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Introducing the Paint It Yourself Trail – A Creative Twist on Public Art


Imagine ten blank sculptures, painted by your local schoolchildren, artists, and community groups — transforming your town into an open-air gallery that celebrates creativity, togetherness, and local pride.

Whether you're a council, BID, school, or community organisation, the Paint It Yourself Trail offers an accessible and engaging way to activate public spaces and bring people together.


What is it?

The Paint It Yourself Trail includes:

  • 10 x 1-metre tall fibreglass sculptures

  • A completely bespoke sculpture shape, designed just for your project — all included in the £8,000 package

  • A blank canvas for your community to decorate and make their own

It’s a trail designed for those who want creative control and community involvement, without the complexity or budget requirements of a full-scale trail.


Why Choose Paint It Yourself?

Because it’s:

  • Creative – Your people, your designs, your story.

  • Community-Driven – A brilliant way to involve local groups, schools, and artists.

  • Quick to Launch – No need to wait 18 months. You could be up and painting in a matter of weeks.

  • Budget-Friendly – An impactful activation for just £8,000.


What You Get

For £8K, we’ll:

  • Design a unique sculpture shape tailored to your brief

  • Supply 10 durable, weather-resistant fibreglass sculptures

  • Provide guidance and advice on running workshops, community painting days, and promotional activity

Looking to extend your impact? We also offer optional add-ons, including:

  • Printed trail maps

  • Interactive trail app integration

  • Installation support

  • Custom branding on sculpture bases

  • Help sourcing sponsorships or running sculpture auctions


Why It Works

We’ve seen how sculpture trails transform towns: attracting thousands of visitors, boosting local businesses, and fostering real community pride.

The Paint It Yourself Trail keeps the magic — while putting the creative power in your hands. It’s creative placemaking, made simple.

Ready to launch your own Paint It Yourself Trail?Get in touch and let's start planning your community’s next big creative moment.


 
 
 

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