Children help transform bus shelters with art

Artist Katie O helped pupils create artwork out of their ideas

An "unloved" bus shelter had been turned into a town highlight by children working with artists on a project, a teacher has said.

Students from Years 2 and 5 at Dosthill Primary School in Tamworth, Staffordshire, worked with artist Katie O, who helped "transform their ideas into artworks" as part of the project led by art group New Urban Era (Nue).

Laura Morgan, head of art at the school, said the pupils had an "amazing experience" designing the shelter.

Last year's Art of Tamworth bus shelter saw six bus stops transformed by the community, but this year the project expanded to include 15.

The project created vibrant artwork on bus shelters in the town

Vic Brown, founder of Nue, said the bus shelter project had grown with additional support from the Inclusive Community Fund.

The town's arts projects have also had financial backing from Arts Council England and the Shared Prosperity Fund.

This year's focus has been on recycling material and designs which reflect the town's culture and heritage.

Ms Morgan added of the pupils' design: "We think it represents our local community positively, and what was once an unloved bus shelter is now the highlight of our high street.”

Organisers said the work had created a "sense of pride and connection" for residents

Students from Stoneydelph Primary School created 3D models of bus shelters for their design with artist Simon Winfield in workshops.

The project, which ran from June to November, also included a workshop at the Tam O' Shanter community pub where residents from the Gillway estate joined spray can art and doodle sessions with Mr Winfield to work on a bus shelter design.

The community project reflected the area's culture and heritage, said Nue