Final top 10 artists for a new South Shields coastline mural revealed - see the full list
South Tyneside Council has revealed the final shortlist of artists for a new mural.
Over the last few weeks, South Tyneside Council has been calling for professional and amateur artists to submit their designs for a brand new mural at the South Shields Amphitheatre, on Sea Road.
The judges of the competition met at Colman’s Seafood Temple on Thursday morning (April 16) where they selected the top 10 entries from almost 100 submissions.
A spokesperson for South Tyneside Council said: “The judges had a very tough morning narrowing down such an outstanding collection of artwork, and we’d like to thank them all for their time, care, and dedication.”
The final top 10 shortlist is as follows:
- A Campbell, aged 58 - South Shields with Always ready, my hometown.
- A Georgiev, aged 8 – Jarrow with Waves of Joy.
- A Koushaei, aged 50 - South Shields with Anchors of Heritage, Echoes of Hope.
- Arts 4 Wellbeing Group Entry - South Tyneside Voices of the Shore.
- H Wrightson, aged 9 - Hebburn with Seaside Happiness.
- McKenzie Raine - South Tyneside College Student.
- M Ray, aged 79 - South Shields with Music in the air.
- Robyn Hoggett - South Tyneside College student.
- T Emmett, aged 57 - South Shields with a Day at the Seaside.
- Willow Appleby - South Tyneside College Student.
South Shields X Factor winner Joe McElderry will join with the Mayoress of South Tyneside to choose the winning artwork from the final 10 entries.
The project has been funded by local businesses and the winner will be revealed at a special musical event on Sunday, May 31.
The Mayor of South Tyneside will unveil a commemorative plaque and the winning artwork for the community to enjoy.