This community arts project ran through Autumn 2023 coinciding with the arrival in Hastings of a miniature version of the full size Mary Anning sculpture sited in Lyme Regis which was created by Denise Dutton and commissioned by Mary Anning Rocks. The tour of this work around the UK continues to be facilitated by the Geologists’ Association. It’s arrival in Hastings coordinated by project partner, Phil Hadland.
ExploreTheArch’s early career team explored the story of Mary Anning overcoming barriers as a young working class woman to be recognised for her expertise in geology and palaeontology. The team responded to Mary's passion for the shore with an interactive visual and sound exhibition in the Walkway Gallery at Hastings Museum and Art Gallery, kindly supported by Ashley Family Foundation.
