings. READ FURTHER HERE + HERE + HERE