Corowa skate park will be transformed with an upcoming collaboration between renowned street artist and the town’s young people.
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Jeremy Weihrauch
Corowa Skate Park is about to be transformed into a vibrant landmark by the town’s young people under the guidance of local street artist, Chris Henderson.
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Henderson is a renowned Australian street artist known for his large-scale public works and mentor the youth to co-design and install original murals across the park’s shelter sheds and toilet block.
The project came about after a group of local skate park users started advocating and fundraising for improvements to the shelter sheds and called on the community to support this particular project.
Federation Primary Prevention Team jumped onboard the opportunity as a great way to create social connections and turn the popular recreational hub into a cultural space that young people can call their own.
"This isn't just about painting walls; it’s about professional mentorship," Henderson said.
Renowned street artist, Chris Henderson has been selected to guide Corowa’s youth as they transform their skate park into a space of their own.
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JEREMY WEIHRAUCH
"My goal is to help the youth of Corowa translate their stories into a visual language and give them the tools to shape the identity of their own town."
The existing mural at the skate park shelter sheds holds deep personal significance for Henderson.
It was his first commissioned mural, completed more than 10 years ago, setting him on his professional journey.
The mural project kicks off a high-energy line-up of Youth Week events featuring professional skate competitions and creative workshops.
The Federation Primary Prevention Team is a community-led coalition supported by Council, police, local schools, Corowa Skate Park committee and community members.
"Our skate parks are more than just places for sport, they are social landmarks," Mayor Cheryl Cook said.
"By involving our young people in the creative process, we are creating a welcoming environment that authentically reflects the spirit of our community."
A work in progress as Chris Henderson transforms a bus stop into a statement.
Photo by
JEREMY WEIHRAUCH
The Corowa Skate Park Mural project is funded via the Alcohol and Drug Foundation Program as part of a national effort to build stronger, healthier, and more connected communities through primary prevention.
The Youth Week Program is made possible through the support of the NSW Government under the Youth Week Grants and the NSW CDAT Program.
Mural & Design Workshop
This Friday, students at Corowa High School will work with Chris Henderson to co-design visuals for the skate park while learning professional sketching and graffiti-inspired techniques.
The afternoon ends with a hands-on design your own skate deck session.
Corowa Skate Jam & Workshop
On Sunday, kicking off at 10am until 12.30pm at Corowa Skatepark, and 2.00 - 4.30pm at Howlong Skatepark, a skate jam competition, hosted by Grow Skate Society, will have a free BBQ, music and the chance to paint custom skate decks with Chris Henderson.
Police will draw their Ride the Right Way raffle with prizes and giveaways in Corowa.
Register for the Sunday skate jams at www.federationcouncil.nsw.gov.au/Community/Families-Children/Youth-Hub/Youth-Week-2026-Skate-Jams-Design-Workshops
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