Proudly Presenting the Opotiki Youth Art Mural Project

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With the support of Police Bluelight

ReseneMinistry of Social

Development

Art education is the vehicle for

the development of a culture of

peace

The artist must respond to the community in which he or she lives

Youth artists connect through expressing what they want, not

what they are told

The peer group working together in the

community is extremely powerful

Belonging and friendships create

meaning and vitality

Hard work, risk taking and challenges are necessary to overcome obstaclesand for succeeding

Patience, tolerance and respect of each other are essential skills

Each individual has a

uniqueness to add to the

whole

But learning to work in teams makes the job easier

No-one can paint Johnnies art

except Johnnie

Youth need support, praise and encouragement to grow and thrive.

All Mural participants where asked these questions.

What does ART mean to you now?

89% Were passionate and enjoyed it

What do your friends say about the Murals?

56% Got positive comments

Would you encourage other towns and youth to

be a part of the mural project?

78% of youth said YES

What do you think the Murals mean to the

town?

83% said it is GREAT

Art is a journey all youth take, our job is to provide the ship not the navigation

We the youth need new symbols. We do not wish to make old marks.

We want a positive mark left behind for the world to be encouraged by.