High Barnet mural to welcome visitors
Artwork created by Barnet College students aims to boost town centre appeal and local identity.
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A new mural, painted by students at Barnet and Southgate College, is expected to provide a colourful welcome to High Barnet. The Chipping Barnet Town Team commissioned the artwork with the aim of increasing the town centre's attractiveness and reinforcing local identity. The mural, which features well-known Barnet buildings and references the town's historical significance in the Wars of the Roses, is awaiting a final site agreement.
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Isabella Tessier, acting art and design course leader at Barnet College, stated that the project was designed to help students build their connection with Barnet and engage with its history. The mural incorporates imagery of buildings such as the Everyman cinema and Barnet Parish Church. Students were guided by professional street artists James Titchner and Julian Phethean from the community arts company Positive Arts. For the students, this marked their first experience producing and painting a mural, working collaboratively on the project. The artwork has been created using weather-proof paint and will be finished with a protective lacquer.
Potential Locations and Funding
Two potential locations are being considered for the mural's installation. One option is the wall of The Corner Café on St Albans Road, near the junction with the High Street. This site is preferred by the Town Team for its prominent position on a main approach to the town centre, but it requires agreement from the building's owners and planning permission. An alternative site is within the entrance courtyard of Barnet and Southgate College itself. Eamonn Rafferty, secretary to the Town Team, expressed amazement at the students' work and hoped for further collaborations with the college. Gail Laser, founder of Love Barnet, supported this sentiment, believing the mural would be appreciated by residents and visitors. Barnet Vale Councillor Sue Baker, who previously worked at the college, noted that such projects offer students direct community involvement and an understanding of local history and culture.
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The Chipping Barnet Town Team and Barnet College have contributed to the mural's initial costs. The Town Team plans to seek additional sponsorship from local businesses to cover the installation expenses.
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+What is the new mural in High Barnet about?
The mural, painted by students from Barnet and Southgate College, depicts iconic buildings in Barnet and reflects the town's historical role in the Wars of the Roses. It was commissioned by the Chipping Barnet Town Team to enhance the town centre's appeal and local identity.
+Where will the mural be located?
Two potential sites are being considered: the wall of The Corner Café on St Albans Road, or the entrance courtyard of Barnet and Southgate College. The Town Team prefers the café location, but this requires planning approval and agreement from the building's owners.
+Who paid for the mural and who is seeking further funding?
The Chipping Barnet Town Team and Barnet College have contributed to the mural's costs. The Town Team is now seeking further sponsorship from local businesses to help cover the installation expenses.
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