Media Release WOW! Touring Exhibition Comes to Longreach Museum of Art (LMOA)

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Celebrating Extraordinary Women "In Her Name" Touring Exhibition Comes to Longreach

WOW – Women of the World Australia in partnership with Qantas Founders Museum, is proud to present "In Her Name," an inspiring exhibition celebrating the remarkable contributions of women and girls from across Queensland. Supported by the Queensland Government, this exhibition will be on display at Qantas Founders Museum in Longreach from November 15. The exhibition offers visitors a unique opportunity to engage with the powerful images and narratives of over 50 extraordinary women and girls identified by their community for their leadership or huge personal contribution they have made.  

‍About the Exhibition:

Women may not be highly visible in many formal positions of power, but in fact, they exercise extraordinary leadership in a myriad of ways and places throughout our State.

"In Her Name" pays tribute to women and girls from various locations where the WOW - Women of the World Festivals and events have been held over the past four years, including Biloela, Charleville, Cairns, Logan, Brisbane, and here in Longreach.  

Originally curated by Jody Haines, the exhibition showcases the stories of women identified by their communities for their leadership and personal contributions. These stories highlight the often-unseen leadership roles women occupy and the profound influence they have in shaping their communities.  The exhibition features photography by artists Cristina Bevilacqua, Tatenda Dhobha, Amy Holcombe, Katrina Lehmann, Mana Salsali and Catrina Stevens. 

‍Exhibition

Location: Qantas Founders Museum, Longreach, Queensland

Dates: 15 November 24 – 2 February 25

Opening night

Location: Qantas Founders Museum, Longreach, Queensland

6PM, Friday 15 November

Featuring comedian and poet, Anisa Nandaula and local musician, Corrine Ballard

‍WOW- What next Out West

Location: Qantas Founders Museum, Longreach, Queensland

9am - Saturday 16 November

Building on the theme of the exhibition, join us for two panel conversations featuring remarkable women from Western Queensland to discuss their lives, work and hopes for their families and communities into the future.

The first conversation at 9:30am will be facilitated by WOW Australia Executive Producer, Cathy Hunt and feature Grace Nakamura, ABC Western Queensland journalist, Heather Hale, visual artist and ABC broadcaster, Kathy Weller, writer, personal trainer and chaplain and Jody Brown, grazier, nature lover and climate action advocate.

The second session at 11am will be facilitated by local ABC journalist, Heather Hale and feature Louise Campbell, manager of Red Ridge arts and fashion company, Peta Ann Gowing, hairdresser and yoga teacher, Rhondda Scott, photographer, landscape and textile artist and songwriter and Dr Tracey Harbour, business owner, First Nations advocate and artist.  

A key feature of the day will be Brisbane-based poet and comedian, Anisa Nandaula, who will provide a ‘poet’s reflection to each of the panel conversations.  

Website: To learn more about the exhibition visit https://www.wowaustralia.com.au/InHerName

About WOW Australia:

WOW Australia is part of a fast-growing global movement dedicated to promoting gender equality. With festivals in over 30 countries, WOW provides a platform for discussions on gender equity, leadership pipelines, and community collaboration. The "In Her Name" exhibition is a testament to WOW's commitment to making visible the contributions of women whose stories often go untold.

ENDS

For more information, please contact:

Bec Mac

Marketing Manager

WOW Australia

marketing@wowaustralia.com.au

PH 0418 26 77 43

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