September in Carnamah and Mingenew

John Wilson was born in Three Springs to Mac and Dot Wilson. He worked as a painter, anthropologist, social research and art consultant, and farmed wheat and sheep at Nereno Hill, between Three Springs and Morawa.

A special exhibition of John's artworks, Same but Different, will be showing across two venues, The Bank Gallery in Carnamah and The Exchange+Gallery at in Mingenew, from 5th to 27th September 2025.

Subject locations of the works include the North Midlands, Pilbara and Kimberley, Fremantle, Rottnest Island, Sydney, and the Flinders Ranges. The exhibition has been curated by John's daughter, Bu Wilson, and includes works held by the Wilson family.

The Bank Gallery at 8 Macpherson Street in Carnamah is open Monday to Friday 10am to 3pm and will also be open 10am to 3pm on the weekends of 6/7th and 20th/21st September.

The Exchange+Gallery at 50 Midlands Road in Mingenew is open Monday to Friday 9am to 2:30pm and Saturdays & Sundays 9am to 12pm.

September in Moora

An exhibition of visual and sculptural works by interdisciplinary artist Stuart McMillan is showing at Gardiner Street Arts Collective during September.

Gardiner Street Arts Collective is located at 97 Gardiner Street in Moora and its gallery is open on Thursdays and Fridays from 10am to 2pm.

September + October in Carnamah

Naomie Hatherley will be rejoining the community in September to launch an exhibition of works created with Tymia Councillor during her Activating Collections residency, which took place in the North Midlands in 2024.

All are invited to the launch at 12:30pm on Sunday 28 September at The Bank Gallery, 8 Macpherson Street in Carnamah. There will be a talk by Naomie followed by lunch. There is no cost or booking required, just come along!

October in Morawa

This expansive exhibition of stunning portraits by photographer Martine Perret will be showing in Morawa during October, in partnership with the Shire of Morawa, to coincide with International Day for Rural Women. The exhibition includes women from throughout the North Midlands, Moora, and Mullewa.

October + November

Martine Perret is no stranger to many in the North Midlands, having undertaken several residencies with us, including the highly successful Women of the Hinterlands project. 

An internationally awarded photographic artist, Martine is also  known for her startlingly beautiful portrayal of the Western Australian landscape, often employing aerial captures and portraiture to tell important stories of our times. 

Details of Martine's workshops and three exhibitions coming soon!

During 2025

Andrew Bowman-Bright has worked across regional and community development, health promotion, the arts, GLAM (galleries, libraries, archives, museums), history and heritage. 

Aside from being North Midlands Project's Organisational Manager, he is an experienced researcher, genealogist, family and local historian. His contribution towards Threads in Common will centre around a community DNA project. Are we who we think we are?

During 2025

To gather the threads of our 2025 Threads in Common program, North Midlands Project’s Creative lead, Martien van Zuilen will be working alongside our wonderful creatives, culminating in a community celebration and the exhibition of amazing works created in collaboration with community members during the year. 

Returning Soon!

Welcoming the amazing Ilona McGuire, who joined the community in April for the start of her 2025 Circular Economies immersive residency with Spaced.

Click here for an update on Ilona's time in the community so far.

Ilona McGuire is a multidisciplinary artist of Bibbulmun Noongar and Kungarakan lineage. She is deeply fascinated by the social impacts of the Australian colony on both Indigenous peoples and whoever calls Australia home. To stir, recover, reenergise, and reimagine understanding and conversation, Ilona observes our shared histories through the intergenerational stories of her family. 

2025 is going to be an IMMERSIVE year, the first of our three-year program 'Threads in Common' exploring community. Through a focus on wellness, culture and creative arts, the aim is to foster healthy conversations about community, identity, diversity, and inclusion. Weaving together our Threads in Common, nurturing respect and connection through understanding.

Over the next three years, we will be exploring and gaining a deeper understanding of 

2025 - Ourselves, our identity, personal pride

2026 - Others, culture, traditions, language, gender, skills and life experiences

2027 - Community, ever changing, through difference we are stronger

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YOUnity, an inspiring new initiative to amplify the voices of LGBTIQA+ young people living in regional and remote Western Australia. This free program, offered in 26 communities across the state, invites young people aged 13 to 24 to take part in storytelling through immersive art, cultural, and wellness experiences, fostering a strong sense of belonging and pride.

YOUnity isn’t just about creativity; it’s a project with impact, expressed through a celebration of works, advocacy, and legacy.

Showcase — YOUnity will culminate at the 2026 Perth Pridefest, featuring regional LGBTIQA+ youth voices, a large-scale collaborative flag artwork, and two songs composed by West Australian Opera.

Advocacy — Beyond creativity, the program gives young people a platform to spark change, influence conversations, and shape inclusive policies. In partnership with Youth Pride Network, their ideas and artworks will be transformed into meaningful advocacy.

Legacy — In collaboration with the Australian Museums and Galleries Association, creative works and reflections will enter collections across WA, preserving and amplifying regional LGBTIQA+ voices while strengthening visibility and cultural recognition.

YOUnity, supported by Healthway and the Government of Western Australia, was developed by North Midlands Project in collaboration with Youth Pride Network, and key partners West Australian Opera and the Australian Museums and Galleries Association. 

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