The artists for an upcoming art trail that will see statues of Shaun the Sheep scattered across the city have been revealed.

Shaun by the Sea will see more than 40 individually designed sculptures displayed around Brighton and Hove’s streets, parks and other public areas.

Organised by hospice charity Martlets in partnership with Wild In Art, the figures of the much-loved Aardman character will be painted and decorated by a range of well-known and emerging local artists.

The trail will run from September 9 until November 5, after which the sculptures will be sold off at auction to raise money for the charity.

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The trail is the third of its kind in Brighton and Hove, with Snowdogs by the Sea in 2016 and Snailspace in 2018.

Among those supporting the trail is Fatboy Slim, with his Big Beach Cafe committing to sponsoring one of the sculptures. Other businesses backing the installation include Donatello, Brighton and Hove Buses and The Grand hotel.

The Argus: The sculptures will be decorated in different patterns and designs, like this 'Regency Shaun'The sculptures will be decorated in different patterns and designs, like this 'Regency Shaun' (Image: Enter Gallery)

Full list of artists for the Shaun by the Sea art trail

  • Boogaloo Stu
  • Rosie Apps
  • Sarah Arnett
  • Aroe
  • Chloe Batchelor
  • Sam Bailey
  • Art & Believe
  • J David Bennett
  • Judith Berrill
  • Fiona Blair
  • Laura Bowden
  • Kristian
  • Faye Bridgewater
  • Ben Cav
  • Jude Chapman
  • Pinky Vision
  • Kirsti Davidson
  • Tina Davies
  • Emma Fish
  • George Fox
  • Katherine Griffin
  • Claire Havell
  • Karen Hollis
  • Russ Iden-Mooks
  • Kat Irvine
  • Kitty McCurdy Art
  • Francesca Grace McLeod
  • #iownthisart
  • Louise Mulgrew
  • Lauren Nickless
  • Joanna Osborne
  • Sara Pope
  • The Postman
  • RYCA
  • Danielle Smith
  • Serena Sussex
  • Mister Phil

Martlets CEO Claire Irving said: “At Martlets, we support those who are dying and we’re also all about bringing as much joy to life as possible.

“We’re passionate about connecting people in need with people who care.

“Shaun by the Sea will bring together individuals, families, fundraisers, volunteers, schools, artists, community groups and businesses in support of those affected by terminal illness in our community.”

Dozens of blank sculptures arrived earlier this month at a warehouse ready to be painted for the installation this autumn.

Project manager Ellie Yates said: “Over the next few months, our artists will be bringing their designs to life and we can’t wait to reveal their ewe-nique sculptures later this year.”