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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

Artists

Artists will be commissioned during the implementation phase of the public art strategy.

Funding

SAC Award amount

£9,461.00

Project total cost

£100,000.00

Funding purpose

Towards the cost of incorporating a public art strategy into the development of the Shetland Museum & Archives Project.

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

Consultation & Commissioning Process

Shetland Amenity Trust had established considerable support for Museum & Archive project throughout Shetland. Community groups, schools and statutory bodies all voiced support for the proposals.

Part of the remit of the Public Art Coordinator was to promote best practice in the area of commissioning artists for public art projects.

Outcomes

• The appointment of a Public Art Coordinator, Karen Emslie
• The establishment of a Steering Group with representatives of the contemporary art community
• The development of a public art strategy for the Shetland Museum & Archive