Western Australian Aboriginal art showcased in Washington DC
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 WA 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 WA 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.