Northumberland Coast Nature Calling artwork unveiled
The final piece of artwork created by artist Benji Spence for the Northumberland Coast’s Nature Calling project, Creative Coastal Connections, is now live.
The final piece of artwork created by artist Benji Spence for the Northumberland Coast’s Nature Calling project, Creative Coastal Connections, is now live.
29 Jul 2025
Northumberland Coast National Landscape team
This brilliant artwork was inspired by a community day at Alnmouth in the Northumberland Coast National Landscape, and it explores connection with nature and the landscape.
The piece outlines where this legally designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is, as well as the nature to see and things to do. Its vibrant, joyful feel depicts the positive impact of this project, which has connected people and place through creativity.
Creative Coastal Connections was produced by arts organisation GemArts, and the project has included workshops in Gateshead, a community day in Alnmouth, and input from a variety of artists along the way.
Lead artist Benji mentored emerging artists Palak, Hesam and Karanjot, who provided activities for diverse community groups hosted by GemArts at the workshops and community day.
Benji said: “It has been a joy and privilege to be part of and make art for this project. The time I spent on the beautiful Northumberland Coast with the other artists and participants was both inspiring and affirming. This opportunity to connect with one another, and the natural landscape would not have been possible without the hard work and generous hospitality of both the Northumberland Coast National Landscape team and GemArts.”
Nature Calling is a national programme by the National Landscape Association with Activate Performing Arts as Creative Executive Producers and funded by Defra and Arts Council England. Its aim is to amplify new voices and connect people with nature.