Project Title

LOCALLY PRODUCED ART TRAIL

Code

T4

Project summary

A trail could be constructed in which locally produced or inspired art work would be included to create an 'art trail'. Art work at each site will have included a high level of community participation.

Project management

A theme for the whole trail could be chosen, or a few themes based around each site/community. The trail would develop as art work is carried out at different sites. Formulation of a leaflet to describe the ideas of local people, project and artists involved in art work. Way markers for art work would be provided to form the trail. Damaged or vandalised items should be removed or replaced quickly.

Project locations

Large and small sites.
Need not be related to one site.

Planning permission

YES

Project links

Local projects could provide materials, e.g. willow maze, wood from woodlands, metal work from local companies. Parish maps and the open space book could form elements of the trail, or provide inspiration for ideas to be developed.

Economic Implications

Funding - set up costs

Artist willing to work with the local community. Materials, installation, art work.

Funding: Arts Lottery, Yorkshire and Humberside Arts, Sheffield City Council.

Funding - running costs

Some maintenance, cleaning and replacement may be needed.

Employment

Local artists could be employed where possible.

Tourism

Art work can act as a focal point to sites, enhancing the interest and appearance of an area.

Social Implications

Community involvement

Community consultation and involvement in construction and location of art work. This will help to foster ownership of the art work.

Schools involvement

Excellent project for schools' involvement through art and design education.

Recreational benefits

Focal point of site or point of interest.

Environmental Implications

Local Agenda 21

Can act as a method of informing people of the ideas and aims behind a project.

Wildlife

Limited benefit, but the biofuel maze, woodland products and sculptures will encourage greater use of native species.

Project viability

Constraints

Local community may not consider art a cost effective way to spend money.
Expense of designing and constructing art work can be high.
Vandalism.
Theft.