Today, 1st July, is the official kick-off day for the Gromit Unleashed public art exhibition. Even though some of the sculptures were already in place during the weekend, all 80 Gromits will be guarding Bristol for ten weeks, until the 8th September. The giant fibreglass sculptures of Gromit are 5 feet tall, and have been individually designed and created by invited artists, creating a train of unique pieces of art. 
If you didn't already come across with any of them yet, go for a walk around Bristol and I bet that you will spot at least one in less than 5 minutes. As a help, you can download the whole trail map here.
There is also available an application for the phone. By downloading the official application, you will automatically be donating 40p of the 64p cost to benefit Wallace & Gromit's Grand Appeal, the Bristol Children's Hospital Charity. The hospital is now expanding to create one of the most influential children's hospitals in Europe.
Unfortunately, some sculpures have been seriously damaged during the weekend, before the official start of the exhibition, and had to be temporarily removed to have them repaired. In order to prevent vandalism activities, organizers would like you to help them protect the Gromits during the trail by reporting any suspicious behaviour or damage to the police, or by texting the Gromit sculpture on 07582 064103 or emailing us at info@gromitunleashed.org.uk.
INTERESTING LINKS
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Gromit Unleashed Website: http://www.gromitunleashed.org.uk/
Gromit Unleashed on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/?sk=nf#!/GromitUnleashed?fref=ts
Grand Appeal Charity: http://www.grandappeal.org.uk/
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