VISITORS from as far afield as Europe, Melbourne, Ballarat and Dimboola attended the opening of Tommy Crow's Sunset Dreaming exhibition at Brambuk Cultural Centre in Halls Gap.
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The opening commenced with a smoking ceremony and welcome to country by Wotjaboluk man Robbie Fry, to cleanse the attendees and draw good spirits to the exhibition.
The audience was then treated to a rare womens' dance performance by the Sunset Dancers from Dimboola, followed by a gourmet bush foods supper and local wines donated by Montara Winery in Ararat.
Although unable to attend in person, Prime Minister Tony Abbott sent a message of congratulations to Tommy Crow and Brambuk Cultural Centre for staging the exhibition, stating that it was an opportunity to celebrate Australia's Indigenous heritage and commending Brambuk for supporting the Grampians community.
Brambuk is donating 20% of the proceeds from the evening to local fire crews.
Northern Grampians Shire chief executive officer, Justine Linley enjoyed the evening and the chance to meet the Alice Springs artist in person.
"Tommy Crow's paintings are striking and I am delighted to be taking one home with me," Mrs Linley said.
"I encourage everyone in the area to visit the exhibition, meet Tommy and purchase a truly unique original artwork."
Tommy Crow will be in residence at Brambuk Cultural Centre until the end of October.
Visitors to Brambuk will have the opportunity to meet the artist and observe him painting and playing the didgeridoo.