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Westie Creativity Shines Through

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Creativity runs rife in the West, with six of the winners from Youthline’s 2008 National Youth Art Competition hailing from the area.

 

Larissa Kalike, of Glendene was the winner of the junior category (12 and under) with her artwork, “My Place of Belonging,” while Nisha Talasasa of Glendene and Saba Gul of Henderson were runners up.

 

Meanwhile, in the tertiary and community category (18+) Elia Kim of West Harbour with her piece “Window to My Soul” took out first prize, while Michelle Gough and Hannah Wright, both of Titirangi were runners up.

 

The competition was open to all New Zealanders with the brief to capture how relationships with friends, family, whanau and the community strengthen young people’s lives.

 

Over 120 entries were received with three prize categories for junior, senior and tertiary/community entrants. Prizes included a digital camera, an iPod, vouchers from Hannahs and Jay Jays and canvas prints by On 2 Canvas.

 

“Youthline’s aim is to create communities that support young people to achieve their potential. The competition gives young people from all backgrounds a chance to come together to create art, express what it means to be a young person and be acknowledged for their contribution,” saidYouthline Auckland CEO Stephen Bell.

 

The art works are on display from May 7 – 25 at the Aotea Centre, THE EDGE®.