Special invitation for one and all to join in conversation and enjoy lunch with artist Ilona McGuire, Wednesday 28 May starting 12pm at The Exchange, 4 Macpherson Street Carnamah. There is no cost or booking required, just come along and enjoy. Click here for an update on Ilona's time in the community.

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. Her work includes mixed-medium installation, ephemeral work, performance and social practice.

Landscapes of the North Midlands  (May)

Presently showing at The Bank Gallery in Carnamah are aerial photographs by Martine Perret of lakes and the landscape around Carnamah, Perenjori, and Three Springs. This free exhibition in our Act Belong Commit series can be viewed between 10am and 3pm Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and select weekends until the end of May.

Tender by Deirdre Robb  (May)

We're pleased to be showing textile artist Deidre Robb's exhibition Tender at Gardiner Street Arts Collective in Moora until the middle of June. Deidre will be undertaking the second part of a residency in the North Midlands later in 2025.

Stuart McMillan (May - June)

Stuart McMillan is a multidisciplinary artist based in the Margaret River Region. Using  sculpture, photography, painting, print media, drawing and immersive installation, Stuart translates his experience of the world around him in visual and immersive form. 

This will be Stu’s second creative residency with us, following his wonderful Time+Place residency in 2023. 

Click here to find out where + when all Stu's workshops and exhibition is.

Women of the Hinterlands  (May - August)

Showing at The Exchange+Gallery in Mingenew until early June is Part 2 of the exhibition Women of the Hinterlands by photographer Martine Perret. This free exhibition in in our Act Belong Commit series is open weekdays.

A portion of this large exhibition is also showing at Saint John of God Hospital in Geraldton from May through to August.

Deidre Robb (June - July)

We are delighted to welcome the wonderful Deidre Robb back for part 2 of her Here + Now creative residency in the north midland community.

Deidre writes: "I am a textile artist passionate about investigating meaningful stories, experiences and causes. These range from the deeply personal through to universal social issues, and the environmental issues impacting on the places we live. Most of my artworks are made from found or imperfect textiles, with hand-stitching featuring strongly in my work, including mending, darning, and patching."

Peter Hill (July - September)

Peter Hill joins our community from his home in Northcliffe. 

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.  

Naomie Hatherley (September - October)

Naomie Hatherley will be rejoining the community mid September to early October to exhibit created works from her residency in 2024 and reconnect with the community. 

Keep an eye out for launch date and exhibiting times.

Martine Perret (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. 

Andrew Bowman-Bright (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?

Ron Bradfield Jnr (May)

Ron Bradfield Jnr. is an incredible storyteller, artist, listener and conversation facilitator, who gently encourages people to share their stories and have good conversations about who we are TOGETHER - in this place, that we call our home. Ron is a saltwater man from Bardi Country, north of Broome; he grew up in Geraldton and now calls Whadjuk Boodjar (Perth) his home. Details of Ron's workshops coming 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. Keep an eye out for where + when to catch up with Ilona.

Martien van Zuilen (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

• Click here to find out more