The latest artwork on Sidmouth Wallspace is a celebration of the town, created by a group of 60 people aged from five to 85.
Led by coordinating artist Maureen Hawkridge, they created 234 pictures of Sidmouth: buildings including their own homes, views of the seafront and quirky personal touches.
The separate works were collaged together digitally to create the final piece - called Our Town - which is attracting plenty of attention and positive feedback.
Among those involved were members of Sidmouth's U3A's Exploring Art group and other U3A members, along with Sidmouth's Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers.
The District Guides Commissioner, Grace Essex, said: "They found the experience intriguing and enjoyable, an opportunity to work with other members of the Sidmouth community to be creative and have fun.”
Artist Maureen studied painting and sculpture at Leeds College of Art, and education at Bristol University. She taught for many years and is now retired, but runs the Exploring Art group within Sidmouth U3A.
She said: “I've really enjoyed working with so many people, both younger and older, who have put their heart and soul into this celebration of our town, and it's exciting to have it displayed where it will be seen and admired by residents and visitors alike.”
Sidmouth School of Art Artistic Director Coco Hodgkinson said: “It’s great to see this work on the billboard. The process took more than a year to complete and was a labour of love that embodies our vision to 'Make Sidmouth the Artwork!'”
Fine Art prints of Our Town will be available to buy in the coming weeks – follow Sidmouth School of Art on Facebook and Instagram @sidmouthschool_art for the latest updates.
This latest wallspace is part of a suite of new projects designed and delivered in partnership with Sidmouth School of Art and Sidmouth Coastal Community Hub.
The initiative aims to connect and collaborate with arts and cultural groups/organisations, encourage young people and adults to develop confidence in their creativity, nurture new talent and build a sense of wellbeing and belonging.
In addition to the billboard with its regularly changing displays, the project website provides a digital platform where work is also presented in online galleries www.sidmouthart.org
Our Town Wallspace contributors:
Principal artworks by Exploring Art members: Linda Baker 71, Marlene Butler 73, Anne Chapman 62, Linda Funnell 73, Maureen Hawkridge 75, Sue Maynard 80, Chris Powell 73, Martin Scott 65, Caroline Stanley 78, Jeff Turner 77, Jenny Underhill 75, Luc Vandamme 72.
Additional artworks by U3A (University of the Third Age) members and Sidmouth and District Guides: Alan 73, Alice 10, Amelia 6, Amelie 6, Anna 8, Annabel 9, Anya 7, Ava 9, Beatrix 6, Belle 7, Chris 72, Christine 75, Edie 10, Eliza 6, Eliza 7, Ella-Rose 6, Emily 5, Emily 8, Emme 8, Eva 5, Eva 6, Isabella 7, Isabelle 8, Isla 9, Jean 75, Jim 80, Katherine 85, Kobie 14, Lilly 6, Lily 9, Lynne 74, Martin 67, Mike 73, Molly 9, Nina 13, Olivia 10, Olivia 9, Polly 6, Rebekah 65, Rose 5, Rose 9, Rosie 8, Scarlett 9, Sylke 74, Tashi 71, Tereza 6, Yasmin 14, Zena.
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