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Open Day

  • Midland Junction Arts Centre 276 Great Eastern Highway Midland, WA, 6056 Australia (map)

Explore Midland Junction Arts Centre’s exhibitions and studios for a taste of what’s on offer throughout the year. Visit on the Open Day to see local artists working in residence, join in a workshop or drop in activity, watch performances, taste yummy food, browse goods for sale and more.

Sat 30 Oct | 11am - 2pm
FREE | Suitable for all ages

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Colourful Cubby Creation with Leanne Bray


Join HOLD curator and artist Leanne Bray to create a large collaborative structure inspired by woven dwellings or homes. Utilising lots of vivid colours and fun patterns, the cubby will be built for play!

11am – 2pm
Suitable for all ages
FREE

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BELOVED BOWLS WITH KAITLYN ELSEGOOD

Join Kaitlyn Elsegood to make your own beloved bowl or pinch pot from clay.

11am - 2pm
Suitable for all ages
FREE

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Artist in Residence - Fiona Gavino

Meet Artist in Residence and HOLD exhibiting artist Fiona Gavino and view her random weaving installation.

11am - 2pm
Suitable for all ages
FREE

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HOLD

Explore HOLD on the last day of the exhibition.

Paying homage to functional basketry and the purposeful application of craft skills, HOLD celebrates the domestic intent of baskets and the unique artistry behind them.


11am - 3pm
Suitable for all ages
FREE
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SISTER PROJECT

Through connection, skill-sharing and entrepreneurship, Sister Project
supports and empowers women
from diverse backgrounds to improve their confidence,
mental wellbeing and sense of belonging.

Taste delicious food such as Fatayers, Gozleme, Baklava, Basbousa and view a range of artwork all made by the women of Sister Project.

11am - 2pm
Suitable for all ages
FREE

Jussy Roberts

Relax in our courtyard to the sweet and melodic sounds of singer/songwriter Jussy Roberts.

Singing and playing the piano, Jussy’s music is a blend of contemporary, folk and pop. You’ll hear a range of heartfelt and soulful original songs and covers.

11:30am - 1:30pm
FREE
Suitable for all ages

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Caring for Country Awards Ceremony

Winners of the Act Belong Commit Caring for Country Project will be presented with their awards along with the launch of banners in the streets of Midland and Gidgegannup.

11am - 12pm
Suitable for all ages
FREE
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MONOPRINTING WITH BINA BUTCHER

Learn about monoprinting techniques and create your own unique print with Bina Butcher.

12pm - 2pm
Suitable for all ages
FREE

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Making String with Anne Williams

Make you own string out of a range of materials and learn how to fashion string into a bracelet with HOLD artist Anne Williams.

12pm - 2pm
Suitable for all ages
FREE

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Kambarang Festival

The fun continues at Kambarang Festival, celebrating the art, culture and traditions of First Nations people in the City of Swan region.

1pm - 8pm
FREE
Weeip Park & LoCale, Junction Parade
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Later Event: October 30
Print & Bind with Bina Butcher