The design has been put together by three local artists – Samirah Khan, Sa’adiah Khan and Dan Biggs – as part of a project initiated by Chesterton Community Association, and grant funded by Cambridge City Council.
The artists conducted a series of workshops with local residents, Brown’s Field Youth and Community Centre and Eddie’s – a local charity for people with learning disabilities – to inform the theme of the design.
The painting of the brightly coloured mural, which features the words ‘Kindness is Always in Season’, took place across the last week and prompted a very positive response from members of the local community passing by.
The council has supported the project through a grant award, funded by S106 public art contributions
Cllr Anna Smith, Executive Councillor for Streets and Open Spaces, said: “I’m delighted that the council was able to support this project.
“Not only has it provided a great opportunity to artists from Cambridge to showcase their work publicly, but it has also enabled us to respond to calls from the local community association to brighten up the area.
“The process involved workshops with residents and is a great example of a high quality public art work that is supported by local people.”
Artist, Sa’adiah Khan, said: “The response from the passers-by while working has been overwhelming – incredibly positive and supportive. We have had regulars that keep popping by to check on progress and bringing us snacks from time to time. Many have said they'd love to see us do more and even suggested places they'd like to see brightened up with art!”
Chesterton Community Association made an application to the council’s grant scheme for the project in 2015. Michael Bond, Treasurer of Chesterton Community Association, said: “Chesterton Community Association (CCA) has been happy to help make this project happen. As treasurer it fell to me to make the grant bid and to support the team of artists to deliver the mural.
“I had the pleasure of taking part in a workshop at Brown's Field Youth and Community Centre when ideas were being worked up with strong input from local residents of all ages.
“To see it finally take shape, and to hear of the public interest in it brightened up a very damp day. We are pleased that the council were willing to support this locally-inspired project and look forward to passers-by enjoying the result for a long time to come.”
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Community mural adds a fresh burst of colour to Green End Road
30 August 2017
A colourful new community mural painted by local artists on a side wall of the Co-operative store on the corner of Green End Road and Milton Road, Cambridge, has recently been completed and is now being enjoyed by the public.
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