July to September

Peter Hill, from Northcliffe, will be joining our community for a residency in two parts, taking place between July and September.

As a visual artist and musician, avid permaculture gardener,  builder, and captain of the local fire brigade, the majority of  Peter’s creative artwork, which also includes songwriting, focuses on the natural environment in the local area where he lives.

Click here for details of Peter's exhibition and workshops!

July to August

All are invited to welcome back, and join artist Francesco Geronazzo for the DADAA BIG Book PROJECT! The aim will be to finalise the Ink & Thread 3-year project with the creation of a visual diary (big book) that tells the amazing stories captured over the last 3 years of work created across the Midwest and Wheatbelt with DADAA and Francesco.

Francesco’s studio is open Wednesday to Friday, 10am to 2pm at The Exchange in Carnamah, commencing Wednesday, 30th July to 8th August. All are welcome, there is no cost or booking required. Just pop in to take part, have a cuppa and chat.

June + July in Carnamah

During and beyond his residency, The Bank Gallery at 8 Macpherson Street in Carnamah is showing an exhibition of visual and sculptural works by interdisciplinary artist Stuart McMillan. The exhibition will be heading to Gardiner Street Arts Collective in Moora during August.

June + July 2025 in Mingenew

We're pleased to be showing textile artist Deidre Robb's exhibition Tender at The Exchange+Gallery at 50 Midlands Road in Mingenew until the end of July.

August in Carnamah

During a portion of his residency, The Bank Gallery at 8 Macpherson Street in Carnamah is showing an exhibition of works by interdisciplinary artist Peter Hill. The works include those created over recent years and a large work produced as part of the statewide tour of the Ebb+Flow exhibition that was initiated in the North Midlands. An open invitation is extended to the exhibition launch at 11:30am on Sunday 3rd August.

May to August in Geraldton

The newer portion of this expansive exhibition of stunning portraits by photographer Martine Perret is presently showing at Saint John of God Hospital in Geraldton from May through to August.

Booklets showcasing the full exhibition are available for free from both Saint John of God in Geraldton and at The Bank Gallery in Carnamah.

In collaboration with the Shire of Morawa, the full exhibition is heading to Morawa in October to coincide with International Day of Rural Women.

September + October

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.

Keep an eye out for the launch date!

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!

June to November

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?

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. 

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. 

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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