Bold Art 2011

Creativity takes Time

The connection between Creativity and Time is something we need to honor at school, at home and in life. This little video illustrates this so well.

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Thinker in Residence

Thinker in Residence Paul Collard will be presenting at two public forums during the residency.

A Community Conversation: Young People and Culture will be held outdoors at the Perth Cultural Centre on Wednesday 16 November at 5.30pm. This one-hour free public event is a partnership of the Commissioner for Children and Young People and the Museums Australia National Conference.

Children, Technology and Music in Early Childhood.

Bold Park began an investigation in 2011 by immersing arts specialists to work in the early childhood learning area. The discipline of Music was an object of experimentation and study with the children. They explored the musical concept of ‘pitch’, a dialogue with a focus of imagery. Communication and experimentation became the tools to investigate the harmonious relationship that exists between sound and sight. To read more click here.

If We Don't Let Our Children Play, Who Will Be the Next Steve Jobs?

Will the next generation have a Steve Jobs?

The forecast doesn't look good. In an era of parental paranoia, lawsuit mania and testing frenzy, we are failing to inspire our children's curiosity, creativity, and imagination. We are denying them opportunities to tinker, discover, and explore -- in short, to play. To read the full article click here.