Rhoda Nyakor Makur is an unapologetic South Sudanese multidisciplinary artist living on Wurundjeri country. They are interested in exploring ways in which de-colonised practices of art and psychology can be used to address and heal intergenerational trauma and trauma resulting from institutional racism and other “isms” her communities experience. Rhoda believes in the healing power of words, both written and spoken.
Appearing In

Saturday 25 June
10.30am-12pm AEST
nex/us: a gathering
For the final morning of EWF, First Nations artists and artists of colour are invited to join in a closed space for connection and creativity.
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Saturday 18 June
3-4pm AEST
State of Opportunity
This panel will explore the wide variety of opportunities from financial to professional development available to emerging writers.

Exhibition runs
Wednesday 15 June – Sunday 3 July
Same River Twice
Eleven artists reflect on what water, place, memories and inheritances can contain.

Wednesday 22 June
8.30-9.30AM AEST
The Early Words: BYO Dreams
Join writer and artist Chi Tran as they guide you through some early morning writing prompts centered around the theme of ‘dreams’.

Friday 24 June
7-8.10pm AEST
First Stage
Melbourne Theatre Company and the Emerging Writers’ Festival are thrilled to continue the First Stage writers program, supported by The Vizard Foundation, providing creative and professional development for six new voices in Australian theatre.
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