'Home is Where the Art is' recognising our incredibly talented artists
At Housing Choices Australia, we recognise that creating beautiful art has incredible healing properties. Art also brings people and the community together. This year, we were fortunate to have over 70 pieces of artworks entered our 'Home is Where the Art is ' competition. Some of you may have seen the incredible work of our artists via our virtual art exhibition. The Community Development and Engagement Team wished to celebrate the positive impact that artwork has on people’s lives and the hard work put into those artworks. With the help of resident Tristana, the team contacted Firestation Print Studio Director Liz McDowell to organise two Outreach sessions for artists to attend in Armadale. Resident Artist and Group
Member, Tristana Fitzgerald is a Printmaker, Committee Board Member and a Volunteer who’s passionate about Art and Mental Health. Alex and Liz organised two workshops, where residents could learn the craft of lino printing in a supportive, collaborative and creative studio. The participants printed their own designs onto calico bags, each taking a collection of bags home - ready-made personal festive gifts! It was an amazing and memorable experience for all who attended. We thank Liz McDowell, Director of the Firestation Print Studio, for this opportunity and The City of Stonnington Council, for providing the funding for this incredible event.
If you are interested in a new activity, head over to the Firestation Print Studio at 2 Willis Street, Armadale or contact the lovely team. The Lino Club is $15 for a three- hour supervised class. The Resident Artist Luncheon, held in North Melbourne, was an opportunity for artists to meet one another and share stories about their art and what it means to them - over a delicious meal of course! Artists received certificates and copies of freshly bound artist catalogues. These memories can be shared with family and friends, showcasing the incredible talent of our Victorian Artist Residents.
As always, if you are an artist, we encourage you to submit your artwork in next year’s 'Home is Where the Art is' competition. Please contact the Community Development and Engagement Team at communitydevelopmentvic@hcau.org.au for more information.
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