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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.

Artists

• Kate Whiteford

Funding

SAC Award amount

£98,288.00

Project total cost

£131,051.00

Funding purpose

Towards the cost of commissioning a large tapestry to be sited in the north entrance hall of National Museum for Scotland, Edinburgh.

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

Consultation & Commissioning Process

For this project, consultation was limited to liaison between the commissioned artist, the Museum for Scotland and the Edinburgh Tapestry Company.

Kate Whiteford was selected after a detailed process of research and limited competition. The artist was selected by committee from a shortlist of three. This commissioning process was managed by Gail Boardman Cultural Development & Project Management.

Outcomes

• The Corryvrechan Tapestry: 7.9m x 3.8m handwoven tapestry.