05 March 2009

Empty Shops And Art Spaces In Coventry

I'm not going to criticise the city council if they do something innovative and intelligent:
"Coventry City Council has teamed up with Coventry Artspace to offer empty properties to local artists."

John McGuigan, the council’s director of city development, said: "There is very little we can do to prevent a company from going out of business but we are looking at ways to make the city more attractive. Empty, boarded-up shops knock the confidence of shoppers and other retailers and we need to react to the effects of the downturn. The Artspace project will mean that local artists will have a place to work and exhibit their paintings. It will not only brighten up the city, it could also give artists a chance to sell their work. People coming into the city would much rather see bright paintings instead of boarded-up windows."

Laura Elliott, artist co-ordinator for Coventry Artspace, said: "This is very important for us ... this will be a fantastic opportunity for us to bring art into the city centre. It will attract people into the city, including shoppers, which will be good for other retailers."

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