NSW Department of Education and Training: The Arts Unit

Operation Art

Operation Art provides opportunities for students to demonstrate their achievements in visual arts through a major exhibition which receives widespread publicity and recognition. The works submitted are designed to contribute to a visual environment that helps relieve anxiety for children during hospitalisation.

 

Contemporary research shows that an optimistic outlook reflected in artworks contributes to the healing process and recovery of patients. All schools are invited to participate in Operation Art - a joint initiative of the NSW Department of Education and Training, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, the Art Gallery of NSW and the Penrith Regional Art Gallery.

"Just Hatched" - Jessica Moog, Year 4, Kurrajong Public School


Contact

Fiona Steel

Operation Art Coordinator

Ph: 02 9550 9083

Fax: 02 9550 9407
send email

Calendar

6 May 2008
2008 Applications Close

2007/2008 Exhibitions

7 February - 6 March 2008
Shoalhaven City Arts Centre

17 March - 27 April 2008
Maitland Regional Art Gallery

1 - 31 May 2008
Orange Regional Gallery

1 September - 31 October 2008
Dubbo Regional Gallery

12 November 2008 - 13 January 2009
Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery

2008/2009 Exhibitions

5 July - 17 August 2008
Penrith Regional Gallery and The Lewers' Bequest

22 September - 6 October 2008
Art Gallery of NSW