LUNAR Park is in makeover mode. A group studying arts administration at TAFE is aiming to beautify the area and has taken on a project to design and construct a meeting and performance space at the East Dubbo location.
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The project is one of many in the pipeline for the Apollo House Arts Admin group, who are studying their Certificate III course as part of funding received from Arts NSW.
Secured by the Leader and Development Team at Apollo House, the grant enables the team to engage the community in art projects to improve the aesthetics of the Apollo area.
TAFE arts administration teacher Brigid Palin was engaged by Apollo House to run the Certificate III class that started last term. Meeting at Apollo House one day a week, the students were able to collaborate with staff about potential projects.
"The course has been designed to be practical so that people can do something real that meets the requirements of the course... they can use their learning to make a project come to life," Ms Palin said.
"The location was accessible and relevant... it was less of a classroom environment and the staff was on hand to guide us as to what they thought was a good idea."
Apollo House also provided feedback from a survey with the local community which had helped the group with their planning.
Despite the rain, the erection of the frames for the performance space took place this week. The students were "really buzzing," according to their teacher.
"The group has designed panels to go around the frames, and were designing and co-ordinating the painting of a shipping container and the construction of sculptures which will be part of the art trail in the area."
Ms Palin said the vibe was very positive and she acknowledged the help from Dubbo City Council Parks and Landcare division and the enthusiasm of Agriweld and Dubbo Landscaping.
"It was important that we supported local businesses," she said.
"As part of the Certificate III course the students were also organising a launch which will showcase the artworks and all they have done."
Ms Palin said the group were very passionate about their projects.
"Just one of these projects would satisfy the requirements for the Cert III course," Ms Palin said.
"The students were so enthusiastic and talented and were gaining invaluable hands-on experience that will enable them to continue this work in the future."
The response has been so positive that the students may continue their studies next year.
"It was very enjoyable to do a course that you enjoy and that was productive, and it was lovely for me to see the joy the students were getting from the project," Ms Palin.
