Latest News | 3 September 2020
All is Well
Derby artists and members of the public are invited to submit their creative ideas as part of the Derby Well trail, organised by Bondholder Déda.
The first part of Derby Well, a new campaign to support and promote cultural and arts activities in and around Derby city centre, will launch with Derby Well Re-Dressed, on Friday 25th, Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th September.
Derby Well organiser and director of lead organisation Déda, Steve Slater, is asking people to contribute to transforming the city centre and surrounding area into a street gallery with artwork, performances and contemporary well dressings, by submitting their ideas digitally, or by post.
Steve said: “Contributions could be poems, paintings, graffiti, artwork, puppets, stories, photographs or dances – basically anything that can be exhibited in shop windows, on lampposts on the the pavements.
“They can also be on any theme that matters to individuals from lockdown and the NHS to community spirit, Black Lives Matter and to mark the loss of a loved one as well of course the traditional well dressings.
Moving forwards, Derby Well aims to be an important driver in the social, cultural and economic re-development and growth in the city. It will bring together key partners to showcase the city’s arts, cultural calibre and vibrancy through a virtual and physical performance and events programme.
The programme will support artists back into work, encourage people back into the city centre in a safe and socially distanced way and contribute to the wellbeing of city communities by engaging with wider audiences.
He continued: “Our aim is to make our city colourful again, to reconnect our communities with our city and bring a new vibrancy to Derby following a very challenging and tough part of our lives.
“We want help from local people to transform the city and keep the Festé street festival vibe alive by celebrating Derby’s amazing creative communities.”
Anyone interested in forwarding their creative ideas or work for inclusion in the Derby Well Re-Dressed Street Gallery should visit Derby Festé by clicking here.
