About the exhibition
We acknowledge and are connected to the storykeepers who have come before us and those who will come after us.
black&write! Indigenous Writing and Editing Project is an Indigenous-led, national project that inspires people from all walks of life to connect with the rich knowledge, heritage and cultures of First Nations peoples through story.
In this exhibition, meet the authors and editors who have been part of black&write! and discover some truly special First Nations stories.
black&write! books continue storytelling traditions to celebrate, share and strengthen culture in a wide range of texts from children’s books to adult fiction to poetry. Which ones have you read?
black&write! fellows are brilliant writers with distinct experiences, voices and styles from across the continent. Together they showcase the strength and diversity of First Nations writing at its best.
black&write! editors are all First Nations people. We centre First Nations knowledges and approaches into our writing and editorial practice to create a culturally safe space for authors to write their story, their way.
Artist, Kambarni, has created a drawing that reflects ideas of cultural ownership and sovereignty.
The drawing illustrates the connection between land, culture and our people's sovereignty.
Key to this drawing is the smoke wafting and pulling everything together, protecting all to share their stories. Smoke follows through the drawing and signifies people taking ownership of their stories and customs. The smoke protects people and their culture.
Indigenous writing fellowships and editing internships
Explore our wide range of First Nations educational resources.
As part of our writing and editing program, black&write! periodically provides internships to aspiring First Nations editors.
black&write! is supported by the Copyright Agency's Cultural Fund and the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body. We are proud to work with Hachette Australia as the black&write! Fellowship publishing partner.
