Community Arts Project at Richmond Primary Care Centre

Brief
To deliver a community-led art project and co-ordinate with the opening of the Centre to the general public, to ensure local pride and ownership of the building

Client: NHS Birmingham East and North

Location: Richmond Primary Care Centre, Stechford, Birmingham

Timescales: 4 months

Briefed: June 2009
Art workshops held: July 2009
Installation: September 2009

Solution
The BaS LIFT team worked with three local community groups to produce a striking, modern mural design, comprising photography and silhouette images on an 18 metre long stretch of window vinyl fitted to the large glazed façade of the building.

Challenge
Tight timescale, involved a large number of residents of a broad range of ages, co-ordination with window hoarding removal

Services
Project Management, Design (to produce artwork layout model)

“We are delighted that this artwork has been created by the local community for the local community to enjoy.  Not only does it contribute to the distinctiveness of the building, it also celebrates young people and places within the local area.”
Donna Macarthur, Director of Primary Care Commissioning at NHS Birmingham East and North