Are you aged 18-30? Want to learn how to be a street artist?

Join us for this exciting community initiative as we start with a blank canvas and transform it into public art to bring joy to people who visit or live near Belco’s Margaret Timpson park.

This is a local artist-led project. No experience is needed. Register for this unique opportunity. Limited spots.

Connect Up 2617 is working with Belconnen Arts Centre to turning fencing into awesome public art. There is 34-metres of fencing to tell the stories of young people in Belco.

When: Community workshops begin 22 February. Participants join at least three of the free 2-hour workshops. Catering is provided. Dates for the workshops are:

22 February

1 March

15 March

29 March

Time: Saturday 1-3pm

Where: Belconnen venue, details coming soon.

Open to people who live, work or study in Bruce or Belconnen who are aged 18-30.

Please note your photo may be used for social media and promotional materials if you participate. If you prefer not to be photographed, please let us know.

The Belco street art project is part of Connect Up 2617, a research initiative run by University of Canberra's Health Research Institute (HRI) to strengthen social connection.

Got questions? Follow us on Connect Up 2617 on Facebook and Instagram or visit our website www.connectup.au.