An artist residency is taking root, as local artist and independent curator Jennie announces the formation of the Walled Garden Artist Residency at Wollaton Park on Instagram.
The project, still in its early stages, is the culmination of years of admiration and collaboration with the community groups dedicated to restoring the park’s historic Walled Garden.
Jennie, who has been a regular visitor to the Walled Garden since the pandemic, describes the space as having evolved “into something truly inspiring.” The artist noted she had “long hankered to inhabit the space myself as a place for creating art.” After connecting with the garden team, she offered her expertise to create a bespoke residency program for artists.
The project is still in its infancy, and Jennie states that “no funding has been secured, and no official plans are in place.” She has created an Instagram account to document the project’s journey, hoping to “begin having conversations with folks who might help me to make this happen.”