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After such a beautiful debut in May we are absolutely thrilled to invite you to the next edition of Sunset Sunday.

This is a totally family-friendly event, bubs, kids all very, very welcome.

Come along and enjoy a delectable grazing board and sip on refreshments as The Bank Gallery transforms again into a sanctuary for "Sunset Sunday".

The Bank Gallery - 8 Macpherson Street, Carnamah

Sunday 14th June 4:30pm to 6:30pm

Relax in the lounge, explore the immersive exhibition of artist-in-residence Eduardo Cossio, and meet the creator himself before relaxing to live music and refreshments.

There is no cost or booking required to attend Sunset Sunday, just come along.

All are invited to join Eduardo for morning tea or lunch, pop into his studio at The Exchange in Carnamah or take part in a creative workshop happening at various locations across the North Midlands. There’s no cost or booking required for any of these activities, just come along.

Wednesday 10 June I 10am to 1 pm (includes morning tea)
Photo Walk - RSL Hall, Russel Street, Perenjori

Friday 12 June I 11am to 2pm (includes lunch)
Sound Walk - Mullewa CRC, 8 Jose Street, Mullewa

Tuesday 23 June I 10am to 1pm (includes morning tea)
Sound Walk- Morawa CRC, 46 Winfiel Street, Morawa

Friday 26 June l 5.30pm to 7.30pm (includes light refreshments)
Podcast - art, after dark l The Exchange, 4 Macpherson Street, Carnamah

Tuesday 30 June l 10am - 1pm (includes morning tea)
Podcast - The Exchange, 4 Macpherson Street, Carnamah

Tuesday 7 July l 10am - 1pm (includes morning tea)
Photo Walk - The Exchange & Gallery, 50 Midlands Road, Mingenew

Exhibition Launch

Sunday 14 June l 4.30pm
The Bank Gallery, 8 Macpherson Street, Carnamah

About Eduardo

Eduardo Cossio is a Peruvian-Australian musician, broadcaster, writer, photographer and visual artist interested in the articulation of sound, space, form, and temporality. Based in Boorloo (Perth) since 2005, he has led his own bands and written music for film, dance and inter-disciplinary productions. His musical work spans songwriting, notated chamber pieces, experimental composition, and sound improvisation. Originally a self-taught guitarist and multi-instrumentalist, Eduardo graduated with an Honours Degree in Composition & Music Technology at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts in 2017. He has since developed a distinctive electro-acoustic practice using zithers, vocals, harmonica and electronics. He has performed widely across Australia, Europe, Canada and Taiwan, including collaborations with leading Australian and international musicians and his work received several APRA and WAM awards and nominations. His work has been the subject of three solo exhibitions and has been commissioned by the Geraldton Regional Art Galleries, State Library of WA, DADAA Inc, Tone List, and the Perth Centre for Photography.

About Eduardo's Creative Workshops

Immerse yourself in the unique sounds of Carnamah as we walk, listen and discover with our ears. A Soundwalk is an immersive activity whose main purpose is to listen to the environment, exposing your ears to every sound around us no matter where we are. A relaxed and guided Photo Walk combines practical photography skills with creative storytelling. Build confidence, learn new skills, and connect with others while exploring a beautiful local space. Last but not least: Podcasting, where the focus on learning the basics of making a podcast. Participants will plan, create and present original content be it music, talks, or storytelling. The workshops include the basics of audio recording and editing. No experience is needed, We look forward to seeing you!

You can find out more about the Threads in Common program here.

BOLD INTENTIONS

Featuring works by Mid West artists Tymia Councillor, Mina Elliott, William Pike, Cam Fitzgerald, Mark Miragliotta, Helen Reynolds, Leah Vlatko, artists of Yamaji Art, and audio-visual content by Amanda Forward.

Showcasing dedications to Country and its seasons, the cyclical journey of the natural world, odes to the ocean, to soil, and warnings of how humans can impact the ecology of our planet, borrowing from the past to re-interpret an artificially intelligent future, bees, honey and pollination, fibres and skins, seed pods, ochres, the connective tissues that weave the past and the future together.

This exhibition, a collaboration between Geraldton Regional Art Gallery and North Midlands Project, was curated by Wiggy Mitsuda under the mentorship of Briony Bray. It is part of the Regional Arts Triennial of exhibitions across regional Western Australia under the common overarching theme of Radical Futures.

Mid West locations and dates for Bold Intentions:

CARNAMAH - Amangu Country -The Bank Gallery @ 8 Macpherson St
14 February - 17 April. Open daily, Tuesday to Friday 10 am - 3 pm

MINGENEW - Amangu Wattandee Country - Exchange+Gallery, 50 Midlands Rd
24 April - 30 June. 9 am to 3 pm Monday through to Friday

NORTHAMPTON - Nhanda Country -The Hampton Gallery @ 189 Hampton Rd
4 July - 31 July

GERALDTON - Yamaji Country - GRAG @ 24 Chapman Rd
26 September - 22 November

Martine Perret + Local Youth
Exhibition in Mingenew

Photographic artist Martine Perret undertook a series of workshops with Year 5 + 6 students at Mingenew Primary School during her residency with North Midlands Project in late 2025. Martine explored techniques with the students and provided them with a disposable camera to create photographic stories of themselves in their community. The workshops also cultivated the social and emotional wellbeing of students through creativity and the arts.

