Local artists wanted for swim school mural
Are you a local artist looking for ways to get your work out and about? A not-for-profit swim school is undergoing a makeover and wants your help to fill a giant canvas.
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LOCAL artists could have a chance to have their works displayed permanently with The Plantation Swim School and Aquatic Centre putting a call out for help with their revamp.
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Learn to Swim Co-ordinator Cass May said they were looking to support a local artist with
“We like to use and support local businesses for any type of work that is needed here,” she said.
“As some areas of the facility need repainting, I thought why not use our local artists to assist us in revamping the facility with a fantastic mural and not just a bland painted wall.
“So a local artist that is trying to get their work out there has an opportunity to advertise their work here.
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“We would like the mural to represent what the facility is about - community, water, sport, fun and families.
“The first piece will be on a big while board as you enter the main area of the facility.”
The not-for-profit swim centre which is run by Royal Life Saving Society Queensland is working on renovating the tennis and beach volleyball courts, and the areas surrounding the pools.
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“We hope to hold dive-in movies where you can float on an inflatable in the pool and watch a movie on the big screen and dive-in discos with music, and night swimming also,” Ms May said.
“We are also drawing out a football field and putting in some basket ball hoops, and possibly a running track.
“The new sports area will cater for any age including schools.
“The facility will stay open all year ‘round while offering a huge variety of activities.”
Get involved and submit your idea for the art mural via email: swimschool@rlssq.com.au
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