ECO FASHION | THREADS OF CHANGE SEMINAR
Be a part of something that is changing the way that we think about sustainability in fashion.

WHY HANDMADE IS THE FUTURE
A vital educational program featuring designers, textile researchers and cultural custodians discussing:
*Why handmade textiles are the most sustainable textile
*Preserving endangered weaving traditions
*Natural dyes, fibres & slow processes
*Ethical trade & protecting artisan intellectual property
*Green economy, UN & SDG targets

SPEAKERS
* Professor Ayu Wahyuningsih - Tadulako University, Indonesia
* Carol Hanlon - CEO & Founder TCF WA/ AUS/ Global
* Dr Anne Farren - Former Head of Fashion Design, Curtin University
* Drah, Diah Agustiningsih, M.Pd Head of Tourism Office, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia
* Dr Zuhal Kuvan-Mills - CEO & Founder, Eco Fashion Week Australia
* Amee Dennis, Farmer & Fibre Artist - Quentin Park Designs, SA

More info on designers, partners & sponsors, event schedule & location >

Sat 31 | 11am - 1pm | Suitable for 18yrs+
Free Event | Booking essential

Photo by Alexis Rose Photography

Join Whiskey & Boots for the close of their exhibition, Leave The Light On: Stories About Home , as they perform a short snippet of selected stories from the community engaged installation, accompanied by live original music. The performance will be followed by an informal discussion with the artists. Light refreshments provided
Leave The Light On is a storytelling experience reflecting on our relationships to “Home,” and asks audiences to consider the home they come from and the home they will make in the future.

Sun 25 Oct 2026 | 1.30 – 3pm | Suitable for 18 yrs+

1.30pm Doors open
2pm Performance (no late entry)
Followed by an informal discussion

Location: Midland Junction Arts Centre

At 1pm prior to the performance, join us for the Ravel Talk and Tour, featuring artists Jacky Cheng and Eva Fernández.

Suitable for all ages | Bookings essential
For more info and to book Ravel Talk and Tour — Midland Junction Arts Centre

Join Ravel Curator and MAC Inc. Artistic Program Manager, Jess Knight in conversation with exhibiting artists Jacky Cheng and Eva Fernández, as they unravel the concepts and material approaches behind their works and the exhibition. Light refreshments provided. Registered guests receive a complimentary copy of the catalogue

Sun 25 Oct | 1 - 1:45pm | Suitable for all ages

$5 | $4.50 MAC Inc. Members | Bookings Essential

Location: Midland Junction Arts Centre

At 2pm following the talk, join Whiskey and Boots as they perform excerpts from their exhibition Leave the Light On.
Free event | Suitable for 18yrs + | Bookings essential
Please register here

Join us at MJAC to discover what artists Rebecca Jensen and Swaroopa Unni have been working on during their residencies. Rebecca Jensen invites guests to contribute to a haiku project which will form a growing collective archive of everyday observations in Community Notices. Swaroopa Unni presents the development of EarthSong, a solo Mohiniyattam dance exploring the deep connections between women and nature.

The performance will be followed by talks with Jensen and Unni, as they discuss their stories, creative practices and the development of projects. Light refreshments provided.

Sat 10 Oct 2026 | 11.15am – 1.30pm | Suitable for all ages

$5 | $4.50 MAC Inc. Members | Bookings essential

Location: Midland Junction Arts Centre

Images: Swaroopa Unni, Dance Night. Photo by Marelda O’Rourke Gallagher; Rebecca Jensen, Mechanisms so Kind, 2016. Photo by Danielle Fusco.

Join FORM for an information session about the upcoming Swan Valley Sculpture Trail. Learn about the project's origins and themes, and share your thoughts on opportunities for local Swan Valley artists.

Wed 7 Oct | 6pm - 7:30pm

This is a free event

LOCATION: Midland Junction Arts Centre

Join Artists in Residence as they share a showing from their creative development for In Search of Nureyev.

Based on the life of dancer and choreographer Rudolf Nureyev, one of the most renowned artists and influential people of his time, and set 60 years after Nureyev left the USSR, this production juxtaposes two different époques, incorporating archival footage of Nureyev with dramatic sequences, monologues, classical ballet, and contemporary dance.

Following the performance, audience members will be invited to stay for a panel Q&A, and a meet and greet with the artists.

Thu 1 Oct 2026 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Suitable for all ages

6:15 Galleries and Bar open
6:30pm Doors open
7pm Performance (50 minutes, no interval, no late entry)
Followed by Q&A, and artist meet and greet

Free | Registration Essential
Location: Midland Junction Arts Centre

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE | IN SEARCH OF NUREYEV

Join exhibiting artist Rachelle Dusting for a tour of her solo exhibition, Sacred Ground as she discusses the inspiration behind the works and her observational approach to portraiture.

