Gas Projects have been working with communities and organisations to commission ten unique artworks that tell the stories of local people past and present. The artworks have been inspired by a combination of conversations and workshops with local people, as well as archive research about specific locations.
The trail also showcases the work of some of Gloucester’s most valuable and well-loved community organisations including the Podsmead Hub, The Venture, the Friendship Café and the Gloucestershire Heritage Hub.
Starting at Podsmead Hub at 10am, we will walk to visit the ten artworks that loosely follow the trainline into Gloucester.
We will be stopping for a free lunch at The Venture, White City at 12:15pm, and finish at the Gloucestershire Heritage Hub at 3pm for refreshments and a chance to speak to the artists and take part in a creative workshop.
You need not embark upon the whole walk – feel free to join us along the way.
Many of the artworks have an accompanying audio element, so bring a smart device and headphones to enjoy the full experience!
Book your space here, or just turn up on the day.
Here are all the locations you can find Word Walk art …
Podsmead Hub – Luke Smile – 15a Scott Ave, Podsmead, Gloucester GL2 5BD
Tuffley Park playground – Ery Burns – Find artwork at the Laburnum Road entrance
Blackbridge – Eleanor Harper – Back entrance to Crypt School, next to the Blackbridge
Near Robinswood Hill – Daisy May Chapman – On the footpath opposite The Hill Stores
The Venture, White City – Daisy May Chapman – Northfield Rd, Gloucester GL4 6TX
Friendship Café @ Chequers – Daisy May Chapman – Barton St, Gloucester GL4 6PR
Ayland Gardens – Daisy May Chapman – Bishopstone Rd, Gloucester GL1 4BZ
Gloucester Train Station – Trix
Kings Square – Jussara Nazaré
Gloucestershire Heritage Hub – Hope Hanni Eva – Clarence Row, Alvin St, Gloucester GL1 3DW
The Word Walk has been generously funded by Heritage Lottery Fund, Blackbridge CCBS and Voices, and is part of the wider Gloucester Art Weekend & Platform (GAWP!) which was funded by Arts Council England, Gloucester City Council, Gloucester City Homes and Create Gloucestershire
More information at https://www.gasprojects.org.uk