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Past projects in the Eastern Bays area

RAW local arts project

Temporary ballon structure

Artist Scott McDowall worked with twelve young people aged around 15, to create a temporary 'mobile structure' with an anti-pollution theme. The structure comprised plastic shopping bags woven like a net into the shape of a life-size car, and became the centre of a colourful performance piece presented at the Mission Bay's Selwyn Reserve, near the waterfront. The group walked around the reserve inside the structure and then broke the 'car' apart to release 100 biodegradable, helium-filled ballons. The balloons carried signatures and drawings from members of the public.


Group working on balloon structure	Bridge at Selwyn Reserve, Mission Bay

RAW @ Orakei - Rangatahi (youth) arts project based at Orakei Marae

20 youth from Whitiera polytechnic along with youth from Orakei Marae met on 21 January 2008 to start their learning and sharing of cultures through the arts.

his project was a three-day wananga based at Orakei Marae
participants experienced what makes Auckland unique in the world
heard stories about Auckland's Maori history and culture from Mana Whenua Ngati Whatua
had fun with local Maori artists and performers through interactive workshops.

Participants worked with artists Bethany Edmunds, Rebecca Burrell and Frank Mugyeni to create an exciting place of learning and empowering young people through creativity.