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Apr 2006 to Sep 2008

The Glenburn Public Art Project (also known as “Changing Glenburn Park”) was devised as an artist-in-residence programme supporting the work of Karla Black over a period of six months. During that time Karla worked with various community groups in the research and development of a series of designs for a piece of of contemporary public art. This collaboration involved residents travelling with Karla to visit the gardens of Mount Stuart, Culzean Castle and Little Sparta

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Jul 2002 to May 2008

This project looked to build on previous public art projects in Castlemilk to realise a series of 18 public artworks: five permanent landmark works, ten temporary/artist placement works, two longer term process-based works and one documentation project for the whole Reputations programme. Reputations was curated by Jason E. Bowman and Rachel Bradley on behalf of the Castlemilk Environment Trust.

During the process, work of two of the artists were commissioned. These were by artists Edwina fitzPatrick and Esther Shlev-Gerz.

See alos: Archive: Reputations: Commission Plan

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Jan 2004 to Mar 2008

The completion of this project will see the first permanent major installation within a public landscape by Andy Goldsworthy in Scotland. The installation consists of a series of permanent sandstone arches sited in specifically chosen high points around the natural amphitheatre at the head of Cairnhead Glen. The positioning of the arches encourages visitors to experience the landscape through different routes. This network of access points is designed in parallel to the positioning of the artworks. Also being developed as part of this project is “The Byre”, an outdoor sculptural space for interpretation and orientation.

Striding Arches is a partnership project: an example of collaboration between environmental and arts agencies contributing to the culture and tourism of the region. As this project has developed, other artists have become involved in the vision of the original concept and in the delivery of workshops with the local community.

A major partner in the project was Forestry Commission Scotland with additional partners including Solway Heritage, Scottish Natural Heritage, Wee Sleekit and Mike Bolam.

See also: Archive: Striding Arches Commission Plan

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May 2005 to Dec 2007

Creative Spaces is the name given to a series of public artworks conceived and led by artist, Peter McCaughey. The artworks have been created through collaboration between Peter and the community of Raploch. A significant characteristic of this project was the mentoring programme that has resulted in 12 mentees going on to employment and higher education.

The sites for these creative spaces are located along the Riverwalk in Raploch and the project is part of a ten year regeneration programme for the area.

See also: Reflections: Creative Spaces, Raploch Riverwalk, Stirling

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Jun 2006 to Sep 2007

In the village of Golspie, artist Nigel Mullan worked with local school and community groups towards the creation of specially designed features for the community garden. As an artist, Nigel was in a position to influence both the process and outcomes of the garden features, raising awareness of the working practices of a contemporary artist.

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Nov 2005 to Oct 2006

This proposal was to appoint an artist to facilitate the design development of Inverness City Streetscape project and identify opportunities for permanent site-specific public artworks.

The project was at a stage where the design team were about to be appointed and there was a desire to appoint an artist as part of the design team to bring creativity and skills to the research and development of the design.

The inclusion of public art within the streetscaping project was to be undertaken in two phases; development and commissions. This proposal was for the development phase only.

Partnership between Highland Council and Inverness City Partnership (ICP).

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Jul 2006 to Sep 2006

London Fieldworks Ltd proposed an international project, “Fieldstation: Outlandia”, fostering links between art and environment through the design and build of a temporary cluster of artist treehouse studios within the landscape of Glen Nevis. This particular part of the project enabled the two artists of London Fieldworks Ltd to collaborate with architects, engineers, planners and the Forestry Commission towards the design and planning stage of the treehouse studios.

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Apr 2005 to Aug 2006

Following the development of a public art strategy the Shetland Museum and Archives commissioned a series of artworks to be incorporated into the redevelopment of the museum building and dockyard site. The work was created across a broad spectrum of media celebrating the twin concepts of artwork ‘Made in Shetland’ and artwork ‘Made for Shetland’ (MFS). These two strands bring together the work of artists and designers from within Shetland and abroad.

The Scottish Arts Council funding for this project supports part of the salary for the public art coordinator, Artist’s Work in Display Design, the design stages of two pieces of External Artwork and the production of one.

See also Archive: Shetland Museum & Archive – Public Art Strategy

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Jan 2004 to Jul 2006

The new Shetland Museum & Archive is both a tourist destination and starting point for anyone interested in the culture and heritage of the Shetland Isles. The redevelopment of the museum building in a historical 19th Century dock in Lerwick provided an opportunity to develop a public art strategy for the museum. The focus for this project was to engage a public art consultant to work with the existing project team – integrating the strategies and concepts of public art into the building development phase. This is a first phase in a longer-term strategy and is reflected in the level of the award.

