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By Wonderstuff
Help us create Gosforth’s largest piece of public art. Now is the time to bring a real sense of pride and public spirit by creating and installing a large wall mural to transform Gosforth.
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Flintlab Coworking Space opened in Gosforth in 2018, and after the change in road layout at Gosforth High Street, it’s end gable wall has been more visible than ever. After purchasing the building in 2020 new owners Paul and Louise who run Flintlab, and established creative agency Wonderstuff, wanted to bring to Gosforth (their home) some of the art and culture they’d seen across the UK in the form of a large scale public art piece. Working with the Mushroom Works - a local art studio and gallery - all agreed that the street would benefit from an artistic intervention and that the prominent site would be suited to a mural. Working with an established artist - As Willerton - who often uses strong typography mixed with traditional skills - resonated with Paul whose past typographic art prints have been sold in the Baltic, and in London. The project will elevate the High Street and further position Gosforth as a place for independent and cultural businesses.
What we'll deliver:
Why it's a great idea:
We believe art and culture is a great way to engage the community, brighten up public space, stimulate footfall, and install a sense of civic pride. Through the public art project, we intend to use the vote as a way to ask the community aspirations for their local area, which can inform ideas for other projects for Gosforth and encourage more independent businesses to consider Gosforth as their home, improving the area for residents, local businesses and visitors alike.
Steps to get it done:
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Thanks you for your support of Gosforth Art Junction. We wanted to let you know that we are stopping this crowdfunding campaign with a view to developing the project over the Summer and re-launching as part of Crowdfund North of Tyne's Autumn Funding Round. When we stop the campaign, all pledges will be cancelled and you will not be charged. But we hope that you will stay tuned and consider pledging to our campaign when it re-launches!
Whoop, 20 people have pledged since fundraising began!
Whoop, 10 people have pledged since fundraising began!
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How will the money be spent?Total £9,192
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Total £9,192
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VolunteerWonderstuff - a brand and design studio - has worked with artists, and in the arts sector since its inception in 2009.
While commercial projects are the backbone of the business, owners Paul and Louise (who also run Flintlab, an established Coworking Space) want to support arts projects in the North East wherever possible. After seeing art pieces help to transform areas across the UK, in the form of a large scale public art pieces they feel the time is right to create more public art in Newcastle.
Project Owner: Mushroom Works CIC The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.
Contractor: Wonderstuff Group Ltd. The team responsible for building or installing the project.
