People, Culture & Country

On display from 7 November 2026 until 27 January 2027

Experience vibrant art pieces celebrating the creativity and identity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from across North Queensland.

This month’s long art project led by local First Nations artists and mentors, lets students explore their culture, stories and connection to Country. Together, they design and create striking wearable artworks that express who they are and where they come from.

Gain valuable insight into the world’s oldest continuous living cultures, fostering understanding and reconciliation. The result is powerful art and imagery that proudly shares young people’s culture, community and creativity with the wider public.

This project is an initiative of the Department of Education, North Queensland Region. Supported by Arts Queensland and funding partners Australian Schools Plus, University of Queensland, and Townsville City Galleries, Townville City Council.

Exhibition in numbers:

• 23 schools participated
• Over 280 students involved
• 24 artworks
• 7 First Nations artist mentors
• 24 volunteer mentors
• 73 staff

List of participating schools:

1. Ayr SS
2. Bluewater SS
3. Bohlevale SS
4. Charters Towers SHS
5. Currajong SS
6. Doomadgee SS
7. East Ayr SS
8. Heatley Secondary College
9. Heatley SS
10. Ingham SHS
11. Kelso SS
12. Kirwan SHS
13. Mornington Island SS
14. Mount Isa Central SS
15. Mundingburra SS
16. Northern Beaches SHS
17. Spinifex State College
18. Sunset SS
19. Townsville Central SS
20. Townsville Community Learning Centre
21. Townview SS
22. William Ross SHS
23. Wulguru SS