Kids local are looking forward to a fresh new look at the Corowa Skate Park thanks to the Federation Primary Prevention Team and local artist Lee Wight.
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Ian Johnson
The Corowa Skate Park Mural Project is officially underway, with a new artist announced and new conceptual artwork, driven by inspiring community collaboration, local artistic talent, and youth engagement.
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Following unforeseen circumstances that prevented the original artist from completing the project, Corowa local Lee Wight has stepped forward to take on the creative mantle.
Lee will paint vibrant new murals across the skate park’s shelter sheds and toilet block, ensuring the vision for a refreshed, youth-centric space comes to life and said he is “super stoked” to be involved.
“I’ve been in Corowa for 10 years now, so to have this opportunity to contribute something to the community is a wonderful feeling,” Lee said.
“It’s always good to have something to look at while you’re at the skate park and I’m hoping the local kids get many hours of enjoyment from what I’m doing for them.
“I’m a tattooist by trade, so it’s good to do something artistic outside of that.”
The final concept for artwork at the shelter sheds at Corowa Skate Park, to be painted by Lee Wight.
From the beginning, local youth and students from Corowa High School have been at the heart of the project's creative direction.
Students, members of the Federation Youth Council, and regular skate park users were consulted on the draft concepts and expressed overwhelming enthusiasm for the fresh designs.
Sgt Steve Marshall from the Federation Primary Prevention Team said the committee remained fully committed to preserving these youth-driven ideas in the final artwork.
"Community projects like this thrive on local collaboration,” Sgt Marshall said.
“We’re immensely grateful to Lee for stepping up, and to the Lions Club of Corowa for their support.
"Most importantly, we're thrilled that Corowa's young people will see their creative ideas brought to life in a space built specifically for them."
With the community feedback period officially closed, the project will move into implementation.
Once completed, the community will be invited to celebrate the artwork at an official launch event at the Corowa Skate Park in late September.
This project was made possible through a Local Drug Action Team grant from the Alcohol and Drug Foundation, with support from Federation Council and the Lions Club of Corowa.
While the artist is on site, skate park users and visitors are advised to maintain a respectful distance to allow him space to work on the mural.
The toilet block at Corowa Skate Park will also be getting a makeover as part of the project.