See also Archive: Shetland Museum & Archive – Public Art Commissions

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Jan 2006 to Jun 2006

Mainstreaming the arts into primary and secondary healthcare settings lies at the core of this project. Artists have been brought into conversation with architects in order that the physical and emotional qualities of the built environment are linked. The desire is that this connection facilitates a therapeutic experience for all users of each new hospital.

This project offers an insight into the different approaches of artists and architects in relation to hospital environments.

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Oct 2005 to Jan 2006

Letter cutting artist Gary Breeze was commissioned to design, manufacture and install a sculptural series of 13 stone blocks within the external courtyard area. This carved stone installation reflects the ideals of the Saltire Centre as a place of learning and culture and acts as seating and an informal meeting place as well as a work of art. The blocks feature engraved stanzas from a Latin poem by Horace together with translated texts in English and modern Scots dialect.

See also Features: Glasgow Caledonian University & Public Art

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Jan 2004 to Jul 2005

Imbedded Intelligence is the design phase of the strategic programme called “Primary Space”. It has been inspired by and follows on from the successfully completed project, Wonderwall: School as Rule” which was a major artist’ intervention in the new school at Lawthorn, Irvine.

Underpinning Imbedded Intelligence are the concept designs for eight “Learning Houses”: shifting the notion of classroom to environments of embedded learning through creative and aesthetic experiences. The concept designs are the result of collaboration between architects, artists, engineers, educators and local communities.

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Jun 2004 to Jun 2005

Part of a regeneration programme for Creetown, the public art work created for this project represents an artist-led design solution for the main public square in Creetown. The artist, Hideo Furuta was commissioned by the local community to create a sculptural place connecting distinct natural and cultural themes: granite and metals, ferrythorn and estuary, stake nets and water. The finished space is intended to function as physical and social focal point that reflects the aspirations of the community.

The community-artist process of this project was designed to increase awareness of public art within rural locations and provide a model of contemporary public art practice.

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Sep 2003 to Mar 2005

Artist Graham Fagen was shortlisted to create proposals for artworks to be installed along the West Fife Cycle Way which runs between Alloa and Dunfermline.

This project was successful in securing SAC funding but for many reasons was not realised.

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Oct 2004 to Dec 2004

Arrival was planned as a collaboration between Stephen Skyrnka, City Design and Fife Council. It was a public art project that used themes of destination, arrival and belonging in the heart of Dunfermline city centre. Arrival aspired to a series of artworks located in around Dunfermline Railway Station.

Despite securing SAC funding changes in project personnel and other factors meant that the Arrival proposal was not implemented. Described here are details from the original proposal.

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Aug 2004 to Nov 2004

In Auchterarder, the public art agency PACE has coordinated the collaboration between four artists, architects and local authority in the design and rebuilding of a community nursery, primary and secondary school. Each artist has concentrated on a different aspect of the school building and exterior impacting upon the design and aesthetics of the playground, flooring, walkways and walls.
This particular phase of the overall project focuses on the work of Susie Hunter in the design and content of the outside play areas for pupils of the primary and nursery schools; and the environmental graphic signage of Lucy Richards.

See also:

Archive: Community School of Auchterarder: Phase 1 – Research & Development

Archive: Community School of Auchterarder – Phase 2: Primary Playground

Archive: Community School of Auchterarder – Phase 3: Secondary School

Archive: Community School of Auchterarder – Phase 4: The Square

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Sep 2002 to Sep 2004

The Primary Space Project was aimed at developing a thorough and sustainable process of consultation and implementation to include artists in the design of new school buildings in North Ayrshire. This project has been inspired by, and follows on from, the successfully completed project “Wonderwall, School As A Rule”.

Primary Space developed the consultative artistic process of Wonderwall and applied it to different aspects of a further two new schools in North Ayrshire.

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Jan 2002 to Sep 2004

The design of the this playground for the new Auchterarder Community School was the second of four development phases where artists were integrated into the design and realisation of a new school. In this second phase artist Susie Hunter worked closely with pupils to develop ideas for the layout and content of one of the primary playgrounds. The space was designed to stimulate free play rather than prescriptive activities and is a combination of sculpture, landscaping and imagination.

See also:

Archive: Community School of Auchterarder: Phase 1 – Research & Development

Archive: Community School of Auchterarder – Phase 3: Secondary School

Archive: Community School of Auchterarder – Phase 4: The Square

Archive: Community School of Auchterarder – Phase 5: Nursery & Primary Playgrounds

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Nov 2003 to Jun 2004

” Artists were involved with the design of the school from an early stage, resulting in an unusual and stimuating school environment – artworks are integral to the structure rather than applied as an after-thought”.
(Scottish Executive (2003) School Design. p33)

The Square is a key public space situated between the new secondary school building and the community building. Artist Gordon Young collaborated with landscape architect Sally Rickett to create a walkway and seating inspired by the geographic location of the school.

