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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.

Artists

• Matt Baker
• John Crosby
• Adam Booth
• Dan Dubowitz
• Gillian Forbes
• Jo Gallant
• Ken Grierson
• Bridget Jones
• