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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).

Artists

• Matt Baker

Funding

SAC Award amount

£13,224.00

Project total cost

£39,600.00

Funding purpose

Towards the cost of involving an artist as part of the design team in the Inverness City Streetscaping project

(Please note dates and details correct at time of award.)

Consultation & Commissioning Process

Prior to this proposal there had been a community consultation programme about the streetscaping project, and public art included within this. For a two week period ICP converted one of its rooms into a viewing / display room for the public consultation exercise.

A long list of potential lead artists’ was drawn up and then shortlisted by a panel including representatives of ICP, Hi-Arts, Scottish Sculpture Workshop, local community and facilitated by the Public Art Officer. This led to artists being invited to submit an expression of interest.

The artist’s brief included the requirement to involve a number of consultative approaches to develop relationships and awareness with a variety of sectors.

Outcomes