Art project at Westonbirt Arboretum connects more people with nature
Artist in residence Deb Hoy MORE people are being connected with trees and nature by a project using art. Forestry England, which runs the Westonbirt Arboretum, is working with Gloucestershire charity Art Shape on the project which ends in May. Thanks to funding from Arts Council England, Forestry England joined forces with Art Shape to help improve diversity in the arts. The Arts Bridge Emergents project gives opportunities for professional development to up-and-coming artists who face disabling barriers. Since May 2020 the Art Bridge Emergents artists have been working with artist...