The Minister for Gozo Dr Anton Refalo, inaugurated The Art Cart Summer tour during an event held at the Villa Rundle Gardens on Thursday evening.

The Art Cart is an ongoing setup of artistic displays and workshops touring around various public venues in Gozo, welcoming visitors from all walks of life, with the aim of promoting participation in artistic and creative activities among children, youngsters and the young at heart. The festival is in collaboration with the Gozo Visual and Performing Arts School.

The workshops and displays will introduce the young audience to both new and traditional concepts and practices involved in various art forms.

Minister Refalo said that the touring festival will target different public venues around the island throughout the summer. At each location, the Art Cart will deliver one or more workshops or interactive performances, that cater for the target audience. Different workshops will target different age groups, depending on the time and location of the particular event.

The Art Cart will deliver a wide range of artistic activities, such as creative movement, dance, painting, crafts, music, papermache making, storytelling, acting, singing, street art, traditional trades and more. It will also recruit various artists, art teachers and people with creative ideas and knowhow who wish to participate in this festival and contribute to the artistic quality of the project.

Dr Refalo said, “the festival will promote the arts among the younger generation. Involving young people in the arts encourages creativity and stimulates better academic performance. It will also strengthen the community by bringing people together.”

“Art removes social barriers. Anyone can experience and take part in these activities, whatever their social or economic status. Touring to different public venues ensures that a wider reach is achieved ,” stated Dr Refalo.

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