Hepworth Wakefield to Start in August
As reported here in February, Wakefield waterfront is to get Hepworth Wakefield, an art gallery featuring works by Dame Barabara Hepworth and Wakefield Council has announced that it will receive £5m from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
With £24m worth of funding in place, work will commence on the gallery in August with an expected completion date of October 2008.
“This is marvellous news for the city and great news for the arts. The Hepworth Wakefield will be a building of national and international significance and will put the city on the cultural map of Britain” said Council leader Peter Box.
As a big fan of Yorkshire Sculpture Park just down the road from Wakefield, this is music to my ears, making the drive to Yorkshire all the more worthwhile - I can’t wait!
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