“My constant travels into Preston led me to frequent the bus station, and, over time, my opinion of the architecture gradually shifted into appreciation and love for the building,” said Emily.

Pic Emily Peetīased in Lytham St Annes, the artist attended UCLan from 2019 to 2022, where she studied illustration. I can’t believe how many people will be walking past and taking a look at something I’ve created!” Illustrator Emily Peet is delighted to see her work on display as part of the Art on the Streets of Preston exhibition. “It is definitely surreal to see my illustration in an area I know so well, and in such a prominent location. “I’m absolutely thrilled to have my artwork on display in Preston,” said illustrator Emily Peet, whose detailed piece depicting Preston Bus Station features. We had a chat with three of the artists and one of the photographers whose works feature to find out a bit more about their work and how they feel about the project. The artwork featured has been created by Stephen Siwak, Scrappy, Kerry, Shiryn Wynter, Tomas Woods, Sarah Caulfield, Cherry Dziegiel, Jo Garrett, Simon Rawsthorn, Rachelle Panagarry, Jodie Moss, Lee Radford, Becky Atherton, Emily Peet and Sally Dyer. Art on the Streets of Preston has gone on display on the BHS hoardings.

The other 50 per cent of the funding came from Lancashire County Council’s Leisure and Sport Fund.

50 per cent of the funding, £2,964, was raised via an online Crowdfunder with a substantial pledge from Preston’s independent creative network, the Brewtime Collective. The disused shopfront has been transformed into a temporary art gallery thanks to the Crowdfund Lancashire project. We went to find out more.ġ5 pieces of art, printed on A0-sized boards, have gone on display on the old BHS building hoardings. 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. The work of 15 local artists has gone on display in central Preston. Posted on - 5th May, 2023 - 7:00pm | Author - Lisa Brown | Posted in - Arts, City Centre, People, Preston City Centre, Preston News, Proud Preston, Uncategorized, What's On in Preston Art on the Streets of Preston features the work of 15 artists and photographers Local artists delighted to see their artwork on display in Preston city centre Phoenix Park plans for Preston Docks include ski slope and sailing lake Preston local elections 2023 candidates confirmed Preston local elections 2023: Mini manifestos for city’s Labour, Conservative, Lib Dem, Green and Independent parties South Ribble Borough Council local elections 2023: Mini manifestos for Labour, Conservatives, Lib Dems, Greens and Independents Full list of Coronation Bank Holiday weekend Preston street parties and road closures

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