The artwork was created and designed by the Mount Remarkable Youth Advisory Committee with help from artist Jo Jo Spook.

Along Tinline Road, five stobie poles facing south and five facing north have been converted into works of art with the paintings ranging from farming to travel and tourism.

Participants’ brainstormed ideas of what is important to Murray Town including historical events and places that are significant to the town.

The project took one week to complete after a lot of planning, consultation and grant writing.

The youth who took part were Ellen and Fiona Wild, Zac and Brittany Deer, Bianca and Emily Giles, Andrew and David Richens, Tara Clarke, Chelsea-Lee McDonough, Jed, Dylan and Cooper Woolford. The aim of the project was to improve the artistic skills of youth, to promote active involvement, express youth ideas and add flair to the visual façade of the town.

Country Arts SA funded the project with the Murray Town Progress Association and local community supporting it.

The pole designs were placed in order of historical significant and considering geographical location. Each pole has a unique theme, so next time you are passing through Murray Town take a break, stop and take a look.

Speakers at Friday’s launch included local YAC members Ellen Wild and Zac Deer who talked about their positive experiences throughout the week and explained each mural design, which incorporated Murray Town’s heritage, history and the unique features of the town.

Artist Jo Jo Spook and Country Arts Officer Kirstie Jamieson also said a few words, whilst councillor Marie Storey officially cut the ribbon to launch the project. The feedback from the launch was positive and all were impressed with the artwork.

Local Youth Development Officer and YAC coordinator Emma McSporran said it was great to see young people embracing the project.

“It demonstrated that we have some emerging community minded leaders for the future,” she said.

PHOTO: TRANSFORMED...Stobie poles in Murray Town have been transformed with colorful murals. Pictured are paricipants Fiona Wild, of Wilmington, left, Andrew Richens, of Wilmington, Zac Deer, of Murray Town and Brittany Deer, of Murray Town with pole 10 which represents travel and tourism.