Canal to Creek to classroom: New art portal for schools
Canal to Creek to classroom: New art portal for schools
07 May 2021
A ground-breaking interactive portal inspired by the WestConnex public art program Canal to Creek will be launched by local artists and educators in Sydney today, giving students, teachers and art lovers an immersive new visual arts destination.
Member for Oatley Mark Coure MP said the portal explores one of Australia’s largest public art programs in an accessible way that ties in with the NSW school curriculum.
“These unique artworks include contemporary sculpture, artist designed playgrounds, large-scale murals and lighting installations, which will help activate the parklands around the corridor of this city-shaping infrastructure between St Peters and Beverly Hills,” Mr Coure said.
“The 360 degree portal means that with a click of a button, you can interact and engage with the art and learn directly from the artists, wherever you are. Designed for students in Years 7 to 10 and their teachers, these resources will help build a lasting community legacy.”
Visual Arts and Design Educators Association Co-President Nicole DeLosa, who launched the portal at today’s VADEA annual conference, said public art was now more accessible than ever.
“We believe the WestConnex public art portal is one of the most innovative and exciting educational experiences we’ve seen, delivering a truly relevant and unique approach to interact with these commissioned artworks in an engaging way,” Ms DeLosa said.
“Importantly, the portal aligns directly to the NSW curriculum and includes worksheets, unit overviews, suggested in-class art making activities and all the information schools need to achieve the key learning outcomes.”
Canal to Creek is named after the waterways that connect the sites, Alexandra Canal and Wolli Creek, and is part of a broader commitment by WestConnex | Transurban and the NSW and Australian Governments to deliver around 18 hectares of new open space as part of this major infrastructure project.
For more on the public art program and the resources, visit canaltocreek.com.
The community is also able to get involved by sharing and interacting via the new Canal to Creek Instagram page, which has been launched on social media this week @CanaltoCreek.
