Young artists to showcase Ballarat-inspired art at world forum in Turkey next month

Ten young Ballarat artists who will have their work put on display at a world forum in Turkey next month have been invited by the Mayor to attend a congratulatory event this afternoon.

In July, Mayor Samantha McIntosh called on the region’s young artists to submit their best paintings for consideration in theColourful Touch to History Children’s Painting Competition as part of the 16th World Conference of Historical Cities.

Ballarat artists aged between 10-13 years submitted their paintings which addressed the theme to be considered for selection in the competition.

As a member of the League of Historical Cities, Ballarat has been invited to submit up to 10 artworks by local students. Selected artworks will be displayed at the world forum which will be held in Bursa, Turkey in September.

These artworks will be displayed in the Trench Room today, with a special afternoon tea being held to acknowledge the 10 winning pieces.

The winners are: Lily Dixon, 11 – Sebastopol Primary School Emaan Rafik, 12 – Sebastopol Primary School Stephanie Stannard, 11 – Sebastopol Primary School Charlotte Doherty, 11 –  St. Columba’s Primary School Harry Collins, 12 – Ballarat Secondary College - Mount Rowan Campus Khristine Pasion, 13 –  Ballarat Secondary College - Mount Rowan Campus Abby Stover, 12 – Ballarat Secondary College - Mount Rowan Campus Jack Thimakul, 12 –  Ballarat Secondary College - Mount Rowan Campus Arwen Wollensack, 12 –  Mt Pleasant Primary School Eloise Balazic, 10 –  Dana Street Primary School