Ray Hayes moved to the Northern Territory in the early 1980’s to work in Yirrkala and then Darwin. He was a passionate advocate for Human Rights, Labour Rights, Land Rights and the Environment. Ray assisted Yothu Yindi in obtaining the initial funding for band. He advocated and assisted Aboriginal people throughout his working life at Bagot Community and with the Larrakia Nation.

Ray was an artist, a printmaker at the Tin Sheds Gallery in Sydney and he held solo painting shows in Darwin. Throughout his time in Arnhem Land, Ray purchased traditional artworks, his collection is presented in this show.

Darwin Visual Arts

11 April - 3 May

Open Wednesday 12pm - 5pm; Thursday & Friday 10am - 5pm; Saturday  (artist run) 10am - 2pm

Exhibition Opening – Friday 11 April 6pm