Upcoming Group Exhibition: Stitched & Bound

Stitched & Bound is a travelling contemporary textile exhibition presented by the West Australian Quilters Association Inc. (WAQA). Constantly evolving as it moves between venues, the exhibition showcases a dynamic selection of textile and fibre-based works that challenge traditional ideas of quilt-making through innovative materials, techniques, and conceptual approaches.

This exhibition invites viewers to explore the expressive potential of textiles – not just as functional objects, but as powerful carriers of memory, meaning, and narrative. Each work reflects a deep engagement with materiality and making, offering a tactile and visual dialogue that speaks to personal and collective stories.

Earlier in May, visiting textile artist Janeene Judge, also featured in the Stitched & Bound travelling exhibition, delivered a series of workshops at the Courthouse Gallery+Studio, offering insight into her creative process and connection to the exhibition.

From 01/09/25 to 14/09/25, we welcome artist-in-residence Pip Hoy, whose practice continues to explore the intersections of memory, material, and storytelling. While Pip is not creating new work specifically for the exhibition, her residency forms part of the exhibition’s public program and can contribute to the development of future projects. During her time at the Courthouse Gallery+Studio, Pip will lead a series of community and public workshops, offering visitors the opportunity to engage with her process and ideas in an open, hands-on environment.

Whether stitched, bound, layered, or dyed, the works in this exhibition invite reflection, connection, and curiosity – celebrating the rich possibilities of contemporary textile art.

Join us at the Courthouse Gallery+Studio this September to experience Stitched & Bound for yourself.