Vicki Dunne MLA

Speaker of the Legislative Assembly for the ACT

MEDIA RELEASE

4 December 2013

CANBERRA'S GREAT CENTENARY TAPESTRY NOW AT THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

“The Great Centenary Tapestry is a lasting memento of community collaboration in our Centenary year,” said Mrs Vicki Dunne, MLA, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.

Mrs Dunne was speaking when the Great Centenary Tapestry, created to commemorate and celebrate the 2013 Centenary year, was handed over to the Assembly, now its permanent home.

“The tapestry is a highly collaborative work with deep community involvement. It was created by Canberrans for the enjoyment of us all, and it’s a pleasure to be able to accept such a highly visible work on their behalf.” Mrs Dunne said.

The Great Centenary Tapestry was designed by Canberra artist, Annie Trevallian, and produced under the direction of renowned textile artist, Valerie Kirk, in a public area of the ANU School of Art. The work took shape with input from volunteers in the Canberra community over 18 months.

Throughout 2012 and 2013, community members attended free weaving workshops and organisers visited community groups, school and workplaces, to encourage individuals to weave a part of the tapestry.

The project was produced by ANU College of the Arts and Social Sciences, and funded jointly by the Assembly and the Canberra 100 Community Initiatives Fund.  “This was an important element in creating a collaborative spirit for the project,” said Mrs Dunne.

For the next two months it will hang in the London Circuit corridor of the Assembly building where it will be clearly visible from the street.

ENDS