This week, local Aboriginal artists delivered works from some of the region's best artists to CQUniversity's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Scott Bowman.

The artworks were recently on display at Rockhampton's Walter Reid Centre as part of the first public exhibition for the Capricornia Arts Mob (CAM), held in early July.

L-R Professor Scott Bowman, Dr Pamela CroftWarcon, Kaylene Butler, Joe Butler and Professor Bronwyn Fredericks, CQUniversity's Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Engagement) and BMA Chair in Indigenous Engagement

Capriconia Arts Mob is a new collective of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists including visual artists, photographers, carvers, sculptors, writers and poets. They range in age from 16 years and up and are based in Central Queensland.

Professor Bowman visited the CAM exhibition and was inspired by the nature and breath of artworks on display. On behalf of the University, he purchased some of the artworks to add to the CQUniversity Collection. He explained that "these new works would add to the comprehensive collection of art already owned by the University".

CAM representatives Dr Pamela CroftWarcon and Kaylene Butler welcomed CQUniveristy's acquistions and also thanked CQUniversity for its support in hosting the exhibition.

Dr CroftWarcon expressed that "without the support of the Office of Indigenous Engagement at CQUniversity, CAM would have struggled to get its first exhibition off the ground".

CAM is now up and running and looking towards a strong future.

Professor Bowman concluded that he "was happy to not only support local artists but was also looking forward to seeing art from the region displayed within the University".

Look out for these new artworks being on display soon.