Visual Arts
NEWS FROM THE ART ROOM
News from the Art Room
Students have spent this week completing their National Water Week Poster for September’s National Poster Competition. These will be on display during next term (submissions are made digitally.) Here is a small offering of some that are already complete.
Students have also enjoyed exploring an art magazine that has been created for kids by kids! The In Mag is published every three months and showcases art work that students can submit online (with parent permission.) This week some students chose to start a piece that they may bring home to finish over the holidays. If they ask you to submit it, please visit the link below. We will be subscribing to the In Mag so that students can enjoy many editions of the magazine during class time and continue to be inspired by the creativity of others!
Further information is at the link below…
Donations - I would love any donations of hula hoops for an upcoming weaving project. A range of sizes would be amazing if you have any at home that are not being used!
Looking forward to an exciting and busy term three!
Jen Brown
Visual Arts Teacher
School Holiday Activity Suggestions
National Portrait Gallery - My Awesome Australian
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Australian honours system with the National Portrait Gallery and the Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor-General.
The Australian honours system has been recognising outstanding Australians for 50 years! To celebrate the anniversary, we’re inviting school students from across the country to create a portrait of someone in their community who they think deserves to be recognised.
Selected portraits will form part of an online exhibition that will be officially launched by Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, and all participating students will be invited to the virtual opening with the Governor-General during National Children's Week in October.
If your child/children are interested in entering please see
the link below for details. A handy school holiday activity!
https://www.portrait.gov.au/content/honours-anniversary
CJ Hendry at Chadstone
If you are as big a fan as me of her work, then you
can’t miss the opportunity to see CJ Hendry’s works
at Chadstone Shopping Centre these holidays! Her
exhibition promises something for all ages, be sure to take the kids and check it out!
Lost & Found
19 June to 20 July 2025
Globally acclaimed New York-based Australian artist Cj Hendry, known for her hyper-realistic drawings and mass-attended exhibitions will return to home soil after four years to present Lost & Found at Chadstone.
Lost & Found promises to be a mind-bending journey that draws from Hendry’s signature blend of hyperrealism, playful design, and large-scale physical environments.
NGV - Olaf Breuning- Plans for the Planet
Artist Olaf Breuning presents an adventure playground for kids to explore, be creative and share their point of view on their world. Throughout the exhibition, children can interact with animated drawings by the artist, create their own drawings, learn about the natural world, and read Olaf’s first book for kids while nestled in a reading nook.
This free exhibition is suitable for children of all ages, school groups and playgroups.
Free entry until October 5th
Hopefully we can all find some ways to be creatively inspired this holiday break!
Thanks
Jen Brown
Visual Arts Teacher