Join us for a captivating exhibition, Drawing YOU In – Carl Lumholtz in the Herbert. This thought-provoking showcase invites you to reflect on the cultural understandings of human interactions with the breathtaking tropical landscape of the Herbert Gorge Region.

Explore original ink drawings, stunning landscape photographs, commissioned hunting tools, and narrated oral histories as part of Dr. Valerie Keenan’s multidisciplinary documentary project. Each piece offers a unique glimpse into the rich history and culture of the region.

Artist Bio: Dr. Valerie Keenan is a talented artist, author, curator, and historian based in Tully. The exhibition, Drawing YOU In, is the culmination of a four-year research project that combines creative, historical, scientific, environmental, and cultural perspectives. This work is a significant contribution to the historical fabric of the Herbert River region and showcases the deep connections between its people and landscape. Dr. Keenan’s project received support from the 2019 Vida Lahey Memorial Travel Scholarship (QAGOMA), the Queensland Government Visual Art and Craft Strategy, and the Australian Government’s Regional Arts Fund, administered in Queensland by the Flying Arts Alliance.

Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from Dr. Keenan during a special guest author event at Stratford Library on December 2nd, where she will share insights into her work and the stories behind the exhibition.