- New works by 10 Australian artists on exhibition at the Australian Embassy
- Artworks brought together through six Kimberley art centres highlight the region's Country, culture and traditions
- United States showcase made possible through Cook Government funding through multiple creative industries programs
A major exhibition showcasing Aboriginal artwork from the Kimberley opens today at the Australian Embassy in Washington DC, presenting new works by First Nations artists with support from the Cook Government.
All That Country Holds is a landmark exhibition that brings together the creative strength of six Kimberley art centres, collaborating as Kimberley Aboriginal Art and Culture (KAAC), and 10 leading artists with works that highlight the Kimberley's Country, culture and traditions.
The showcase is made possible thanks to $425,538 in Cook Government funding, including $299,750 from the Regional Arts and Cultural Investment Program and $125,788 in grants from Arts Projects for Organisations.
The Kimberley artists featured in the exhibition - Angelina Karadada Boona, Ben Ward, Evelyn Malgil, Jan Griffiths, John Prince Siddon, Leah Umbagai, Mary-Lou Divilli, Mervyn Street, Pauline Sunfly, and Miriam Baadjo - represent the cultural diversity and artistic excellence of the region.
Their works are accompanied by projections of Country and a public program of artist talks celebrating the stories and traditions of their communities.
Following its presentation in Washington DC, All That Country Holds will return home to Western Australia for an exhibition at the Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts in 2026, allowing local audiences to experience this important showcase of Kimberley culture and creativity.
All That Country Holds will run from Wednesday, 22 October 2025 through to Tuesday, 31 March 2026.
As stated by Creative Industries Minister Simone McGurk:
"All That Country Holds is a powerful celebration of the Kimberley's artists and the stories they carry from Country to the world.
"This exhibition captures the incredible creative energy of the Kimberley and showcases the strength, beauty, and depth of Western Australia's Aboriginal art to international audiences.
"We are committed to supporting projects like this that elevate Aboriginal voices, build international recognition, and strengthens cultural exchange."
As stated by Regional Development Minister Stephen Dawson:
"This is a proud moment for the Kimberley - artists from Fitzroy Crossing, Balgo, Kalumburu, Warmun, Mowanjum, and Kununurra standing shoulder to shoulder in Washington DC, sharing the spirit of their communities with the world.
"The Cook Government's support has helped ensure Kimberley artists can showcase their work internationally, strengthening local economies and building new opportunities for regional arts organisations.
"Projects like All That Country Holds highlight the cultural and economic value of investing in regional art - supporting jobs, skills, tourism, and international connections."
