Penguins the theme for next art trail in Worcester
The art trail takes place in 2024.
Last updated 25th Mar 2023
Forty penguins will be placed in Worcester next year as part of the St Richard’s Hospice sculpture trail.
This will be the third Wild in Art trail brought to the area.
The art trail will start next July and last for a total of eight weeks.
The event starts on Monday, July 22 and lasts until Sunday, September 15 2024.
Sara Matthews, who’s leading the project for St Richard’s, said:
“We can’t wait to see our huddle of happy penguins standing among Worcester’s iconic landmarks in summer 2024.
“Residents will remember how the city felt when we were previously joined by giraffes and ele-friends and we’re excited to recreate that magic all over again, bringing art trail goers into the city in their droves.”
“We often get asked how we choose each sculpture and this was quite easy in our fortieth year caring for patients and loved ones. If anyone knows that kindness is a superpower; it’s the penguin! Compassionate by nature, you’ll see them in a huddle - looking out for their neighbour - when the weather turns. The penguin feels like our perfect spirit animal.”
“A variety of sponsorship packages are available for businesses to waddle with us and help make something truly memorable for their own organisation, colleagues and family, and for the wider community too.”
“We thank everyone who has shown such enthusiasm for a third art trail – we wouldn’t have made it to this point without you all!”
Wild in Art, the creative production company behind the great Waddle of Worcester, has brought together communities with its sculpture trails in cities around the world.
Charlie Langhorne, Managing Director and Co-founder, Wild in Art said: “We are delighted to be teaming up once again with St Richard’s Hospice to create this new art trail - our third in the city.
“Building on the excitement of Worcester’s Big Parade and Worcester Stands Tall, I have no doubt that this trail will capture the imaginations of both residents and visitors alike, while helping to raise much needed funds to support the vital work of St Richard’s. It is a fantastic opportunity for businesses, the creative sector and communities to come together to support a very special event which will have significant impact.”