Torridge District Council is inviting residents to help choose public art designed to celebrate Westward Ho!
Torridge District Council, supported by The Burton at Bideford, is introducing public art to the village as part of its mission to revitalise Westward Ho! by supporting, developing and promoting cultural activity in the town.
Funding for the project has been secured from a S106 agreement which stipulates it has to be spent specifically on public art. People with a connection to Westward Ho! are now being asked to share their views and ideas on what type of public art they would like to see in the village, by filling in a form or completing an online survey.
Whether it’s a mega centrepiece or an art trail, a stone sculpture or a mural – it’s now time for the community to have their say on what themes and stories make them feel proud and would really create that added wow factor!
The survey is open from Friday 3 October 2025 and will close on Monday 3 November 2025. Feedback from the questionnaires will be used to inform the artist brief, which will be advertised to artists towards the end of the year.
The Project Steering Group, made up of representatives from Torridge District Council, Northam Town Council, The Burton Gallery and local people, will then appoint the artist that best fits the brief. Anyone who is interested in joining the Steering Group can also apply via the online survey.
It is intended that the new artwork will be in situ for Summer 2026.
Share your views by completing the online survey at torridge.gov.uk/artwestwardho
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