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Artists sought to create village landmark

Lisa YoungSouth West
News imageTorridge District Council The beach at Westward Ho! on a sunny day. There are people sitting, lying and walking on the dark yellow sand. The sea is far out and there is a white wash at the shoreline. A seagull has photo bombed the photo, it is in the foreground in the middle of the shot, above the rocky top of the beach at the foot of the seawall.Torridge District Council
Councillor Claire Hodson said the artwork could become "a valued landmark" in the village

Artists are being encouraged to put themselves forward for a public art project.

Torridge District Council has asked for expressions of interest from people keen to create an original artwork for and about Westward Ho! in Devon.

The council said expressions of interest deadline was 5 October, after which three artists would be shortlisted and receive a pitch fee for an outline concept.

Councillor Claire Hodson said the piece of art "has the potential to become a valued landmark in the village, fostering pride among residents and offering a fresh cultural experience for our visitors".

News imageTorridge District Council A row of houses under a bright blue sky. The houses are all the same size but are painted vivid bright colours: yellow, purple, pink, green, blue, cerise, emerald and orange. There is a palm tree in the garden of the second house in the terrace. Three people are walking along the pavement in front of the terrace.Torridge District Council
The council said expressions of interest should be submitted by 5 October

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