“Choose to Challenge”

Discussing themes of mental wellbeing beyond gender stereotypes for International Women’s Day 2021.

Scope: Co-created Youth Street Art project workshopping with 8 students from Erindale College workshopping the theme “Choose to Challenge” with keynote talk from female Olympian Caroline Buchanan on how to overcome negative thinking and gender stereotypes. The workshop included a module on “Expressive Type”, and how to use art to empower ourselves.
Timeline: Mural delivered in 2 days on site + one day workshop off site with keynote talk and Expressive Type module.
Team: Artwork design and workshop facilitation by Bohie. ACT Government coordinator Lisa Petheram. Mural hands arts students from Erindale College.
Funding: TCCS, ACT Government grant in partnership with YWCA
Location: Garema Place, Canberra Centre ACT