A new cross-community street art project led by Féile is set to bring five walls across the Moor area to life with new street art pieces focusing on local sporting heroes and health and wellbeing.
This project which is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB), aims to bring people together by using art to positively reimagine public spaces in the city.
Participants will explore the history of murals and street art in Ireland, take part in hands-on workshops, and visit other areas to see how public art is being used to transform streets and public spaces. Each mural will be shaped by those taking part who will have the opportunity to work with our island’s top street artists.
A spokesperson for Féile said:
“Féile is really excited to launch this project. It’s a brilliant opportunity for people to gain new skills and contribute to bringing the walls of our communities to life through street art.
“Participants will come together to learn about the history of murals and street art across Ireland, attend beginner hands-on workshops, and visit other places to see how other places are using art to bring spaces in their communities to life.
“We’ve seen the power of street art over recent years and how it can positively change the feel of a place. This project is about building on that work and giving more young people the chance to shape what their area looks like and to work with some of Ireland’s best street artists.
“The artwork will celebrate local sporting heroes and open conversations around important social issues that are impacting all communities, including mental health and wellbeing.
“We’re very grateful to the PEACEPLUS programme and our community partners for their support in helping us to deliver this project.”
Mayor of Derry City & Strabane, Ruairí McHugh said:
“I want to commend Féile on this fantastic initiative. It is a brilliant example of the type of positive change that is possible when creativity and community come together.
“It’s great to see young people from all communities getting the chance to work together and lead the transformation the public spaces.
“Support from the PEACEPLUS programme has been absolutely vital in helping local areas thrive and creating opportunities for people to come together and make them the best places to live, work, play and visit.”
The project is being delivered by Gasyard Wall Féile with support from PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB), and is funded through Derry City and Strabane District Council’s PEACEPLUS Local Co-Designed Action Plan under the ‘Community Regeneration and Transformation’ theme.
Funder information:
The Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) is a North South Body with the statutory remit for managing EU funding programmes within Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland.
PEACEPLUS is a cross-border funding Programme designed to support peace and prosperity across Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland. The total value of PEACEPLUS is €1.14 billion.
PEACEPLUS is co-funded by the European Union, the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Government of Ireland, and the Northern Ireland administration.
