A TOURING art installation has reached the last of its temporary locations before it gets a permanent home.

Ps in a Pod, by artist Louise Plant, spent four months each in Seaham, Wharton Park and Bishop Auckland before arriving in Hamsterley Forest.

The piece was commissioned by Durham County Council which wants visual art to be enjoyed in community locations not just galleries.

The council will soon choose a final location for the Ps and the public can make suggestions.

Councillor Ossie Johnson, cabinet member for tourism, culture, leisure and rural issues, said: “It has been great to see the Ps on their year-long journey, showcasing the very different landscapes our county has to offer.

“The various activity sessions that have been delivered alongside the sculptures have been a great success and we are pleased so many people have been able to interact with art in a way they might not normally get the chance to."

Families can make their own sculptures alongside local artists at Hamsterley Forest on Friday, June 1, from 10am until 4pm.

A photography competition has seen people share their pictures of the sculptures on social media with the hashtag #psinapod

Mick Harle, from Durham, won with his photograph of the Ps set against the night sky in Seaham and David Johnson, from Spennymoor, wowed with autumnal shot in Wharton Park.

Both were awarded a mini p created by the artist and presented by Durham County Council chairman Bill Kellett.

The final two winners will be announced later in the year.

To suggest the Ps final location email lucy.jenkins@durham.gov.uk