The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future.

Emergence - Exhibition by Viren Barar

Emergence is a collection of artworks by stroke survivor whose motto is "living vibrantly".

You're invited to the launch of the exhibition on Sunday, 9 November from 11am to 1pm.
Come along and learn the facts about stroke and its challenges from the Stroke Foundation and a speech therapist. There will also be an art workshop for children called Paint the Dream.

Please RSVP your attendance to Anita Barar: anita.barar@gmail.com

Emergence will be exhibiting from 9 November to 30 November 2025.

This exhibition has been supported by the City of Melbourne's Connected Neighbourhood Small Grants.

Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future.

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