23 February 2018
Pupils from Brighton Primary Schools explore citizenship in new arts engagement programme
Education
McAleer & Rushe, the contractor building a new office development on Station Street in Brighton, has partnered with Art4Space, a leading community arts organisation to explore 'What makes young people proud to live in Brighton?'. As part of the project, pupils from St Bartholomew's and St Paul's Primary School today unveiled their inspired artwork which has transformed the hoarding around The Brinell Building site. The unveiling was also attended by SHW (joint agents for the Brinell Building with Knight Frank) and Brighton and Hove City Council.
The community arts engagement project is enabling Brighton's children to develop a better understanding of their citizenship and local community through art and creativity. The primary school pupils have worked with Art4Space to develop the content of the artwork in the form of drawings, doodles, words and quotes, which will be displayed as an outside public gallery during the construction of The Brinell Building.
Commenting on the arts engagement project, Jonathan O'Neill from McAleer & Rushe said: "I hope this initiative will encourage local young people to take an interest in the development of this building and during the next 12 months our hoarding will act as an outdoor exhibition space where local children and their families can proudly see their art on display. It was great to show the students around the site and provide them with a greater insight into the work that we do. Construction is a dynamic and exciting industry to work in and we are delighted to have been able to showcase this today."
The Brinell Building will comprise seven storeys of Grade A office accommodation and views across Brighton and to the seafront from multiple roof terraces. The development is targeting a BREEAM 'Excellent' rating and includes amenities such as secure underground car and bicycle parking, electric car charging points, private changing booths and showers, a drying room and a double height reception.
Julie Norburn, Director of Art4Space has been delighted with the artwork produced: "I admire what the children have created around the theme of citizenship and the paintings will create a wonderful outside gallery for all to enjoy for many months during the construction of The Brinell Building. What a way to brighten up the streets!"
Contact:
Emma Hards
01273 876203
