ARTrocity

The Latrobe Regional Gallery Young Ambassadors Program was inspired by the National Gallery of Victoria's Youth Access Project www.ngv.vic.gov.au/youthacces
This NGV program and the LRG Young Ambassadors program have been created to offer opportunities for young people who want to start a career in the Arts Sector, while providing the Galleries with some insight into the interests (and disinterests) of local young adults.

The 2008 Young Ambassador program at Latrobe Regional Gallery commenced on the 9th of April. The program involves four ambassadors, between the ages of 16-25, who have a keen interest in the arts, and have named themselves ARTrocity.

The aim of the program is to encourage the production and appreciation of art by and for the youth of Latrobe City. ARTrocity hope to achieve this with innovative, exciting schemes that will enhance the Gallery's prominent role in local arts.

The group have backgrounds in various mediums including painting, drawing, graphic design, tailoring, photography and writing. For 19 weeks they will assist in the preparation of events, exhibitions and community programs offered by the Gallery.

This is the third year of the program. In previous years the Young Ambassadors have contributed to the arts in Latrobe City through staged exhibitions and events, the developing of public forums, running of workshops and the production of DVD's. 

If you want to know more about the program call Latrobe Regional Gallery on (03) 5128 5700. The LRG Young Ambassadors Program is a partnership between LRG, ArtsBillabong, Berry Street Victoria, Richmond Fellowship Victoria YSAS Latrobe Valley, VicHealth and the RE Ross Trust. The LRG Young Ambassadors are proudly owned and operated by Latrobe City Council.

ZINE SUBMISSIONS

ARTrocity are looking for submissions for upcoming zines. If you wish to have your picture, fiction, poetry, comic strip or photographic art included address your work to ARTrocity.

Contact: ARTrocity at Latrobe Regional Gallery

Address: 138 Commercial Rd, Morwell VIC 3840

Phone: (03) 5128 5707 during business hours.

Clockwise from left: Bek, Michael, Bridie, Dane and Nicole.

'Digit's Zombie,' Ian Mitchell, acrylic on canvas, 2007