Part 2: Culture, Creativity and Community with Nikita Fitzpatrick

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PART 2
In this two part episode, we’re chatting with Nikita Fitzpatrick, owner and creator of New Dreaming Art, about her journey to becoming a First Nations artist and business owner, cultural awareness, appropriation and how to connect with your own First Nations community.

👉  Nikita Shares

• Her background and heritage
• How New Dreaming Art came to be
• How creating art helps her in her everyday life
• About the creative space of teaching
• The vision of New Dreaming Art
• How her art makes her feel
• Where she draws her inspiration for teaching from
• The most important part of her lessons
• How she feels about non-first nations teaching indigenous art and education
• The best ways to connect and help local First Nations communities
• The hardest and best parts of running a business as a mother
• About the balance of business and motherhood

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New Dreaming Art Website
New Dreaming Art Facebook
Insta @new_dreaming_art

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👉 Guest Details

Nikita Newley is a self-taught, second generation artist and proud First Nations woman from all parts of Queensland. Currently living on Gubbi Gubbi Country, Nikita was born on Gurang Gurang Country, with heritage connected to Wuthati tribe and Darumbal people. She found her passion creating art through her emotions and cultural connection. New Dreaming Art is about connecting old with new in a respectful way. Bringing new stories to life and sharing acknowledgement to the First Nations people.

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