Emma Bamblett is a proud Wemba Wemba, Gunditjmara, Ngadjonji, and Taungurung woman and First Nations artist working in Naarm. Her art is a vibrant tapestry of color and culture, reflecting her deep-rooted cultural ties through the depictions of animals, totems and landscapes from her country. Her work spans various media from canvases and murals to digital art and homewares. Emma’s profound passion for visual art is rooted in the vibrant local arts community. Collaborating with fellow First Nations artist Megan Van Den Berg, Emma co-founded their business Kinya Lerrk, symbolising “women coming together” in Wemba Wemba. This partnership celebrates their unique First Nations heritages, working on projects that infuse living and workspaces with culturally enriched designs, paying tribute to the land’s custodians. Through her work in the community sector, Emma demonstrates her commitment to harnessing art’s transformative potential by serving as a conduit for personal journeys, stories and cultural connections with the vulnerable people she meets. Her dedication is driven by a passion for teaching, guiding and strengthening family bonds within the context of culture and community through art-based projects for children, youth, and families. Her work has been showcased at notable events such as the Koorie Night Market, Koorie Heritage Trust, and Craft Victoria, establishing herself as a dedicated custodian of First Nations art and culture.

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Synopsis

First Nations Creative Leaders John Burgess and Emma Bamblett will be discussing the rise of First Nations innovation and offerings within the Australian tourism sector. In this session, John and Emma will touch on protocols and cultural considerations, the types of vendors, event organisers, speakers, artists, entertainment and caterers operating and how to access them. In addition, they will be providing attendees with some tools to get the best from this thriving sector and look at adopting some best practice when wanting to increase supplier engagement. 

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