040721 Graffiti art
Source: www.tams.act.gov.au
Topic: Graffiti
Sort Desciption: interested in creating community art on. graffiti-vandalised and other sites around ... practise graffiti art and this differs from. graffiti vandalism. ...
Content Inside: Community Art Community art is art which is generated, organised and produced by the community. It can take the form of painted murals in high profile places such as shopping centres, bus interchanges and underpasses. Community art, such as murals, helps to brighten and enrich public spaces and give people a sense of ownership, pride and commitment to their community. They also have the effect of making public places more attractive and less prone to vandalism. Benefits of community art projects include: • reduction and control of graffiti at specific community locations by encouraging each group to take pride and responsibility in maintaining their work; • an enhanced understanding of the roles and values of community groups in each location; and • reduction of vandalism to community assets. Community Art Co-ordinator Canberra Urban Parks and Places PO Box 352 CIVIC SQUARE ACT 2608 www.parksandplaces.act.gov.au Community Graffiti Art Australian Capital Territory Government The Department of Urban Services welcomes applications from anyone interested in creating community art on graffiti-vandalised and other sites around Canberra. This includes community groups, potential sponsors, property owners or individuals. Publication Number 04/0721 COMMUNITY ART / GRAFFITI ART PROPOSAL Surname Given name Street No and name Suburb Postcode Telephone Mobile Successful Community Art Projects In April 1994, a community art project involving the Woden community was sponsored by Woden Plaza Community Centre. It involved designing and painting the “Snake Pit” mural at Woden Bus Interchange. This area had been highly vandalised with illegal graffiti in the past and the mural has now remained largely free of graffiti. The success of the project was due to the sense of community ownership that was developed over six months with participation by the Woden Senior Citizens, Woden Plaza Community Centre, Woden Youth Centre and Aboriginal artists from the area. ...
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