Courthouse Building circa 1991 - unknown photographer
Platform Arts
Memory Counts
FRI 20 FEB–SAT 18 APR
Sessions:
11.00AM—1.00PM (15 mins each)
26 February
12 March
26 March
9 April
Registration required
Registration link coming soon
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Learn how to visit Platform Arts, including standard opening hours and full accessibility information, via our contact us page.
Wheelchair access is via our Gheringhap St entrance ramp. Unlocked, accessible bathrooms available on both ground and first floors.
Do you have a meaningful personal or professional memory connected to the Old Courthouse building? Were you part of a formative project, exhibition, or opportunity at Platform Arts—or do you hold a story from our earlier Courthouse era (1938–91)?
A familiar landmark for Djilang residents, the Old Courthouse has played a significant role in nurturing generations of emerging artists and musicians. Since its beginnings as the Courthouse Project in 1996, and through its evolution as COURTHOUSE ARTS and Courthouse Youth Arts, the organisation now known as Platform Arts has grown in close relationship with the local arts community—shaped by the people, practices, and stories that have passed through its doors.
In 2026, Platform Arts marks 30 years of activity. To honour this milestone, we’re inviting alumni, past staff, artists, and community members to contribute memories that reflect the energy, experimentation, care, and creativity that have defined the organisation across three decades.
From October to December, these shared stories will form part of a special anniversary program, including events, podcasts, short stories, and online resources. Fortnightly recording sessions will be held to collect oral histories, alongside the option to submit written reflections.
To participate, you can book a 15-minute in-person recording session via our website, or complete a written submission online. All contributions will be collated into a celebratory publication and a special program broadcast on Pulse Radio.
Whether joyful, reflective, or unexpected, your story helps build a living history of Platform Arts and the vibrant arts community of Djilang.