Campbelltown City Council will launch its 10 Faces of Campbelltown community artwork next Saturday.
Western Sydney artists Marikit Santiago and Phu Nguyen created the artwork using images of 10 locals nominated by the community.
Those chosen have made significant contributions to the city across 10 categories: sport, art, Aboriginal, community, business, politics, environment, volunteer, medical and education.
They are: Ron Moore (business), Gordon Fetterplace (politics), Sandra McDonald (volunteer), Ron McDonald (community), John Skandalis (sport), Uncle Ivan (Aboriginal), David Wilson (medical/science), Annemarie Hennessy (education), John Marsden (art), Dr Rob Close (environment).
The late Ron Moore was known for his both his popular business, Minto Hardware, and Dumaresq Street cinemas.
He was also a member of the local Australia Day committee.
Gordon Fetterplace served on Campbelltown Council for many years, including stints as mayor.
John Skandalis was a member of the NRL premiership winning Wests Tigers team of 2005.
The late John Marsden used his influence to help obtain funds to expand the Campbelltown art gallery into a major regional arts centre.
Dr Rob Close is an expert on the local koala colony.
The artwork will be unveiled during a celebration to be held at the Lithgow Street stage near Queen Street from 2pm to 4pm.
Council says it commissioned the artwork as part of its plan to re-imagine the city and better utilise spaces and buildings in the Campbelltown CBD.
Council received a $20,000 grant from the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program to fund the project.
Mayor of Campbelltown, Councillor George Brticevic, said the 10 Faces of Campbelltown was a pilot project developed as part of the lead-up to the city’s bicentenary in 2020.
“It could possibly be expanded into an art trail of 200 faces throughout the CBD as part of our bicentennial celebrations,” he said.
“I urge everyone to make time to view this magnificent artwork created by two very talented artists,” he said.
