New artwork project in Omagh celebrates power of community

A VIBRANT celebration of creativity and community spirit has taken centre stage at the Omagh Digi-Hub, as a new art installation was unveiled in honour of Neurodiversity Celebration Week.

The artwork, created by participants from the NOW Group in collaboration with local artist Pauline Harte, now brightly adorns the enterprise hub – a space developed by Woodvale Construction Company Ltd for Omagh Enterprise Company.

The project forms part of Woodvale’s Community Art initiative and highlights the role of inclusive creativity in community and business spaces.

Funded by the Levelling Up Fund and the Department for Communities, the Omagh Digi-Hub has transformed the former Omagh Health Centre into a dynamic workspace for local entrepreneurs, offering over 60 office and co-working units across two floors.

“At Woodvale Construction, we’re proud to support the Digi-Hub Community Art project, which promotes local business growth and fosters inclusion,” said Yvonne Conway, social impact manager at Woodvale Construction.

“Collaborating with the NOW Group to showcase their artwork was a rewarding experience that highlights our commitment to creating spaces where everyone can thrive.”

The NOW Group is an award-winning social enterprise that supports individuals who are neurodiverse, autistic, have ADHD or a learning disability to achieve their potential through employment, skills development and community engagement.

Their involvement brought depth and heart to the project, transforming the Digi-Hub into not just a place of work, but a symbol of inclusivity.

The featured artists – Megan Crozier, Natasha Galbraith, Kate Stevens, Amy McSorley, Colin Maybanks, Christine Porter, and Colin Wilson – were celebrated at the unveiling and presented with printed copies of their artwork by Julie McCausland of Omagh Enterprise.

The prints were produced by local signage company Signrite, which also invited the group to tour their factory and see how their designs were professionally brought to life.

“Omagh Enterprise Company is delighted to be involved with the art project and congratulate the participants on their excellent work,” Ms McCausland added.