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Open Day
Oct
30
11:00 AM11:00

Open Day

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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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Coiling with Cloth with Leanne Bray
Oct
16
12:00 PM12:00

Coiling with Cloth with Leanne Bray

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Join HOLD curator and artist Leanne Bray to create a vibrant coiled basket using rope and colourful recycled fabrics - inspired by basketry techniques and materials from across the Indian Ocean Rim.

Leanne Bray is a multi-disciplined artist who has designed, illustrated, lectured, and worked with textiles and many other mediums for over thirty-five years. She has exhibited and run her own gallery spaces and creative businesses in both Australia and Africa. Bray has also worked on many public art projects, activating spaces with her colourful designs.

Sat 16 Oct | 12pm – 3pm | Suitable for 16+ yrs   
$60 | $54 members | Materials supplied
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Image: Leanne Bray, Each Stitch Counts, 2018, remnant textiles, thread, soft rope. Don't Jettison Everything, 2018, Mundaring Arts Centre. Photograph by Jess Boyce. 

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HOLD Curator Tour with Leanne Bray
Oct
16
11:00 AM11:00

HOLD Curator Tour with Leanne Bray

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Join HOLD curator Leanne Bray for a tour of the many examples of historical basketry in the exhibition. Leanne will share the diverse stories of these baskets which are on loan from a variety of collectors. 

HOLD, on display until 30 October as part of the Indian Ocean Craft Triennial, pays homage to functional basketry and the purposeful application of craft skills. Bringing together contemporary makers with these examples of historical basketry, HOLD,  commemorates this foundational artform, combining cultures, geographies, time periods, and communities.

Sat 16 Oct | 11am - 11:45pm | Suitable for 16+ yrs   
FREE | Bookings essential 

Image: Leanne Bray with baskets on loan from various collectors in HOLD. Photograph by Shannon Pearce.

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Paper Weaving with Leanne Bray
Oct
7
10:00 AM10:00

Paper Weaving with Leanne Bray

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Keep nimble little fingers busy during the school holidays creating colourful paper weavings with HOLD curator and artist Leanne Bray. Using paper and scissors and kids will make vibrant creations inspired by baskets in the exhibition.

Leanne Bray is a multi-disciplined artist who has designed, illustrated, lectured, and worked with textiles and many other mediums for over thirty-five years. She has exhibited and run her own gallery spaces and creative businesses in both Australia and Africa. Bray has also worked on many public art projects, activating spaces with her colourful designs.

Thu 7 Oct | 10am – 12pm | Suitable for 7-12 yrs
$35 | $31.50 members | Materials supplied
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Image: courtesy the artist

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