House art project in line for award

AN empty house in an inner city neighbourhood, transformed into a blank canvas for budding artists, has been nominated for an award.

Richmond Hill has been subject to a police youth dispersal order to combat anti-social activities.

But East North East Homes Leeds' (ENEHL), working in partnership with Space2, Leeds City Council's Youth Services and the Salvation Army, saw an opportunity to set up a creative distraction for bored youths.

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The promising artists were provided with a property by ENEHL which, with the help of a professional artist, Kevin Hickson, was transformed into an artist's den.

Young people were literally given a blank canvas to paint themes which reflected the environment and issues of the area.

Now the scheme has been shortlisted for the Northern Region Award by the Tenant Participation Advisory Service

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