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Leuchie Launches Bespoke Public Art Trail to Celebrate 15th Anniversary

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This summer, East Lothian will come alive with a unique public art trail featuring 15 "one-of-a-kind" lighthouse sculptures, created by artists from across Scotland. The Lighthouse Art Trail, launched by Leuchie, a charity supporting people with neurological conditions, aims to celebrate creativity, community, and the charity's work. The trail will build on the success of 2021's Big Hare Trail, which raised £115,000 and captivated visitors with its giant hare sculptures.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Lighthouse Art Trail will feature 15 uniquely designed lighthouse sculptures, displayed throughout North Berwick, Scotland.
  • Artists from East Lothian and beyond can submit designs for the trail, with a deadline of midnight on December 4.
  • The trail will run for eight weeks from July next year, with each sculpture sponsored by a local business, school, or community group.
  • An auction will be held at the end of the trail, with the money going to Leuchie, a charity supporting people with neurological conditions.
  • The Lighthouse Art Trail is being delivered in partnership with Wild in Art, an internationally renowned organization behind public art trails at high-profile events like the London 2012 Olympics and 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
  • The trail is supported by two headline sponsors: McInroy & Wood, an investment firm, and Whisky 1901, a Scotch whisky investment company.
  • Local artists, designers, and illustrators are encouraged to submit their ideas for the trail, with successful artists commissioned to bring their designs to life early next year.

Statistics:

  • 15 "one-of-a-kind" lighthouse sculptures will be displayed throughout North Berwick.
  • The trail will run for eight weeks from July next year.
  • The 2021 Big Hare Trail raised £115,000.
  • The Lighthouse Art Trail aims to celebrate creativity, community, and Leuchie's work supporting people with neurological conditions.

Sources:

  • Leuchie
  • Wild in Art
  • McInroy & Wood
  • Whisky 1901
  • The Big Hare Trail (2021)

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