Isolation is difficult for everyone, but particularly for our kids. Thankfully, Art Gallery NSW and the ABC have announced Together in Art Kids, an online project designed to inspire and support children separated from their friends and community due to the pandemic.
Our arts institutions are going above and beyond during this unprecedented time, and this new initiative from Art Gallery NSW is no exception. The #TogetherInArt series brings art workshops, performances and gallery experiences online
Now live with award-winning Del Kathryn Barton as first participating artist, Together In Art Kids invites primary school aged children from around the country to create works to a specific theme.
The project was the brainchild of ABC health expert Dr Norman Swan, who was inspired by kids who unprompted began sending him their artworks. Dr Swan, a longstanding member of the Gallery’s Contemporary Collection Benefactors group, launched the project in the Coronacast podcast.
“Together In Art Kids is a wonderful way for us to stay connected with our youngest audience in a fun and practical way at the time when they need us most,” he said. “We know that artmaking can help children unlock their imaginations, process their feelings and overcome worry.”
Each month one Australian artist will invite kids to create an artwork to a theme using materials available in their home. The resulting artworks can then be photographed and submitted by families to Together In Art Kids in two age categories, 5-8 years and 9-12 years.
Submissions for this month are due on April 30, so grab the little ones some supplies and get creating! Head to the Art Gallery NSW website and Instagram for inspiration, and check out the Gallery channel here.
