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Call for Moray folk to design their own lighthouses


By Alistair Whitfield

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CLAN Cancer Support is calling for budding artists to create designs for 30 mini-lighthouse sculptures it is siting around the North-East.

Katie Guthrie from CLAN with one of the lighthouses
Katie Guthrie from CLAN with one of the lighthouses

Artists of any age, no matter where they live, are being invited to submit their designs for what will be known as the 'Light the North Trail'.

The cancer charity's sponsors will choose their favourites at a live event in April.

The successful entrants will then be commissioned to paint one of the 10ft-high lighthouses.

In return for their services they will be paid a fee upon completion.

Featuring sites within towns and villages in Moray, as well as Aberdeenshire, the Highlands, Orkney and Shetland, the Light the North Trail will open in the Autumn.

Finally, the lighthouses will be auctioned in December 2020, with proceeds going towards providing support for people living with cancer.

Fiona Fernie, project director said: "The trail offers artists the opportunity to make a creative contribution to Light the North and help to ensure a lasting artistic, economic, social and charitable legacy.

"Each lighthouse design will be unique, and tell a different story, in the same way that every person supported by CLAN is individual with specific needs.

"The trail covers the whole of the north-east so we are hoping to see some designs which will showcase the beauty and heritage of our countryside and coastline, and the generosity of our people.

"CLAN supports people of every age, from children to the elderly and accordingly the trail will appeal to all ages, with the individual designs featuring modern and traditional styles.

"We have been overwhelmed by the support of the north-east for Light the North, and already have over 25 lighthouse sponsors, spread across the whole region, including individual sponsors, small businesses and large firms.

"This next phase of inviting designs is very exciting, and we are looking forward to seeing the immense creativity that exists in the area."

Charlie Langhorne is the co-founder and managing director of Wild in Art which was behind the Oor Wullie's BIG Bucket Trail during the summer.

He said: "Light the North provides a high-profile platform for artists, both professional and as yet undiscovered, to showcase their artwork on an unusual 3D canvas.

"As seen on Oor Wullie's BIG Bucket Trail, our events celebrate creativity in all forms, and brings artists together with businesses and communities for a fantastic cause. It's our first Lighthouse trail, so we can't wait to see what designs the new sculpture inspires."

To submit an entry, visit lightthenorth.co.uk to download an artist’s pack and design template.

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