A new project bringing some colourful murals to some Halton buildings as part of #CelebrateHalton, it is hoped will bring joy and hope to the areas.
Murals by artist Calum Medforth at Ditton and Runcorn Libraries are part of the ‘Celebrate Halton’ Borough of Culture 2021 celebrations.
Why not take a selfie by one of the murals and share?
Calum Medforth, aged 27, from Formby, was approached by Halton Libraries, with a brief called ‘the joy project’.
The main aim of the pieces was to ”re-inspire the community after covid and hopefully bring some unity, hope, joy to the community during these difficult times’.
This was hopefully achieved through bold colours and the use of positive, natural and local imagery.
Halton Borough Council spokesperson, Julie Griffiths, said: “There was also the hope that these pieces would spark some creativity and inspire more individuals to embark on their own creative projects.”
Please email: haltonlea.library@halton.gov.uk or widnes.library@halton.gov.uk
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Celebrate Halton – it’s all in the title! An exciting year that aims to increase participation in high quality arts activity, helping more people benefit from the vital role culture can play in improving health and wellbeing, bringing people together, uniting communities, inspiring creativity and supporting learning.
The stimulating programme of activities will celebrate the borough’s past, present and future through everything from small community-led events to larger-scale spectaculars designed to fire the imagination, bring joy and underline what truly makes Halton a great place to live, work and visit. For more information visit www.celebratehalton.co.uk
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