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Gallery 6500 (virtually) displaying kids’ art on COVID-19 pandemic

‘They may have ideas about what they look forward to, what they miss, what they'll remember or what they fear’
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A seven-year-old girl named Rian submitted this ‘purr’fectly pleasing piece of artwork to Gallery 6500. (Supplied/Facebook)

Gallery 6500 is seeking children's art to be displayed on the Gallery 6500 virtual gallery wall.

During these uncertain times with concerns about COVID 19, children often turn to art to express what's inside, said a press release.

They may have ideas about what they look forward to, what they miss, what they'll remember or what they fear.

With the help of parents or guardians, children can use art to communicate these feelings. It might be helpful to ask a child such questions as:

  • “What does COVID 19 look like?”
  • “What can we do to stay safe?”
  • “What can we do to fight the virus?”
  • “What do you miss about not going to school?”
  • “What will you do when the quarantine is over?”
  • “What do you like doing during this time at home?”

Children should be encouraged to use whatever medium they wish to express their feelings: pencil, clay, paint, crayons, mixed-medium, play-doh, etc.

Artists should be between the ages of six and 16. The age and first name only of the artist should be submitted with the piece.

All submissions will be displayed on the Gallery 6500 Wall and on Instagram. Digital images should be sent to Jo-Anne Marshall, [email protected].

Gallery 6500 was launched in 2015 by the Sudbury Arts Council and is located in Steelworkers Hall and Conference Centre at 66 Brady St.


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