*Comments from the Save Black Fella's Dreaming Petition*

"I recently took a group of year 11 students to Blackfellas Dreaming Museum.
We arrived at 11 o'clock and the next time I checked it was two o'clock.
We spent three hours in this 'shed'. No-one complained or found this a task, in fact, I had to force these students to leave.
A brilliant experience for any teacher/student who is serious in their attempts to understand Aboriginal culture. In my eyes such an excursion is
mandatory, not optional."

Steve Strong, Mullumbimby High School Teacher.

"We have seen the wonderful collection of Aboriginal Art collected by Gordon and Elaine Syron. This is truly a unique collection not found in collections we have seen in Melbourne, Sydney, Alice Springs, and Cairns. Many of the collections we have seen seem to be Aboriginal Haute Art made for the museum or collector. Most of the rest is oriented to the casual tourist. The Syron Collection has a totally different aura. Much of the collection appears to be artifacts and weapons that could be part of the every day life of the aborigine. It represents work from a variety of Aboriginal artists. The collection seems to evoke the spirit of the Aboriginal community. It tells a wonderful story that should be experienced by Aborigines, Australians, and visitors trying to learn about the Australian culture. There is power in seeing the collection as a single entity. Hence it is very important that the collection be kept together."

Currie Colket and Doreen Colket, USA

"The time has come, to say fair's fair"

Aku Kadogo, Director, Black Theatre Program, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A.

"The Blackfellas Dreaming Museum is a very unique collection, lovingly collected from all parts of the country and as such is reflective of not just one indigenous group, but many. It's an important collection that needs our support so it can survive for future generations of all Australians to experience and to enjoy."

Sienna Brown , Producer, Pine Street Films, Sydney, Australia.

"I have visited the Museum in Bangalow on a number of occasions and
found it a unique, and fascinating record of art and artifacts that
illustrate usual aspects of modern aboriginal culture and presents an
important perspective on the tension between aboriginal and white
australian cultures."

Dudley Leggett, Chairman of Directors, Sustainability Research Institute, Australia.

"And in the face of Climate Change...a little bit more of an Indigenous world view will go a long long way. This collection is about connection to land and Survival!"

Tania Syron, Concerned Citizen

"I really hope you are able to save the museum as it should be an Aboriginal icon."

Graham Storey, passionate art lover and regular viewer of the Black Fella's Dreaming website.

"I support the museum, our heritage should not be sold off."
Jenny Campbell, Aboriginal Education Worker


"BFD had been around for many years before I stumbled upon it. I was fortunate enough to be part of the creation of it's Bangalow Museum/Gallery in 2004. The process of creating a space to display and appreciate all of these amazing historical moments was one of the most enjoyable I have ever had. The people involved were filled with so much commitment and love towards the collection, and this emanated throughout the 'shed' and poured into the people who came to it, and those who they then spoke to about it, and so on. It is the most 'real' experience I as a white fella have had with the artistic expression (contemporary and traditional) of Indigenous Australians. This place is important and has got to stay!"
Irene Perkoulidis, RMIT student, Victoria

"I am writing in support of "Black Fellas Dreaming Museum". An establishment like this is important for so many reasons - for art, for culture, and for the dream that the true history of this land will one day become a normal part of everyone's lives. Honesty creates peace, honesty allows for true justice and honesty will allow for looking after this land the way it deserves to be. "

Mark Gerada, Artist, Chippendale NSW

"I truly believe we need to keep this museum open for all to see. I support you 1000000000000000+ %".

Sharon Taylor, Indigenous Early Education Person.

"You have My support for Black fella Dreaming."

Darren Cooper Of Cooperskooricreations!

"This concerns me deeply as it reminds me of the tragedy of the Carrolup collection of artworks prepared by stolen children in WA and I believe the Syron collection should remain under Indigenous guardianship."

Aina Ranke, Deeply Concerned Citizen

"Good luck....the spirits may come alive and work in elaine and gordon's favour....crossing all fingers."