CODES IN PARALLEL
In addition to the international exhibition we present a festival program of exhibitions and events by craft artists, galleries, art spaces and craft groups in support of the IOTA24 theme. August – October 2024, Western Australia.
- This festival event has passed.
Unity In Diversity: Connecting Craft, Community & Makers
Artists
Glenda Blyth, Francesco Geronazzo, Deidre Robb, Sultana Shamshi, and others
Description
The North Midlands Project collaborates with communities to deliver hundreds of diverse purpose- driven culture, wellbeing + arts programs to create happy healthy communities + vibrant, creative and connected towns on Amangu, Badymia, Widi and Yued country across Carnamah, Coorow, Eneabba, Leeman, Mingenew, Morawa, Perenjori and Three Springs.
During IOTA24 season of August – October, Francesco Geronazzo and Deidre Robb will be residency artists, as well as several exhibitions and activities at galleries and spaces in these towns.
Everyone is welcome for a stimulating weekend on 11–13 October, featuring visiting artists’ talks and workshops, a night makers market with local craftspeople, multicultural foods, live music, the launch of the 2025–2027 ‘Threads in Common’ residency program, and a long table lunch.
For more details, visit: northmidlands.org.au and follow on Facebook @northmidlands.
Media
Residency, Community
Gallery Opening Hours
The Bank Gallery
Wed – Sun: 10am – 2pm
The Exchange
Wed, Thu & Fri: 10am – 1pm
The Exchange + Gallery
Tue – Thu: 10am – 2pm
Fri: 10am – 12pm
Accessibility
Wheelchair & pram accessible.
Image Credit
Deidre Robb, The extraordinary ordinary (detail), 2024. Textiles, aluminium, dimensions variable (3 works, each 1m × 20cm × 10cm). Photo: Bewley Shaylor.
Additional Information
North Midlands Project is a regional partner and associate member of Indian Ocean Craft Triennial Inc.