National Reconciliation Week Street Banner Program

National Reconciliation Week features events, educational resources, and community initiatives aimed at building unity between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians and to build awareness of shared histories, culture and achievements. Reconciliation WA encourages all sponsors to explore the many ways they can get involved in NRW celebrations and help promote reconciliation in their communities.

Sponsorship funds support the production, installation, and management of the banners, as well as artist fees for the featured Aboriginal artwork. Your sponsorship helps us sustain this project and expand its impact across WA.

Yes, to ensure banners are produced and installed in time for NRW, sponsors should complete their sponsorship by [28 February 2025]. Spaces are limited, so early sponsorship is encouraged.

Darryl is a proud Noongar man born and raised in Kepa Kurl (Esperance) WA and moved to Boorloo (Perth) in his early adulthood. Darryl is an artist living with limited verbal abilities and uses a combination of hand gestures and sounds to communicate. Painting helps Darryl to feel grounded and connected; it’s an activity that he looks forward to in his daily life. Employing a raw, uninhibited style, Darryl’s artworks blend explosive splashes of colour and gestural marks across many kinds of surfaces. Found objects, lamps, street signs, garments and paper bags become the blank canvases for Darryl’s unique perspective, sharing vivid narratives that blend his lived experience with cultural knowledge and stories.

Snake Nest' stands as a testament to the rich cultural tapestry of the Indigenous peoples, blending traditional symbolism with contemporary artistic expression. It encourages a dialogue about the importance of family, nurturing, and the natural world, offering a powerful reminder of the beauty that lies in our shared experiences and relationships. Through this artwork, Dempster invites us to honour the sacredness of motherhood and the enduring ties that bind us all.

Each year, the NRW Street Banner Project showcases an artwork by an Aboriginal artist from Western Australia. This year, we’re thrilled to feature work by Darryl Dempster, whose art celebrates the stories, strength, and spirit of Aboriginal culture.

In alignment with our commitment to sustainability, we aim to upcycle banners following NRW, repurposing them to reduce waste. Sponsors can also inquire about purchasing their banners after the campaign as a keepsake of their participation in the project.

Sponsoring a banner is easy! Simply visit our Shopify page at https://reconciliation-street-banners.myshopify.com/collections] and choose your sponsorship option. With a few clicks, you’ll secure your spot in this powerful initiative.

Banners will be prominently displayed across various locations in Western Australia, including council spaces, business districts, and other high-visibility public areas. Each sponsor’s banner will help increase awareness of National Reconciliation Week in a unique and impactful way.

The NRW Street Banner Project is an annual initiative by Reconciliation WA that promotes awareness of National Reconciliation Week (27 May – 3 June) through banners featuring artwork by an acclaimed Western Australian Aboriginal artist. These banners are displayed in public spaces across Western Australia, inviting everyone to reflect on our shared histories, cultures, and futures.