The Sight Project

The Sight Project The Sight Project was an art workshop and exhibition program supporting local artists with a disability. It was based at the University of Sydney.

The Workshops:
*will run on Mondays between 12-3pm.
*will support up to five people with a disability or mental health illness, all of which will have a background in art making and can demonstrate an independent work ethic and artistic flare
*are being run from the main campus of The University of Sydney in the RD Watt Building - a space usually catering for drawing classes held by the Faculty of

Architecture, Design & Planning.
*will assume an informal dynamic between teaching volunteers and participants, with the role of professional artists being that of a mentor: offering guidance and assistance in the art making of those inside the program
*will have art materials such as paints, pastels, paper and canvas provided by 'Enactus The University of Sydney'
*are likely to be publicised through local newspapers and publications of The University of Sydney. The Exhibition
*will take place at Verge Gallery in April 2014.
*will exhibit works produced during the workshop program
*will create commercial opportunities for the participants of the workshop program by which they can expose their work, engage the community, and lure funds for the benefit of extending their involvement in the program and their own personal development as artists. About Enactus The University of Sydney
*The Sight Project is a project managed by Enactus The University of Sydney, thereby reflecting ideals of sustainability and social welfare in the area of community business development
*Is a student managed organisation that receives academic and financial support directly through The University of Sydney's business school. Project Directors:
Jack Hume - [email protected]
Tallulah Bur [email protected]

At the intersection of arts and disability the Sight Project held it's inaugural annual exhibition celebrating the diver...
15/04/2014

At the intersection of arts and disability the Sight Project held it's inaugural annual exhibition celebrating the diversity and creativity of our Sydney community.

Opened by Her Excellency Professor The Honourable Marie Bashir AC CVO (Governor for NSW), the night displayed the works of program participants: Alex McGreggor and Sangheeta Punia-Moorthy throughout the Verge Gallery.

Other notable personnel in attendance included Professor Tyrone Carlin (Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Registrar) and Professor Andrew Terry (Chair of the Enactus University of Sydney Board).

Thank you to everyone in attendance, our volunteers, mentors, supporters and most of all our talented artists!

This video was kindly put together by James Fraser. Many thanks to him, and to Christian Byers and Pat Naoum who helped ...
18/03/2014

This video was kindly put together by James Fraser. Many thanks to him, and to Christian Byers and Pat Naoum who helped shoot it!

If you are interested in being involved in The Sight Project as either a person with a disability or a volunteer in the art studio, please send us a message.

The Sight Project is a visual arts workshop and exhibition program. It was piloted during 2013. It provides oppurtunity to artists with a disability. It has ...

Digby working his magic!
16/10/2013

Digby working his magic!

100 Likes! How cool is that.Thanks to everyone who has shown us support so far.Here is a photo of Alex and a work he dev...
14/10/2013

100 Likes! How cool is that.

Thanks to everyone who has shown us support so far.

Here is a photo of Alex and a work he developed today after having returned from a trip through Central Australia!

We're all looking forward to tomorrow's workshop. We're expecting some special visitors :)Here's a shot of Sangheeta and...
13/10/2013

We're all looking forward to tomorrow's workshop. We're expecting some special visitors :)

Here's a shot of Sangheeta and Pete.

Something that Digby and Tim were working on this week.
02/10/2013

Something that Digby and Tim were working on this week.

22/09/2013

Workshop #2 tomorrow :D

13/09/2013

Our workshop series begins on Monday. We're all very excited. Are you?

Address

Jane Foss Russell Plaza, City Rd, University Of Sydney
Darlington, NSW
2006

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