Local artists wanted to help reimagine public spaces in Atherstone

Local creatives are being called to register their interest for the chance to help bring some street art to Atherstone, Polesworth and Coleshill.

'Creative Giants' are working with Warwickshire County Council to bring together artists and designers to reinvigorate public spaces in North Warwickshire and the rest of the county as part of the 'Our Spaces' programme.

Street art schemes are to be installed in Atherstone, Polesworth and Coleshill as well as Nuneaton, Bedworth, Rugby, Leamington and Stratford.

The project will be launched with a survey asking residents for their thoughts and views of their local town.

Creative Giants is an art-led production agency and studio that places collaboration at the heart of their approach. Believing firmly that art has the power to inspire, stimulate and promote new dialogue, they place artists at the forefront of each project - championing the voice of creatives and the local community at every opportunity.

Simon Vaughan, managing director of Creative Giants said: "This project is an incredible opportunity for Warwickshire artists to take a central role in re-envisioning how we use our public spaces now that we are on the journey of recovery after the last 12 months.

"It has never been more important for individuals, communities and local authorities to really consider how our shared environments are used and how they could be used in the future.

"Now is the time to build ambitious, bold and radical visions of our public spaces that reflect the aspirations of the communities that exist within them."

Creative Giants wants to make the most of local talent and will be inviting artists and designers from across Warwickshire to respond to an open call brief. They're interested in people working in any art form or creative medium, at any stage in their career, and who do not necessarily have experience of working in public spaces.

The eight successful artists will be mentored by Creative Giants to work with a specialist delivery contractor who will design, build and install the installations in each of the towns.

The Warwickshire Our Spaces project will hopefully be part of a longer project for county, that will see more public art produced in the future.

As the project begins, they will be looking for local opinions and stories about the towns to help shape the artists' briefs.

Mark Ryder, Strategic Director for Communities at Warwickshire County Council said "We know how hard the Creative Industry has been hit by the pandemic.

"It's great to be able to offer these kinds of opportunities to artists which will not only help this sector start to recover but also contribute to the re-shaping of our towns creating attractive and vibrant places for people to visit."

For any artists wishing to take part in the Open Call go the Creative Giants website.

For further information you can contact Creative Giants at [email protected]

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