Kalari Art

Kalari Art Vibrant, modern, contemporary style Aboriginal art. Artist: LaToya Kennedy. My name is LaToya Kennedy. I’m a proud Ngunnawal and Wiradjuri woman.

I was born in Cowra, NSW; I grew up in Canberra, ACT and now reside on beautiful Dharawal Country in Wollongong, NSW.

30/04/2026

Traditional paintbrush πŸ–ŒοΈπŸ˜ look at the clean lines it does too πŸ‘ŒπŸΎ

I won an iPad and Pen 🀩 NAIDOC t-shirt design competition πŸ‘š > the artwork in the background is a piece created with staf...
27/04/2026

I won an iPad and Pen 🀩
NAIDOC t-shirt design competition πŸ‘š

> the artwork in the background is a piece created with staff at a workshop πŸ”₯

🀩       project for   πŸ’š
27/01/2026

🀩 project for πŸ’š

Transforming government | Priority Reform Three under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap commits every government agency to transform how they work – to be accountable, culturally safe and responsive to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities. The PC, in collaboration ...

🀩 It was an honour to be apart of      (RAP) journey πŸ–€πŸ’›β€οΈ
27/01/2026

🀩 It was an honour to be apart of (RAP) journey πŸ–€πŸ’›β€οΈ

Innovate 2025 - 27 | 'The PC’s reconciliation journey is closely linked to our research and policy advice,' said Chair Danielle Wood at the launch of our first Reconciliation Action Plan. 'This plan outlines how the PC will continue to embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s priorit...

Can’t wait to physically see the metal screens that have been installed featuring my design used for CIT’s RAP 🀩 (photo ...
13/01/2026

Can’t wait to physically see the metal screens that have been installed featuring my design used for CIT’s RAP 🀩 (photo 4)!

03/06/2025

The past couple of years I’ve designed and been a part of several organisations Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) journeys πŸ–€πŸ’›β€οΈ

The RAP process can be overwhelming and some not sure where to start.

Some things to keep in mind:

Acknowledgement of Country
Learn to facilitate meaningful acknowledgements that honour Traditional Custodians and demonstrate respect for the continuing connection to lands, waters, and communities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People in the Workplace
Discover how to authentically invite and integrate First Nations voices, stories, and perspectives into your environment.

Cultural Responsiveness for Staff
Build your team's cultural competency through targeted professional development that transforms understanding into respectful practice.

Welcome to Country
Understand the protocols and significance of Welcome to Country ceremonies, fostering genuine partnerships with Traditional Owners.

Celebrate National Reconciliation Week
Create impactful events and activities that meaningfully engage your entire workplace community in reconciliation conversations.

Build Relationships with Community
Establish authentic, reciprocal partnerships with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities based on mutual respect and shared goals.

Teach About Reconciliation
Integrate reconciliation education across your induction process, engaging approaches that inspire understanding.

Explore Current Affairs and Issues
Navigate contemporary First Nations issues sensitively, helping staff understand historical contexts and current realities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flags
Learn the history, protocols, and significance of displaying flags respectfully within your workplace environment.

Take Action Against Racism
Implement effective anti-racism strategies that create culturally safe spaces for all staff.

Curriculum Planning
Audit and enhance your curriculum to authentically embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives across all areas.

Inclusive Policies
Review and transform workplace policies to ensure they reflect and support reconciliation commitments.

Staff Engagement with RAP
Foster whole-workplace commitment through strategic staff engagement and professional learning opportunities.

Celebrate RAP Progress
Document, reflect upon, and celebrate your reconciliation journey, inspiring continued growth and community involvement.

Create your own reconciliation statement to guide your actions and deliverables.

28/05/2025

Today I had the pleasure of sharing my culture through art and getting creative with the team at Stride Family & Carers
πŸ–€πŸ’›β€οΈ it was an awesome team building day! Such lovely, funny and comforting mob out there!

🫟 stay tuned for the final artwork πŸ–ΌοΈ

Yesterday I attended the launch of the LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Rainbow Threads Scarf at BreastScreen ACT, created from a comm...
17/05/2025

Yesterday I attended the launch of the LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Rainbow Threads Scarf at BreastScreen ACT, created from a commissioned digital design πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ§£

The scarfs will be used to offer comfort and support to clients when undergoing breast screening (β€’)(β€’)🩷

πŸ–€πŸ’›β€οΈ titled πŸ’«

I’m so proud and honoured to create such a meaningful, unique and inclusive design.

Click on this link for more information on the project and to purchase a scarf 🀩
https://www.canberrahospitalfoundation.org.au/inclusive-rainbow-threads-program?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwKWkulleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHpVL9RWA_Qe_EfnrnQUN3SRl7oknTu6QL4seHeldf_5k_DtMTqECmDEKzVd9_aem_Aos89RtDB8It90DfyeyFqQ



πŸ’œπŸ’›β€οΈπŸ§‘πŸ’šπŸ’™πŸ’—
Check my site out at:
www.kalariart.com.au

Connect with me 🌎
https://lnkd.in/gxHmUnSN

Like my Facebook and Instagram pages πŸ‘πŸΎ
https://lnkd.in/guPzYeY9

https://lnkd.in/gHWUpiZv

Project 2 at the Centenary Hospital for Women and Children’s Maternity Unit at The Canberra Hospital πŸ‘ΆπŸ½πŸΌYesterday I visi...
17/05/2025

Project 2 at the Centenary Hospital for Women and Children’s Maternity Unit at The Canberra Hospital πŸ‘ΆπŸ½πŸΌ

Yesterday I visited the newly renovated Maternity Suites to check out the vinyl wallpaper created from a commissioned digital design.

πŸ–€πŸ’›β€οΈ titled πŸ’«

It's been such an honour and I’m so grateful to be part of this project ☺️ it’s amazing to see my artwork on a larger scale 🀩



πŸ’œπŸ’›β€οΈπŸ§‘πŸ’šπŸ’™πŸ’—
Check my site out at:
www.kalariart.com.au

Connect with me 🌎
www.linkedin.com/in/latoya-kennedy-9a42bb253/

Like my Facebook and Instagram pages πŸ‘πŸΎ
www.facebook.com/toys.designs

https://instagram.com/kalari.art?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=117w

I was given the opportunity to create a design for the LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Rainbow Threads Scarf Project πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ by   🩷** mo...
05/02/2025

I was given the opportunity to create a design for the LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Rainbow Threads Scarf Project πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ by 🩷

** more info to come after the launch 🀩

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Dharawal Country
Wollongong, NSW

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