Sun 12 Apr 2026 | 1:15 - 2pm | Suitable for 13 yrs+

$5 | $4.50 MAC Inc. Members | Afternoon tea provided

Join exhibiting artist Rachelle Dusting for a live oil painting demonstration exploring her observational approach to portraiture. Watch a work unfold in real time as she discusses palette, process, and decision-making, offering insight into how contemporary figurative paintings are built through light, restraint, and sustained attention. You will also receive a complimentary ticket to Rachelle Dustings Artist Talk and Tour from 1:15 - 2pm the same day.

Sun 12 Apr 2026 | 11am - 12:30pm | Suitable for 13 yrs+

$30 | $27 MAC Inc. Members | Materials Included

Join us at Midland Junction Arts Centre for an afternoon of poetry and music in ode to the sun, performed by Margaret D. Jones and Yamuna Daw, to celebrate the launch of Una Bell’s new poetry book You See the Shadows.

Sun 8 Mar 2026 | 12.30 – 2.30pm | Suitable for 16 years+

12.30pm | Studio 1 open
1pm – 2.30pm | Performance in Function Room (incl. 20 min interval, with light refreshments provided)

$5 | $4.50 MAC Inc. Members | Booking Essential

Join Curator, Candice Nannup on the closing of Djoowak Moordidjabiny, as she discusses the exhibition’s curatorial vision, themes and stories.

Gain a deeper understanding of how the works came together and how each artist's practice contributes to the underlying concept of Generations Becoming Stronger, while enjoying a celebratory afternoon of connection to arts and Culture at MJAC.

 Sun 8 Feb | 3.30 – 4.30pm | Light refreshments provided

$5 | $4.50 MAC Inc. Members | Bookings Essential - First Nations People exempt from fee

Join exhibiting artist Sultana Shamshi as she discusses her story, passion for making  jewellery and the themes she explores in Revisiting the Mughal Gardens.

Revisiting the Mughal Gardens is a retrospective of jewellery and sculptural forms translating identity, history and culture into Western Australian materials while exploring a personal response to injustices around the world.

Sun 8 Feb | 2.15 - 2.45pm | Light refreshments provided

$5 | $4.50 MAC Inc. Members | Bookings Essential

Drop in and visit Artist in Resident Clive Ryder in Studio 1 as he works on his painting, adding to the collection on display for his first solo exhibition.

Sun 14 Dec 2025 | 11.30am - 1.30pm | Suitable for all ages

All artworks available for sale.

Clive Ryder is Artist in Resident at MJAC from 22 NOV - 21 DEC

Join Una Bell, environmental enthusiast and WA Herbarium Research Associate, as she discusses the importance of the native grasses of the Swan Coastal Plain and Perth hills.

Sun 30 Nov | 12.15 - 12.45pm | 16+ yrs

Free | Registrations essential

Join MAC Inc. Artistic Program Manager Jess Knight for a curatorial tour of Vessels, featuring artists Fiona Gavino, Philip Noakes FIPG and Martien van Zuilen as they discuss their processes and works in Vessels.

Sun 9 Nov | 11am - 12pm | Suitable for 16yrs+

$5 | $4.50 MAC Inc. Members | Bookings Essential

Image: Philip Noakes, 2020. Photo by Acorn Photo.

Midland Junction Arts Centre presents Ripairian, an immersive exhibition and performance led by Vahri McKenzie and Gemma Ben-Ary celebrating Mandoon Bilya (Helena River) through riverwork, performance and community connection.

Experience the Ripairian installation, followed by live music with Michael Terren in the Auditorium, as he accompanies a live-streamed performance from the river.

Sun 28 Sep 2025 OR Sun 5 Oct 2025

1pm - 2:30pm | All ages welcome

$20 | $18 MAC Inc. Members

Join guest speakers, exhibiting artists and our International Artist-in-residence for a feast of food, conversation and ideas. MAC Inc.’s Who’s Coming to Dinner? event brings together artists and community to celebrate the work presented in four major MAC Inc. exhibitions curated to complement the Australian Ceramics Triennale.

Sat 20 Sep | 6-8:30pm | Suitable for ages 18+

$55 | $50 MAC Inc. Members | Bookings essential

Come join us at the Midland Junction Arts Centre for an event filled with celebration and empowerment! This community-focused gathering features a lived experience panel sharing powerful stories, insights, and advocacy journeys. Enjoy a small maker’s market showcasing local talent, plus nibbles and networking in a welcoming, accessible space. Whether you're part of the community, a supporter, or a service provider, this is a chance to connect, learn, and celebrate Pride in Disability.

Fri 19 Sep 2025 | 5pm - 7pm

Free Event | Suitable for all ages

Join artists Nazerul Ben-Dzulfkefli and Kasia Kolikow as they discuss their joint exhibition Where Do We Truly Belong? and take you on a tour of the works that explore the intricate nuances surrounding home and belonging.

Sat 13 Sep | 1-2.30pm | Suitable for 16yrs+

$5 | $4.50 MAC Inc. Members | Bookings Essential

Dyan Tai I Reclaiming Identity

Our Place and the City of Swan are hosting the artist Dyan Tai (he/they) for a one-off live music and creative workshop event. Dyan will be playing a 30 minute live music set from 5pm to 5.30pm, followed by a Reclaiming Identity Workshop from 6pm to 6.45pm. The youth event for ages 12 to 25 is free, but registration essential due to limited spaces.

