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Animation, Digital, Participatory, Site-Specific

HERE ARTrail

A digital portrait of St. Helens. This new Augmented Reality (AR) app enables audiences of all ages to experience multimedia artwork outside the confines of galleries or performance spaces.

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FEATURES

  • 18 local schools / community groups created content
  • 11 artists led the work
  • Explore the history, geography and diversity of the town
  • AR app guides visitors around the town to reveal new features
  • Launches September 2022

 

 

Background

Breaking down the walls of art galleries. Letting communities and visitors explore St Helens like never before.

 

Description

  • Outdoor AR exhibition
  • 20 original artworks, videos, music and performances
  • Showcasing participants creative response to the town
  • Celebrating the past, present and future of St Helens

 

Featured Artists:

Claire Weetman – Visual Art

Henry Iddon – Photography

Kate Hodgson – Visual Art

Capoeira for All – Dance, Music

Grace Smith – Dance and Music

Altru Drama CIC – Drama

David Bixter – Visual Art

Mako Create – Creative Digital Tech and Art

Cara Looij – Puppetry

Emmer Winder – Visual Art

Commissioned by

Cultured (St Helens Cultural Education Partnership) supported by Arts Council England National Lottery Projects Grants.