Maya Hodge (Lardil)

Maya Hodge is a Lardil curator and writer committed to amplifying First Peoples storytelling through arts and editorial projects grounded in community values, sisterhood, and care for artists. Based on Wurundjeri Country, Maya has co-curated award-winning projects such as Collective Movements at Monash University Museum of Art (MUMA) and contributed to publications including Ernabella Arts: Ceramic Warka Wiru 20 Years-Kutu.

Maya’s professional experience includes roles as Assistant Curator at the Koorie Heritage Trust and Blak Dot Gallery. She currently serves as Communications Officer at the Koorie Youth Council. In 2023, she was selected as MARION’s inaugural Fellow and recently curated the exhibition These Arms Hold at Incinerator Gallery. Maya holds a Bachelor of Art History and Curating from Monash University.

09_Amy Hammond_Dhinawangu Walay (Emu Country)_Courtesy of Tamworth Regional Gallery

Dancing Hands

June 28 — August 2, 2025

Curated by Maya Hodge (Lardil)

Dancing Hands showcases six Aboriginal women artists at different stages of their careers working across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, and South Australia.

Through their craft, these artists illuminate the enduring strength of First Peoples' storytelling, culture and community. Each artist brings their unique experiences and creative approaches, contributing to the rich tapestry of contemporary Aboriginal art and design.

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