In an exciting announcement made on 25 October, it was revealed that Rossendale's Panopticon 'Halo' is one of a small number of major pieces of public art to have been selected for investment by the Northern Way.
The Northern Way, a unique collaboration led by the three Northern Development Agencies working with partners including Arts Council England to close the economic output gap between the North and the rest of England, is investing £4.4 million in iconic works of art as part of an innovative £13 million cultural programme across the North.
The Welcome to the North programme (part of the Northern Way’s Market the North to the World investment priority) is a unique programme that will see a small number of major pieces of art positioned at key gateways across the North and is the most ambitious public art programme ever carried out on such a scale in the UK.
The Northern Way is investing in the works of art to enhance the North’s image and help change people’s perceptions. As well as raising the profile of the North and increasing tourism and economic growth, the Northern Way believes the public art programme will also improve its quality of place.
'Halo' has been chosen, like the other artworks selected, because of its high quality and iconic potential. The Northern Way will invest £153,000 towards lighting and other strategic costs associated with the delivery of 'Halo'.
Image: 'Halo'
