RESIDENTS in Reading are being invited to be part of a unique community art project through the summer.
Reading Borough Council is welcoming participants to take part in The Solar Mural, an art project taking place in Reading, led by artist Commando Jugendstil in partnership with New Directions College.
Free workshops are taking place in the town centre and south Reading throughout August, where volunteers can help paint the mural.
It comes after The college and Commando Jugendstil secured funding from Arts Council England for the project, with a view to turn a wall at New Directions College into a large interactive mural made up of painted artwork and unique solar panels.
The Solar Mural will include lights, sound and sensors that will respond as people walk past, making it an engaging and welcoming space.
Cllr Rachel Eden, Lead Councillor for Education and Public Health, said: “The Solar Mural is very exciting community arts project which is being created with residents, volunteers and learners from New Directions College.
“The project is about bringing people together, encouraging conversations around sustainability and showing that green technology can be creative and accessible.
“People who enjoy being creative can give as much or as little time as they wish at the painting sessions, while meeting new people and learning new skills. Just turn up, pick up a paintbrush and join in.
“You will be helping to create a landmark that people can feel proud of and that celebrates community, creativity and a more sustainable future for Reading.”
Volunteers are invited to drop-in and join in painting the mural on Saturdays between 10am-6pm,throughout August at Reading Bike Hub, in King Street, in the town centre, and at New Directions College, in Northumberland Avenue, Tuesday to Friday, 9am-4pm, until 29 August.
No registration is required, and people of all artistic skill and experience are welcome.
Full details are available via: newdirectionsreading.ac.uk
