This commission is part of a successful bid made by Dumfries and Galloway Council and the Chamber of Commerce to the Scottish Government for a wider capital regeneration project for Dumfries. 

Heroes aims to celebrate Dumfries and Galloway’s rich history and cultural heritage through a series of art installations in the middle of town.  The artist is working to create a pride in the town’s past, creating opportunities for him to work with the community to explore and imagine Dumfries’ sense of itself, generating citizenship and community pride.

John Kennedy is creating meaningful and visually exciting artworks, both temporary and permanent, which will display his high quality craftsmanship and imaginative approach to celebrating cultural heritage and placemaking.  Award-winning Scots poet Rab Wilson is contributing text which John will incorporate into his design.