Animate Chesterfield is a public art programme which will create new artworks and activities for visitors over the next two years throughout the regeneration programmes happening in both Chesterfield and Staveley.
Delivered by Beam, a leading cultural development organisation in collaboration with Chesterfield Borough Council, the programme will include the appointment of an artist in residence to engage residents and visitors with Chesterfield town centre, town centre trails to explore, outdoor exhibitions, a Christmas window trail and wall art.
Communities will be at the heart of the programme and will shape, influence and participate throughout, ensuring that they are an authentic celebration of the place.
Funding for the public art project was secured through planning agreements as part of the council’s percent for art scheme, which was part of the previous Local Plan (and now continues on a voluntary basis), and the funding must be used for the delivery of public art.