Fri 22 Aug 2025 | 5pm-7pm | Suitable for ages 12 - 25 yrs

Free Event | Booking Essential

Under Cover - The Hidden Faces of Homelessness

Join us this Homelessness Week for a free screening of UnderCover. Narrated by Margot Robbie, this documentary shines a light on the journeys of women over 50 experiencing homelessness.

Fri 8 Aug 2025 | 5pm - 8:30pm | Suitable for 12 yrs +

Free Event | Booking Essential

Join artists and poets Tineke Van der Eecken, Natalie Damjanovich-Napoleon, Carol Igglesden and Lakshmi Kanchi as they discuss their work presented in Land ((Word)) Journey and how they explore their connections to language and place through visual arts and poetry. The talk and tour of the exhibition will be complimented by a series of poetry readings and shared Indian food.

Sat 28 Jun 2025 | 12pm - 2.30pm | Suitable for 15 yrs+

$25 | $22.50 MAC Inc. Members | Booking Essential

Join exhibiting artist Silvana Ferrario as she discusses her passion for glass, her process, and the themes which inspired A Sense of Place.

A Sense of Place, on show Midland Junction Arts Centre’s East Gallery May to July, explores how physical environments shape our experiences and identities through the medium of glass.

Sat 24 May 2025 | 1pm - 2pm

$5 | $4.50 MAC Inc. Members | Bookings Essential

ARTIST AND CURATOR TALK | Happy Meals and Scooter Skids: Art from the Outer Suburbs

Midland Junction Arts Centre | West Gallery

Join artist Andy Quilty and curator Andrew Nicholls as they discuss their curatorial and artistic processes, and the intention behind Happy Meals and Scooter Skids: Art from the Outer Suburbs. Learn more about Quilty’s collaboration with Western Australian high school students, his work exploring Perth's outer suburban culture, and why it's important.

Presented by MAC Inc. and FORM Building a State of Creativity as part of Perth Festival.

Sat 22 Mar 2025 | 1 – 2pm | Suitable for all ages

$5 | $4.50 Members | Booking Essential

Image courtesy of Josh Wells Photography

Enjoy the opportunity to meet Unfold artists and share in conversation and light refreshments following a panel discussion and presentation by this eclectic collection of arts practitioners.   

Join Unfold curator, Kristy Scaddan and featured artists Nazerul Ben-Dzulkefli, Monique Bosshard Curby, Bina Butcher, Moira Court, Jo Darvall, Shanti Gelmi, Louise Grimshaw, Sarah Hewer, Rob Kettels, Monika Lukowska, Matt Perrin, Paul Uhlmann and Vanessa Wallace as they discuss how they have interrogated and reinterpreted their traditional disciplines to challenge the conventional form of the artists’ book. 

 Sun 13 Oct 2024 | 1pm - 3pm | Suitable for 16 yrs +

$5 | $4.50 Members | Bookings Essential

Join exhibiting artist Bernard Kerr as he discusses the concepts, techniques and ideas presented in Coincident.

The talk will be presented in the auditorium, followed by an opportunity to view the exhibition and secure your copy of the limited-edition catalogue produced with the support of Gordon Darling Foundation.

Bernard Kerr has been influential in Western Australian ceramic arts practice for over 45 years. Producing both functional and sculptural work in stoneware and porcelain, Kerr is a prolific artist and educator whose works are featured in international publications and held in government, corporate and private collections.

Coincident celebrates ceramic craft and investigates connections between objects and images, drawing on the histories of craft and art and how they are perceived in culture.

Sun 29 Sep 2024 | 1:30pm- 2:30pm | Suitable for 18 yrs+

$5 | $4.50 Members | Bookings Essential | Wine and refreshments provided.

Entry Fee redeemable towards catalogue purchase at the launch event.

Join artists in residence Vahri McKenzie and Gemma Ben-Ary as they conclude their MJAC residency and experimental exploration of the Helena River site. The artists will be in attendance for this final pop-up exhibition to share works and works-in-progress developed in collaboration with each other and the river.

Sat 21 Sep 2024 | 11.00am - 3.00pm | Suitable for all ages

FREE Event | Veranda Studio at Midland Junction Arts Centre

Join Artists in Residence Izy Nguyen and Johnny Doan for their Moon Hang Mid-Autumn Festival as they share their exploration of Ancestral Dreaming. 

This is an open space for all community to gather, share stories, poetry, video, performance and music that reimagines Asian diaspora on Whadjuk Boodja.

Sun 15 Sep 2024 | 12.00pm - 3.00pm

Free Event | Booking Essential

Meet artists in residence Vahri Mckenzie and Gemma Ben-Ary as they discuss their MJAC residency and experimental exploration of the Helena River site.

Sun 8 Sep 2024 | 10.00am - 10.45am | Suitable for 16 yrs +

FREE | Booking Essential | Tea and coffee provided