The Shrewsbury Arts Trail: Celebrating the Power of Art and the Environment

The Shrewsbury Arts Trail is returning this summer with a renewed focus on "the environment" and several floral displays and exhibitions.

Renowned artists, including Halima Cassell MBE, will showcase their works in the town-wide sculpture trail and exhibitions.

Halima Cassell MBE will lead the trail with her two major works, Memento Mori and Virtues of Unity.

Memento Mori is an eight-foot solid iron sculpture displayed outside Shrewsbury Castle, while Virtues of Unity is a clay installation at Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery.

Halima Cassell MBE aims to promote unity and shared humanity through her work, using clays sourced from around the world.

Andrew Logan MBE will feature his new piece Black Rose, a water feature designed to be seen in nature.

The trail will feature public art installations, exhibitions, and workshops throughout the summer, including a tribute to Shrewsbury reaching the RHS Britain in Bloom finals.

Local school children have created flower-themed flags that will be displayed in the high street as part of the trail.

The Shrewsbury Arts Trail relies heavily on community support, but funding remains a challenge.

The trail aims to promote the importance of art and culture in smaller towns, as highlighted by Halima Cassell MBE.