Messengers Program in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory | Community organisation

Messengers Program

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Phone: +61 2 6293 2212

Address: 137 Reed Street North Greenway 2901 Canberra, ACT, Australia

Website: http://www.tuggeranongarts.com/

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02.02.2022 HAPPY NEW YEAR ! We are back and looking forward to some new and exciting things this year. You can read more about our 2022 programs here: https://bit.ly/3IgvT0X and you can apply for the program here: https://forms.office.com/r/GmfSBHQqMd... We cant wait to see everyone again soon.

25.01.2022 Mental Health Carers Voice are looking for input and expressions of interest from parents/carers of young people with mental health issues, who may be interested in starting a support group. Fill out the survey here: https://forms.office.com/r/aSBDiMHEVp

24.01.2022 THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: Illustration by Tristen Rolling (www.instagram.com/swampsprouts)

24.01.2022 PhotoAccess is offering this awesome project to young people aged 15 25 years old. Join Future Faces, a two-day workshop re-making the Woden streetscape with a giant photo-mural showing what young people think about our city, now and into the future. Over the weekend, you’ll share ideas, create paste-up street art and have fun celebrating the belated ACT Youth Week 2020 with a statement about the power of us! Young people of all backgrounds are very welcome, and you don’t n...eed any experience in art ( or activism!) to participate. This is a free event, but registrations are essential.

23.01.2022 This week is NAIDOC week which celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and recognises the contributions made by Indigenous Australians. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were Australia’s first explorers, first navigators, first engineers, first farmers, first botanists, first scientists, first diplomats, first astronomers and first artists. Always Was, Always Will Be. recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. https://www.naidoc.org.au/

22.01.2022 LAST CHANCE TO ENROL IN THE DANCE FACTORY ! This spring, Messengers will be offering a free school holiday program for young people aged 10 - 16. Liz Lea will facilitate two amazing days of storytelling through dance, movement and drama practices. Join us at the Tuggeranong Arts Centre on October 1 & 2. To enrol contact us on [email protected] or 6293 2212.

20.01.2022 In 2022, Messengers is running a new pilot program for 18-25 year olds. Studio M is an arts-based support program for young adults experiencing mental ill-health, social isolation, and other issues. Contact us for more information or enrol now: https://forms.office.com/r/GmfSBHQqMd

19.01.2022 We are inviting past and present Messengers participants (aged 14 - 18) to the Arts Centre this Wednesday for a chance to catch up during the break. The art room is fully stocked with materials and we will be having pizza for lunch. Stay for the whole day or drop in for 10 mins to say Hi. Contact us if you have any questions

18.01.2022 Leo has been working on some quick stop motion videos with plasticine characters.

17.01.2022 We made DIY kaleidoscopes !!

16.01.2022 THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: Illustration by www.instagram.com/byhappyal

15.01.2022 Join Sophie Edwards and her band for this special ALL AGES gig on the Arts Centre Lawns beside Lake Tuggeranong. Tickets are only $10 !!!

15.01.2022 In TERM 2, Messengers will be running a range of programs in Tuggeranong and Belconnen for young people. Programs will re-commence in week one of the term and we look forward to seeing everyone back next term. For more information on the Messengers program please contact the office or visit www.tuggeranongarts.com.

14.01.2022 Our visual arts groups have been working on collaborative lino printed city maps. Each participant cuts out a small block each and when they are printed together an intricate birds eye view of an imagined city appears.

14.01.2022 Last week we were making paper kites with the A Gender Agenda youth group. Here are some of the creative kites. Just need a windy day to test them out

13.01.2022 The ANU Open School of Music is offering a free hip hop workshop with Dobby. Fine out more here: https://music.cass.anu.edu.au/dobby-hip-hop-workshop

12.01.2022 THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: Illustration by www.Instagram.com/crystaldrawsstuff

11.01.2022 This spring, Messengers will be offering a free school holiday program for young people aged 10 - 16. Liz Lea Dance will facilitate two amazing days of storytelling through dance, movement and drama practices. Join us at the Tuggeranong Arts Centre on October 1 & 2. Places are strictly limited. To enrol contact us on [email protected] or 6293 2212.

11.01.2022 We had a lovely afternoon with some past and present Messengers participants at our Holiday Drop In. As usual, they were full of creative ideas and made some beautifully expressive pieces like this hand painted jacket

10.01.2022 Lots of creative projects happening this term in Tuggeranong, Belconnen & Gungahlin.

09.01.2022 We are running another Holiday Drop In for young people aged 14 - 20. Enjoy a relaxing day at the Tuggeranong Arts Centre with a lovely bunch of people. Lunch and art materials provided. Contact us if you are interested. Spaces are limited.

09.01.2022 In Term 4, we will be offering programs in Tuggeranong, Belconnen & Gungahlin for young people aged 10 - 25. We have a range of new tutors this term who will be facilitating classes in visual arts, music & dance/movement. To discuss enrolment please contact us.

08.01.2022 TERM 1 2021 !!! This term Messengers is offering a range of fantastic arts-based support programs for young people aged 9 - 25. Our wonderful team of artists will be facilitating classes in Gungahlin, Belconnen & Tuggeranong in visual arts, dance, theatre and more. To secure a spot or to discuss the program please contact us. Places are strictly limited. ... Classes commencing Week 2. Tuggeranong Arts Centre

08.01.2022 We have teamed up with CRCS Youth Engagement Team at Belconnen Youth Centre to deliver the Belco Links program. Participants this term have a keen interest in visual arts and music and have been learning new skills on guitars, djembes, ukuleles and more.

