The Rural City of Wangaratta Youth team is looking for six young people aged between 14-18 to collaborate with renowned local artist Lisa Bishop to create a mural over the July school holidays.
The mural will be a permanent fixture at the Synergy Youth Hub in Flanagan Street.
The project is designed to be inclusive and collaborative, with Lisa working alongside young participants to develop the vision and design.
Through sketching, brainstorming, and painting, young people will explore their creativity, build confidence, and gain hands-on experience in artistic collaboration.
Celebrated artist Lisa Bishop brings a wealth of experience to this project.
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Her art, inspired by her childhood on a farm, is a familiar sight across North East Victoria - from homes and businesses to public spaces like the Wangaratta Library and NESAY Inc (North East Support & Action for Youth).
Lisa said the project is open to anyone and accessible for every skill level.
"The process will be guided...this opportunity is not just for creative geniuses, it's for everyone so there is no need to be intimidated," she said.
"It's about everyone that wants to have a go and express themselves through creativity.
"I think it's really important these days for kids to be creative and use both sides of their brain instead of just the academic side.
"This is an opportunity for young people to express themselves and be involved in creating and laying claim to their space."
Lisa works from her vibrant Chiltern-based studio and art store, and now she’s bringing that same energy to Wangaratta’s Youth Hub.
“We wanted to spark up the building a bit, make it stand out,” said council's youth development officer Rachel Harrop.
“It’s also a great opportunity for young people to work with a talented artist, learn new skills, and feel a sense of ownership and pride in their community.”
This initiative is part of the council’s broader school holiday programming, which aims to offer diverse and engaging experiences for all interests and is made possible by Engage, a Victorian government grant program.
Whether you're new to art or an experienced young creative, everyone is welcome to join and contribute.
Participants would work from 10.30am to 3pm on Monday, 7 July and Friday, 11 July on the project.
Register or learn more, https://events.humanitix.com/design-and-paint-the-synergy-youth-hub-mural.
