Alex KellyThis made me weep with joy! Congrats to Mike and Maria on your such deserved Lofty!
https://www.wts.org.au/news/2022/12/1/congratulations-maria-giacon-amp-mike-gillam
Excerpt from speech from Elliat & James;
The ongoing legacy that Maria and Mike embed is to be treasured and learnt from, and while they never ask for recognition of this nature the fact is that that they have already earnt the respect and deep admiration of so many of us, it’s time that this community says we see you, we value you and what you have made and make possible, and we thank you. By sharing a vision, commitment and initials, the MGs are inspirational in their collective achievements, humility and lived expression of this place we call home. We - including those beyond Watch This Space - have all been touched by their gentle, creative and insightful light.
Congratulations Maria Giacon & Mike Gillam — Watch This Space
So, The Loftys; a demonstrated dedication to and passion for the multiplicity of cultural voices and arts practices that make up central Australia. This years Lofty winner, who's pronoun is they/them, demonstrates, indelibly, the slow work that Place needs to flourish. Tonight we recognise what ded