Arthur Square Artwork Competition
The public were given the opportunity to view the designs that made the final shortlist and cast their vote through the Belfast: Streets Ahead website or by visiting the public exhibition at the Lagan Lookout. The vote was open from 22 October 2007 to 4 November 2007. The three short listed concepts were : Dancing Tree, Phoenix Rising and Spirit of Belfast. Spirit of Belfast was the winning art piece for Arthur Square following a public vote.
The competition results were:
- Dancing Tree: 28.8%
- Phoenix Rising: 24.6%
- Spirit of Belfast: 46.6%
Read more about this topic: Spirit Of Belfast
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