World renowned street artist and founder of the Butterfly Effected CIC Christian Fenn has set up a crowdfunder alongside co-director Hayley Garner in the hope of bringing inspirational murals and workshops to Fleetwood.
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00:00 The Butterfly Affected, founded by Christian Fenn and Hayley Garner, uses art, storytelling
00:07 and therapy to inspire and support people when they need it most, with a particular
00:11 focus on issues like addiction and mental health.
00:15 Christian and Hayley have travelled the world and painted murals at festivals and art events,
00:20 and now they're bringing their expertise and vision to Fleetwood through projects like
00:23 the Big Heart Project.
00:25 The Big Heart Project has community at its core and it aims to bring positive change
00:30 to Fleetwood.
00:31 Ten world-class artists will be commissioned to create ten stunning murals throughout the
00:35 town.
00:36 The murals will not only look beautiful, they'll also spark conversations about critical social
00:41 issues like addiction, homelessness, LGBTQ+ rights and mental health.
00:47 The Big Heart Project wants to break down stigmas, raise awareness and encourage unity
00:51 in the community.
00:52 They'll bring the community together through art workshops and engagement events, where
00:57 the residents get a chance to learn mural painting techniques and even contribute to
01:01 the final mural designs.
01:03 Each artist will also collaborate with local service providers and their murals will be
01:07 connected and influenced by the amazing work these organisations provide for the community,
01:13 using art to shine a light on what help is available in the area and guide those in need
01:17 to the right organisations.
01:18 The Big Heart Project is more than just art.
01:23 It's about building connections, sharing experiences and creating positive change.
01:29 Through crowdfunding and community engagement, the project aims to make Fleetwood a more
01:34 vibrant and inclusive place to live, work and visit.
01:38 Your donations will cover the cost of making the Big Heart Project a reality.
01:42 Everything from commissioning the artists to running and facilitating the community
01:46 workshops and all the logistics involved.
01:49 We'll also create a dedicated website to keep everyone updated on the project's progress,
01:55 mural locations and any upcoming events.
01:58 Every penny donated through local crowdfunding will be invested in making Fleetwood a more
02:02 vibrant, inspiring and inclusive place through art and community engagement.
02:07 It's about painting a bright future and your support makes that possible.
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