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DANJOO - INTERWOVEN 

Danjoo - Interwoven celebrates local Aboriginal culture, Country, language and visual arts practice in Western Australia. Midland Junction Arts Centre is situated on Whadjuk boodja and the eastern region that surrounds Midland is home to the largest Aboriginal population in metropolitan WA. Danjoo - Interwoven builds on MJAC’s commitment to working with Aboriginal artists and communities and provides the catalyst to cultivate a program that connects with, reflects and celebrates the local community.

An exhibition of eighteen local professional Aboriginal artists, and a community exhibition celebrating weaving and language are complimented by a residency by emerging Noongar artist Rohin Kickett, a performance by celebrated Noongar singer songwriter Gina Williams and guitarist Guy Ghouse , and a series of painting printmaking, photography, weaving and professional development workshops led by or for Aboriginal artists.

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EXHIBITIONS

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Danjoo - Interwoven
Feb 15
Midland Junction Arts Centre | East, West & Hallway Gallery
Danjoo - Interwoven
Midland Junction Arts Centre | East, West & Hallway Gallery

Curated by Wadandi/Minang/Koreng Bibbulmun artist Lea Taylor and Greg Sikich

Danjoo - Interwoven celebrates local Aboriginal culture, Country, language and visual arts practice in Western Australia, proudly presenting new and recent artworks by eighteen Aboriginal artists from or now residing in the south west corner of the state. Danjoo – meaning together in Bibbulmun Noongar language reflects the bringing together of established, mid-career and emerging Aboriginal artists working in diverse art forms, presenting artworks that speak of local Aboriginal culture and contemporary, personal, social and political issues.

Midland Junction Arts Centre | East, West & Hallway Gallery
Wallka-yong-a Kaardijin - To Share Knowledge
Feb 15
Midland Junction Arts Centre | The Store
Wallka-yong-a Kaardijin - To Share Knowledge
Midland Junction Arts Centre | The Store

In conjunction with Danjoo - Interwoven, artworks made by Moorditj Noongar Community College children and participants of recent weaving workshops with Bibbulmun artist Lea Taylor will be showcased. Visitors are invited to enjoy a soundscape of Bibbulmun words while taking part in the interactive weaving space.

Midland Junction Arts Centre | The Store
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Rohin Kickett
Jan 9
Midland Junction Arts Centre | Studio 1
Rohin Kickett
Midland Junction Arts Centre | Studio 1

Rohin Kickett is a Noongar artist from the Ballardong region. Rohin’s artworks are inspired by his family stories of strength and survival, along with his own personal experiences growing up in Perth. Born within 50km of where his family first made contact with settlers, his connection to the Ballardong region runs deep within his family.

Midland Junction Arts Centre | Studio 1

WORKSHOPS & EVENTS

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Meet the Curator & Artist - Lea Taylor
Mar 23
Meet the Curator & Artist - Lea Taylor
Contemporary Bibbulmun Weaving with Lea Taylor
Mar 21
Contemporary Bibbulmun Weaving with Lea Taylor
Community Canvas with Deborah Bonar-Mills
Feb 24
Community Canvas with Deborah Bonar-Mills
Cale Street Festival Midland
Feb 24
Cale Street Festival Midland
Cultural Awareness Workshop with John Mogridge
Feb 24
Cultural Awareness Workshop with John Mogridge
Meet the Artists - Carol Dowling & Esther McDowell
Feb 23
Meet the Artists - Carol Dowling & Esther McDowell
Postcards from the Sea Workshop with Linda James
Feb 23
Postcards from the Sea Workshop with Linda James
Meet the Curator & Artist - Lea Taylor
Feb 20
Meet the Curator & Artist - Lea Taylor
The Legacy of Carrolup | Gouache Painting Workshop with Tjyllyungoo Lance Chadd
Feb 19
The Legacy of Carrolup | Gouache Painting Workshop with Tjyllyungoo Lance Chadd
Kalyakoorl Ngalak Warangka -  Forever We Sing | Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse
Feb 15
Kalyakoorl Ngalak Warangka -  Forever We Sing | Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse

STORIES

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Danjoo - Interwoven is traveling to Rockingham
Danjoo - Interwoven is traveling to Rockingham

We’re excited to announce a selection of artworks from Danjoo - Interwoven will travel to Rockingham for display at Rockingham Arts Centre from 10 July - 28 July 2019

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A visit from Moorditj Noongar Community College
A visit from Moorditj Noongar Community College

Students from Moorditj Noongar Community College visited MJAC to see the display of wrapped works and language audio piece they had created with Lea Taylor as part of Wallka-yong-a Kaardijin - To Share Knowledge.

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Cultural Understanding for the MJAC & MAC team
Cultural Understanding for the MJAC & MAC team

Midland and Mundaring Arts Centre staff, volunteers, board members and friends joined John Mogridge on Thursday 28 February for a Cultural Understanding Workshop with the aim to strengthen our community’s awareness of local Aboriginal culture.

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Cale St Festival
Cale St Festival

Midland’s Cale Street came alive on Sunday 24 February for the inaugural Cale St Festival.

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Joey joins in artist talks
Joey joins in artist talks

Esther McDowell and Carol Dowling (sister of Julie Dowling) were joined by an extra special guest on Saturday 23 February as they discussed their work in Danjoo - Interwoven.

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Sea creatures with Linda James
Sea creatures with Linda James

Bardi woman from the Dampier Peninsula and Danjoo - Interwoven artist Linda James presented a youth workshop on Saturday 23 February sharing her culture whilst teaching kids how to paint with a fine brush.

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THE LEGACY OF CARROLUP WITH TJYLLYUNGOO LANCE CHADD
THE LEGACY OF CARROLUP WITH TJYLLYUNGOO LANCE CHADD

Artist and cultural leader Tjyllyungoo Lance Chadd lead a workshop on Tuesday 19 February teaching gouache techniques, observation skills and the process of developing a ‘cultural eye’ to the landscape.

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KALYAKOORL NGALAK WARANGKA - FOREVER WE SING
KALYAKOORL NGALAK WARANGKA - FOREVER WE SING

During the Danjoo - Interwoven opening celebrations, multi-award winning duo Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse entertained us with an intimate performance celebrating Noongar Language.

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Opening Night
Opening Night

Thank you to everyone who came to the opening of Danjoo - Interwoven and Wallka-yong-a Kaardijin - To Share Knowledge.

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"At the heart of Danjoo – Interwoven is pride in Country, community and culture."
"At the heart of Danjoo – Interwoven is pride in Country, community and culture."

Nadiah Abdulrahim caught up with MJAC Project Manager Sarah Toohey ahead of the opening of Danjoo - Interwoven for Art Guide Australia.

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