This Projects Page shares ways you can get involved with Are You Lost? between now and September 2025.
Are you Lost? is the exciting new commission that Lancaster Arts is producing with artist, Rob St John alongside the Forest of Bowland National Landscape. Are You Lost? is part of the national programme called Nature Calling with executive producers Activate Performing Arts and the National Landscapes Association and is funded by Arts Council England and Defra.
Are You Lost? welcomes you into the heart of the Forest of Bowland to discover the stories that shape the landscape, from the people who live close by, through a series of sound, film and textile installations.
The artwork will open to the public for the first time at Pendle Festival of Culture on 28 June in partnership with Building Bridges, in Nelson town centre on the outskirts of the Forest of Bowland. It will then travel to Dunsop Bridge on the weekend of 2-3 August, where it will be situated in Jinny’s Barn. The final location for the installation will be in the heart of Gisburn Forest on 30-31 August, over a weekend that will feature artist workshops and a singing performance. Make sure you sign up to the mailing list using the form below to be kept up to date about all the latest activity.
Immerse yourself in the sounds, sights and fabric of this remarkable landscape, as you step inside the installation to understand what makes the area tick. Uncover the histories and personal stories of Bowland, delve deeper into your understanding of what the area represents and consider your own thoughts on this landscape and its social, and political heritage and future.
Podcasts
The Are You Lost? podcast series is hosted by Rob St. John and gives more insights into how the artwork is being developed. The first few episodes are now available, the first is an introduction to the project, where you can hear all about the inspiration behind the project and what is aiming to do. You can listen on Spotify here, and stay tuned for more monthly episodes about art, nature, community and countryside access with a variety of guests.
Mailing List & Contact Us
We hope that the Are You Lost? project will be as diverse and captivating as Bowland itself so please join us to be part of shaping it. Sign up to the mailing list for updates and share your ideas and questions via areyoulost@lancasterarts.org.
Want to get more involved?
We’re looking for volunteers to help support us as we welcome the public to the installations. If you are interested in getting involved, please email volunteer@lancasterarts.org.
