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Human Rights Arts &Film Festival On TourHuman rights take centre stageat Deckchair Cinema as thisyear’s Human Rights Arts &Film Festival On Tour headsto Darwin. Film buffs willbe challenged, touched andinspired by three thoughtprovokingsocial justice films:The Square, a stunning Oscarnominateddocumentarythat follows a small band ofEgyptian activists in their fightfor democracy.Light Fly, Fly High, a filmrevealing the challenges facedby many women strugglingfor equality in India that isa tribute to an unbreakableindependent spirit.Rich Hill, Sundance GrandJury Prize Winner and anexceptionally beautiful andmoving film about three smalltown American teenagersconfronting heartbreakingstories of poverty, brokenfamilies and mental illness.WhereDeckchair CinemaWhenThe SquareSat 16 Aug 7.30pmLight Fly, Fly HighSat 16 Aug 9.30pmFILMRich HillSun 17 Aug 7.30pmGates open 1hr prior to screeningTicketsFull $16Concession $13Festival Pass $33Saturday Double BillFull $26Concession $20Bookings08 8943 4222 darwinfestival.org.auFABRIC FROM MERREPEN ART,PARTICIPANT IN THE 2014 DARWINABORIGINAL ART FAIRDarwinAboriginalArt FairVisit the 8th DarwinAboriginal Art Fair andengage with the contemporarycreations of the oldest livingculture in the world. TheFair showcases the work ofemerging and establishedartists from more than 45Aboriginal-owned andoperated community artcentres, and provides a spaceto meet and learn from artistsand to purchase their work.There is also a vibrant publicprogram where everyone iswelcome to enjoy traditionaldancing and participate inartist workshops.Jump on the Darwin Indigenous ArtHop On, Hop Off Bus on the 8 & 9Aug, and visit some of the excitingexhibitions that are on in Darwin.•VISUALARTSThe bus leaves from thefront of the Musuem & ArtGallery of the Northern Territoryat 10am each morning.Visit darwinaboriginalartfair.com.aufor more details.WhereDarwin Convention CentreWhenFri 8 Aug 10am-4pmSat 9 Aug 10am-5pmSun 10 Aug 10am-4pmArtist Workshops10am & 2pm dailyTraditional Dancers12.30pm dailyFREEAttentionPaid Parking Applies at DarwinWaterfront31st Telstra NationalAboriginal & Torres StraitIslander Art AwardVISUALARTSSalon desRefusésMAVIS NGALLAMETTA, YALGAMUNKEN #3 (DETAIL)The Telstra National Aboriginal & Torres StraitIslander Art Award celebrates its 31st year withthe theme of ‘respecting tradition, embracinginnovation’. Recognised as Australia’s mostprestigious Indigenous art award, the AwardExhibition is a must-see event for art lovers.Pack a picnic, bring a rug and join in thecelebrations of the opening on Friday 8 Auguston the MAGNT lawns, with entertainment byIndigenous musicians and dancers. Take theopportunity to view and buy artworks fromregional and urban Indigenous artists across thecountry, hear this year’s prize winners revealed,and have your say by voting in the TelstraPeople’s Choice Award.WhereMuseum and Art Gallery ofthe Northern TerritoryWhenAwards PresentationFri 8 Aug from 6.15pmExhibitionFri 8 Aug–Sun 26 OctMon-Fri 9am-5pmSat & Sun 10am-5pmVisit darwinfestival.org.au fordetails of artist & curator floor talksFREEFollowing last year’s hugelysuccessful inaugural event,Salon des Refusés is back.Coinciding with the 31stTelstra National Aboriginal& Torres Strait Islander ArtAward (NATSIAA), thiscritically acclaimed and popularexhibition features a diverserange of works submitted, butnot selected, for the prestigiousAward exhibition. It providesan excellent opportunity forart lovers to experience theincredible scope and depth ofIndigenous art and encouragesfresh dialogue regardingthe NATSIAA event.WhereStokes Hill WharfWhenOfficial OpeningFri 8 Aug 3pmExhibition DatesSat 9–Sun 24 AugTue-Sun 12noon-6pmFREEVISUALARTSPresented by Outstation – art from art centres andPaul Johnstone Gallery in association with DarwinFestivalPHOTO: MATS UNDEN41 BUY TICKETS darwinfestival.org.au 08 8943 4222darwinfestival.org.au 08 8943 4222 BUY TICKETS 42