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A collaboration between visual artist, landscape architect and the community. The project brought a new sense of place and identity to the site and it concluded with the creation of a Discovery Beach, Play Area, Designed Vantage Point and Landmark Wall and new seating along this redevelopment. These are year-round recreational resources for the local and tourist communities. Local community involvement (including local craftspeople) was key in the development of the site-specific works providing a new destination along the waterfront.

Artists

• Rachel Mimiec
• Muf – artist group
• Sam Booth

Funding

SAC Award amount

£99,482.00

Project total cost

£174,727.00

Funding purpose

Towards collaborative work between artist, landscape architect and community to redevelop the seafront.

(Please note dates and details correct at time of award.)

Consultation & Commissioning Process

A series of workshops and community events characterises the work of this project.

Six artists, with a connection to the region, were invited to submit work. Rachel Mimiec was selected as the Lead Artist. The Lead Artist developed the concept and the outline proposal for the project.

Other artists and craft practitioners were commissioned to carry out aspects of the project and to work with community groups. These artists were selected by a mixture of limited competition and direct selection.

Outcomes

• Artist designed seating, and feature wallplay area