CENTRE Court at Gowings Port Central has been transformed into a vibrant hub of sustainability and creativity, as the annual ECO Art Challenge returns with a powerful message: art can drive environmental change.
ECO Art Gallery is showcasing imaginative artworks created by local students from eight schools across the region, until 20 July.
Each piece has been crafted using recycled or repurposed materials, turning everyday waste into compelling statements about climate-conscious living.
This year’s participants are from eight local schools; North Haven Public School, Wauchope Public School, Beechwood Public School, Herons Creek Public School, St Joseph’s Primary Wauchope, Hastings Public School, Kendall Public School, and The Nature School.
Visitors to the gallery are encouraged to vote for their favourite artwork and help decide the People’s Choice Award.
Judging for the Gowings Choice Award takes place this week, with the winner selected by a panel of respected local arts and sustainability professionals.
Among the compelling pieces is “Turtle Trouble” from St Joseph’s Primary Wauchope.
“Our students, led by the wonderful Mrs Ninnes, have poured their creativity and passion into this powerful artwork highlighting the impact of pollution on our precious marine life,” the school shared.
The ECO Art Challenge also forms part of Whale Month, a community celebration of the annual humpback whale migration and an initiative to support the Gowings Whale Trust, which funds education and conservation programs for whale protection.
With powerful themes of sustainability and marine conservation at its core, this year’s ECO Art Challenge is a celebration of creativity, community, and the planet.
By Sis HIGGINS
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