Artworks to reflect town's 'unique identity'
Rachel DeakinA series of artworks are planned for public spaces around a railway station.
Entitled, We Shall Be - taken from Middlesbrough's motto Erimus - the community-led project aims to reflect the town's "unique identity".
It has been launched by Navigator North, a Tees Valley-based, artist-led organisation, with funding from the Arts Council England.
Running until December 2025, the project will focus on civic pride and community spirit by developing "thought provoking, site-specific artworks".
Vicky Holbrough from Navigator North said: "We are working closely with artists, community groups, and partners so the programme will create opportunities for public engagement."
One of the artworks planned by local artist Stuart Langley will incorporate old mobile phones donated by members of the public, who will be invited to drop them off at a number of locations.
"It's vital that the voices of Middlesbrough residents are at the heart of this cultural transformation," Mr Langley said.