WINTER sunshine, music, paint brushes and raw enthusiasm were some of the ingredients used by Leadership Ballarat and Western Region\u2019s 2019 program participants to create a community art installation.<\/p>\n
The group spent a day at Sovereign Hill\u2019s Narmbool Estate painting a series of wooden bollards.<\/p>\n
Designs created by younger Darley residents were used as templates for the artwork on the poles which will be installed in a community pocket park.<\/p>\n
Renae Knight, manager of Darley Neighbourhood House and Learning Centre said it is pleased to be part of a local arts undertaking.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis project is a unique opportunity to beautify and celebrate the area and instil a sense of community pride,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Liv Lorkin, LBWR cohort member, said she has gained confidence and assertiveness both in personal and business relationships since commencing the yearlong LBWR program.<\/p>\n
As an artist at heart she loved the painting activity and its outcomes.<\/p>\n
\u201cI find art and creativity exciting and relaxing and creating something meaningful for the community is a bonus,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
The project came about as a result of collaboration between Moorabool Shire Council, Darley Neighbourhood House, funding from the Hugh Williamson Foundation and the donation of materials from Haymes Paint.<\/p>\n
\u201cHaymes is proud to support the LBWR program and recognise the importance of building and strengthening community across our region,\u201d Rodney Walton, General Manager of Haymes Paint said.<\/p>\n
Michelle Whyte, Executive Officer Of LBWR, acknowledged the importance of neighbourhood houses.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey do so much to strengthen community bonds and encourage people to determine their best lives,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is with great pleasure that we can bring together the arts, business and community sectors to deliver a spirited project for the people of Darley.\u201d<\/p>\n
Sadiki Mukasa, fellow member of LBWR, said it\u2019s been a good road so far during the first six months of the curriculum.<\/p>\n
The creative art event was a huge change from his usual day to day work.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s almost like a little holiday to relax and paint while also being involved in a community development,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
WINTER sunshine, music, paint brushes and raw enthusiasm were some of the ingredients used by Leadership Ballarat and Western Region\u2019s 2019 program participants to create a community art installation. The group spent a day at Sovereign Hill\u2019s Narmbool Estate painting a series of wooden bollards. Designs created by younger Darley residents were used as templates […]<\/p>\n