{"id":2206884,"date":"2026-10-19T05:15:59","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T02:15:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2206884"},"modified":"2026-10-19T05:15:59","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T02:15:59","slug":"call-for-artist-designs-for-wolverhampton-dragon-sculpture-trail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2206884","title":{"rendered":"Call for artist designs for Wolverhampton dragon sculpture trail"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The trail will feature 30 large-scale dragon sculptures at key locations in Wolverhampton<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Artists are being invited to submit their designs for a major public art trail set to feature dozens of colourful dragon sculptures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Trail of the Dragons will feature 30 large-scale sculptures at key landmarks, public spaces and parks across Wolverhampton, from 5 July to 5 September 2027.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Organisers are calling for both regional and national artists of all abilities to submit their designs for the project, with each sculpture set to be transformed into a “unique work of art”.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The deadline for artist submissions is 6 December, said Compton Care, the hospice charity behind the project.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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“These dragons will represent Compton Care’s spirit, our mission, and the communities we have supported since 1982. We can’t wait to see them take flight,” a spokesperson added.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The dragons will be painted from March to April 2027, organisers said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Following the nine-week trail, the dragons will be auctioned next October to raise money for the charity, which provides specialist palliative care and bereavement support.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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As well as the large dragons, 30 smaller babies, or hatchlings, decorated by local schools and community groups, will be displayed in indoor locations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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An app and trail map will also be available so people can get involved.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on <\/i>BBC Sounds<\/i>, <\/i>Facebook<\/i>, <\/i>X<\/i> and <\/i>Instagram<\/i>.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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