Stacie - MC, Welcome Address and Smoking Ceremonies
Stacie - MC, Welcome Address and Smoking Ceremonies
STACIE is a Melbourne-based Wurundjeri and Dja Dja Wurrung woman, artist, curator, and cultural consultant renowned for her dedication to promoting Indigenous art and culture. With a strong presence in the Australian arts community, STACIE offers culturally rich Welcome to Country addresses, keynote speeches, educational workshops, and Country representation. Her expertise ensures authentic and respectful engagement with Indigenous heritage, making her a trusted choice for cultural events.
Clients hire STACIE for her ability to lead traditional smoking ceremonies (location dependant) that create meaningful connections and set the tone for significant occasions. Her deep cultural knowledge, combined with her engaging and thoughtful approach, makes her an exceptional MC and cultural ambassador. Book STACIE to bring a profound and respectful understanding of Aboriginal culture to your event, enriching the experience for all attendees while enhancing cultural appreciation and awareness.
Genre: MC
Size: Solo
Hire for: Festivals, MC work, Showcases, Comedy nights, Award events, First Nation events
Equipment Supplied: Requires a radio mic and mic stand
Location: Melbourne
“Just reaching out on behalf of Community ... to thank both Stacie. for being an amazing addition to our conference program. Everyone in the room reflected on how wonderful Stacie’s Welcome to Country was in opening our conference. It was heartfelt, informative and grounded us all so well to start our time together as a network. ”
Stacie’s achievements include:
Appointed as the Yalingwa First Peoples Curator at the Tarrawarra Museum of Art in Victoria, Australia, where she leads the museum's First Peoples program, showcasing the work of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists.
Winner of the Australia Council for the Arts First Nations Emerging Career Development Award in 2018, recognizing her achievements as a young artist and curator.
Exhibitions of her artwork at a range of institutions, including the Koorie Heritage Trust, the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art, and the Incinerator Gallery.
A solo exhibition titled "Cultural Signifiers" at the Koorie Heritage Trust in Melbourne in 2019 features a series of paintings that explore the relationship between traditional and contemporary Indigenous cultural practices.
Speaking engagements at institutions such as the National Gallery of Victoria, the Ian Potter Museum of Art, and the University of Melbourne, where she has shared her insights on Indigenous art and culture.
Piper's work as an artist and curator highlights the importance of promoting contemporary Indigenous art and culture within Australia. She emphasizes that Aboriginal people are a living and thriving culture, having been present in Australia for over 60,000 years and that it is important to recognize and celebrate this rich cultural heritage.