Gorgie Collective Street Art Sculpture Trail
- Submitted by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour.
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 June 2021
- Motion reference: S6M-00551
That the Parliament congratulates Gorgie Collective artists for creating Edinburgh's first ever Street Art Sculpture Trail, which runs around Gorgie and features sculptural artworks in ceramic, brass and concrete; notes the importance of volunteers in community-led projects; commends the efforts of Gorgie Collective artists in creating more colourful and inspiring public spaces in their local area; understands the need to support local artists as society recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, and recognises the vital role art and culture can play in improving wellbeing and building community connectedness and resilience.
Supported by:
Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Kenneth Gibson, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Rona Mackay, Ruth Maguire, Stuart McMillan, Paul Sweeney, Mercedes Villalba