In 2020, The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) will mark its 150th anniversary. In recognition of this major milestone, the RCH Foundation, supported by Wild in Art, is bringing colour and creativity to the streets of Melbourne and Geelong with a spectacular public art trail.
Me and UooUoo (pronounced you-you) combines Victoria’s renowned passion for the arts and culture with a dash of outdoor adventure. Spanning 10 weeks from September to November 2020, the art trail encourages communities to be active by visiting unique art sculptures.
One hundred UooUoo sculptures, each one individually designed by an artist and sponsored by a business, will find homes in laneways, streets, parks and public spaces, forming walking trails throughout Melbourne and Geelong.
To help make this large-scale event come to life, we need your generosity.
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Submissions are now open
The RCH Foundation and its supporters invite Victorian based artists to submit their designs to transform UooUoo, a specially commissioned three-dimensional sculpture by Melbourne artist Alexander Knox.
UooUoo is a canvas for your creativity, and designs are welcomed in any medium – from traditional to new media, fine art to illustrations, graffiti and mosaic – whatever the art form, we want you to add drama, fun and a unique creative flare to Me and UooUoo!
Click here to download the Artist Brief.
Submissions will close at 11.59pm (AEST) on 31 January 2020.
“We hope you will help us celebrate 150 years of great care in 2020 by taking this special opportunity to support the RCH150 Anniversary Art Trail. We invite you to join us as we honour the hospital’s incredible journey and the beloved place it holds in the hearts of Victorians.”
The Hon Rob Knowles AO
Chairman
The Royal Children’s Hospital
“On behalf of the City of Melbourne, I am proud to endorse Me and UooUoo: The RCH150 Anniversary Art Trail. The art trail encourages curiosity and showcases some of Melbourne’s best attributes including our thriving arts and culture scene and hidden laneway gems. I encourage you to join me in supporting this amazing initiative and help ensure The Royal Children’s Hospital can continue to provide exceptional care for all children now and in the future.”
Sally Capp
Lord Mayor of Melbourne