See Also:

Archive: Community School of Auchterarder: Phase 1 – Research & Development

Archive: Community School of Auchterarder – Phase 2: Primary Playground

Archive: Community School of Auchterarder – Phase 3: Secondary School

Archive: Community School of Auchterarder – Phase 5: Nursery & Primary Playgrounds

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Aug 2002 to Mar 2004

Researching a range of issues from natural drainage to the need for shelter, five artists were invited to respond to the landscape of the Cairngorms and submit proposals. Each of these proposals aimed at enhancing the visitor experience and understanding the Cairngroms landscape through an engagement with visual art. This project was not conceived as a sculpture park rather as an opportunity for visual art concepts to be incorporated literally into the landscape.

This development project provided the foundation for a later implementation stage that realised the work of two artists selected from the original five.

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Sep 2003 to Feb 2004

Following on from a successful development phase in 2002, this NHS Trust worked with the consultancy Gingko Projects to implement two distinct aspects of their Commission Plan. Based on collaboration with artists, scientists and the hospital Environment Development Group, two interventions were designed to promote orientation within the hospital and to encourage the concept of the environment as a therapuetic space. The collaborations became known as the “Finding Space” project concluding with an artist-designed therapeutic public garden and an artist-intervention into a public corridor space using glass, timber and site-specific artworks.

See also: Archive: Finding Space – Public Art Commissions Plan

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Jul 2002 to Feb 2004

This Stage 1 proposal is the concept and design phase of a larger public art strategy within the new facility of the Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital (RACH). The funding secured allowed for 12 artists to submit proposals for artistic input to the design and content of

• internal and external entrances
• concourse
• courtyards
• main circulation routes
• main waiting areas

In 2005 The Saltire Society awarded this fully realised project the Arts in Architecture Award 2005.

See also: Archive: Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital Arts Project

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Mar 2003 to Dec 2003

This is the implementation phase of a two-staged funding process. Within this project is the realisation of the commissioned artworks integrated and installed within a new hospital for young people.
The artists involved have collaborated with the hospital design team and community to create work that is considered to be both challenging and sensitive to its health-care context. The artworks are incorporated in the following areas:

• external & internal entrances
• concourse
• courtyards
• main circulation routes
• main waiting areas

See also: Archive: Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital Arts Project

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May 2003 to Oct 2003

This project can be described as a partnership between environmental art, land management and a desire to encourage public access to landscape. In this initial phase a detailed design proposal was conceived for the development of a derelict byre with extensive consultation between the artist Andy Goldsworthy, the community and the environmental organisation, Solway Heritage. Proposals were also created for a series of “arches” artworks to be sited on key hill tops. These arches would indicate a circular route on the edge of the forest and lead to the byre.

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Oct 1998 to Sep 2003

Within a redevelopment programme of Dumfries waterfront, Whitesands, artists were commissioned to create a variety of artworks encompassing sculpture, text inscribed into walls, an amphitheatre, town banners and wall hangings, and creative lighting.

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Jul 2002 to Sep 2003

This project constitutes phase 1 of an integrated public art strategy in Dykebar Hospital in Paisley. This development phase is realised as a Commission Plan specific to the sensitive context of the hospital environment and its communities.

Artists undertook placements in the locations of the hospital, developing greater insight as to the thoughts and feelings of patients, staff and visitors regarding the phsyiscal and emotional impact of the physical surroundings of the hospital. These insights gainded, through interviews and artist-led workshops, form the basis of the proposals detailed in the Commission Plan.

See also: Archive: Finding Space

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Jan 2003 to May 2003

The Community School of Auchterarder public art project is an example of using artworks in the learning environment to create a more inspiring and motivating space in which to study. Phase 3 of this project involved artist Samantha Clark creating work for the interior spaces of the new secondary school. Three artworks are integrated into the fabric of the building and make reference to the local landscape and the history of the school.

See also:

Archive: Community School of Auchterarder: Phase 1 – Research & Development

Archive: Community School of Auchterarder – Phase 2: Primary Playground

Archive: Community School of Auchterarder – Phase 4: The Square

Archive: Community School of Auchterarder – Phase 5: Nursery & Primary Playgrounds

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May 2001 to May 2003

This was a development project designed to conclude with proposals intergrating artistic vision and artworks into the new Portree High School. The project was not taken forward by Highland Council because of significant ambiguities in the artists selection process.

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Jun 2001 to Nov 2002

This project was a programme of contemporary public art for the New Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh. The artists involved worked with the hospital community of staff, visitors and patients through a series of artist placements. The resulting work is realised through two projects evident throughout the hospital. The first is the Mapping project concerned with visual orientation within the hospital. The second is concerned with the making of place and is titled, “The Sanctuary”: a dedicated non-denominational space for the whole hospital community.

