PHAZE

The beginning of PHAZE

In May 2007, a group of young people approached the City of Melville with a petition of 250 signatures asking for an identified place for creating works of art. The result was PHAZE - an youth art project running out of the Melville and Leeming skate parks giving young people the freedom to paint their own designs. The project has given participants aged 12 to 24 years the chance to express themselves and develop their skills, as well as give them the opportunity to work with urban artist Dan Duggan. PHAZE is perfect for any young person - from the most seasoned and experienced artist to anyone who just wants to have a go.

PHAZE runs nine urban art sessions a year, with three months off during winter. The City of Melville provides all materials free of cost as well as sunscreen, water and lunch - all that participants need to do is register before hand and have a rough idea of what they want to paint on the day. Local residents, friends and families are also encouraged to come down and watch the team at work.

PHAZE 2011/12

The first PHAZE session this year was in September and the project will run through until May 2012. Remember that it is essential to book a place.

Upcoming PHAZE events - the last Sunday of every month (subject to change)

• September - Leeming Skate Park
• October - John Creaney Skate Park Bull Creek
• November - Melville Skate Park
• December - Leeming Skate Park
• January - John Creaney Skate Park Bull Creek POSTPONED DUE TO HEAT, NOW TAKING PLACE SUNDAY FEBRUARY 5
• February - Melville Skate Park
• March - Leeming Skate Park
• April - John Creaney Skate Park Bull Creek
• May - Melville Skate Park

REMEMBER - you have to complete a registration form to paint on the day...no form no paint!

For more information on PHAZE or to get an SMS alert when registrations next open, email youth@melville.wa.gov.au or call the City of Melville Customer Service Team on 1300 635 845.

Want to see past photos? Check out PHAZE on Facebook.