Underpass Project News

Arts & Air

From time to time we organise art sessions in the open air.

John Evans organised a recent event and took some photos.

It’s just been announced that two more underpasses will receive artwork later this year.  Chawson Pleck and Camp Furlong will join the project.

What artwork would you like to see at these underpasses? Click here to complete our survey to share your views.

Click HERE to view the Droitwich Underpass Art Trail (opens in a new window).

We’re delighted to announce that a brand new trail around the underpass artworks is now live! 👩‍🦽🚶🏃‍♀️🚴‍♂️🤸‍♂️ Wheel, walk, ride, run, or (if you want to be seriously impressive) cartwheel around the full 3 mile route.

Or, if you prefer, choose one of the suggested shortcuts, or find your own, to visit your favourite design. The downloadable guide, packed with fun facts, quiz questions and activities for all ages you can do along the way- and of course an all-important map- is available at https://valeandspa.co.uk/underpass/

Artist 7th Pencil worked with young people from Droitwich Spa High School to create a design celebrating the nature and community of the town.  The design reflects the power of mother nature and the enriching power of community and connection. The longwave signal is made visible, celebrating both a key element of Droitwich Spa history, and another example of how we connect with each other. 

Installation first started last year, but unfortunately had to be suspended when issues were discovered with the physical condition of the wall.  Thanks to work coordinated by Droitwich Spa Town Council, those issues are now resolved. We’re delighted to welcome 7th Pencil back to site.

Photos taken during January 2023.

The Droitwich Underpass Art project added three more underpasses to its portfolio this week. Curtis Hylton and Andy Dice Davies have completed a pair of underpasses by Westacre Middle School, with themes of nature, space and an underwater adventure.

Andrew ‘Title’ Mills has also completed his second underpass of the project. The design at Crofters Hill was developed with young people from DAFFY, and celebrates the people and environment of Westlands.

The downloadable map shows the locations of the five completed sites. 

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An inspiring and entertaining fusion of Alice in Wonderland with the history and community of Droitwich Spa is the theme of the second Droitwich Underpass Art installation to be completed.

Located at Paddock Hill in Westlands, the design was inspired by the ideas of students from the Cabin at Droitwich Spa High School, and created by Andrew Mills.  Find out more on the Droitwich Standard website. https://droitwichstandard.co.uk/news/droitwichs-rik-mayall-immortalised-in-towns-latest-underpass-artwork/

Work is progressing well at the Paddock Hill underpass.  Young people from the Cabin at Droitwich Spa High School worked with Andy ‘Title’ Mills to create a fun design combining the magic and mystery of Alice in Wonderland with people and places from Droitwich’s history and community.

The children from Westlands First School who were involved in creating the design for the Hunters Way underpass visited artists Chroma Chameleons yesterday (Thursday 7th April), and watched them in action as they installed the mural. Some of the students from Droitwich Spa High School, who have been involved with creating designs for some of the other sites, also came along to chat with the artists.

Read more from the Droitwich Standard