Residents are being asked for their thoughts on two proposed art installations in the Cumberland Council area.

The artwork is part of the Deep Time arts programme that has seen work by artists installed in parts of the west coast of Cumbria.

As part of the pre-planning process, Cumberland Council and Deep Time is inviting residents to see first-hand what is proposed for Corney Fell and the coastal path at Hodbarrow Nature Reserve.

Two consultation events are planned for May 18 and 20.

The new artwork proposed for the coastal path at Hodbarrow Nature Reserve is a piece by Dutch artist Joep van Lieshout who visited locations from Whitehaven to Millom for research.

The consultation event for this piece is on May 18 at The Tin Chapel on Mainsgate Road in Millom between 4pm and 7pm.

Short presentations will be at 4:30pm, 5:30pm, and 6:30pm.

The consultation event for the Corney Fell piece by artist Marcus Coates is on May 20 at Captain Shaw’s School in Bootle.

From 10am to 12pm there will be a display of Marcus Coates’ research and concepts for the area.

From 12pm to 1:30pm there will be a talk from Marcus, and from 1:30 to 2pm there will be a chance to talk with organisers and other attendees.

Cumberland Council said the Deep Time programme will see numerous art installations in coastal locations between Millom and Whitehaven – and each will draw on the varied landscape and rich heritage of the area, its people and place. 

In addition to a landmark piece, there will be seven new permanent artworks in different locations, a series of new pieces of writing, and an artists' residency programme.