The Exchange in Carnamah will come alive with music as West Australian Opera presents a gala concert featuring opera favourites and beloved musical highlights. Audiences will be treated to the artistry of five outstanding singers, accompanied by piano, in a program that showcases the passion, drama and beauty of opera. This is a unique opportunity for regional music lovers to enjoy the magic opera, proudly presented by the state opera company.

Sunday 16th November 2025

Refreshments 6pm, performance commencing at 7pm

The Exchange at 4 Macpherson Street, Carnamah

There is no cost to attend. Limited tickets are available at

https://events.humanitix.com/opera-in-carnamah/tickets

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. 

Please click here for details about Martine's workshops, exhibitions, and launch.

17th October to 19th November in Carnamah

In this exhibition, photographer Martine Perret extends her series of the remote areas of Western Australia. This journey takes the viewer from the salt lakes of the North Midlands corridor to the Pilbara, salt pans of the Gascoyne region, to the remote salt flats of the Exmouth Gulf.

The Bank Gallery at 8 Macpherson Street in Carnamah is open Tuesday to Friday 10am to 3pm. 

17th October to 16th November in Morawa

This expansive exhibition of stunning portraits by photographer Martine Perret will be showing in Morawa from 17 October 2025, in partnership with the Shire of Morawa, aligned to the week of International Day for Rural Women. The exhibition includes women from throughout the North Midlands, Moora, and Mullewa.

Morawa Art & Cultural Space is in the old Road Board building on the corner of Prater and Dreghorn streets in Morawa. All are welcome to attend the launch from 5:30pm on Friday 17th October, which will include a talk by Martine Perret. There is no cost of booking required, just come along.

15th October to 10th December in Mingenew

During an Ebb+Flow residency in 2021, photographer Martine Perret captured aerial photography of lakes and the landscape in the North Midlands. Aligned to a new Threads in Common residency with North Midlands Project, these aerial photographs will be exhibited at The Exchange+Gallery in Mingenew from mid October and in November.

The Exchange+Gallery at 50 Midlands Road in Mingenew.

September + October in Moora

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

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.

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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