Market Rasen (Gateways) Parnell, Mackie and Rowe Market Rasen, Lincolnhire The multi-million pound Single Regeneration Budget, Environmental Improvement scheme awarded for Market Rasen includes the development of five new attractive gateway markers on the main roads that lead into the town. In December 2001, CBAT The Arts & Regeneration Agency were approached by Lincolnshire Development, on behalf of the market Rasen Development Trust. Following interview, CBAT was asked to develop briefs for the project and manage the artists’ selection process The largest of the 5 gateways will be sited at the junction of Gainsborough Road and Gallamore Lane. As this is the busiest of all the entrance roads, it will provide the main focus of the scheme, and will see the artist create a unique and substantial work for Market Rasen.  The aim of this and all the artworks is to announce the presence of the town. The work is to act as a marker and create an identity for the town, raising the awareness of the town’s presence for tourists travelling by car and encouraging them to enter, rather than by-pass the town. Although this places a particular expectation on the work, it is understood that the work will be an artwork, which raises awareness through its presence, rather than acting as an advertising banner.