Students’ art work on show with mural at 2Max FM building

Member for Parkes Mark Coulton recently officially unveiled an impressive mural on the façade of the 2Max FM building in Narrabri.

Readers might have spotted the colourful mural, which reflects the region’s diverse attributes.

From images of cotton and sheep to the spectacular Sawn Rocks.

“This mural was created by three Year 8 students from Narrabri High School, Isabella Keys, Samantha Westman and Caitlyn Taylor, whose design was chosen following a competition within the high school,” said Mr Coulton.

“The artwork looks fantastic and perfectly captures the Narrabri Shire, making for a welcoming entrance to the local community radio station.”

The radio station’s vice president Jeff Cloake delivered a short but thoughtful speech thanking the contributors.

Mr Cloake thanked Inland Rail for its “generous funding” and Mr Coulton for his “dedication to supporting community radio”.

“Thank you to the Narrabri High School students Isabella, Samantha and Caitlyn for designing the artwork and Turner Signs for turning it into the display you see today,” he said.

The artwork was made possible thanks to a $2984 Inland Rail Community Sponsorships and Donations grant and other eligible local groups and organisations were encouraged to apply for the grants.

Manager Cassie Boyd said 2Max FM applied for the grant to upgrade the front of the community radio station’s building in May 2020, with the view of encouraging input from young people in the Narrabri Shire.

2MaxFM approached Narrabri High School art teachers and discussed how students could design the artwork for the mural.

The students were asked to submit their ideas to 2MaxFM, and the radio station then ran a Facebook promotion asking the community to vote on their favourite artwork.

The top three popular designs were presented to the 2MaxFM committee who made the final decision.

Due to COVID, the project has taken longer than initially planned, however, it is now on full display for the community to enjoy.

“It is a wonderful sight to see the students’ artwork as you drive down Barwan St,” said Mrs Boyd.

“We made sure to include the signatures of the students that designed the artwork, the high school emblem and the Inland Rail logo to acknowledge everyone who took part in the project.

“2MaxFM also wants to acknowledge the support of Inland Rail for this project.”