Celebrated in art: The GLOBAL FOOTPRINT project

GLOBAL FOOTPRINT was a County Council led initiative that aimed for the first time to deliver a countywide project that celebrated Northamptonshire’s defining creative economy, its historic boot and shoe industry.

As part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad and regional Igniting Ambition Festival, GLOBAL FOOTPRINT delivered an innovative and ambitious countywide programme of contemporary ‘living heritage’ events and exhibitions, using visual and digital arts to showcase and celebrate this proud and thriving industry.

Sponsors and partners

GLOBAL FOOTPRINT was supported by Arts Council England, Heritage Lottery Fund, Northamptonshire County Council and the Legacy Trust UK.

Partners to GLOBAL FOOTPRINT included: Northamptonshire County Council, Northampton Museum and Art Gallery, the University of Northampton, NN Contemporary Art, Rushden Museum, Rushden Town Council, Rushden Community College, NVCA, Grenson, Earls Barton Historical Society, Earls Barton Museum, Barker, Desborough Heritage Centre, Long Buckby Museum, Wollaston Museum, Dr Martens, Daventry Museum, Daventry Town Council, Daventry iCON, Edward Green, The Richardsons Group, Jeffrey West, Planet Aid, Wellingborough Council and Kettering Museum and Alfred East Gallery.