Andy Kirkby’s scheme of public art – funded by New Look and Sainsbury’s and supported by Weymouth & Portland Borough Council – has been installed at the Weymouth Gateway site and an unveiling event for the three sculptures will take place on the afternoon of 16 July 2014.
Around 60 guests have been invited to the event including voluntary, public and private sector partners and press. The event will take place at New Look’s offices in Mercery Road, Weymouth, Dorset DT3 5HJ. Parking will be available in New Look offices’ car park.
Paul Atterbury, local resident, writer and BBC Antiques Roadshow expert will be joining the Mayor ofWeymouth & Portland, Cllr Kate Wheller to cut the ribbons on each of the three artworks.
A Routemaster bus has been hired to transport guests and the unveiling party between sites for the ribbon cutting and photo opportunities.
The following people will be in the Mayoral Reception / Unveiling Party to meet the Mayor and her consort, Mr Michael Wheller:
Paul Atterbury (BBC Antiques Roadshow expert), and Mrs Chrissie Atterbury
Andy Kirkby (Artist) and Mrs Sandy Kirkby
Cllr Rachel Rogers (Borough council Briefholder for Culture and Tourism)
Cllr Ian Bruce (Borough council Briefholder for Community Facilities)
Nicky Whittenham (Public Art Consultant and Project Manager)
Sue McLaughlin (New Look – Facilities Manager)
Brendan Moran (Deputy Store Manager – Sainsbury)
Schedule for the day (including opportunities for Press (in bold):
1300 Reception Party / Press to arrive at New Look Offices for interviews
1345 Reception Party to gather in foyer of New Look Offices, Mercery Road
1350 Mayor to arrive and to meet Reception Party in foyer
1400 Guests arrive and collect name badge / booklet / water at desk and embark bus
1410 Unveiling Party embarks bus for ‘Frame’ / Press & Community liaison on bus trip
1415 ‘Frame’: Unveiling Party to disembark / photo-shoot / ribbon cutting
1430 ‘Under the Hill’: Unveiling Party to disembark / photo-shoot / ribbon cutting
1445 ‘Torpedosaur’: Unveiling Party to disembark / photo-shoot / ribbon cutting
1500 Guests and Press to re-embark / return to New Look office for canapés & drinks.
1515 Nicky Whittenham to do housekeeping and introduce herself.
3 X 5 minute speeches to follow:
1. The Mayor – Weymouth Context
2. Andy Kirkby – About the sculptures
3. Paul Atterbury – Thanks / Toast
1530 Socialising / photos / press liaison
1600 Close of event
For more information contact:
Nicky Whittenham (Project Manager) on 07799 052975 or [email protected]