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Midland Junction Arts Centre Open Day

Sun 30 Nov 2025 | 11am to 2:30pm

Get creative and get to know Midland Junction Arts Centre (MJAC) with fun and interactive arts activities for all ages. Local artists welcome you into MJAC’s studios as we celebrate three new exhibitions and present ‘Land for Wildlife’ talks and displays.

WHAT’S ON

**EXHIBITIONS**

Experience two new exhibitions, *Revisiting The Mughal Gardens* by Sultana Shamshi and *Djoowak Moordidjabiny* curated by Candice Nannup and featuring Dawn Alone, Amanda Bell, Sharyn Egan, Lily-Mae Kerley, Janine McAullay Bott, Laurel Nannup, Emily Rose and Beverly Thomson. Open from 11am - 3pm.

**ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE | CLIVE RYDER**

Visit Studio 1 between 12.30 - 2.30pm to see Western Australia’s colours and landscapes brought to life in paintings by Noongar Yued Ballardong artist, Clive Ryder.

**ENVIRONMENTAL ART PROJECT CEREMONY**

View the hundreds of student artwork exploring creative solutions for *Land for Wildlife*. All student work is on show in the hallway and also available to view online. Place your vote for the People's Choice. *The award ceremony is invitation only from 12.45 - 1.45pm guests are to RSVP and check-in at the Auditorium.*

**COMMUNITY DISPLAY**

In the Function Room you can find a cool space to relax surrounded by DADAA artworks, enjoy a drink from the bar and a Panchari Melam performance by Ganesha Samskruthi Vadya Kala Samithi.

**PAPER MARBLING**

Enjoy creating your own hand marbled paper. Take it home or add it to the sculptural habitat. Available from 11am - 2.30pm in the Classrooms.

DROP-IN | NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED

**CREATE A HABITAT**

Create a paper Sundew and add to the sculptural granite outcrop installation with Kaitlyn Elsegood and Leanne Bray. Available from 11am - 2.30pm in the Classrooms.

DROP-IN | NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED

**MAKE A BEE HOTEL**

Learn about the importance of creating habitats for native species as environmentalist Cathy Levett shows you how to create a bee hotel to take home to add to your garden. Available from 11am - 2.30pm in the Meeting Room.

DROP-IN | NO BOOKING REQUIRED

**LAND FOR WILDLIFE DISCOVERY**

Drop in to the Meeting Room from 11am - 2.30pm and discover what happens in the undergrowth. Draw live insects and learn about the importance of micro-environments, with displays from Darling Range Naturalist Club, Perth Wildlife Hospital and Zanthorrea.

DROP-IN | NO BOOKING REQUIRED

SHOP ARTIST IN FOCUS DEMO

Drop in and see ‘’What’s in Store’’, view MJAC’s stunning range of handmade wares and meet new retail supplier Josi Svendsen between 11am - 2pm as she demonstrates her painting techniques. Have a chat while she creates a painting of the endangered Red-Tailed Cockatoo.

DROP-IN | NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED