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A special event is scheduled to take place at Spellow Community Hub and Library on Saturday (21 June), where an art installation celebrating the concept of home will be revealed. This event marks the completion of an artist residency with Dora Colquhoun, a neurodivergent writer, facilitator, and performer, who was commissioned by Culture Liverpool as part of the Creative Neighbourhoods Program. Dora has conducted various creative workshops at Spellow over the past few months, engaging with local residents, community organizations, schools, and businesses like Our House Walton Community Hub, Daisy Chain Nursery, and St. Francis De Sales Infant School.
The installation, titled “Welcome Home,” will showcase artwork by St. Francis De Sales students and photographs of Walton residents, including Kenny Robert, Joan Abela, and 97-year-old Anne Gandy, who received an MBE for her community service. The event, scheduled from 11 am to 1 pm, will include a film screening, storytelling sessions, crafting activities, refreshments, and a special performance of a song created by Dora and others in tribute to County Road. This artist residency is one of Culture Liverpool’s initiatives to engage communities and neighborhoods in Liverpool through collaborative projects, public art, and creative workshops, aiming to foster local pride, inclusivity, and empowerment.
Funding for this project comes from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, which supports initiatives to enhance community pride and life chances. This particular project aims to engage residents in and around County Road, who were affected by the unfortunate incident at Spellow Community Hub and Library last summer. Previous projects in the area include creative writing courses and artist residencies that have brought the community together. Artist Dora Colquhoun expressed her admiration for the diverse community of Walton and how they have embraced her during the residency. Local resident Anne Gandy, who was honored for her community service, praised the kindness and generosity of Scousers, highlighting the strong sense of community in the area. Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing, and Culture, Councillor Harry Doyle, emphasized the importance of such artist residencies in helping communities reclaim their narratives and build bonds of resilience and hope. The objects displayed in the installation reflect the diversity of Walton, showcasing memories and experiences of both long-time residents and newcomers
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