The Horsefair Art Project - vote on the shortlist

Stakeholders from a range of local organisations and Councillors met on 22^nd of November to shortlist from 18 artists who had applied for the commission.  The group chose four artists who they thought would respond to the brief most appropriately.

Artists were marked out of 10 and the four with the most points have now gone forward for public ballot.  The first ballot box appeared at the Churchfields master plan consultation event where a large number of people voted on their favourite artist. 

The ballot boxes are in public buildings around the Horsefair over the next two weeks so look out for them to cast your vote.   A ballot box is at the NISA (post office) until Friday 10th December.  Another ballot box will be at the Peacock pub over the weekend (4^th/5^th) December.

It is important to note that the artwork that appears on the box is not the artwork proposed to go on the Horsefair triangle. It shows work that each artist has created in the past and gives an indication of style. The selected artist will develop a final design in consultation with the community when they have been appointed with the contract.

Councillor Tracey Onslow, Wyre Forest District Council's Cabinet Member for Community & Partnership Services said,

"I'm really pleased with the response to the commission. We think we've picked the right shortlist so I hope people will get on board and place their votes."

The aim is to get the artwork installed by spring 2011.

The shortlisted artists are:

Tom Hill - Read about the artist  (249kb)

Andy Hazel - Read about the artist  (209kb)

Michael Johnson - Read about the artist  (314kb)

Peter Walker - Read about the artist  (193kb)

You can cast your vote emailing the Arts Development Team and putting the name of your preferred artist in the subject pox 

Date of issue - 2nd December 2010