During the 25 years of service to the Port Phillip Community, Sacred Heart Mission has established several art programs acmss its venues: Central Mission Meeting Place, Women's House, Community Hostels, Queens Road Rooming House, and Supported Residential Services.
Each program is tailored to meet the specific needs of the clients and residents involved - large group activities, small group activities, one~n~ne arts therapy sessions. Mediums include: drawing and painting, collage, ceramics, mosaics, tin, textiles, printing, music, film and photography.
The artwork now on display at Kilbride Centre (52 Beaconsfield Pde, Albert Park) is a sample of work from Grey Street and Avonsleigh Terrace Communities and~ueens Road Rooming House, in all 30 works by 15 artists.
The artists range in ages from 20 to 80 years. They all have in common a human need to express creativity. Through their regular art sessions they have gained different perspectives on themselves. Some have found a means to unblock feelings and to create images in a safe and natural way. Many can now better communicate thoughts and experiences. Most have found joy in colour and shape which has provided them with a sense of healing the growth. All have experienced great fun, peace and the ability to connect with others sharing their art space.
Can you help - As some of you may be aware, Mario & Rick along with support from Andy & Geraldine bring Jan Toogood to Mass each Sunday. Next week Mario & Rick are leaving for an extended holiday to Italy and other regions in Europe, Jan lives in Dorcas Street, just across from the Church and from next weekend we are looking for some more people to assist Andy & Geraldine. If you would be happy to collect and wheel Jan across to Mass and take her home every now and then please contact Andy on 0437 357 239 or speak to him after the l0 am Mass