UMI Arts has officially launched its 2026 exhibition season in Far North Queensland with the opening of two concurrent group exhibitions, "The Summer Show 2026" and "You & Me 2026." The showcase features nearly 60 artworks by 18 First Nations artists, spanning various mediums including painting, ceramics, weaving, and sculpture. The collection highlights the deep connection to Country and cultural resilience of both emerging and established Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander practitioners.
This opening is significant as it reinforces UMI Arts' role as a vital hub for First Nations creativity in the region, providing a platform for diverse artistic expressions of Indigenous identity and environmental connection. By bringing together a large cohort of artists, the exhibitions document the ongoing cultural continuum of Far North Queensland and offer a comprehensive look at the contemporary practices of the region's traditional owners.