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Our Art for Arterial Routes project has improved many areas of Belfast with public art,
helping to regenerate the city. We have an artist-in-residence who worked with community groups and artists to develop public art which local people can enjoy.
Our Art for Artertial Routes Guide covers some of the diverse, inspirational and challenging projects that artists and neighbourhood communities have helped to create throughout Belfast.
- Download Art for Arterial Routes Guide (PDF - 5.8MB)
Culture and Arts Unit
Telephone: 028 9091 8734
Email: culture@belfastcity.gov.uk
Examples of artwork
Here are some of the pieces and their locations which you will notice if you are driving or walking by various parts of Belfast:Strand Walk Fence
The artist worked with two community groups to brighten up a damaged security fence. They used imagery based on the industrial heritage of east Belfast.Blythefield Bridge Mosaics (photographed above)
P7 children worked with an artist to create a collage based on buildings in the area, such as the Monarch Laundry and Belfast City Hospital.Portview Trade Centre sculpture on Newtownards Road
The sculpture is reminiscent of a ship's hull which is a tribute to the shipbuilding industry of the city.York Road Windows Project
Primary school children created photographs and paintings which were produced on aluminium panels. These are now located on the arches in the old railway building and the brickwork has been restored.Westlink Bridge project
Primary school children made collages on the theme of transport which the artist photographed and transposed onto aluminium panels.Shankill Leisure Centre
A youth group produced images and words on the theme of sport. These were produced as a collage on aluminium panels which are outside the leisure centreBelfast Regeneration Office site on Donegall Road
Primary school children worked with an artist and produced self-portraits on the theme of identity, aspiration and dreams. These were printed on a series of aluminium panels which are on the railings.What's next?
As part of our ongoing Renewing the Routes and Brighter Belfast Initiatives, we have appointed artists to create new permanent public artworks for five key locations across Belfast.These landmarks will celebrate the cultural identity, diversity and rich heritage of the different neighbourhoods in Belfast.
The overall theme is 'Belfast and beyond'. It's a celebration of the industries and social and cultural activities that the people of Belfast have been assoicated with and how these activities have influenced the rest of the world.
- Find out more about the new public artwork
Contact us
Culture and ArtsDevelopment Department
Cecil Ward Building
4-10 Linenhall Street
Belfast
BT2 8BP
Tel : 028 9027 0461
Fax : 028 9027 0325
Email: culture@belfastcity.gov.uk
