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The Shire of Carnarvon is pleased to confirm that deployment of the new artificial reef off the Carnarvon coastline is well underway, with approximately half of the reef modules already in the water this week.

The Shire of Carnarvon looking for a passionate, inclusive facilitator to run 5 creative workshops for young LGBTIQA+ people and allies (ages 13–24). The YOUnity Program connects regional youth through art, music & storytelling — culminating in a major statewide showcase during Perth PrideFest 2026.

The Shire of Carnarvon and CAOD Working Group are seeking a Creative Project Manager to lead a community-driven project for the 16 Days in WA campaign (Nov–Dec 2025). This paid role ($3000) focuses on creative expression, cultural connection, and raising awareness to stand against gender-based violence.

The Shire of Carnarvon is seeking Expressions of Interest from local and visiting artists to lead paid creative workshops for its new Friday Night Art Club. Share your skills in any medium with the community by submitting your workshop idea and quote.

Stitched and Bound is a biennial, juried exhibition showcasing the innovative range of current work being produced by Western Australian artists. Entrants are encouraged to challenge the usual concept of the ‘quilt’ and to push the boundaries of the medium. The next exhibition will be shown in Perth in May – June 2026 followed by a regional tour to other WA galleries. The tour will run until early 2027.

We are currently seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from First Nations digital artists to create an original artwork for YMAC’s 2026–2030 Strategic Plan. The commissioned piece will visually complement the plan and help communicate its vision, values, and community-driven goals.

Carnarvon's Early Years Organisations come together to reflect on the 2024 Australian Early Development Census results at a workshop focusing on why Early Learning Matters!

Get ready for a high-flying event! The Outback Air Race is making its final stop in Carnarvon on Sunday, 7 September, and we want to give them a massive welcome while supporting a legendary Aussie cause.

The Jubilee Crafts Hall Exhibition was a huge success, drawing record visitors and plenty of praise for our talented local makers.

We are seeking Creative Facilitators to support visitors in engaging with the powerful touring exhibition Exquisite Bodies, presented by Art Gallery of WA and Art on the Move.

Thanks to generous support from Horizon Power, the Carnarvon Creative Collective Program has been bringing creativity, connection, and community spirit to life in Carnarvon. So far, three creative projects have been funded, each offering hands-on opportunities for locals to learn, create, and share.

The Shire of Carnarvon Library & Art Gallery is proud to be the first venue in Western Australia to host an exhibition as part of the Regional Arts Triennial 3: Radical Futures. Radical Futures: SOLID GROUND, opens 29 August and officially launches this major statewide arts initiative celebrating regional creativity across Western Australia.

The Shire of Carnarvon is making strong progress in its mission to restore one of the town’s most treasured landmarks — the iconic Tramway Bridge.

Calling all artists in Carnarvon and across the Gascoyne!

**FULLY BOOKED**. The Shire of Carnarvon Library & Art Gallery invites Expressions of Interest from artists to participate in Portraits of Yinggarda, a creative community art project.

Timmy Turtle's Picnic at Baxter Park was a wonderful opportunity for early service providers to connect with children 0 - 5 years and their caregivers while also celebrating National Simultaneous Storytime 2025.

The Shire of Carnarvon Library & Art Gallery invites artists from the Gascoyne region to submit expressions of interest for participation in the Radical Futures exhibition, part of the third Regional Arts Triennial. Register your participation before: 6 July 2025. This group show offers a platform for emerging regional talents to develop their practice within a professional gallery setting. An initiative by The Creative Grid and Southern Forest Arts.