Taking the form of a floating sculpture The Ark will travel down the Leeds to Liverpool canal between Blackburn to Brierfield from the 20th May until the 8th June, and will be moored on the canal in Clayton–le–Moors on Tuesday 28th May. Artist Beth Derbyshire has created The Ark in response to the beautiful and unexpected landscape of Pennine Lancashire and the stories that are contained there. Funded by a grant from Arts Council England, this work celebrates the rich industrial, cultural and natural heritage of the area, creating a spectacle that will bring Pennine Lancashire to the attention of the region.
You can see the Ark as it winds its way down the canal, or come on board and watch the films contained inside as it moors in the communities it passes. Five new films feature local people who have taken on the role of the ‘Keepers’ of the landscape. They each tell their own unique stories of how they have come to live in this area and their personal connection to the landscape that surrounds them.
Alongside The Ark, there is a packed creative activity programme in each area that invites you to get involved in a wide range of opportunities from planting workshops to artist talks.
For more information go to www.thearklancashire.co.uk
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