Students with mental health and other disabilities are finding creative expression through an arts training program, Art-Links, at Central TAFE and will showcase their work at a display this month.

Marjan Martin Art-Links Coordinator says that in addition to providing students with practical arts training, the students gain a sense of personal achievement and self development.

“Art-Links is very much about creative and emotional expression that helps to improve one’s self-esteem and confidence,” said Marjan.

“The students show a lot of determination and commitment to their art endeavors, but equally they’re conquering some important personal challenges along the way too.”

This year, 50 students enrolled in Art-Links which is funded by the Department of Education and Training and currently runs at Central TAFE’s Mount Lawley campus.  The program covers drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics and digital imaging units from the Certificate 11 in Visual Art and Contemporary Craft package.

Marjan encourages members of the public to come along and support the display. 

“The pieces show what people, who are sometimes marginalised in our community, can accomplish with support and opportunity.  The students can be very proud of what they have created,” she said.

 What:     

‘Artrageous’ - a selection of paintings, drawings, sculptures, ceramics and digital imaging pieces, created by Art-Links students of 2008

Where:        

Central TAFE Showcase Space (corner of Aberdeen and Beaufort Streets, Perth)

When: 

Gallery viewing hours

November 21, 22, and 23 from 11.00am-2.00pm