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Trail Art Project

Written by Erin Lowe | Jun 28, 2021 12:54:46 PM

Happy Trails to You

The Trail Art Project starting to take shape

The Trail Art Project is an initiative of Recre­ation & Parks Services. It provides opportu­nities to showcase local artists while encouraging trail use and making new connections between trail users and art.

Themed around local cultural and natural heri­tage, the public art installations will be perma­nent attractions along prominent sections of rec­reational trails in the Municipality of Chester and strategically located at access points to our various communities.

A budget of up to $6,000 was allocated to each location, provided by the Department of Munici­pal Affairs and Housing through the Beautification and Streetscaping Program. The artwork is sched­uled for completion and installation by July 30.
We are excited to update community members about the project. The seven artists or artist teams selected have been working away on their instal­lations in their homes and their studios, getting ready to put their artwork along the trails across the Municipality.

For a sneak peek at the art and to learn more about these talented artists head over to www.chester.ca/trailart and select "Meet the Artists". You will see what the artists have planned, plus get to know the artists themselves.

Over the coming months, trail users who come across artists and Municipal staff working on the trails are welcome to stop and chat about the proj­ect. Keep in mind, we may have small areas closed off to public during construction, or trail closures during installation to ensure everyone's safety.