Calling all artists for NAIDOC Week Street Art comp

Published on Wednesday, 31 July 2024 at 2:02:00 PM

One budding South West artist will have the chance to paint a mural on the Shire of Dardanup’s new Library, Administration and Community Building, thanks to a NAIDOC Week Street Art Competition by RCR Mining Technologies.

Shire President Cr Tyrrell Gardiner invited talented artists from the region aged 14 and over to showcase their creativity in a competition that aims to celebrate the theme of Community Connection through vibrant mural art.

Cr Gardiner said artists are encouraged to submit their mural art concepts by Saturday, 31 August for the chance to win the opportunity to paint their artwork on an external wall of the Shire building. The winning artist will also receive a generous prize of $5,000.

“Council unanimously supported this initiative at a recent Ordinary Council Meeting and this competition not only celebrates NAIDOC Week, but also highlights the importance of community and cultural expression," said Cr Gardiner.

“Council is proud to support this competition and congratulates RCR Mining Technologies for making it happen and supporting the community. It’s an exciting opportunity for our young people to get involved and it will be great to have the winning artist’s work showcased on our award-winning building.”

Artwork concepts can be submitted in the form of painting, hand drawing, or printmaking. Other artistic forms may be considered upon the artist’s emailed enquiry. The winner to be announced on Wednesday, 18 September.

For more information and to submit entries, visit the RCR Mining Technologies webpage at https://qrco.de/bfChn6 (terms and conditions) or email enquiries to mining.technologies@rcrmt.com.au or call (08) 9726 4555.

 At the launch of the RCR Mining Technologies NAIDOC Week 2024 Street Art Comp are (from left) Shire of Dardanup President Cr Tyrrell Gardiner and the Shire’s Manager Community Development Mel Ring, Checkmate Gallery owner Melisa Western and RCR’s Recruitment and Community Engagement Lara Hebbend and RCR’s NAIDOC Competition Administrator Sarah Rogers.

Caption: At the launch of the RCR Mining Technologies NAIDOC Week 2024 Street Art Comp are (from left) Shire of Dardanup President
Cr Tyrrell Gardiner and the Shire’s Manager Community Development Mel Ring, Checkmate Gallery owner Melisa Western and RCR’s
Recruitment and Community Engagement Lara Hebbend and RCR’s NAIDOC Competition Administrator Sarah Rogers.

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