08.01.2022 THOUGHT OF THE WEEK Illustration by www.instagram.com/crystaldrawsstuff

06.01.2022 TERM ONE 2022 Next year, Messengers will be offering a range of arts-based support programs for young people at the Tuggeranong Arts Centre. All continuing and new participants will need to re-enrol to secure a place for 2022. You can enrol online here: https://forms.office.com/r/GmfSBHQqMd... For more information please contact us.

05.01.2022 THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: Illustration by Jodie Langford (www.instagram.com/bodeburnout)

05.01.2022 For the last few weeks Molly has been working on a ceramic piece that ties into a school project on dinosaurs. She has been working hard to perfect the shapes of this dinosaur before she adds details and glaze. We can’t wait to see this fantastic sculpture when it’s finished and fired in the kiln

04.01.2022 Blaide Lallemand has been working with our Gunghalin group to make some funky Fimo clay jewellery pieces.

03.01.2022 Young people in our Tuggeranong classes have been using paper and cardboard to create their own costumes, armour and game pieces.

03.01.2022 *LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER* Messengers is offering a free Parenting Help seminar for parents and carers of adolescents who are experiencing mental health issues. The seminars are designed to be an interactive and dynamic information session covering communication strategies, coping skills, and teenage mental health. *Limited spaces left* Registration forms can be downloaded here: https://www.tuggeranongarts.com/wha/parenting-help-seminar/

02.01.2022 Last chance to register for Emma Rani Hodges' workshop this Saturday !

02.01.2022 Messengers participants have been finding great ways to get creative within the current restrictions of our world. Bianca made this beautiful three layered tie-dye mask.

02.01.2022 INTRODUCING THE 2021 TUTOR TEAM: Messengers programs are tutored by a team of professionals with a unique skillset in both the arts and youth engagement. This term we are lucky enough to work with some incredible visual, theatre and dance artists, who will lead dynamic and fun programs that develop participants artistic knowledge, abilities and expression. You can read more about Lily, Christopher, Blaide, Sui, Liz & Bryce here: https://www.tuggeranongarts.com/departme/messengers-tutors/

01.01.2022 If you are a keen Geocacher you may have noticed some new caches around Lake Tuggeranong. Messengers participants used natural materials to camouflage their own micro caches and hid them around the lake.

01.01.2022 Young people in our visual arts classes have been working with glass artist, Sui Jackson to replicate stained glass windows using cellophane and paper. Stay tuned for the final intricate products.

01.01.2022 This week all of our programs are running including our new pilot program - Escape Artists: a non-clinical visual arts pilot program designed specifically for teenagers (12 16) who are experiencing social anxiety. Read more about Messengers programs here: https://www.tuggeranongarts.com/whats-on/messengers/

23.12.2021 We have a collection of works made by our young artists over the course of the year on display at @tuggeranongarts. Visit the exhibition to see some 2D & 3D pieces full of whimsy, colour and creativity !! There is space for you to create your own piece inspired by the exhibition and add it to the wall.

13.12.2021 In the final installment of the Q&A Parenting Help Series; social worker, Sarah O'Sullivan helps parents of teenagers understand self-harm and peer pressure. You can learn more from Sarah next year at our two-part Parenting Help Seminar on adolescent mental health. The seminars are a relaxed and interactive information sessions covering anxiety, depression, self-harm, communication and coping strategies. You can register your interest here: https://bit.ly/3beAqT4

10.12.2021 UPDATE: From Tuesday, 2 November we will be re-commencing some of our face-to-face programs. We will be running visual arts programs on Tuesdays (ages 9 - 14) and Thursdays (ages 14 - 18) from 3:30pm - 5:00pm at the Tuggeranong Arts Centre. We will also be offering a weekly online program on Wednesday afternoons for anyone who is unable to attend the other programs. As soon as we are able to return to our regular program schedule we will do so. We are so excited to welcome everyone back to the Tuggeranong Arts Centre next week.

05.12.2021 Social worker, Sarah O'Sullivan provides information to parents who want to help their children navigate through unhealthy friendships. If you are interested in learning more you can register your interest for the 2022 parenting help seminars here: https://bit.ly/3beAqT4

21.11.2021 This week we have heaps of fun ONLINE workshops planned. We will be making stickers, sculptures and vibrant Matisse-inspired paper pieces.

02.11.2021 Now that restrictions are easing our youth support worker, Kelsey is able to conduct individual meetings in-person again. Dont hesitate to contact us if you would like to catch up or have something you need help with. https://www.tuggeranongarts.com/whats-on/connect-and-chat/

26.10.2021 We have been Inspired by Nikolai Tolstyh's Silhouettes and will be creating our own versions in todays session. Join us this afternoon from 3.30pm to design, cut out and photograph your own silhouette. Bring paper, pencil and scissors.

07.10.2021 Fun with Knots ! Join us today from 3.30pm for a meditative session learning to turn knotted ropes into art. You will need something you can knot - rope, string or ribbon if you have it.

04.10.2021 Blaide will be running a digital drawing workshop today. Join us on Zoom from 3.30pm to develop your digital drawing skills and play some drawing games.

26.09.2021 Join us for another week of fun afternoon programs.