Aboriginal Art Exhibition to benefit teenage girls

The program aims to improve the education, discipline and self-esteem of young Aboriginal women through art.

Mayor Tracey Roberts said the art program has been significant in encouraging student’s expression of art and has guided them through the processes required to develop an exhibition.

“The art program and exhibition has had many wonderful learning outcomes for students,” Mayor Roberts said.

“The classes have helped the students develop skills and given then an incentive to work hard, improve their academic achievements and stay at school,” she said.

“Students are learning about art techniques, art galleries, developing ideas and art as a career.

“They’re taking great pride in their exhibition pieces which will be unveiled next month for the community to enjoy.”

The students have shown a particular interest in learning about Aboriginal art and the cultural significance of art. Accordingly, well respected local Noongar artist Esandra Colbung was invited to participate in the program and has been mentoring the girls about their culture through telling their stories and teaching them different art techniques, especially dot painting.

The art program is a collaboration between the City of Wanneroo, Edith Cowan University and Girrawheen Senior High School.

Classes run every Wednesday from 3pm until 4.30pm for female students in year 7-10.

The exhibition will be held from 18 October to 5 November in the Conference Room at Wanneroo Library & Cultural Centre.

For more info, phone 9405 5903.