No this is not from an art museum, this is graffiti in the staircase at NCP's car park on Osborne Street in Colchester, UK. But, no, it is not vandalism. It is a partnership between NCP, the UK’s largest car parking provider, and the Colchester Museum.
“This has proven to be a fantastic initiative for all those involved," says Geri Cowell, Assistant Community Outreach Officer at Colchester Museum. "As well as brightening up the car park, we hope to have given the young offenders something creative and constructive to focus on and be proud of.”
NCP Osborne Street is also running a promotion to celebrate the launch of the project, by entering all customers parking at the site in a drawing to win a £250 gift voucher for local department store Williams & Griffin.
A great reminder that a car park can make a positive impact on the community, with a little innovation and effort.
Pete Goldin
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