Designs for two new murals have been created to help brighten up part of Worksop and Retford town centres thanks to funding from Bassetlaw District Council.
The artwork for the murals have been created and designed by A-level students at The Elizabethan Academy and students from Inspire at Worksop, supported by local artist Garry Ashton, and are currently on display at Bassetlaw Museum.
They have been based on wildlife identified by Notts Wildlife Trust as endangered due to climate change, and that are local species to the district.
Cllr Steve Scotthorne, Cabinet Member for Identity and Place said:
“I want to thank students for their hard work in helping to design and create these murals and I'm looking forward to seeing them being brought to life.
“As well as being decorative, the murals will also educate people about the impact climate change is having on our native species and encourage them to take action.”
The murals will be placed in Retford on the side of West Street Pre-school, and on a currently blank wall on Cheapside in Worksop in the coming months.
The final designs, painted by mural artist company BlankWalls, will feature QR codes for people to scan to find out more about the endangered wildlife featured, what people can do to help prevent their decline, and slow down climate change.
The project has been delivered through Arts and Heritage funding from the Government’s UKSPF monies.
Last Updated on Tuesday, September 10, 2024