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December 2009
RegenerARTing the High Street
Local artists in Eastbourne have set up ‘RegenerART’ to find creative ways to reduce the negative impact that vacant shops have on the high street. The group also show cases local creative talent, by exhibiting real artworks in the towns growing number of empty shop windows.
Five shop windows in Terminus Road, Eastbourne have already benefited from RegenerART's efforts with more windows planned in the run up to Christmas.
RegenerART is working with artists, organisations and schools to deliver the project in partnership with Eastbourne Borough Council's Economic Development department. It is part of 'The Royal Project' which aims to renovate and remodel Eastbourne's Hippodrome Theatre on Seaside, acting as a focal point for creative development in media and the performing arts.
Chairperson of the project, Tania Long told The Sussex Newspaper: "As a group of concerned local artists and makers, ho care about Eastbourne and its environment, RegenerART is pleased to be working in partnership with Eastbourne Borough Council to bring life back to our high streets and demonstrate different ways of thinking when it comes to the use of empty shops and other spaces. This is a good opportunity for the creative community to pull together and make a difference at a grass roots level in our town for everyone to enjoy."
The group would welcome enquiries from landlords or businesses who feel that their empty properties could benefit from this scheme and help to make Eastbourne a vibrant place for visitors and residents alike.
For more information or to get involved please contact Tania Long at tarniya2003@yahoo.co.uk or join our Facebook group.
