Falkirk's Canal Connections to unveil results of their summer of creativity
21.09.2022 - 14:49
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
A three-month long creative project in Camelon and the surrounding canal side communities will come to a close at the Falkirk Wheel this Friday.
A virtual reality music video created by Camelon’s Freedom of Mind Choir will be unveiled as well as an art installation made by students from Falkirk’s Canal College.
The showcase follows a summer of creativity which saw members of the local community engaged in a variety of activities, from song writing and sign-making to filmmaking and sculpting.
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The project is part of the Falkirk Canal Connections initiative, supported by the UK Government’s Community Renewal Fund.
Locals have been working closely with charity Artlink Central and a team of artists to help get creative while shining a spotlight on climate change.
Director of Artlink Central, Kevin Harrison said: “The summer project has provided a myriad of new opportunities for local people to get creative, get active, make new social connections and learn new skills on their doorstep. It has been great to see the pride and love locals have for their community shine through these interactions.
“We’re looking forward to sharing the results with the wider Falkirk community at the Falkirk Wheel this Friday from 1 pm, as well as giving them a chance to try out our VR kit for themselves from 3.30pm.”
Friday’s centrepiece will be a wooden art installation, entitled ‘The Sticks’, created by over thirty students from Falkirk’s Canal College to celebrate the 200 th anniversary of The Union and Caledonian Canals – with support from Innovate Rural, Scottish Canals and Sustrans.
Sarah Frood from Innovate Rural said: “The art piece is made from