Image Crop
11 March 2026
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Online
The Heart Of The City
The Heart of the City celebrates the people of Newport through public art that inspires pride, connection and reflection. It promotes wellbeing, unites communities, and leaves a lasting legacy honouring the city’s true strength—its people
The project will benefit local freelancers contributing to its creation while supporting Connor’s growth as an artist working in public art.
Connor will lead workshops with children and young people, exploring what Newport means to them and embedding their voices and values into the final artwork.
Reach of the work will be the whole of Newport
What's the true heart of the city? For me, At the heart of Newport are its people — the characters, faces, and communities that give the city its pulse. This public art installation is a love letter to them: a celebration of resilience, connection, and hope. Life is a puzzle, and through our shared experiences, we help one another find missing pieces. This work aims to offer those pieces — hope, empowerment, and love — to the people who make Newport, Newport.
Workshops in local schools will reach a number of children
High footfall ensures artwork reaches a wide public audience
| Resource | Description | Quantity needed | When needed | How this donation supports the project (Enabling Actions or KPIs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONEY | Money is essential to support this project, purchase equipment, and bring this art piece to the public. | A budget of £10,000 will fairly pay freelancers, cover material costs, and bring this meaningful project to life. | Flexible | Funding enables a high-quality public art installation, creating jobs for artists and engaging the community. |
Surveys at the end of workshops to capture young peoples thoughts and internal reporting by Connor
Support for community health or wellbeing interventions
Support for initiatives focused on strengthening community networks
Local people employed or retained
Collaborations together on a number of projects working with the Newport community and with schools