Join us on Sunday 6 December as we celebrate our 20th Anniversary of Carols in the Park. Join thousands of other families at the Wiley Park Amphitheatre from 6pm for a night of Christmas carolling under the stars.
Murals & Street Mosaics
In 1999 Council resolved to build multicultural street mosaics in every Ward in the City to promote cultural diversity and a harmonious community. Mosaics have been constructed at Earlwood, Campsie, Lakemba and Riverwood. Each mosaic has a distinct theme, for example multiculturalism, young people's experiences, Anzacs or Aboriginal heritage, and features a unifying motto of "Respect. Unity. Peace".
The Mosaics Project involved local residents of diverse cultures and Anglo-Australians in collaboration with a Community Artist and Council's Project Management Team. For more information contact 9789 9472.
Anzac Mosaic, Anzac Mall, Anglo Road,Campsie |
Mosaic at Riverwood Community Centre, Belmore Road, Riverwood |
Indigenous Mosaic at Gough Whitlam Park, Earlwood, near the Cooks River cycle path This mosaic was designed by an aboriginal artist, Danny Eastwood, and produced by Steven Vella, mosaic artist, as part of Canterbury City Council's multicultural mosaics program. It is a tribute to the bediagal people, the traditional owners of this land, and an acknowledgment of the continuing culture of indigenous people. It was unveiled by the Mayor of City of Canterbury Cr Robert Furolo on 22 October 2004 More information on the Indigenous Mosaic is available here. |
Mosaic at the corner of Railway Parade and haldon Street, Lakemba |
Mosaic at Clarke Street, Earlwood |
'Garden of Hope 'Domestic Violence Mural
Violence against women is not acceptable and it's an issue we cannot ignore. We must work together as a community to eliminate it and encourage victims of domestic violence to get help.
The 'Garden of Hope' mural at the Campsie Women's Rest Centre, Anzac Mall, Campsie represents hope for healthy non-abusive relationships. It's a mosaic to promote hope, trust, love, safety, family, freedom, and peace. You can find out more about the Garden of Hope mural here.
'Garden of Hope' mural at the Campsie Women's Rest Centre, Anzac Mall, Campsie |
Salt Pan Creek Wetlands Mural
The Salt Pan Creek Wetlands mural reflects the bright and colourful spirit of Riverwood and is an inviting entry into Salt Pan Creek Wetlands Reserve.
The transformation of Salt Pan Creek has given them hope for a brighter future. To know that there is support for what they are trying to achieve as a community - unity, mateship, belonging, pride, understanding and security.
Find our more about the Salt Pan Creek Wetlands mural »
Local Government Cultural Award - May 2005
Canterbury Multicultural Mosaics Program received the Local Government Cultural Award in May 2005 for best practice in fostering cultural development at the local level, and for a collaborative process of creating public art with active involvement of local residents and community organisations. Through this project and with the assistance of Council's Multicultural Advisory Committee, we have created public art which celebrates, supports and inspires Council's vision of a harmonious community in the City of Canterbury.
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