Hospice Isle of Man is to host a second art trail across the island.

This time it will involve dolphin sculptures.

In 2019 it caught the public’s imagination with Wallabies Gone Wild, featuring sculptures of wallabies.

A number of large dolphin sculptures decorated by local and national artists will arrive in the island in May 2022.

Dolphins were chosen to celebrate the island’s marine environment and because a mother bottlenose dolphin and her calf live in our waters.

Anne Mills, chief executive of Hospice Isle of Man, said: ’After a difficult year with the pandemic, we are delighted to announce the launch of our second art trail which will bring colour and positivity for the whole island to look forward to.

’The public really loved our previous trail, Wallabies Gone Wild, and we hope they will enjoy the colourful dolphins in 2022 just as much, and help make it an even bigger success for us here at the hospice.’

The art trail will also publicise the hospice and is intended to raise funds.

As well as the large dolphin sculptures, there will be smaller dolphin sculptures to be created as part of an education programme.

Charlie Langhorne, managing director and co-founder of Wild in Art, which is involved in the project, said: ’We are delighted to be back on the island working on the second trail to take place on the Isle of Man.

’The "Big Splash" will celebrate the rich cultural offering of the area and highlight the create talent of its local artists and young people.’

Wallabies Gone Wild raised more than £250,000 at an auction in September 2019.

Now the charity wants local businesses and organisations to get involved by sponsoring a sculpture or lending practical support.