Murals art project launched in Banff and Macduff
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A new public art project is being commissioned to help brighten up Banff and Macduff.
Six small murals, three in each of the twin towns, are being organised to make the communities more interesting and beautiful for locals and visitors alike.
It has been made possible with the support of Aberdeenshire Council’s Phoenix Fund.
Organisers aim for these to be made by locally-based artists to showcase the creativity and skill of the people in the area.
Organiser Lynn Mackinnon said: "We are excited to be commissioning local artists to provide artwork for our towns and to brighten up some small unused spaces.
"We hope to encourage people to walk around, search out these mini murals and enjoy some of the other benefits of our towns on the way including our beautiful views, our shops, cafés and other visitor attractions."
Sites have been found that have a blanked off window, door or recess that provide a natural frame for artistic ideas.
Details are going out now to anyone who is interested in creating a suitable artwork. They will be chosen based on quality of previous work, suitability of the idea and ingenuity.
Once the six murals are up people will be able to follow the trail around the towns to see them all.
Each artist gets a fee of £300 to £400, with a bit of extra help from the Phoenix Fund group in installing the artwork. Anyone who wants to apply can email phoenixmurals@outlook.com
A similar initiative was carried out in Aberdeen.
The Painted Doors project, was part of Aberdeen Inspired’s commitment to supporting local artists and homegrown talent and was the first of its kind in the UK.
It was curated by local artist Mary Butterworth and turn abandoned doorways into works of art, making the city’s streets a more interesting and vibrant place to be.
Doors were found along Langstane Place, Windmill Brae, the Merchant Quarter and Correction Wynd and were a hit with residents and visitors.
New doors were added to the project from a range of artists, both established and emerging, from a variety of backgrounds, from Aberdeen and the surrounding area.
Work from artists – painters, designers, street artists, illustrators and makers – from all different disciplines and backgrounds were on display. Proceeds were used to fund projects designed to improve the business district.