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Oct 2001 to Sep 2002

Located in the centre of Glasgow The Hidden Gardens is a place of sanctuary dedicated to peace. It has been achieved through an artist-led programme of regeneration involving collaboration with environmnental arts charity organisation, landscape architects, an international team of architects and the local community.

Within this public space artworks are integrated into the overall garden design combined with landscaping and planting.

The entire project is significant in its attention to community consultation, cultural diversity and inclusion. The impact of such considerations can be seen in the smallest of details. For example, in some areas of planting there is a mixture of Asian and Celtic flowers, trees and shrubs.

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Aug 2001 to Mar 2002

Ginkgo Design was appointed to undertake a feasibility study to investigate the potential for working with artists within the Scottish Plant Collectors Garden in Pitlochry. The study specified the appointment of two artists in the belief that a practice-led development was the best way to progress the project. One artist was appointed in a research & development role. The second artist was appointed to respond to the arts strategy and pilot a piece of work for the Garden.

The report produced by Ginkgo outlined various strategies that could combine to form a long term programme, including and International Visual Art Fellowship, Pitlochry Residency and the appointment of a curator.

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Jul 2000 to Mar 2002

Phase 2 “Place of Origin” capitalized on opportunities developed from Phase 1. Waste-ground between a man-made hill and the Kemnay Quarry had been designated community woodland and the idea was for artists to influence the design of the community woodland making a bold link between the village and the quarry. This project was not so much about placing art in the landscape as shaping the landscape to allow the land to be the art, allowing enjoyment and different interpretations to continue in the future. The artists were working collaboratively with various professionals and the community developing a meanngful working practice that evolved with the project.

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Dec 2001 to Jan 2002

The aim of this project was to create an artist-designed public garden within a new housing development in Blochairn, Glasgow. It was thought that the garden could be a positive and social space becoming an attractive focal point for the community. The intention was a collaboration between the Housing Co-Operative, the architects and an artist, with public art agency, Visual Art Projects (VAP) leading the project development.

Despite a successful funding application to the SAC the project did not take place but remains an attractive idea for development at a later time. What is described here are the intentions of the original application.

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Oct 1997 to Dec 2001

Sculpture at Tyrebagger is a programme of contemporary artworks specifically commissioned for an area of Kirkhill Forest and Elrick Hill, just outside the city of Aberdeen.

The aim of the Tyrebagger project was to encourage people to look afresh at their surroundings by developing an artistic programme which recognised the character and identity of the North-East and incorporated temporary and permanent artworks – growing from and enriching the natural environment. Ten artworks were commissioned and installed in Kirkhill Forest.

Sculpture at Tyrebagger is now established as a major cultural destination for visitors to the North-East of Scotland, providing a unique local amenity and educational resource.

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Apr 2001 to Sep 2001

This project was designed as an artist-community collaboration providing a contemporary public space through the main access route across the Whinhill area of Greenock. It addressed aspects of visibility, accessibility and safety within the local community. The collaboration created an opportunity to explore questions of ownership, belonging and enjoyment for the participants and the issues pertinent to the area. The artist, Tassy Thomson worked with the Strone Youth Forum in the research and development of a design for the space. Skills training was also an aspect of this project through the Glasgow Sculpture Studios and with Lindsay Perth (digital artist).

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Dec 1999 to Sep 2001

The Royston Road project was a combination of artist-community collaborations and artist-residencies supporting the regeneration of two public spaces in the North of Glasgow.
Artists Graham Fagen and Toby Paterson worked as part of the design team with landscape architects, Loci Design to develop the two spaces into community parks: The Spire Park and Molendinar Park. Located at opposite ends of the “Royston Corridor” the creation of the parks involved local residents and community groups at the various stages of design, development and implementation of ideas. This involvement inspired an ongoing programme of arts and sporting activities and the forming of a community board motivated to continue the momentum generated by the redevelopment of the area.

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Jan 2001 to Aug 2001

The Reputations project was a development phase Public Art and Social Interaction Programme based in Castlemilk. It was a project designed to set precedents in multi-agency working with artists of local, national and international calibre. The programme included commissioned temporary and permanent public artworks, public interaction and training programmes for artists and communities. The training programmes addressed notions of citizenship and identity within the premise of social inclusion. The Reputations Programme was intent on placing equal value on process, participation and product in the creation of new public art. A key aim of Reputations was to explore the impact of the role of the artist in wider terms than the physical environment but demonstrate how artists can work in different contexts whilst improving the social environment.

See also: Archive: Reputations

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Dec 2000 to Jul 2001

This is the first phase of a five-stage process towards the successful integration of artists and artworks into the new Community School of Auchterarder. Phase 1 is concerned with involving artists at the earliest stages of the design and implementation of the new school. A small team of artists worked closely with the design team, the school and the community to develop proposals and influence the design of the school and its surrounding spaces.

