A GROUP of artists seeking an affordable ‘platform’ to work in St Helens took their campaign the town’s streets.
They produced artworks in the town centre to highlight their need for affordable and accessible studio spaces.
Calling themselves Platform, the 15 strong art squad – made up of painters, photographers, poets and filmmakers – produced their art in public.
Claire Weetman, one the art campaigners, told the Star: “Whereas in Liverpool and Manchester or other towns there is studio space for artists to work in together that is affordable, there isn’t any in St Helens.
“If you want studio space, you have to go out to one of the cities. We are looking at suitable venues and are trying to access bursaries to support us.”
To keep up to date on the campaign see platformarts.blogspot.com
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