The first public art commission, as part of the UKSPF funded Crewe Arts Development Programme, has been officially completed in the town.

The huge artwork, named 'RE-Making Crewe,' on High Street, has been co-designed by young people within the community, who have worked with professional artist Cherie Grist at a series of workshops.

The project focuses on building pride of place and representing the young people of Crewe within the town centre.

The huge artwork, named 'RE-Making Crewe,' on High Street, has been co-designed by young people within the community, who have worked with professional artist Cherie Grist at a series of workshops (Ryan Parker).

As part of the engagement process, more than 70 young people from local organisations took part in five interactive workshops (facilitated by the artist), to come up with their own ideas for the design of the mural, also discussing their experiences and aspirations for Crewe town centre.

The following local youth groups gave creative input to the design:

• YMCA
• Cheshire College South and West
• Visyon Creative Connections programme at the Lyceum Theatre
• Inspire Young Women's Group from Motherwell
• The Youth Justice Team
• Cheshire Buddies

After the workshops took place, the individual artworks contributed to the overall mural.

The transfer of the design to the end of the former Crewe Chronicle building, (facing the site of the upcoming Youth Zone), took place over a couple of weeks, hampered by challenging weather conditions.

Mr Grist was assisted by Siobhan Hogan, Victoria Jackson and Martin Renshaw.

The professional artist said: "It has been an absolute pleasure working with the young people of Crewe.

The new Crewe artwork is now completed and clearly visible to road users and pedestrians alike (Peter Robinson).

"They are all so talented and passionate about the future of their area becoming a more lively, vibrant and colourful place.

"I hope they feel proud when they see their incredible design and inspiring words in the mural. I'm honoured to have had the job of painting them."

The new Crewe artwork is now completed and clearly visible to road users and pedestrians alike.

All of the patterned designs produced during the project will feature as part of a mindful "Making Crewe" colouring book, launching with the full art trail between 14 and 16 February 2025.

A Design Tutor at Cheshire College South and West said: "The activity was a wonderful opportunity for our learners to communicate with a current working artist and gain industry insights on the wide range of job opportunities in the industry."

Young people taking part in the 'RE-Making Crewe' artwork (Crewe Town Council).

Crewe Town Council has been awarded central government UKSPF funding to deliver an Arts Development Project and Arts Trail between January 2024 and March 2025.

The trail will be displayed in accessible locations throughout Crewe for residents and visitors alike to enjoy.

Further public art commissions will follow as part of the programme, including an artwork on the side of the Crewe Town Council office building.

A Crewe Town Council spokesperson told Nub News; "We are delighted with the RE-Making Crewe mural and the bold visual impact it makes to the High Street area of Crewe.

"We are committed to supporting and developing arts and culture within Crewe and it is fantastic to see the impact local young people have had in co-creating this first piece of public art as part of the Crewe Arts Development Programme.

The transfer of the design to the end of the former Crewe Chronicle building, (facing the site of the upcoming Youth Zone), took place over a couple of weeks (Peter Robinson).

"The mural will feature as a significant part of the Arts Trail to come, which all residents and visitors to Crewe will be able to enjoy."

To find out more about Crewe's UKSPF funded Arts Development Project and Arts Trail CLICK HERE.

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