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Art on the streets of Preston

Showcasing brilliant Preston artists. Local artists will have their artworks (2D: e.g. painting, photography - anything that can be printed) displayed in outdoor locations across the city of Preston.

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Our Delivery Report

Funded on 28 April 2023 | Delivered on 01 May 2023

£2,964

RAISED

63

BACKERS

74

DAYS TO FUND

BIGGEST PLEDGE

Largest pledge from Lancashire County Council

£1,417

From Lancashire County Council

Blog Preston 05 May 2023

Local artists delighted to see their artwork on display in Preston city centre

Blog Preston

The work of 15 local artists has gone on display in central Preston. Art on the Streets of Preston is a project created by Enjoy the Show’s Garry Cook to showcase the creative artwork of the people of Preston. We went to find out more.\n\n15 pieces of art, printed on A0-sized boards, have gone on display on the old BHS building hoardings. The disused shopfront has been transformed into a temporary art gallery thanks to the Crowdfund Lancashire project. 50 per cent of the funding, £2,964, was raise

Artworks created

30 Artworks created

Heritage site improved

1 Heritage site improved

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Festival created

1 Festival created

donated £10

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Exhibition Created

1 Exhibition Created

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The Birley

The Birley donated £20

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Gigs created

5 Gigs created

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More about our impact

More about our impact

The environment

The environment

Improved Preston City Centre visually - displaying art for people to enjoy.

The local economy

The local economy

All work was printed by a local printer. People visited city centre specifically to see artworks, spending money locally in cafes etc.

Volunteering, jobs & education

Volunteering, jobs & education

Increased invisibilty of Preston artists, some of who have gained new comissions from work being displayed.

Arts, culture & heritage

Arts, culture & heritage

Huge local engagement due to outdoor location. Massive positive response on social media to artworks. Gave confidence and inspiration to artists who took part.

Activity, health and leisure

Activity, health and leisure

Encouraged people to visit city centre - walking/exercise.