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Campaign for kids to read 1,000 books before schoolhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/campaign-for-kids-to-read-1-000-books-before-schoolCampaign for kids to read 1,000 books before school2023-09-28T14:00:00Z
Starlit cinema brings movie magic to the great outdoorshttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/starlit-cinema-brings-movie-magic-to-the-great-outdoorsStarlit cinema brings movie magic to the great outdoors2023-09-28T14:00:00Z
Emergency services to educate and engage at Community Safety Expohttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/emergency-services-to-educate-and-engage-at-community-safety-expoEmergency services to educate and engage at Community Safety Expo2023-09-28T14:00:00Z
Female Muslim art collective explores culture and identityhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/female-muslim-art-collective-explores-culture-and-identityFemale Muslim art collective explores culture and identity2023-09-25T14:00:00Z
Learn about the Voice Referendum at Council's information sessionshttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/learn-about-the-voice-referendum-at-councils-information-sessionsLearn about the Voice Referendum at Council's information sessions2023-09-17T14:00:00Z
Canterbury-Bankstown Mayor and Deputy Mayor Electionhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/canterbury-bankstown-mayor-and-deputy-mayor-electionCanterbury-Bankstown Mayor and Deputy Mayor Election2023-09-11T14:00:00Z
Council hands out more than $500,000 in community supporthttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/council-hands-out-more-than-$500-000-in-community-supportCouncil hands out more than $500,000 in community support2023-09-10T14:00:00Z
Residents to get prepared for Emergency Get Ready Weekhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/residents-to-get-prepared-for-emergency-get-ready-weekResidents to get prepared for Emergency Get Ready Week2023-09-10T14:00:00Z
Expo educates about risks associated with dementiahttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/expo-educates-about-risks-associated-with-dementiaExpo educates about risks associated with dementia2023-09-10T14:00:00Z
A community united for welcoming weekhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/a-community-united-for-welcoming-weekA community united for welcoming week2023-09-03T14:00:00Z
Experience the vibrant culture of Ukraine with let's go serieshttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/experience-the-vibrant-culture-of-ukraine-with-lets-go-seriesExperience the vibrant culture of Ukraine with let's go series2023-09-03T14:00:00Z
Sunny savings with solar rebate programhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/sunny-savings-with-solar-rebate-programSunny savings with solar rebate program2023-09-03T14:00:00Z
A centenary celebration: Council plants 100 trees to mark 100 years of Rotaryhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/a-centenary-celebration-council-plants-100-trees-to-mark-100-years-of-rotaryA centenary celebration: Council plants 100 trees to mark 100 years of Rotary2023-08-28T14:00:00Z
Community leaders unite to tackle domestic violencehttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/community-leaders-unite-to-tackle-domestic-violenceCommunity leaders unite to tackle domestic violence2023-08-27T14:00:00Z
Nominations now open for 2023 Children and Youth Awardshttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/nominations-now-open-for-2023-children-and-youth-awardsNominations now open for 2023 Children and Youth Awards2023-08-27T14:00:00Z
Spring into nature at three-month festivalhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/spring-into-nature-at-three-month-festivalSpring into nature at three-month festival2023-08-27T14:00:00Z
Streamline your DA and get expert guidancehttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/streamline-your-da-and-get-expert-guidanceStreamline your DA and get expert guidance2023-08-24T14:00:00Z
Street artists and local youth create better wallshttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/street-artists-and-local-youth-create-better-wallsStreet artists and local youth create better walls2023-08-20T14:00:00Z
Join the War on Waste: FREE workshop and screeninghttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/join-the-war-on-waste-free-workshop-and-screeningJoin the War on Waste: FREE workshop and screening2023-08-13T14:00:00Z
Mayor's sleepout raises funds for the homelesshttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/mayors-sleepout-raises-funds-for-the-homelessMayor's sleepout raises funds for the homeless2023-08-13T14:00:00Z
Twiddlemuffs: Local knitters' solution for restless handshttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/twiddlemuffs-local-knitters-solution-for-restless-handsTwiddlemuffs: Local knitters' solution for restless hands2023-08-06T14:00:00Z
14,500+ people attend this year's Bankstown Bites food festivalhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/14-500-plus-people-attend-this-years-bankstown-bites-food-festival14,500+ people attend this year's Bankstown Bites food festival2023-07-31T14:00:00Z
Masterchef and MKR celebrity chefs to inspire foodies at biteshttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/masterchef-and-mkr-celebrity-chefs-to-inspire-foodies-at-bitesMasterchef and MKR celebrity chefs to inspire foodies at bites2023-07-23T14:00:00Z
Plate art exhibition to be launched at Bankstown Biteshttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/plate-art-exhibition-to-be-launched-at-bankstown-bitesPlate art exhibition to be launched at Bankstown Bites2023-07-18T14:00:00Z
Tackling illegal dumping Bulldogs team up with Councilhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/tackling-illegal-dumping-bulldogs-team-up-with-councilTackling illegal dumping Bulldogs team up with Council2023-07-17T14:00:00Z
Swimmers welcome new era for beloved Canterbury poolhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/swimmers-welcome-new-era-for-beloved-canterbury-poolSwimmers welcome new era for beloved Canterbury pool2023-07-13T14:00:00Z
Mayor's plea to help end homelessnesshttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/mayors-plea-to-help-end-homelessnessMayor's plea to help end homelessness2023-07-12T14:00:00Z
Get ready to dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodgehttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/get-ready-to-dodge-duck-dip-dive-and-dodgeGet ready to dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge2023-07-09T14:00:00Z
Magic table brings smiles to young, old and all abilities alikehttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/magic-table-brings-smiles-to-young-old-and-all-abilities-alikeMagic table brings smiles to young, old and all abilities alike2023-07-09T14:00:00Z
Spice up your life with a Bankstown Bites food tourhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/spice-up-your-life-with-a-bankstown-bites-food-tourSpice up your life with a Bankstown Bites food tour2023-07-05T14:00:00Z

