Alyshia McInnes, the artist involved in the Resilience Art Trail project, recently embarked on a tour of Ararat Rural City to see the final artworks installed in the grounds of each of the participating schools.

An initiative of Resilient Ararat, the Resilience Art Trail, features a series of artworks created by students from Ararat College, Ararat West Primary School, Ararat 800 Primary School, St Mary’s Primary School, Maroona Primary School, Willaura Primary School, Moyston Primary School, Pomonal Primary School and Buangor Primary School.

Central Grampians Local Learning and Employment Network (CGLLEN) Executive Office, Jane Moriarty said it was exciting to see the project completed.

“The students were thrilled to have Alyshia come back and visit their schools to see where the panels have been installed,” she said.

“They all put a lot of time and effort into this project and, after several delays due to Covid-19, they were really proud to see it finally come together.”

Ms Moriarty said the Resilience Art Trail would create a lasting legacy of the Resilient Ararat project and its key messages.

“The aim of the Resilience Art Trail was to develop a series of art panels that represent what each individual school community is grateful for, and we are so pleased with the final result,” she said.

“The themes the students chose are all really different and the artworks will serve as a beautiful visual reminder of the importance of gratitude and mental health.”

The Resilience Art Trail was supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria. Funding was also provided through Engage! and the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR).

For further information please contact:
Jessie Newton on 03 5352 3266 or email media@cgllen.org.au.

PHOTO: Artist, Alyshia McInnes, with Moyston Primary School students and the school’s completed art panel.