Calling All Budding Public Artists

Community representatives have identified seating and the creation of pleasant meeting and resting areas as a priority.  A modest starter budget of £6000 - £10,000 is available to commission bespoke discrete elements of street furniture.

Expressions of interest and some colour photos of recent work are invited from artists and designer makers by 21^st February 2005.

This is an ideal opportunity for an artist or designer-maker, preferably with local connections.  We are open to ideas about the design of the seating and materials used - wood, stone or concrete resins etc, metalwork.  Initial concept designs may be exhibited for public consultation.

This will be the first project within a longer-term vision and identity for to town, which includes introducing a variety of art and design into the public realm as a way of making the town more welcoming and attractive for residents and visitors.