Page 37 - Real Rochdale Issue 09 Winter 2020
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Giant artwork celebrating the
best bits of Rochdale opens
The side of 21 Baillie Street has been Kerry Hargreaves’ photo of Rochdale
transformed by 91 images depicting what toastmaster Alan Calow at Rochdale Town Hall.
Rochdale means to the artists as part of the
‘Find Your Space’ art project. Steve Kuncewicz, a non-executive director of
the Rochdale Development Agency, has
Some of the artwork has come from as far overseen the project.
afield as America, whilst other entries have
come from children as young as six. He said: “It’s absolutely spectacular. It just goes
to show that Rochdale means so much to so
Rochdale Hornets fan Abigail Yarwood is one many people.
of the youngest to be included for her
rugby-themed drawing; retired teacher Judith “Just looking at it reminds you of the emotional
Hunt is delighted her black and white connection people have with Rochdale. This
photograph of ‘The Walk’ has been depicted. project gives people something to look forward
to and celebrate.”
New York artist and art teacher Janae Sunshine
Ramirez’s submission of her Rochdale husband The ‘Find Your Space’ art project is a
abseiling down the Town Hall during the Feel multi-agency initiative, led by Rochdale
Good Festival has also been included, as has Development Agency.
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