The public art agency PACE has worked with this project throughout all five phases providing a continuity in the collaboration of artists with the architects, landscape architects, the school and community.

See also:

Archive: Community School of Auchterarder – Phase 2: Primary Playground

Archive: Community School of Auchterarder – Phase 3: Secondary School

Archive: Community School of Auchterarder – Phase 4: The Square

Archive: Community School of Auchterarder – Phase 5: Nursery & Primary Playgrounds

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Oct 2000 to Apr 2001

Within the realms of the National Park Gateway & Orientation Centre project at Lomond Shores in Balloch, this project commissioned seven artists to make new permanent work focussing on the Promontory as the site within the Lomond Shores development. The ambition was not to create a sculpture trail but to allow artists to make their interpretation of the site and to produce works which might integrate with the site.

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Nov 1999 to Dec 2000

As part of an initiative to change public perceptions of the area, a network of 6 circular footpaths in and around the village of Dailly were created. This project evolved as a community initiative and has involved an artist selecting areas of the paths and creating seating, waymarkers and a bridge across the river. The paths run through the countryside and riverside with one of the paths fully accessible to those with special needs. Partnerships across the areas of civil engineering, education and local authority characterise this project.

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May 2000 to Aug 2000

Through the work of Alexander Hamilton, this work promotes contemporary art in the traditionally non-arts environment of a science museum with the potential to develop formal links between science and art.

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Sep 1999 to Jun 2000

Devised as a means of close collaboration between artists and other professionals, this project influenced the design process and outcome of the statutory provision of education buildings. This project was for a series of eight interventions “School as a Rule-Wonderwall” at Lawthorn Primary School, a new school built on the outskirts of Irvine, North Ayrshire. The interventions transformed the north facade of the school acting as a visible and tangible showcase for ideas developed in an earlier feasibility study.

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May 1999 to Dec 1999

Four buildings earmarked for their architectural style and strategic positons within the city were subject to innovative artist-led lighting designs. David Bryant, working with NVA Ltd illuminated the buildings and structures using LED and fibre optic technology. The aim of this project was to improve the public perception of the built environment in darkeness. The context for Glasgow at this time was that of 1999 City of Architecture & Design – capitalised by NVA Ltd through this project.

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Jan 1999 to Nov 1999

The Gateways and Landmarks project was part of “9 for 99”: a partnership project that sought to boost the perceived image of Castlemilk through the redevelopment of 21 hectares of land and the creation of a civic square. The intention was to develop a visual identity for Castlemilk, creating a sense of place through destination sites. The implementation of “9 for 99” created 21 training places for local unemployed people and the Gateways project proved to be a foundation for a longer-term public art strategy for the Castlemilk Environment Trust.

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Jan 1999 to Oct 1999

The work of three artists was integrated into an extensive four-year programme of environmental improvements within the town centre of Paisley.

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Mar 1999 to Sep 1999

A collaboration between visual artist, landscape architect and the community. The project brought a new sense of place and identity to the site and it concluded with the creation of a Discovery Beach, Play Area, Designed Vantage Point and Landmark Wall and new seating along this redevelopment. These are year-round recreational resources for the local and tourist communities. Local community involvement (including local craftspeople) was key in the development of the site-specific works providing a new destination along the waterfront.

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Mar 1999 to Sep 1999

The St Matthews Centre is based in the Possilpark area of Glasgow where this project redeveloped the exterior landscape of the centre. Before March 1999 this outside area was in a state of semi-dereliction and decay. Artists were involved in the planning and realisation of key parts of this redevelopment. The artists worked with with the local community and architects to create a well-used community space. This space includes a contemplative seating area, a garden, an artist-designed feature wall, gate, railings and fountain.

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Jun 1996 to Mar 1999

This was a three year programme that developed 16 permanent commissions for public spaces on the east side of the river Tay. The project was part of a longer-term strategy to create a circular public art trail linking with Perth’s South Inch, the Fergusson and Perth Museum and Art Galleries, Greyfriars’ Kirkyard and Tay Street. The trail includes artworks already onsite commissioned over the previous 25 years. The sites are physically linked and extend through a mile of riverside parkland. The project aimed at realising a greater recreational potential for the these sites and raising the public profile of this whole area. The trail is viewed as an important strand in Perth’s development as a centre for the arts.

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Dec 1998 to Jan 1999

“Home Is Where The Art Is” was conceived as a pilot project modelling the role of artists working with other professionals and tennants in the production of new housing. The project builds on previous creative consultation by the arts organisation Not In Kansas where four areas within the new housing location were identified as suitable for artistic intervention.
The work, detailed below, took various forms – sculptural, low relief and artist-book. What is significant about this project is how difficulties were overcome when aspirations and expectations were not met in the aesthetics and execution of an artwork.

