We are inviting residents, communities and businesses to take part in shaping an exciting new public mural coming to Lichfield City Centre.
The mural, funded through UK Shared Prosperity Funding is set to transform the alleyway between Market Street and Bird Street Car Park.
The artwork will be painted across the full 30 metres of the alleyway and is set to capture Lichfield’s heritage and unique offering as a city and will be painted by international street artist and muralist Nacho Welles.
Nacho has painted in street and graffiti art festivals across Europe and has painted murals all over the world.
Councillor Richard Holland, Cabinet Member for High Street & Economic Development said:
“I am so pleased to see that this alleyway will soon be transformed into a vibrant area that our residents can be proud of. This mural contributes to our work to improve our high streets and will be an important contribution to our vibrant economy.”
Lichfield District Council is now seeking input, to help shape the final artwork that will be painted in the coming months.
Councillor Janice Silvester-Hall, Cabinet Member for Visitor Economy, Ecology & Climate Change said:
“This mural should represent everything that makes Lichfield the place it is; the people that live here, landmarks that shape our streets and famous figures that represent our heritage. That’s why we want this new piece of public art to be community led, so this survey will help us identify what Lichfield means to you.”
Residents, communities and businesses can take part in an online survey that will be open until Sunday 16 March, and asks for views on themes, colour schemes and key elements to bring the mural together.
Alongside this, Nacho will be holding workshops with students from Lichfield College in street art and involving them to create the final artwork.
Nacho Welles, street artist and muralist said:
“I’m delighted to be chosen for this project in Lichfield. The artwork will be bold, bright and colourful, designed to enliven the alleyway and reflect the community’s vision.”
If you’d like to share your thoughts and ideas for the mural, you can take part in the online survey here. The survey will be open until midnight on Sunday 16 March 2025.
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