Messengers
Messengers is an arts-based youth support program for vulnerable young people and their families operating across the A.C.T. Messengers offers weekly group programs in which participants develop a range of skills across artistic mediums including visual, performing and other creative arts. The program is aimed at young people who are experiencing mild-moderate mental health issues. Messengers programs are specifically designed to improve social and psychological wellbeing via targeted participation in the arts.
Pop In Pop Art @ Tuggeranong Arts Centre
Tuesdays 3.30 – 5.00pmAimed at young people aged 9 – 13 who are experiencing early signs of mental health or other issues. Facilitated by visual artist, Emma Rani Hodges, this visual arts class will encourage young people to express themselves via a range of practices
Crafternoon @ Charles Weston School
Thursdays, 3 – 4:15pmCrafternoon is a pilot partnership between Messengers and Charles Weston School. The program is aimed at young people aged 9 – 13 who are experiencing early signs of mental health or other issues
Messengers Program: Eclectic Eccentricities
24 Nov – 17 DecA collaborative exhibition straddling performance, spectatorship, and the space generated in the exchange between performer, collaborator and audience.
Art lab @ Tuggeranong Arts Centre
Thursdays, 9.00 – 11.00amFacilitated by artist, Sui Jackson, this class encourages young people to explore identity through a broad suite of arts projects including photography, textiles and painting.
Sketchy Southside @ Tuggeranong Arts Centre
Wednesdays, 12.30 – 2.30pmFacilitated by visual artist, Sui Jackson, this class encourages young people to explore identity and develop artistic skills in ceramics, drawing, printmaking and more.
Studio M @ Tuggeranong Arts Centre
Wednesdays, 5.30 – 7.30pmStudio M is a non-clinical arts-based support program for young adults aged 18 – 25 who are experiencing mental ill-health, social isolation or other issues.
Connect & Chat
Fridays between 9.00 – 5.00pmYouth support worker, Kelsey is available each Friday if you need help with anything or would like a chat.
The Messengers Program is proudly supported by the ACT Government.