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Nov 1996 to Sep 1998

Grampian Hospitals Art Trust (GHAT) commissioned five printmakers to create new work for exhibition in hospitals throughout the North East of Scotland. The prints extend the GHAT Collection that places artwork into healthcare buildings for the appreciation of staff, patients and visitors.
The original funding proposal was initially rejected and then subject to the Scottish Arts Council appeals procedure. The appeal was successful and the artists were subsequently commissioned.

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Jun 1996 to Aug 1998

Through a programme of residencies, artists were commissioned to create contemporary works of art that celebrate the Galloway Forest and commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Galloway Forest Park in 1997. This park is the largest of its type in the UK and the project demonstrates how artists can relate to rural and natural contexts.

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Jan 1997 to Jun 1998

Eight glass panels set into marble-clad bases were designed and created by Linlithgow artist Jim Hamlyn. These “bookends” were commissioned to celebrate the University’s Centenary and they feature abstract Paisley pattern motifs which reflect the town’s heritage. The sculpture incorporates seating and has become a popular meeting place for students at the entrance to the university library. The ground and upper-floor library windows have 16 etched glass panels, again using the Paisley pattern motif. These windows form the façade of the library entrance.

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Jan 1996 to Jan 1998

This contemporary tapestry represents a link between the historical collections of the museum and the work of contemporary art. The design for the tapestry was created by artist Kate Whiteford and woven by hand through the Edinburgh Tapestry Company.

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Apr 1997 to Dec 1997

A series of public art works created for the Sanquhar Heritage Trail. This project commissioned contemporary artworks that would raise the profile of the town’s cultural, architectural and historical links. These artworks are situated along an established, but now upgraded town walk that is used daily by residents and visitors.

The management of this whole project was challenged when the applicant organisation fell into liquidation mid-project. Applicant organisation went into liquidation mid-project. Over £9000 of the original award amount could not be claimed illustrating the importance of timely invoicing as some could not be reimbursed following the liquidation process.

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Apr 1997 to Dec 1997

A series of public art works created for the Sanquhar Heritage Trail. This project commissioned contemporary artworks that would raise the profile of the town’s cultural, architectural and historical links. These artworks are situated along an established, but now upgraded town walk that is used daily by residents and visitors.

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Sep 1996 to Oct 1997

This project involved the commissioning of four artists creating artworks integrated into the refurbished fabric of the new site for the Dental Hospital. The aim of the project was to move away from the purely decorative and the stand alone artwork to creating a series of different environments intended to stimulate, relax and be enjoyed by those visiting and working in the hospital. This was achieved through engaging artists in the earliest stages of the design process.

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Apr 1997 to Oct 1997

Fife artist David Annand created the sculpture, “Girl and the Swan”. Resting on stone and standing over nine feet in height, the figurative sculpture intends to reference the sea and the harbour, depicting humanity and the vulnerability of nature. The statue is sited in a landscaped public space between the Leisure Pool and Lauderdale House.

The funding of this particular proposal is the result of successfully addressing key issues raised by the Lottery Committee in response to a previously refused application.

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Jan 1997 to Sep 1997

The building of a new Tourist Information Centre in Dumfries was an opportunity to integrate contemporary artwork into the design and layout of this public facility. The commissioned artworks include textiles, glass and metal and are designed to enhance the visitor experience. Signage, orientation, seating and lighting are used to orientate the visitor with focal points created through sculpture and installations.

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Nov 1996 to Aug 1997

Nathan Coley was commissioned to create an artwork as part of the wider redevelopment of Stills Gallery in the centre of Edinburgh. Nathan joined the redevelopment design team contributing to and raising questions about the role of artists in architectural design projects. The original brief suggested that the artist consider the range of processes involved in the redevelopment of Stills and how the building will function. These considerations manifest through transcripted interviews with key individuals, culminating in a book available to members of the public who responded to leaflets posted as planning permission notices to “build an urban sanctuary here” with contact details for the Stills Gallery.

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Jun 1997 to Jul 1997

A “jewel-like” feature on the front of a new tenement development in Whiteinch, Glasgow. The designer Lynn Park worked with the architects and housing association to create a series of metal panels that were further enhanced with lighting design.

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Feb 1997 to Jun 1997

With the advent of a devolved Scottish Parliament and as part of the 700th Anniversary celebrations for the Battle of Stirling Bridge, ten Scottish flags were commissioned from ten artists. The flags are designed to reflect the artists’ emblematic vision of Scotland. This project was part of wider programme of artistic and cultural events initiated by Stirling Council as part of the Anniversary celebrations.

The intention behind New National Flags for Scotland was to reflect and explore the theme of Scottish cultural diversity and identity whilst providing access to contemporary artworks in an area actively developing the provision of art in public places.