Their photographic works are showing at The Exchange+Gallery at 50 Midlands Road in Mingenew, which is open 9am to 3pm Monday through to Friday each week.

THE BIG BOOK
Exhibition in Moora

This exhibition by DADAA celebrates three years of storytelling through printmaking, textile and photographic etchings - showcasing the shared stories and creative journeys of participants in the Ink and Thread project.

Ink and Thread was a three-year printmaking project linking communities across the Wheatbelt and Mid West. From the coast at Laneclin to inland townships, from Carnamah, Mullewa, and to the communities in-between, the project fostered connection, creativity and mental health through shared making and storytelling.

Artists Francesco Geronazzo, Lizzy Robinson, Neil Elliot, Dimity Gregson, Angela Rossen, and Clare B. Bushby contributed to the creation of these works with people in Carnamah, Perenjori, Three Springs, Mingenew, Lancelin, Geraldton, and Mullewa.

Presently showing at Gardiner Street Arts Collective at 97 Gardiner Street, Moora.

Your Space. Your Voice. Your Exchange.

While The Exchange currently hosts a variety of community groups, artists-in-residence, seasonal markets and events, we want to ensure this space is evolving in the right direction. We're seeking your guidance to improve and refine how the space is used. Whether you're a creator, a worker, or a local looking for a place to relax, your feedback will directly shape the future of The Exchange in Carnamah.

Help decide what's next. There are four quick questions that can be found here... What's Next!!

To get the ideas flowing, here is what’s waiting for you inside (all at no cost):

🏛️ Large indoor space + toilets for events and activities

🎨 Art Studios + supplies for you or a group to access

🎭 Professional Stage ready for local talent and performance

🎥 Indoor Film Area with deck chairs for the ultimate cinema vibe

💻 Computer Lab for work, study and upskilling

🪴 Garden + Indoor Lounge Areas for relaxing, meetings and connecting

📚 Book and Boardgame Exchange to swap or donate items

📶 Free 24-hour WiFi for online connection (inside and in the garden area)

Multi-Year PrograM
Across the North Midlands

2025 to 2028 is going to be an IMMERSIVE time in the North Midlands with the '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.

We recognise that threads, when joined together, engender strength and buoyancy. Understanding, Exploring and Embracing who we are as individuals and a community benefits our wellbeing and our social fabric. This, in turn, fosters and supports local networks for personal pride, a sense of place and belonging. The impact lies in a greater appreciation of, and harmonious relationships between, people from all backgrounds, cultures, gender, skills, and life experiences in our communities.

Over the next few years, we'll be gaining a deeper understanding of...

2025 - Ourselves, our identity, personal pride
2026 - Others, culture, traditions, language, gender, skills and life experiences
2027/28 - Community, ever changing, through difference we are stronger

Click here to find out more

Exhibition: Lakes by Martine Perret

Coming Soon to Moora in 2026

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 Gardiner Street Arts Collective in Moora later in 2026.

Exhibition: Metamorphis
by Stuart McMillan

Coming Soon to Mingnew in 2026

An exhibition of visual and sculptural works by interdisciplinary artist Stuart McMillan will be exhibited at The Exchange+Gallery in Mingenew later in 2026.

Regional Youth LGBTIQA+ Program

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.

Click here to find out more

Weekly- Wednesdays
@ The Exchange Carnamah

If you have a creative pursuit of any kind that you'd like to undertake socially in the company of others, please come to The Exchange in Carnamah on Wednesdays between 10am and 2pm.

Weekly - Thursdays
@ The Exchange Carnamah

If you'd like some help with the internet, tablet, or mobile! Drop-in between 10am and midday on Thursdays at The Exchange, 4 Macpherson Street in Carnamah.

Fortnightly - Thursdays
@ The Exchange Carnamah

Regional writring group Scribes of North Midlands meets at The Exchange in Carnamah fortnightly on a Thursday.

Workshops, Exhibitions + Events!

Click here to jump over to our Facebook Events page with all up-and-coming creative workshops, events special exhibitions, community projects plus everything in between.
North Midlands Project Events Page.

Creative Group SUPPORT

Are you thinking about starting up a new creative community group in the North Midlands, or need some assistance with one already running? Get in touch! We can help with planning, marketing, insurance and providing a space for the group to run activities. #StrongerTogether

Creative Hub

Strengthening our Creative Community Together

This resource is for artists, arts workers and arts enthusiasts to learn, participate, and connect with what they love. Click here to discover more. All ideas, feedback or content suggestions are warmly welcomed through the make it better contributor's portal

#StrongerTogether

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Share + discover arts activities happening in the Mid West

All are welcome to check out and post about creative activities, workshops, gigs, launches, exhibitions, projects and events happening in the Mid West.

If it’s creative and happening in the Mid West, click here and post away!

CREATIVE @ HOME

If you're at home, we encourage you to keep active, creative and connected with our expansive Act Belong Commit Creative @ Home program. Can you recommend an addition to the program? Would you like to do a live-streamed gig or workshop? Click here to get in touch!

Creative activities, online courses, virtual exhibitions and much more. Open 24/7 online!

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BOLD INTENTIONS

Martine Perret + Local YouthExhibition in Mingenew

THE BIG BOOKExhibition in Moora