[Gayle]

The plus points

1. Young people's work is displayed in an eyecatching way (would you have bothered to see it if we'd have had an exhibition at the centre?)
2. Young people have learnt a lot about the heritage of the area (would you have known this without this eyecatching display?)
3. Young people from the area may have their work displayed on an International stage during the opening weekend of the Olympics.
4. An eyesore has been transformed into a piece of art.
5. An eyesore that is for sale has got a huge amount of publicity and discussion and may well get sold because of this.
6. People sat at the traffic lights have something attractive to look at instead of a derelict building.
7. The older people involved have passed on their knowledge and enjoyed sharing with young people, plus they're flattered to have their pictures included.
8. The council have been supportive and have put young people together with a business to get something done.
9. The Civic Arts Centre has got involved with something that could put it on the map nationally.
10. The project has brought funds into the area for other projects.
11. Young people have learnt new skills in photography.


Negatives
Sorry, can't actually think of one. It was an eyesore before and may, in some people's eyes still be an eyesore, but at the very least it is an eyesore with a purpose.