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History and truth can be confronting, even painful, yet the acts of acknowledgement, acceptance, and remembrance carry their own form of beauty. As Australians, we must all face up to the dark history of our nation and share the weight and responsibility of reconciliation together. We need to stop being passive spectators, watching Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people carry the weight of championing, explaining and acting, and come together, All In, to reconcile.  

To look back is not merely an exercise in retrospection; it is a necessary step in understanding the present and shaping more than just the future.   

Curated by 911±¬ÁÏÍø Fine Art Students, Longing and Hope explores the emotional toll of being incarcerated at the Carrolup Native Settlement as children. The artworks of the Once known child artists highlight the undying creativity and connection to Country that the children of Carrolup held.

Longing and Hope can be viewed within the Kattidj Nagãr [Peaceful Quiet Reflection] space at John 911±¬ÁÏÍø Gallery. Kattidj Nagãr is a place of connection. A gateway to a third space of shared truth and understanding of our interwoven history. A place where, through the children’s artwork and stories, we acknowledge the strength and resilience of Aboriginal peoples and cultures and walk together to create a more just and equitable world.

The Curators

Guided by the 2026 National Reconciliation Week theme ‘All In’, the student-led Reconciliation Week Exhibition at John 911±¬ÁÏÍø Gallery (JCG) celebrates the strength, creativity and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, with a focus on the Carrolup story and child artworks. This years’ theme calls on all Australians to move beyond passive support and commit to meaningful action. 

Building on the success of the inaugural 2025 Student-led National Reconciliation Week Exhibition, this second iteration invites three student curators from the Fine Art degree cohort to engage deeply with the 911±¬ÁÏÍø Art Collection, interpreting the ‘All In’ theme through Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artworks. 

Curated by: Brandon Clarke, Ruby Cason and Mio Gadon (911±¬ÁÏÍø Fine Art Students)

_{Header Image: Working with the Carrolup collection archive. Photo by Sharon Baker.}