Four more artists announced for Workington Art Trail

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Cumberland Council is delighted to announce four additional artists have been commissioned to create artwork to be displayed over the winter at Workington Railway Station as part of the Workington Art Trail.

Artists Kate Lavender, Loki Syme, Nanette Madan and Zoe Forster are all based in north and west Cumbria. They will be making work inspired by the town of Workington on the theme of connections.

Workington Art Trail is an Arts Council England and Cumberland Council funded project aimed at bringing footfall back to the town centre and showcasing what the area has to offer. The four artists have been funded by Workington Town Council.

It is being produced by Cumberland Council and Anne Waggot Knott. 

The installation at the station is generously supported by Community Rail Cumbria and Northern Rail.

Councillor Anne Quilter, Cumberland Council’s Executive Member for Vibrant and Healthy Places, said:

“Applications for the original art trail commissions were of a very high standard and we are delighted to offer these additional commissions to four further shortlisted artists. They have some great ideas, and we look forward to seeing what they come up with.

“We would like to thank all our partners and it will be great to see the artists’ work installation at the station, brightening up winter train journeys for commuters and visitors.”

Workington Art Trail showcases artwork co-created by commissioned local artists and community groups, aimed at helping bring footfall back to the town centre.

Artists Alison Critchlow, Melissa Davies and Rosie Galloway-Smith have been collaborating over the past six months with Cumbria Deaf Association, Victoria Junior School and Moorclose Community Centre to create exciting paintings, poetry and textiles.

Their work will be displayed throughout the winter in the windows of Workington Library, Muffin Break and HSBC, launching towards the end of November.

There will be a free map and website to help visitors enjoy the trail and learn about each piece as they go.

Find out more at www.workingtonarttrail.com