MULTICULTURAL NEWS AUSTRALIA
FEB 2024 - Vol 1, Issue 1
COMMUNITY NEWS
WAMCI bold step in the Arts! Brisbane, December 15 (MCCQ Newsdesk)
WAMCI World Arts and Mul- one lost in a dream world; ticulture Inc. is an arts organ- a world removed from the isation established in 2003. It present reality of being in the was founded by Melody Chen hospital. Several artists have with a vision “to stimulate the showcased their artwork here including that of Aunty Peggy emulation by mutual observation & Research as well as who put her dot art stories on canvas to transform the walls to introduce the celebrated, feature abundance culture and of this hospital. art activities deriving from the Australia region and other Art is often soothing and it makes the mind, the brain global areas.” relax and release from the stressed moments. An art exSince 2003, the World Arts and Multiculture Inc. has been hibition in the hospital foyer organising various culturally thus makes community feel diverse art programs includ- safe and pleasant. It gives the ing that of operating the Mul- much needed respite to those who are on a longterm illnessticultural Gallery in Sunny Bank Plaza. This gallery gave es. It is also a respite for the an opportunity to many artists caregivers of those patients who have a terminal illness. of East Asian background as well as from India and Art also unites everyone. It Germany to showcase their brings cultures together under culture, heritage and art. one roof giving each work of art has the ability to tell They are also involved in creating art spaces in the city stories and voice concerns. Such exhibitions curated in to showcase brisbane based the community spaces helps cultural artists living in the reach the right people. city. One of the prominant spaces that World Arts and Multiculture Inc. was able to The World Arts and Multiculsecure was that of the Sunny- ture Inc. is organising the Taiwan Culture Festival at Qld bank Private Hospital. Taiwan Center and Lantern Painting Competition Awards The foyer of this hospital ceremony at the Sunnybank is now embellished with Plaza. Check out the Flyers. colorful artwork that makes
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