Cllr Robert Frost, Cabinet Spokesperson for Regeneration and Culture, said: “We’re so pleased to announce that we’ve been successful in our joint application to join the Without Walls Touring Network Partnership, alongside Barnsley Civic. The Touring Network Partnership brings leading UK outdoor art to public spaces. We hope this will help us to bring some existing and exciting new arts to our fantastic cultural events programme here in Barnsley.

“We’ve had some incredible cultural events in Barnsley town centre this year, and our membership in Without Walls will allow us to take this from strength to strength.”

Anthony Baker, Chief Executive at Barnsley Civic, said: “This is fantastic news for Barnsley Civic and Barnsley Council, we are absolutely delighted. Working with the Without Walls Touring Network Partnership gives us the opportunity to present new and exciting outdoor arts and events and supports our mission to deliver high-quality and inspirational cultural and creative experiences for the people of Barnsley.  

“Without Walls is a wonderful consortium and we are looking forward to working with them alongside Barnsley Council’.