People, Culture & Country

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 and Townsville City Galleries, Townville City Council.

Fun facts:

• 22 schools participated
• Over 250 students involved
• 22 artworks
• 7 First Nations artist mentors
• 15 volunteer mentors

List of schools:

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