A renowned street artist will create a mural in Carlisle’s iconic Lowther Arcade.
Woskerki’s work will feature flying geese – symbolising movement, unity, and transformation. The mural will be delivered in collaboration with Blank Wall Assassins, a non-profit organisation celebrated for injecting creativity and life into urban spaces.
Plans for the artwork were given the go-ahead yesterday, Wednesday April 9, by Cumberland Council’s planning committee. The exact design of the mural will be unveiled once the artist begins work on the wall.
It is part of the wider Carlisle Southern Gateway regeneration project. The initiative aims to create more welcoming and inspiring public spaces throughout the city centre.
Originally built in 1904 for the Carlisle Old Brewery Company, Lowther Arcade is a Grade II listed building linking Lowther Street and English Street.
The new mural will be painted on an internal wall that is not part of its listed features.
This mural is the latest addition to Carlisle’s growing street art trail, funded by the Government’s Town Deal.
Leader of Cumberland Council Mark Fryer said: “This is more than just a mural—this is a symbol of the exciting transformation happening across Carlisle.
“Each of our regeneration projects are working together to breathe new life into the city centre. We are creating a vibrant, welcoming destination for all, and I want to sincerely thank everyone for their patience as these improvements take shape.
“It is a really exciting time for Carlisle!”
Ben Heslop, founder of Blank Wall Assassins, added: “We are really excited to feature this mural, as part of the wider transformation of the city centre, the fact the council has seen fit to add some more public art to the wider trail is a real boost for what we have achieved over the past five years.
“The tapestry of the city is changing in so many ways both on ground level, with the physical buildings and with the art and that is super to see.
“I love the way this design links to the nature of change and movement and transformation as well as featuring a wildlife species that we all see migrating around Cumbria.”
