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PUPILS ARTWORK TAKES PRIDE OF PLACE IN CITY CENTRE
15/07/2009
Budding artists at Hudson Road Primary School were beaming with pride at seeing their work displayed for all to see in Sunderland city centre.
Pupils from Years 5 and 6 have been working on an art project led by regeneration company Sunderland arc, in conjunction with arts in education agency Infinite Arts, focusing on the theme of place. They have produced stunning pictures of their favourite places in Sunderland, which are now on display on hoardings around one of the arc’s key regeneration sites – Holmeside in Park Lane.
It follows news that an agreement has now been signed with the arc’s appointed developer Thornfield Properties, to bring forward a £180m retail scheme at the site, which could create 1,700 jobs.
In the lead up to the hoardings display, Hudson Road pupils had their work exhibited at a gallery in Sunniside’s new arts and business centre, thePlace earlier this year.
The project has been supported by the Homes and Communities Agency and Sunderland City Council with help from Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens.
Helen Campbell, operations director at Sunderland arc, said: “It’s fantastic to see the children’s work on display in such a prominent part of the city centre where lots of people will be able to appreciate it.
“We want to encourage youngsters to stay in Sunderland and be part of its success. This project has given schoolchildren the opportunity to find out more about regeneration schemes such as Holmeside and the benefits they will bring, as well as encouraging them to think about the importance of communities and take pride in their city.”
For more information on Sunderland arc visit www.sunderlandarc.co.uk or phone 0191 5689880.
With thanks to the Sunderland Echo for supplying the photograph.
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