Exciting artwork projects are taking shape to enhance and celebrate the landscape of Goldthorpe and the Dearne.

The aim is to celebrate the rich heritage and culture of the area and reflect both its past and future.

Goldthorpe gateway roundabout artwork

A new gateway artwork for Goldthorpe will be designed by renowned sculptor Dan Jones. Emerging artist Ailish Treanor will also be joining the project.

Located at the newly constructed roundabout to the west of Goldthorpe, this initiative aims to enhance community engagement and celebrate local heritage.

Dan and Ailish will conduct workshops in Goldthorpe and the Dearne Valley in 2025 to involve residents in the creative process.

Dan, a lifelong resident of the Dearne Valley, says sustainability and local craftsmanship are central to his work.

Ailish, based in Barnsley, is keen on improving access to art and gaining experience in public sculpture.

The project is in collaboration with Beam, a cultural organization, and aims to inspire and uplift those entering Goldthorpe.

About Dan Jones

Dan Jones is a sculptor living and working in South Yorkshire.

His work is directly inspired by the landscape around him, and he takes delight in the natural objects and artefacts that he finds within it.

Dan works in partnership with numerous local authorities and regeneration agencies on schemes of work that have attracted national awards and strong public approval.

About Ailish Treanor

Barnsley-based Ailish Treanor is a multi-disciplinary artist whose work sits at the cross-section of sculpture and printmaking.

She is artist in residence at the Barnsley Civic, where her exhibition Ulterior Motifs is running until 18 January 2025.

Goldthorpe shutters artwork and Phoenix Park mural underpass

Mural artist Jayde Marie Bell has been awarded two new commissions following her exceptional work on painting shop shutters in Goldthorpe.

Firstly, she'll be painting six new murals on the shutters of businesses on Goldthorpe's high street, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

The second project is a mural for the underpass connecting Goldthorpe to Thurnscoe's Phoenix Park, which is being designed with involvement from young people from the Dearne.

Find out more about these projects on the Goldthorpe Towns Fund webpage.

Horse and Groom Square

Art collective STATIC have been selected to design and produce a new art installation in the Horse and Groom Square.

The artwork will provide a new backdrop for the public square market place and public square, which opened in 2023 and features preserved elements from the former Horse and Groom pub.

We chose STATIC following an open commission with Beam, a cultural organization working across the north of England.

It is intended that artwork will cover the wall to the rear of the square and the wall of Goldthorpe Library to the left.

The square is already an important focal point for the town and this new artwork will add to its appeal, aiming not only to celebrate the Dearne’s history but also inspire pride within our community.

Public engagement sessions will be held over the coming months to ensure everyone can help shape the design for the artwork, which will be installed later in the year.

More information

These projects are all part of the Goldthorpe Towns Fund deal.

This seeks to rejuvenate Goldthorpe, Thurnscoe, and Bolton upon Dearne with an investment of £23.1 million from the UK Government’s Towns Fund.

A package of projects is already underway, creating more opportunities for people living in the area.

These initiatives aim to honour the past while contributing to a vibrant future for Goldthorpe.

More details about the Towns Fund can be found on the Towns Fund webpage.