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Mar 1996 to Jun 1997

New Beginnings is a collection of work commissioned by the charity New Paintings In Hospitals (Scotland). The work was commissioned from 20 artists living and working in Scotland. All the artworks are two-dimensional using a variety of media: oil , acrylic, watercolour, print, sandblasted glass and mixed media. The work is sited within the public spaces of maternity units across Scotland.

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Oct 1996 to May 1997

The forecourt of Ayr’s Loudoun Hall has been transformed into a public mult-sensory garden through collaboration between artist Gordon Young and architects Reiach and Hall. It combines sculpture, a scented wall, trees, lighting and a glass wall etched with text.

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Sep 1996 to May 1997

This project resulted in a granite sculpture created by Doug Cocker, which sits amidst the Rowardennan landscape of the Ben Lomond National Park. The sculpture symbolises the link between the original 1950 Land Fund purchase, the commemoration of those who gave their lives during the Second World War and the permanent freedom for the nation which Ben Lomond represents. The sculpture acts as a particular focal point for the park as it frames and is framed by the landscape. The Secretary of State for Scotland, the Rt Honourable Donald Dewar MP officially opened the Park 11/11/1997 and unveiled the sculpture.

The SAC Officer’s Summary Report notes that “The most important aspect of the proposal is that the brief is open to interpretation and therefore it is not expected that the artist will produce a memorial in the traditionally accepted sense. Such an approach to this type of commission should be encouraged and held as an example for others wishing to commission commemorative works.”

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Aug 1996 to Dec 1996

Enhancing the environment of the university’s King’s Buildings are two bronze sculptures by Sir Eduardo Paolozzi. The life-size figures are designed to represent the aspirations and achievements of research at the Institute of Cell and Molecular Biology as well as symbolising the common pursuits of art and science.

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Oct 1996 to Dec 1996

The Northern Lights project concluded with the installation of a revolving mast, in the shape of an envelope, on the south-east corner of the Fruitmarket Gallery building. The daytime appearance of the mast varies as the different levels of light reflect from the surfaces of this artwork. At night the colours pulse with changing colour light washes – the intensity of which determined by the number of visitors to the gallery. In addition to the revolving mast, an interactive electronic pavement animates the front of the gallery space responding to the movement of people passing.

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May 1996 to Oct 1996

A sculpture was designed by Aberdeen-based artist Carole Gray for Prestwick International Airport and was installed during 1997. The aluminium sculpture is outlined with fibre-optic lights and is located to the front of the main terminal building. The artwork is considered an integral part of the airport improvements programme. It is visible from within and outside of the airport complex and has become a landmark for Prestwick town and Ayrshire.

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Jan 1996 to Oct 1996

Through this project five pieces of public art are now sited throughout the town centre of Elgin. The artworks are a combination of sculpture, mosiac and text paving. The development of this project illustrates the importance of communication and collaboration in the commissioning and realisation of public art.

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Jan 1996 to Oct 1996

Artworks were commissioned for integration into new road, foot and cycle routes around Stirling. Incorporating the work of artists into the landscaping proposals was seen as a desirable alternative to the conventional approaches to transport routes.

The commissions involved collaboration across artists, engineers, landscape architects and the public audience illustrating the breadth of cross-discipline relationships that can form in the creation of public artworks.

The SAC monitoring process revealed some concerns about the progress of one of the artworks but these concerns disappeared as the work was created and installed on site.

One other work was substantially delayed because the site was found to be contaminated. Once the site had been cleared of all contaminated material the work continued.

These two challenges were faced by the project management and the SAC was kept informed of their developments, leading to successfully installed work.

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Jan 1996 to Aug 1996

A centre-piece sculpture was commissioned bringing a significant artistic focus to the park and demonstrating opportunities for artists to engage with communities and the city as a whole. The project also involved arts and education outreach workshops within the community through a partnership with John Wheatley College, the Glasgow School of Art, artists and educators.

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Dec 1995 to Jul 1996

Every day around 50,000 cars travel past “The Horn” on the M8 motorway between east and west Scotland. This 24metre high sculpture blasts out a random recording of civil rights leaders, bands playing Onward Christian Soldiers, and other messages to the passing motorists. Created by Dalziel & Scullion, The Horn contributes to a series of public art commissions within the M8 Art Project.

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Apr 1996 to Jun 1996

Using 400 tonnes of grey Swedish granite an international team of sculptors spent an intensive two months creating artwork for Scotland’s first granite sculpture park.

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Mar 1995 to Jun 1996

Four new works were commissioned from Scottish artists and installed in various locations throughout the redeveloped Dr Gray’s Hospital in Elgin. The works were created for specific locations within the hospital enhancing the architectural design and contributing the overall quality of the hospital environment.

