Turner Prize winner's new vision for hometown
Keith Tyson said he hopes to create a space for exhibitions, education and community engagement.
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"We're still in the very early stages of the project, but I'm really excited about this beautiful building's potential to become an arts destination, celebrating creativity, especially in the north, and supporting learning and engagement through exhibitions, education, and other resources."
— Keith Tyson , Celebrity
"Ulverston is a festival town with a cultural buzz. Hopefully, his venture will raise the artistic status of the town even more."
— Adrian Newnham , Academic
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Keith Tyson said he hopes to create a space for exhibitions, education and community engagement.
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