The ArtWalk night on July 18 will see the Port Macquarie CBD become the stage for contemporary works from art installations to digital projections onto buildings, exhibitions and pop-up performances.

One of the featured pieces will be a projected exhibition which will come to life after students create visuals and stories during the Picture Justice Australia program.

The Picture Justice Australia program, hosted by Charles Sturt University from July 8 to 12, is an intensive workshop series focused on the themes of community, citizenry and processes of democracy.

CSU lecturer in design Willhemina Wahlin said the workshops would provide an immersive experience, but most importantly, the organisers hoped that the students' new skills would give them the confidence to raise their voices in the community.

Students in years 9 to 12 of high school, as well as TAFE and university students up to 25 years of age are eligible to apply.

Applications close on June 16.

Ms Wahlin said over the five days, students would participate in design thinking, narrative development, story editing and photography workshops led by Charles Sturt and Swinburne lecturers.

"The program is really unique," she said.

"Along with the creative workshops, the Whitlam Institute will also be joining us, hosting their civics workshop for the first time outside of Sydney.

"Students will learn how our democratic system works, what their rights are, and importantly that they have a voice."

CSU Bachelor of Creative Industries student Beatrice Firth will take part in the program.

She is looking forward to the workshop program giving the participants the tools to have a voice within the community and learning more about politics.

Beatrice encouraged students to apply for the program.

She said they would learn great skills, have fun and meet new people.

The program is a pilot research project which will help Charles Sturt and Swinburne researchers better understand what is important to young regional Australians and whether workshop programs can encourage regional youth to take an active part as citizens within their communities.

Details on the workshop program and research study can be found at the Picture Justice Australia website.

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