Printmaking has been a defining force in the cultural landscape of Tropical North Queensland since the 1980s. The region has nurtured a vibrant and resilient print culture shaped by First Nations artists, non-Indigenous practitioners and international collaborators, with key institutions such as Djumbunji Press, InkMasters and NorthSite playing pivotal roles in developing the practice. Relief printing, etching, monoprinting and screen printing have been key modes of expression, fostering artistic experimentation and cultural storytelling.
NorthSite has operated its Greenslopes Street Art Studio as a printmaking hub for the region since 2021. The next stage of development will see the launch of new studio facilities and an expanded program of activities with the opening of the Oceania Centre for Printmaking in early 2027.
The facility will feature expanded screen-printing facilities, a new lithography press and additional etching press capabilities. Planning is underway to construct a new building on site, which will house additional printmaking space, a gallery and residential studios.
Our highly experienced team, led by collaborative printmaker Dian Darmansjah, has years of experience working with First Nations artists and Arts and Culture Centres.
The Oceania Centre for Printmaking programs follow a relationship-based approach with a collaborative engagement focus that prioritises innovative, experimental practices. Our programs are designed for people at every level of experience, from beginners to experienced practitioners.
Details of the new programs will be announced throughout the second half of 2026, with delivery beginning in early 2027.
If you are interested in being involved in the 2026 and 2027 programs, get in touch with us. For regular updates through our newsletter, sign up for our newsletter. You can also follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
For studio and workshop bookings, contact our Studio Coordinator Lauren Carter at studio@northsite.org.au or our Master Printmaker Dian Darmansjah at printmaking@northsite.org.au.