Current Exhibition

Gunggari Dhandigu Exhibition

‼️Calling Artists‼️

Mitchell on Maranoa Gallery invites you to exhibit in the upcoming "Gunggari Dhandigu" Exhibition 2024. This exhibition is for artists to showcase their connection to Country.

🖌️Eligibility:

- Entries must be product of an artist of Gunggari descent

- All mediums and levels of experience welcome

🎨Theme: Celebrating Gunggari Country

Artworks submitted must be relevant to the theme, showcasing a connection to Gunggari Country through art.

🗓️Key Dates:

- Official Exhibition Opening: Saturday, 24th February 2024 at 6pm (Mitchell Library)

- Entries Close: Friday, 16th February 2023

- Exhibition Dates: 24th February 2024 - 6th April 2024

📦Submission Details:

- Artists are required to submit their entries by delivering the artworks to the Mitchell Library, 33 Cambridge St, Mitchell, QLD, 4465. Accompanied with an entry form.

- Entry Forms can be collected from the Mitchell Library or found on this page above.

ℹ️For More Information:

Questions and inquiries can be directed to mitchellgalleryfriends@gmail.com

Feel free to each out for additional details about the exhibition, entry forms, and any other information.

Join us in celebrating Gunggari Country through art!

Remapping Mitchell Arts Collective 'Collage Wall' (2023), Photo credit: Darcy Foott Photography

Exhibition Opening

The Gunggari Dhandigu Exhibition opened last Saturday night, drawing a significant and enthusiastic community turnout. The night was a true celebration of art, culture and community, met with rain showers and a breath-taking sunset.

Saravea Mitchell, the MC for the night, guided attendees through the festivities. Shannon Jackson delivered a beautiful speech, providing insights into the exhibitions story and its journey to light. Sonya Martin’s delivered the Welcome to Country speech, acknowledging the Traditional Owners of the land and paying respect to Elders past and present. Mayor Tyson Golder officially opened the exhibition, extending congratulations to all participating artists.

Each piece on display artfully conveys the exhibition’s central message, emphasizing the artists’ deep connection to country through their creative expressions. The art, collectively, spoke for the beauty and inspiration of Gunggari Country.

Thank you to everyone who attended and supported this fantastic event. Immense gratitude to the donors and contributors of the event.

The Gunggari Dhandigu Exhibition will be on display until April 6th, 2024. All are invited to immerse themselves in this truly inspiring exhibition, experiencing the profound connections and expression of beauty inspired by Gunggari Country.

Artist's Work

"Gunggari Dhandigu is very beautiful, throughout the year it is showered with an array of unique flora. To celebrate Gunggari Country I am sharing some photos of ‘wuba’ which means pretty flowers in Gunggari language. For years I have been taking photos of all the flowers on Gunggari Country. I would love to see them painted all over the water tower at the park in Mitchell. It would look stunning."

Photography by Saraeva Mitchell