Is your little one an artistic genius just waiting to be discovered? Maybe they've exhausted all the options of potential creatures that can be made out of pipe-cleaners and toilet rolls? Well, here's your chance to redirect all that pent-up energy into a new, creative project.
As part of the Art Gallery of New South Wales' online program of activities and workshops, Together in Art, Australian artist Del Kathryn Barton is running a project about the inner lives of primary school-aged children. She's published a call-out for their artwork – made out of any material, whatever you have on hand – which explores their inner world. It can be two-dimensional or three-dimensional, made from paint on canvas or scavenged objects. AGNSW will pick out some of the submitted artworks to display online from May 18. Dr Norman Swan is a fan, too.
Your kids bored or challenged by this pandemic? Get them involved with the fabulous #togetherinart project for kids - an @artgalleryofnsw partnership with Coronacast and ABC. Find out how to submit kids’ artworks at https://t.co/bsCiJgGnly Age groups 5-8 and 9-12
— Norman Swan (@normanswan) April 10, 2020
If your child is aged between 5 – 12, give them the rundown and take a full-colour photograph of the finished product. It's a great way to keep wandering hands and minds occupied. Check out the list of requirements here. They've got until April 30 to submit – so arm them with some paintbrushes and get creating.