Local artists invited to create public artwork for new Fife development

As part of the Castle Park development, Persimmon will be installing public art that celebrates the area’s history while looking towards the future. Artists from the local community are invited to design and deliver the artwork with a budget of £18,600.

Castle Park is a new residential development featuring 125 high-quality, energy-efficient homes. Located on land south of Main Street in Coaltown of Wemyss, the development will provide a mix of two-, three- and four-bedroom houses, enhancing housing options for local families and first-time buyers. In addition to new homes, the development will bring vital community benefits, including a dedicated public open space and funding for local schools and upgrading local play facilities.

The successful artist will work closely with Persimmon’s team of construction and technical experts to ensure the artwork integrates seamlessly into the development and becomes a lasting feature of the community.

Judy Hamilton, Fife Council’s housing spokesperson, said: “I am delighted to welcome these new homes, with innovative energy-efficiency.

“It’s so good to have partners like Persimmon, who are supporting us in addressing the Housing Emergency and the Climate Emergency. Each new home represents not only housing, but local jobs and apprenticeships.

“We are building community as part of this exciting development, we are inviting local artists to create public art, ensuring a vibrant, local and exciting community for all its residents.”

James MacKay, managing director of Persimmon North Scotland, added: “As we deliver much-needed new homes in Fife, we also want to create exciting opportunities for local people – from jobs and apprenticeships to the chance to design the public artwork that will be a central feature of the development.

“We’re looking for artwork that reflects the local heritage and brings something unique to the area. I encourage any local artists to get in touch with their ideas.”