Outpost Arts, Mural Stories

Funded by local trusts, OutPost Arts commissioned several murals in and around central Langholm, working with talented artists: renowned artist/illustrator and muralist Paul Leith, assisted by Lydia Leith & Sophie Jarzyna, blacksmith artist Agnes Jones, emerging multidisciplinary artist Blossom Mccuaig and OutPost’s Creative Director/illustrator Lucy MacLeod.

The mural delivery phase was preceded by a series of community workshops in June 2019, working in partnership with local historians and organisations such as Langholm Primary School, Langholm Academy and the day centre to co-direct the mural’s narratives and themes; reflecting real local opinions on local ‘cultural heritage’. An exhibition event revealing the process of the progress, including a ‘behind the scenes’ film launched the project in October 2019 alongside an illustrated ‘Art Trail’ map illustrated by Nebo Peklo, featuring the Mural Stories installations. The map allows visitors to navigate to this charming wee town whilst learning about Langholm’s people, it’s rich history and heritage. A film was created by Sian Yeshe, following the project’s progress. You can read more about Mural Stories and plan your visit here - http://outpostarts.co.uk/mural-stories.html