Young emerging Central Coast artists are in the spotlight at the University of Newcastle’s inaugural Coast Next Gen Art Exhibition, open from February 13-April 21.
Supported by Central Coast Council, the exhibition includes paintings, photography, sculpture and digital design by 22 HSC graduates selected from seven schools across the Central Coast.
University Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) and Vice-President, Professor Mark Hoffman, said events such as this were important not only for the individuals participating, but also for arts and the community.
“The inaugural Coast Next Gen Art Exhibition is an invaluable opportunity for the community to come together to lift up their young people, and art in the region,” Hoffman said.
“We are proud to deliver the first event of this kind on the Central Coast, and we encourage members of the public to come along and be inspired by the next generation of local artists.”
Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College The Entrance Campus Principal Kirrily Harvey said the exhibition provides an opportunity for talented students to showcase their outstanding work.
“Our students are honoured to have artworks selected for the event,” she said.
“This event highlights the importance of art in our region and the partnerships between schools and the university to develop pathways for our next generation.”
University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Alex Zelinsky, said the event would inspire young people on the Central Coast and reaffirm the university’s commitment to the Coast, now and into the future.
“We are committed to providing a wide range of opportunities for our next generation on the Central Coast – whether it’s in the arts, or through some of our other offerings, such as through the University of Newcastle Central Coast Clinical School or the enabling pathway programs we provide at our Ourimbah campus,” he said.
“We know that young people on the Central Coast are capable of great things and our university is here to help students achieve their dreams.”
The exhibition will be held at the University of Newcastle’s Ourimbah campus Library and will be open to the public from Monday, February 13-Friday, April 21.
Visitors are invited to vote for the People’s Choice award, which will be announced at the end of the exhibition.
Source:
Media release, Feb 10
University of Newcastle