Aardman to Unleash Another Public Arts Trail for Summer 2018
Posted on: 17 Feb 2017Following the success of their previous two public arts trails, which saw dozens of replicas of Gromit and Shaun the Sheep line the streets of Bristol, the Bristol-based film-makers have announced plans to launch another.
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Aardman, together with Wallace and Gromit’s Grand Appeal, have announced plans to deliver another public art trail to the streets of Bristol in the summer of 2018. The identity of the latest character to be given the trail treatment is being kept as a closely-guarded secret, with details to be released later in the year.
The trail will mark five years since their first venture, Gromit Unleashed, which brought 1.2 million people to Bristol. The project, when combined with its successor Shaun in the City, raised over £6million to support children in hospital.
Nicola Masters, Director of The Grand Appeal said “We have been overwhelmed with the public support we have received over the years since we first launched Gromit Unleashed in 2013. The Bristol public took our event to their hearts and Gromit mania took over the city. In 2015 our loyal supporters didn’t disappoint, and not only came out in their droves to see Shaun the Sheep in Bristol but also in the Capital, for the trail which took place in London at Easter time.
"Since the hammer came down on the last lot at the Shaun in the City auction on 8th October 2015, I don’t think a day has gone by where someone hasn’t been in touch asking for us to organise another trail. We look forward to another exciting event in 2018, raising even more money for Bristol Children’s Hospital, helping to support sick babies and children from across the whole of the South West of England”.
For sponsors wishing to be involved email sponsors@grandappeal.org.uk
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