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… … The Welcome The Welcome Wall …Wall …

From Conception to Installation From Conception to Installation …………

A A RonaldRonald McDonaldMcDonald House House James Cook University James Cook University

2005 Collaborative2005 CollaborativePublic Art VenturePublic Art Venture

… … The Welcome The Welcome Wall …Wall …

From Conception to Installation From Conception to Installation …………

A A RonaldRonald McDonaldMcDonald House House James Cook University James Cook University

2005 Collaborative2005 CollaborativePublic Art VenturePublic Art Venture

The Initial Idea …. for our N.Q.The Initial Idea …. for our N.Q.

RMcD House Welcome Wall RMcD House Welcome Wall

germinated in April 2005germinated in April 2005

upon seeingupon seeing Terry Beaston’s Terry Beaston’s

stunning work in Adelaidein Adelaide ……

The Initial Idea …. for our N.Q.The Initial Idea …. for our N.Q.

RMcD House Welcome Wall RMcD House Welcome Wall

germinated in April 2005germinated in April 2005

upon seeingupon seeing Terry Beaston’s Terry Beaston’s

stunning work in Adelaidein Adelaide ……

… the site was selected …… the site was selected …

In June 2005 meetings were held with RMH’s House Manager Helen Tartellin, Chairman of the Board George Colbran & Townsville Hospital’s Director of Operations, Sean Drummond.

In June 2005 meetings were held with RMH’s House Manager Helen Tartellin, Chairman of the Board George Colbran & Townsville Hospital’s Director of Operations, Sean Drummond.

A proposal by Dr. Linda Ashton, with budget & draft

designs was accepted.

Making a feature wall would

provide JCU pre-service teachers

with valuable experience in

collaborative public art making.collaborative public art making.

A proposal by Dr. Linda Ashton, with budget & draft

designs was accepted.

Making a feature wall would

provide JCU pre-service teachers

with valuable experience in

collaborative public art making.collaborative public art making.

The design and construction of a large illuminated

free-standing stained-glass wall would identify

“The House” and provide a colourful entry point

at all times of the day and night.

The design and construction of a large illuminated

free-standing stained-glass wall would identify

“The House” and provide a colourful entry point

at all times of the day and night.

If children had to be hospitalised If children had to be hospitalised

there would be a unique visual & tactilethere would be a unique visual & tactile

treat on their first or subsequent visits.treat on their first or subsequent visits.

If children had to be hospitalised If children had to be hospitalised

there would be a unique visual & tactilethere would be a unique visual & tactile

treat on their first or subsequent visits.treat on their first or subsequent visits.

J u s t i f i c a t i o n …J u s t i f i c a t i o n …

Many Qld regional families with very sick children come to stay at the newly constructed Ronald McDonald House in Townsville’s Hospital Complex while their little ones receive medical treatment . . .

Many Qld regional families with very sick children come to stay at the newly constructed Ronald McDonald House in Townsville’s Hospital Complex while their little ones receive medical treatment . . .

Early design drafts began, incorporating figures Early design drafts began, incorporating figures typically drawn by children and three words typically drawn by children and three words which would identify THE HOUSE as a special which would identify THE HOUSE as a special

placeplace

Early design drafts began, incorporating figures Early design drafts began, incorporating figures typically drawn by children and three words typically drawn by children and three words which would identify THE HOUSE as a special which would identify THE HOUSE as a special

placeplace

June 10/05June 10/05

Though approved in principle, the project needed significant sponsorship to become a reality.

Though approved in principle, the project needed significant sponsorship to become a reality.

So …. armed with the first two prototypes

of 288 glass blocks … a laptop & a letter of introduction from Ronald McDonald House, the project manager sought in kind support, discounts and material donations.

So …. armed with the first two prototypes

of 288 glass blocks … a laptop & a letter of introduction from Ronald McDonald House, the project manager sought in kind support, discounts and material donations. The list of contributors grew steadilyThe list of contributors grew steadily & for an & for an

outlayoutlay of $8000, RMH would have its feature wall of $8000, RMH would have its feature wall valued at over $30000 valued at over $30000 thanks to corporate & community generosity ….thanks to corporate & community generosity ….

The list of contributors grew steadilyThe list of contributors grew steadily & for an & for an outlayoutlay of $8000, RMH would have its feature wall of $8000, RMH would have its feature wall valued at over $30000 valued at over $30000 thanks to corporate & community generosity ….thanks to corporate & community generosity ….

James Cook University …James Cook University …project manager, design, artistsproject manager, design, artistsRonald McDonald House Townsville …Ronald McDonald House Townsville …core funding & launchcore funding & launch

Bunnings Warehouse …Bunnings Warehouse …tools, safety gear, glue, paint, garden & seatstools, safety gear, glue, paint, garden & seats

Reeves Construction …Reeves Construction …footings, slab, wall installationfootings, slab, wall installationLCJ Engineers, Michael Kaye, Matt Mancuso .…LCJ Engineers, Michael Kaye, Matt Mancuso .…certified planscertified plans

Adelaide Leadlight Centre …Adelaide Leadlight Centre …new stained glassnew stained glass

Marlin Tiles & The Glass Block Shop …Marlin Tiles & The Glass Block Shop …glass blocks & inner frameglass blocks & inner frameSuperior Concept Tiles and Surfaces …Superior Concept Tiles and Surfaces …ceramic tilesceramic tiles

Toyworld and Toys R Us …Toyworld and Toys R Us …toys & trinketstoys & trinkets

KG Engineering & Zapp Powder Coating …KG Engineering & Zapp Powder Coating …Beacon Lighting …Beacon Lighting …

steel outer framesteel outer frame

B.E. Electrical & Airconditioning ... B.E. Electrical & Airconditioning ... spotlights & uplights spotlights & uplights

Hanson …Hanson …

Sponsors who made the RMH Welcome Wall possible …Sponsors who made the RMH Welcome Wall possible …

electrical installationelectrical installation

concrete for slab & garden blocksconcrete for slab & garden blocks

Boral Masonry …Boral Masonry … paverspavers

Scott Brickworks …Scott Brickworks …support columnssupport columns

Mitre 10 Riverside H’dware …Mitre 10 Riverside H’dware …

Leather’s True Value Hardware …Leather’s True Value Hardware …

glass nuggets, mobiles & crittersglass nuggets, mobiles & critters

weather sealantweather sealant

In Your Home Gift & Homeware Services …In Your Home Gift & Homeware Services …CrittersCritters

George & Lorraine Colbran …George & Lorraine Colbran …faith, free lunches & T-shirtsfaith, free lunches & T-shirts