The Short Tail Trail

Luton
6 July 24  – 12 September 24
Keech Hospice Care
Overview

A brand new sculpture art trail transformed Luton into an outdoor gallery, inviting both locals and visitors alike to immerse themselves in the free, family friendly event.

The Short Tail Trail weaved its way through Luton’s streets, parks and public spaces with 90 large and small painted hare and tortoise sculptures. It was the second Wild in Art event brought to the town by Keech Hospice Care after the success of The Big Trunk Trail in 2021.

The trail was open to visit from 6 July to 12 September 2024. All the sculptures then gathered together for a farewell weekend on 27-29 September before the large sculptures were auctioned to raise vital funds to support the essential services provided by Keech Hospice Care.

55k+

Sculptures Collected

11.8k+

Rewards Unlocked
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1.8k+

Miles Walked
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900+

Photos Shared

Participating Artists

Amy Bourbon
Sally Chinea
Shirley Copperwhite
Lois Cordelia
Rachael and Phillippa Corcutt
Reilly Creative
Olaf Falafel
Sarah Harrison
Lynne Hollingsworth

Rachel Hunt
Freya James
Oliver Jamin
Amelia Jay
Natalie Jenkins
Hannah Jayne Lewin
Helen Naylor
Donna Newman
Amanda Quellin

Sandra Russell
Alive O’Shea
Kathleen Smith
Charlie Stafford
Tim Sutcliffe
Beverley Sweetman
Esme Taylor
Marta Zubieta

Most Voted For

Gus the Galapagos Tortoise

During the trail, visitors could vote for their favourite Hare or Tortoise sculpture on the Short Tail Trail app and Gus the Galapagos Tortoise by Amy Bourbon was a firm favourite.

This design is inspired by one of the world’s many endangered species. Gus represented his species in Luton on the Short Tail Trail to raise awareness of the plight of his kind in the wild.

About Keech Hospice Care

Keech Hospice Care is the adult hospice for Luton and Bedfordshire and the children’s hospice for Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Milton Keynes.

The charity provides care and support for those in the community facing life-limiting illnesses.

Keech Hospice Care is based in a purpose-built facility in Luton. However, the hospice care is delivered to patients and their families in a variety of settings including the family home, school or in hospital.

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