It鈥檚 a unique take on the importance of affordable housing 鈥� an art exhibition by tenants of one of the country鈥檚 largest providers of community housing.
The 鈥淣o Place Like 星空视频鈥� exhibition is a biennial exhibition and will showcase artworks that explore the theme of 鈥渉ome鈥�, highlighting the life-changing importance of affordable, safe, and secure housing.
Not for profit Link Wentworth provides housing to more than 10,000 Sydney residents every night.
Link Wentworth CEO Andrew McAnulty said the organisation鈥檚 model of housing goes beyond providing shelter to creating a real sense of community through initiatives like the art show.
鈥淲e know how life-changing and vital it is for residents who have been doing it tough to not only find a secure home but to tap into a network, a community,鈥� Mr McAnulty said.
鈥淟ink Wentworth tenants are given access to wraparound services, including mental health support, and help finding suitable long-term accommodation if required. Many of our properties also feature shared or common areas, and gardens, to help foster that sense of togetherness and belonging which can be so restorative and healing.鈥�
Art classes have been offered to residents in the lead up to the exhibitions, and submissions are accepted from all levels of artistic experience.
Mr McAnulty said there will be two exhibitions open to the public 鈥� in Chatswood in July, and in Penrith in August.
鈥淭he exciting thing for residents, and for the public, is that many of the artworks will be available for sale at the exhibitions. We know how much of an impact having an affordable home can have on someone鈥檚 life and we can鈥檛 wait to see how that emotion is captured through beautiful art.鈥�
Genevieve is a Link Wentworth resident living in the Hawkesbury region of New South Wales. A life-long painter and drawer, Genevieve entered the art competition after her Tenancy Manager noticed the collection of artworks in her home. Genevieve says entering the art competition gives her an excuse to create new and fresh work, and she is grateful to display her art without having to pay gallery fees.
鈥淚鈥檒l keep entering it from now on, every two years. Makes you want to enter it again. It鈥檚 another way of getting my work out there and getting known.鈥�
Examples of previous artworks can be found .
Link Wentworth wishes to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the Land on which we work and pay our respect to the Elders past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.