A call has been made for Erith’s artists to take part in a future installation that will outline the town's diversity and its dynamic history.
Erith and Thamesmead MP, Teresa Pearce, launched the “Our Erith” exhibition this week (January 18) in the hope to inspire the town’s creatives to contribute works for an exhibition in May.
The announcement for artists' contributions came just before the council's separate announcement of a £3.9m invesment for Erith.
Erith and Thamesmead MP Teresa Pearce
Ms Pearce said: “I am very proud of Erith, its history and its people.
“There are so many local people with artistic talent out there, and now they have an opportunity to show how Erith inspires them.
“Even if people haven’t used their skills for a while, this might be the opportunity to be inspired and produce a piece of art to inspire us.”
Budding artists, photographers and those who enjoy craftwork are encouraged to produce an original piece inspired by Erith - this could range from Erith’s history, its landscape, its architecture and its people.
The “Our Erith” exhibition is being organised by Friends of Christ Church Erith - in association with Bexley College - and will be held at Christ Church Erith in Victoria Road from Friday May 13 to Sunday May 15.
Left to Right: Paul O’Neill (Friends of Christ Church Erith Committee), Jim Bennett (Chair, Friends of Christ Church Erith), Revd. Julie Conalty (Christ Church, Erith), Leeni Lear (Chair of Governors, Bexley College), Teresa Pearce MP (MP for Erith and Thamesmead) and Ken Chamberlain (local historian).
Jim Bennett, the chairman of Friends of Christ Church Erith, said: “Erith is a wonderfully diverse place, and we are very hopeful that we can put on an equally varied exhibition.
The chairman of governors for Bexley College, Leeni Lear, added: “Bexley College is very proud to be part of this initiative.
“We consider art to be hugely important in society; to the health and well-being of individuals, to education and to social cohesion.
“All our staff and students very much look forward to playing our part in this exhibition.”
To learn more about the installation visit www.christchurcherith.org.uk
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