Artists Chosen for Cromer Artlights

12 May, 2004

Issued on behalf of the Cromer Seafront Regeneration Public Art Programme

Ten artists living and working in North Norfolk have been selected to participate in Artlights, an outdoor public exhibition in Cromer in October 2004.

The selected artists, who represent a wide range of experience and disciplines, will be developing new temporary works to be projected in and onto external locations around Cromer's seafront and town centre.

Stephanie Gilbert, one of the chosen artists, said: "Artlights is an inspirational concept with which to focus the region's attention on Cromer. The town enjoys a strong sense of community and it is wholly apt that local artists are involved. I am delighted to have been chosen and look forward to working in a completely new medium."

This initiative is part of the Cromer Seafront Regeneration Public Art Programme, which has appointed David Ward as Lead Artist. David is currently working with the design team to develop a number of projects, including a seafront lighting and enhancement scheme. David comments that this temporary exhibition will "allow Cromer to see the work of these artists as part of the very fabric of the town itself."

The programme is being managed by Commissions East with funding from North Norfolk District Council and Arts Council England, East. Artlights is being delivered in partnership with Norwich Arts Centre.

For further information contact: Lucy Wood
Artist Services Manager
Commissions East
01223 356882
lucy@commseast.org.uk

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NOTES FOR EDITOR

1. Stephanie Gilbert and David Ward are available to speak to the media. Please contact Commissions East to arrange interviews. Other artists are also available for comment if required.

2. The selected artists

• Margie Britz and Liz McGowan, two artists based in North Norfolk who have recently begun to work in collaboration. The artists work in different fields of practice, Liz McGowan in site-specific installation and Margie Britz in drawing and painting.
• Lucy Care based in Paston. Lucy is a painter and primary school teacher, who also works with music and dance.
• Jan Cordaroy based in East Runton. Jan is currently in her final year of a Visual Studies BA Hons course at Norwich School of Art and Design.
• Hannah Crossley, a recent graduate living in Cromer, working in various media including design, video and performance.
• Stephanie Douet based in Aylsham. Stephanie works in a range of media including installation and film.
• Stephanie Gilbert living in Cromer. Stephanie is studying for an MA in Textile Culture at Norwich School of Art and Design.
• Anna-Lise Horsley a painter, who lives and has a studio in Cromer.
• Vanda Harvey, an abstract painter living in Cromer.
• Teucer Wilson a typographer and stone letter carver living in Aldborough.

3. Cromer Seafront Regeneration Public Art Programme
The programme will assist in the delivery of the overarching strategic objectives for the regeneration of Cromer:

• To develop a sustainable economy for the town
• To create a vibrant community
• To create an attractive and accessible environment.

The programme also includes delivery of a community consultation and interpretation project.

4. North Norfolk District Council
North Norfolk District Council is the lead partner in the over-arching Cromer regeneration programme. The District Council's stated priorities include developing the local economy, improving the quality of life in North Norfolk, and working in partnership with others.

5. Commissions East
Commissions East is the visual arts development agency for the East of England, providing an advisory and management service for commissioners, a programme of special projects addressing new areas of visual arts practice and support for artist-led initiatives.

6. Norwich Arts Centre
Norwich Arts Centre is a venue, gallery and new media training centre which aims to provide access to, encourage participation in and promote a broad and challenging programme of performing and new media arts.

7. Arts Council England
Arts Council England is the national development agency for the arts in England, distributing public money from Government and the National Lottery. Arts Council England, East is the regional office of the arts council with delegated responsibility for funding in the East of England.