Exploring joy in times of uncertainty: two new Bankstown Arts Centre exhibitions

Exploring joy in times of uncertainty: two new Bankstown Arts Centre exhibitions During the 2021 Covid lockdown, Hurlstone Park photographer Cara O’Dowd was inspired to set up a studio in front of her house so she could take photos of passers-by. Yes During the 2021 Covid lockdown, Hurlstone Park photographer Cara O’Dowd was inspired to set up a studio in front of her house so she could take photos of passers-by.  
Lockdown Locals

During the 2021 Covid lockdown, Hurlstone Park photographer Cara O’Dowd was inspired to set up a studio in front of her house so she could take photos of passers-by.

The project, which began as a simple act of kindness – giving her neighbours a portrait of themselves – evolved into much more.

Cara put 100 large-scale portraits on fences and walls in her neighborhood, for people to discover on their walks.  Now her project, known as “Lockdown Locals” is being exhibited at the Bankstown Arts Centre.

A second exhibition, “Seeking Colour” also explores the theme of “joy and kindness in times of uncertainty.” Local artist Dania Shahkhan uses her art to capture the emotive quality of people in specific places, and the beautiful way hands communicate with each other.

“In the search of finding moments of joy in the uncertainty of lockdown life, I started to paint in colour and larger in size than I used to, filling my tiny apartment with creative energy. My subject matter was an anonymous person looking out of a window or seated near an archway,” Dania says.

Canterbury-Bankstown Mayor Khal Asfour says he’s looking forward to seeing the exciting new exhibitions.

“The idea of exploring kindness and joy in uncertain times is something we can all relate to. It’s great to see local artists using what was a difficult time for people in our City – the harsh lockdown – to create something beautiful and positive,” Mayor Asfour said.

The exhibitions are at the Bankstown Arts Centre from 8 December 2022 – 18 February 2023.


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