Work has begun on the third shelter on Mooragh Promenade in Ramsey as part of Ramsey Town Commissioners’ Shelter Art project.

Artists Karolina Pawlowska (Cup of Layna) and Kate Summerville started work at the shelter on Friday, March 4.

The art in the third shelter has been sponsored by town commissioner Juan McGuinness and Ramsey resident Chris Glaister.

The first two shelters were completed in 2021 by Beth Louella and Adam Berry with support from the Isle of Man Arts Council, and have proved very popular – attracting visitors from across the island as well as coverage in local and international media.

Mr McGuinness said: ‘Whenever I have had the opportunity to travel the world, one of the things I am always drawn to in a new city is a vibrant street art culture.

‘For years I thought that Ramsey had great potential to become a destination for that same reason rather than be filled with blank walls and I am lucky enough to be in a position to be able to contribute to making that a reality.

‘When Chris approached me about how he could help keep the project going after the first two shelters were completed it was a no brainer for me to put 50% in alongside him.

‘Karolina’s work across the island has always impressed me and her collaboration with Kate at Baie Mooar Guesthouse in Ramsey was incredibly eye-catching so I can’t wait to see their work given a prime location for residents and visitors to enjoy.’

Mr Glaister added: ‘Having taken up running recently I’ve enjoyed seeing the addition of art to the North Prom brightening up a regular route of mine. I’m looking forward to being able to jog past the shelter in the coming weeks and see the progress and it will keep my motivation to exercise up when the weather is putting me off!’