What is the “Backyard Project”?

Each year since 1989 the Majura Womens’ Group has created a community arts project which has been donated for public display, called the “Backyard Project”.

Previous backyard projects you might have seen on display around Canberra include: ‘Heartfelt’ – two felt wall hangings installed at the Mental Health Unit, Calvary Public Hospital; Mosaics – installed at the QEII Family Centre and the Dickson Pool; Sculpture – at The Canberra Hospital; Ceramic Tile Mural at Dickson Library; Quilt – Textile Wall hanging in the maternity suite at the Canberra Hospital

Last year’s project focused on weaving and textiles, working with local artist and writer Ann McMahon, who is herself a former Majura Womens’ Group member, and culminating in an exhibition at the Belconnen Arts Centre in January 2010.

This year’s project is in four parts; the first part is creative writing (with Melinda Smith), the second drawing and the third print-making (with Antonia) and the final part bookbinding (with Caren Florance).

Newcomers are welcome to join in the project at any time.