A flock of illuminated sheep are set to embark on a new adventure.
The sheep, a popular art installation created by Deepa Mann-Kler, will form part of a brand new free art trail from the east to the west of Hadrian's Wall.
The project is funded by the North East Combined Authority and is led by Queen's Hall Arts.
Since their debut in autumn 2022 to celebrate the arrival of the Lindisfarne Gospels, the sheep have been showcased at various iconic locations, including Alnwick Garden, Bamburgh Castle, and Hexham Abbey.
The 2024 Illuminated Sheep Art Trail, presented by Queen's Hall Arts and Hadrian's Wall Partnership, will take place from September 1 to September 26.
Participants are encouraged to explore Hadrian Wall Country and discover the individual sheep, each cared for and customised by different organisations, businesses, and community champions.
The sheep will be found in various locations, including libraries and museums, and will even be travelling on trains.
At the end of the art trail, the sheep will gather as a flock and be transformed into the Illuminated Sheep art installation.
This will take place in October, with the sheep displayed at Toffee Factory, Segedunum, and Newcastle Cathedral.
The Very Reverend Lee Batson, Dean of Newcastle, said: "We look forward to welcoming visitors and members of the cathedral community to experience the meditative soundscape and witness the unique sight of the sheep in the historic cathedral nave.
"The cathedral doesn’t just serve the city.
"It is the Mother Church for the entire Diocese of Newcastle, which covers 2,110 square miles, including many rural areas in Northumberland.
"It’s great, therefore, that we’re able to celebrate and recognise rural life in the city centre."
Queen’s Hall artistic director Katy Taylor said: "We are delighted to be preparing to send the flock on their adventures again.
"This time working with the team at Hadrian’s Wall Partnership and with vital funding from the new North East Combined Authority, we’re inviting both locals and visitors to explore this truly beautiful and historically rich part of our region."
For more information about the free trail, visit the Queen’s Hall Arts website.
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