Community Art Program Suggestion

BMI Community Art Project

The BMI wishes to provide opportunities for artists and community groups to create programs for BMI members and community members. If you have a community art program that you think would be suitable to your practice or organisation and community participation we would love to hear from you. Applications will be assessed by a selection panel consisting of BMI a Board Member and one Local Artist and a BMI Art Administrator. This application is not restricted to qualified artists but is also open to Community Groups and art students.

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