Phase One ~ Starfish Sponsors
LEAD SPONSOR: THE FLORAL HALL
Hornsea’s popular community venue, Hornsea Floral Hall, has been confirmed as the lead sponsor of a brand new public art initiative set to launch in the town later this year. The Starfish Galaxy Trail, organised by the not-for-profit Hornsea Collective, will see six large, colourful starfish sculptures mounted on buildings around the town. Each is uniquely designed by local artists to reflect Hornsea’s rich culture, coastal charm, and creative identity.
“As a community-based venue, we believe the Starfish Galaxy Trail will attract new visitors, support local businesses, and help strengthen the town’s economy”, said Richard Carmichael, Chairman of Hornsea Floral Hall. “We’re proud to be the lead sponsor of something so positive for Hornsea.”
HORNSEA VILLAGE
Hornsea Village is proud to be a sponsor of the Starfish Galaxy Project,an exciting and creative public art trail that celebrates the beauty of our coastline while bringing together businesses, artists, and the wider community.
As a longstanding part of Hornsea’s commercial and cultural landscape, we are passionate about supporting initiatives that drive footfall, enhance local engagement, and create vibrant experiences for both residents and visitors. The Starfish Galaxy Trail is a natural extension of our commitment to enriching the town centre environment and encouraging discovery of the unique retail, leisure, and hospitality offer that Hornsea has to offer.
Why We Chose Helen Rowland
We are delighted to have selected Helen Rowland as the artist to bring our starfish sculpture to life. Helen’s work is rooted in the landscapes and seascapes of East Yorkshire, and her bold, expressive style beautifully captures the spirit of our coastal setting. A painter with deep ties to the area, Helen’s vision for the piece resonated with our desire to connect the Village to its surroundings in a meaningful and visually striking way.
Helen’s design embodies the peaceful beauty and fragile power of the coastline we all cherish. Through her starfish sculpture, we aim to spark reflection, connection, and joy for those visiting the trail and exploring all that Hornsea has to offer.
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PIPERS GARTH LTD
We are delighted to announce Piper’s Garth has joined the Hornsea community's creative journey by sponsoring one of the starfish sculptures in the 2026 trail. They’ve chosen ‘Oceana’ by artist Judy Flanagan — a breath taking design that beautifully captures the magic of the ocean and the cosmos.
Blending the mystery of the deep sea with the wonder of the night sky, Oceana features rich, swirling blues and purples, illuminated by a sprinkling of the Milky Way. True to the trail’s theme, a galaxy of starfish (or Seastars) will sweep across the sculpture, uniting the vastness of space and sea in a dazzling display.
As a local business, they’re passionate about supporting art that connects people, place, and imagination — and we can’t wait to see Oceana out in the wild in January 2026.
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NUMBER NINE, THE MARKETPLACE
“At Number Nine, The Marketplace, we are passionate about supporting local creativity, independent artists and projects that celebrate the unique identity of Hornsea and our coastline. Sponsoring Emma Garness’ beautiful starfish sculpture, ‘Beneath the Blue’, felt like a perfect fit for us.
The design represents the delicate food chain connected to the species of starfish most commonly found along the Hornsea coastline, highlighting the beauty, balance and importance of our marine environment. We loved how Emma combined striking artwork with an important environmental message that encourages people to look more closely at the world beneath the waves.
The Starfish Galaxy project is bringing people together through art, conversation and community pride, while also attracting visitors into Hornsea to explore the town and support local businesses. We are proud to play a small part in helping grow this creative legacy for our seaside community.”
NEW BEGINNINGS HAIR STUDIO
“I wanted to be involved with the Starfish Galaxy Sculpture Trail because I care deeply about our little town and love supporting anything that helps Hornsea shine. I’m excited to help showcase the creativity and talent we have here, and to be part of something that brings people together.
I’m thrilled that New Beginnings is part of this project. Art connects communities in such a special way, and it’s a real pleasure that our beautiful old building will host one of these wonderful sculptures — a lovely way to celebrate Hornsea, its creative spirit, and the pride we all share in it.”
HORNSEA INSHORE RESCUE
“Hornsea Inshore Rescue are absolutely thrilled to be part of this wonderful project and the way it brings our community together. We believe it will attract even more visitors to Hornsea, helping to showcase everything our town has to offer. We are incredibly excited to be involved, and we think our starfish is simply awesome!”