PENGUINS will follow in the footsteps of giraffes and elephants in becoming the subject of a public art trail in Worcester.
Big penguin sculptures will slide into the city next summer to form the Waddle of Worcester - and raise money for St Richard’s Hospice.
The trail, which will take place for eight weeks in the summer of 2024, follows Worcester Stands Tall and Worcester’s Big Parade, which saw giraffe and elephant sculptures displayed in 2018 and 2021, and raised more than £700,000 for the charity.
There will be 40 penguins forming the free art trail, which will run from Monday, July 22 to Sunday, September 15, 2024.
The sculptures will be sponsored by businesses and brought to life with designs created by artists from Worcestershire and beyond.
Sara Matthews, who’s leading the project for St Richard’s, said: “We can’t wait to see our huddle of happy penguins standing among Worcester’s iconic landmarks in summer 2024.
“Residents will remember how the city felt when we were previously joined by giraffes and ele-friends and we’re excited to recreate that magic all over again, bringing art trail goers into the city in their droves.
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“We often get asked how we choose each sculpture and this was quite easy in our 40th year caring for patients and loved ones. If anyone knows that kindness is a superpower; it’s the penguin! Compassionate by nature, you’ll see them in a huddle - looking out for their neighbour - when the weather turns. The penguin feels like our perfect spirit animal.”
The large sculptures will be joined by another 40 penguin chick sculptures which will be covered in artwork by students and community groups.
At the end of the trail, the large sculptures will be auctioned to raise further funds for the hospice.
The trail is being put together by creative production company Wild in Art and is supported by presenting partners Crowngate, DRPG and Worcester City Council; community and education partner Worcester BID, and media partners the Worcester News and BBC Hereford & Worcester.
Sponsorship opportunities are available - call Sara Matthews on 01905 763963, or email smatthews@strichards.org.uk
To find out more, visit www.waddleofworcester.co.uk.
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