COLOUR Me Wonder brings the joy of childhood discovery to the walls of Midland Junction Arts Centre (MJAC) this summer.

On show from November 21, this joyful, celebratory exhibition features artists who work in playful and colourful ways to build worlds, tell stories, and inspire the imagination.

Artists include: Anne Bennett, Sally Bower, Rebecca Cool, Moira Court, Peter Dailey, Ruth de Vos, Amanda Harris, Kyle Hughes-Odgers, Norma MacDonald, Tim Maley, Tee Ken Ng, Sarah Toohey, Renée Treml, Susie Vickery, and Mandy White.

For the final exhibition of the year at MJAC, homage is paid to heARTlines, a children’s literature and illustration festival, founded by writer Louise Schofield, which ran biennially at Mundaring Arts Centre between 2005 and 2017.

For 12 years with the support of multiple partners this month-long festival celebrated the art of children’s book creation through workshops, talks and demonstrations complemented by an exhibition of original illustrations from recently published WA children’s literature.

Nine years on, Colour Me Wonder takes inspiration from heARTlines with imagination and wonder at its core, celebrating different artforms as mediums for creative expression and storytelling.

While some of the highlighted artists are illustrators or have published books, others are accomplished sculptors, painters, textile artists, scientists or curators who have had major international commissions and exhibitions.

All of the artists create whimsical, joyful works exploring play, imagination and colour. The resulting exhibition curation is creatively interactive, fun, and accessible.

With works hung at eye level for early readers, the galleries are designed as a space for children to inhabit, retreat to, read a book, escape within, and let their imagination run wild.

Filled with original artworks which focus on the flora and fauna found in WA, or narratives filled with characters and stories, this collection of works inspire the imagination of both children and adults alike and offer the opportunity to be first time collectors of art, and active arts participants.

Coinciding with the exhibition, on Sunday, November 29 MJAC presents a Community Festival, activating the historic building and grounds with an all ages open day featuring a range of free family friendly activities, workshops and events.

Displayed alongside the exhibition in the MJAC Hallway, discover over one-thousand vibrant artworks by local primary school students as they explore this years’ Environmental Art Project theme ‘Forest Forage’, and share their ideas to create healthy, local ecosystems.

Attendees can also visit the store to browse wares by local artists and makers and take the opportunity to buy books and artworks for young, budding collectors, or gifts for the upcoming festive season.

Colour Me Wonder is a delight for the whole family to share and is open free to the public from Saturday, November 21 to Sunday, February 14, 2027.

For more information, please visit the MJAC website at www.midlandjunctionartscentre.com.au