Once Known Exhibition Tour @ Old Perth Boys' School

Currently showing at the Old Perth Boys’ School, Once Known presents reproductions of the delicate and culturally significant artworks created by Aboriginal children forcibly taken from their families and detained at the Carrolup Native Settlement in the 1940s.

This unique collection of artworks was lost overseas for more than 40 years, and returned home to Noongar Boodja in 2013. The works stand as a testament to the creativity and resilience of the Carrolup children, offering a glimpse into their lived experience and their enduring connection to Country. Once Known reminds us that each child had a name, a family and a story.

Through the beauty of art and recognition of place and time, these tours will offer a glimpse into the past and remind us of our journey together on a path of reconciliation. Tours will encompass the history of the Old Perth Boys’ School in the context of its colonial history, and highlight the story of the Carrolup Child Artists and the purpose of the Once Known exhibition. 

Tour led by Wajarri Nyarlu/Menang Yok Patricia Ryder, JCG Community Engagement Coordinator.

Accessibility

Everyone is welcome. Plan your visit to Curtin 139 St Georges Terrace.

Free entry, open to the public

Image: Once Known at Curtin 139 St Georges Terrace. Photo by Marnie Richardson.