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Centre Stage is a community art project that puts the people of Wisbech in the spotlight. Reimagining Wisbech’s historic Market Place through contemporary photographic portraits, the project draws inspiration from Alfred Balding’s 1887 painting in the Wisbech and Fenland Museum’s collection, to produce a vibrant, collaborative installation celebrating the town’s diverse residents. The project is a powerful narrative of Wisbech’s living history, bridging past and present by celebrating the community’s rich diversity and ongoing story.

Come along to Wisbech & Fenland Museum between Wednesday 25th February and Saturday 7th March to see the stunning portraits of the town’s residents taken by award-winning photographer Steve Hatton of Electric Egg, presented together with the original painting and a newly commissioned model of Wisbech market place designed by scale artist Jess Wright and co-created with Wisbech Shedders & Fixers. 

Visitors are encouraged to interact with the model by moving the figures around and taking their own snapshot! Tag us in your photos on Instagram @marketplacearts @electricegg @small_but_wrighty @wisbechmuseum