Over the past few months a number of community groups have been working together to tackle the problem of overflowing bins particularly on the seafront. Working with East Lothian Council, they propose to purchase and install 6 new compacting bins. They are normal size but with ten times the capacity and are seagull proof! Most of the funding for the purchase has already been raised.
To raise awareness and involve the wider community, organisers are hoping that each bin will feature paintings by local artists of a seabird and the artwork will also be included in a leaflet showing their location, details of the artists and information on the environmental issues. They are working with the Seabird Centre on the selection of birds. Ideally they would select six artists for the work (which ideally needs to be ready by February 2023 as the aim is to have the bins in position by Easter). There will only be very modest amounts to cover artists costs but there should be significant and long term publicity for the works. Organisers are hoping that several artists will want to be involved and are very happy to provide more information, either individually or to arrange a group meeting. If you’re interested in finding out more, please contact the Art Group via our contact form, Facebook messenger or email [email protected] and I will pass on contact details.
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We are delighted that we are holding a live exhibition with the return of our annual Winter Show - the first since 2019.
Please drop in to the Hope Rooms during the hours above and view the paintings that our members have been working on. There will be a wide variety of styles and media for sale – there is something to suit all tastes and budgets. We also will also be selling cards featuring the artists’ own work for £2 a card - the best value in town! Many thanks to our members Margaret le Grice for 'Year of the Tiger' and Bernadette Wood for the Bass Rock, our poster images. |
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