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Mar 1996 to Jun 1996

In collaboration with the Scottish Sculpture Trust, the Glasgow City Council wished to commission work for a water feature sculpture to be sited at the entrance to the East End Leisure Centre in Tollcross Park. Despite securing funding for the commission and following an appropriate selection process, the work was never commissioned for this site and the award amount was never claimed. Differences of opinion, issues of vandalism and maintenance all contributed to the Council’s decision not to proceed with the project.

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Mar 1996 to May 1996

The purpose of the Aignish Cairns is to honour the individuals involved in the Crofters Struggle for Land Law Reform circa 1888. The Cairn provides a visual memorial and presence to a historical event previously held within an oral tradition.

Artist Will McLean worked with an architect and stonemason in creating a memorial to the historical events of that Struggle, in particular The Aignish Riots.

The project demonstrates a successful collaboration between artist, architect and stonemason in realising an artwork that resonates with the local community.

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Oct 1995 to May 1996

Interpretive sculptures were commissioned for Dalerb and Craigvinean, gateways to Tay Forest Park. The first, at Dalerb commemorates the reintroduction of capercaillies to Scotland in 1837. The second at Craigvinean is a contemporary folly installed on the site of a previous Victorian folly.

The project was managed by Forest Enterprise who originally commissioned a third work for Faskally Wood. This work was created and installed but was subject to vandalism and a mixed public response. Forest Enterprise took the decision to remove the damaged work from site.

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Oct 1995 to Apr 1996

Sustrans, a charity which designs and builds traffic-free paths for cyclists and walkers, secured SAC funding to commission a series of site-specific artworks along the 19 mile Bathgate to Airdrie cycle route.
The artists were invited to respond to the character, history and identity of the Central Belt of Scotland. The artworks make reference to the coal mining industry, the old railway line and the atmosphere and character of the area.
This particular public art project demonstrated a significant level of partnership collaboration and local consultation through residencies and workshops.

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Mar 1996 to Apr 1996

Local communities representing the six areas of the Highland Festival were involved in the creation of fifty-five textile banners. During the period of the Festival (May-June 1996) the banners hung in public places and then were returned to each community for permanent display.

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Dec 1995 to Mar 1996

This project contributed to a redevelopment designed to integrate the visual arts and crafts within a prominent public space well used by locals and visitors alike. Stranraer’s Artist in Residence, Sibylle Von Halem provided the impetus for this public art input working with and commissioning local artists to created the permanent arworks throughout the seafront development.

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Nov 1995 to Mar 1996

The Cadzow Linear Park project was designed to regenerate and revitalise Hamilton Town Centre through improving the environment in four phases. Within this particular funding project is the realisation of four artist-designed gateways and markers; an orientation feature and 5 sculpture commissions.

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Dec 1995 to Mar 1996

Three pieces of public art were created and installed by Sybille von Halem. The creation of this work and the public consultation involved was made possible, in part, by Sybille’s parallel artist-in-residence project in Stranraer. The work was commissioned to celebrate 400 years of the Burgh of Barony.

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Jul 1995 to Feb 1996

Innovative furniture and tiling were commissioned for the Gallery of Modern Art in Glasgow. These commissioned pieces were designed to illustrate that innovative design can combine both aesthetic and functional qualities whilst addressing issues of access and mobility for museum visitors.

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Jan 1996 to Feb 1996

Site-specific artworks were commissioned for particular locations within and on the exterior of the Gallery building. This gave the selected artists the opportunity to make work for the specific architectural context of the building.

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Jul 1995 to Dec 1995

In 1996 as part of the revitalisation of the Royal Mile in Edinburgh two artists were commissioned to collaborate with architects Page & Park in the creation of new pieces of public art for Hunter Square. The artists, Ian Hamilton Finlay and Peter Randall-Page worked with granite, stone and cast bronze in their sculptural and text-based artworks.

The project was managed by the Scottish Sculpture Trust and the legacy of the work continues.

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Aug 1995 to Nov 1995

Tim Stead was invited to design and craft a timber door marking the entrance to the museum’s Education Centre. Incorporated into the design of the door surround are display niches that hold objects from the handling displays. The intention of these display niches was to alleviate the sense of remoteness from objects on display that museum visitors may experience.

The timber nature of the material for this door is considered to complement the metalwork door of John Creed that marks the entrance to the museum library.

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Jan 1995 to Aug 1995

In 1994 the Saltire Society commissioned Alexander Stoddart to create a statue of the Scots philosopher, David Hume. The sulpture is installed at the corner of Bank Street and High Street in Edinburgh contributing to the aesthetics of The Royal Mile.

Ownership of the statue passed from The Saltire Society to the City of Edinburgh. This was in agreement with the SAC and on the condition that the City of Edinburgh’s “use of the statue is consistent with the purpose of the Saltire Society’s application” and that they assumed responsibility for meeting any other conditions of the SAC Lottery funding.

The Saltire Society was later succesful in securing further funds from the SAC to meet an unforeseen shortfall in finances for this project.