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Visit Jocelyne and Janice

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I caught up with Jocelyne Leath and Janice Blight this morning, the two latest Artists in Residence in the CoLab Space within the Midland Junction Arts Centre. The walls and tables were covered with a variety of their work including two pieces created at the same workshop that ended up looking quite different.


Jocelyne has two exhibits on display in the stitched and bound 2026 exhibition (sneak peek of a close up of both works below). Janice did not enter this year, however could have when you look at the sorts of work she has on display in the CoLab Space. They are there until Sunday, so make the trip to visit them and check out the exhibition as well.

Visit Tiiu and Margery

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Tiiu Stojanovic and Margery Goodall are the latest Artists in Residence in the CoLab Space within the Midland Junction Arts Centre. They are working on some very interesting projects and visitors can ‘have a go’ as well as view their artworks that are on display on the walls in the CoLab Space.

Margery’s Work
Tiiu’s Work

Neither Tiiu nor Margery have exhibits in the stitched and bound 2026 exhibition, but they are both very keen contemporary quilters and knowledgeable about the techniques used in the works on display throughout the Midland Junction Arts Centre.

Visit Mo and Linda

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Linda Stokes and Mo Woltersdorf are currently the Artists in Residence in the CoLab Space within the Midland Junction Arts Centre. They are working on their own projects but would welcome visitors to view their artworks, and enjoy demonstrations on using an embellishing machine, free motion machine embroidery, mixed media & bookmaking.

Both Mo and Linda have exhibits on display in the stitched and bound 2026 exhibition (sneak peek of a close up of their work below). They would be happy to answer questions in regards to their exhibits, so check them out, along with all the other exhibits, before venturing into the CoLab Space.

Linda’s Exhibit
Mo’s Exhibit

Exhibition Officially Opened

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Last Saturday, just after midday the artists and invited guests attended the opening event for stitched and bound 2026 at the Midland Junction Arts Centre (MJAC). The formal proceedings were held in a function room behind the galleries and attendees were treated to music by the Community Chamber Collective whilst mingling over drinks and nibbles. Jennifer Haynes, the Executive Director of Arts and Culture for MJAC, welcomed everyone and introduced the speaker Ruth De Vos, an award winning artist, a quilt-pattern designer, and a published picture book illustrator.

Afterwards the attendees moved through the galleries and corridors viewing the exhibits on the walls or on plinths. Some paused to closely study intricate details of the works, others leaned in to read the artist statements, with many chatting to others about their impressions and pieces they liked.

There was also a room to sit and watch a short video of a few of the artists talking about their pieces.

The exhibition runs until the end of June, so plenty of time to go and have a look at these amazing works.

Entries Close 31st Jan for stitched and bound

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Only two days left to get your entries in for the stitched and bound exhibition. The entry form is only available from the WAQA website until midnight Saturday 31 January 2026. You can submit an entry form even if your piece is not quite finished as the jurors will use your photographs to select entries for showing at the exhibition. Remember you may enter up to two works for $35 (WAQA members) or $45 (non-members).


Midland Junction Arts Centre (MJAC) will host the 2026/27 stitched and bound exhibition from 1 May 2026 until 28 June 2026. This will be followed by a Tour of the exhibition to a number of regional galleries.