Media Release 02 Dec 2009
What do dresses, baskets, animals, hats, shoes, purses and helicopters all have in common? Want some ideas for creative activities to do when you are bored? Wonder what to do with all your old newspapers? If you’re stumped for answers come to the State Library to find out.
On Sunday December 13th at 2:00pm the State Library will formally recognize the winners of the Make it with Newspaper Contest 2009. The winning artists are all primary and secondary students throughout WA. Come in and meet with them to learn their tips and “do’s and don’ts” on how to create your own sculptures with newspaper.
Their winning sculptures will be on display in The Place on the Mezzanine level in the SLWA from Sunday 13th December to Sunday 31st January 2010. For ideas to beat summer boredom come to the State Library to get inspiration for your holiday activities.
Don’t waste your old newspapers – recycle them, creatively!
Where: State Library
Location: 25 Francis St, Perth, 6000
The Place, Mezzanine Level
Winners Awards Ceremony: Sunday December 13th, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Exhibition: Sunday December 13th until Sunday January 31st
Hours: Mon - Thu 9.00am – 8.00pm
Fri 9.00am - 5.30pm
Sat - Sun 10.00am - 5.30pm
Cost: FREE
The State Library of Western Australia is located in the heart of the Perth Cultural Centre. It preserves and provides access to Western Australia’s published heritage and original historical records. The State Library also provides numerous on-line and e-resources, many of which are accessible from home using your public library membership. To see what else the State Library has to offer you please check out the State Library’s web pages at http://slwa.wa.gov.au/
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For further information please contact:
Hilary Hatfield Tel: (08) 9427 3161
Subject Specialist Email: hilary.hatfield@slwa.wa.gov.au
Linda Frederick Tel: (08) 9427 3151
Community Awareness Coordinator Email: linda.frederick@slwa.wa.gov.au
State Library of Western Australia
