We got one!

After a thorough interview and selection process, one person was chosen as our artist-in-residence this year. She is: Kay Aplin!

Kay comes with loads of experience in public art (about 15 years). Kay has a degree from the prestigious Chelsea Art School. She's done international residencies as far away from the UK as Guatemala. Kay's worked with all sorts of people, including those who are visually impaired and deaf. Her work is in various locations around the UK. Her last residence before this one was in Bolton in the North of England.

We're really happy to have Kay working with us and are looking forward to seeing what she comes up with for the Hemmingwell. First of all, she'll meet the diverse people who live and work in the community, as well as talk to the council and other arts people in the area. Through all these conversations, the art will take shape.

It's a bit of a juggling act being a public artist, but it's what Kay is trained to do. Maybe you fancy art as a career for yourself? Here are some first steps to consider.