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Murals to continue

Hume will continue to be splashed with colour following new funding for the mural program.

Hume council will unveil the newest mural addition at the Sunbury Library Children’s Area on August 28, at 1.30pm to 2.30pm.

At the unveiling mayor Joseph Haweil will announce new funding to continue the Mural Program past the 2022-23 series.

“Our Mural Program has done wonders for building a sense of community and ownership of our public spaces,” Cr Haweil said.

“By consulting with residents and supporting local artists to express themselves, we are championing connection to each other.

“[While also championing] a feeling of wellbeing, safety and belonging in our streets through the creation of these public pieces.

“Council is excited to continue commissioning these murals in support of the diverse and colourful contribution that the program has made to Hume.”

The giant art wall at the library was painted over several weeks by Melbourne artist Hayden Dewar who was also part of Hume’s first two pilot mural sites in 2020.

A timelapse video of Mr Dewar painting the work will be on show along with a video summary of the many other mural sites which can be found across Hume.

Council’s Mural Program commissions designs that celebrate and enhance public spaces, helping to build belonging, connection and social engagement around each site.

The unveiling will take place at 44 Macedon Street, Sunbury, and refreshments will be available from 1pm.

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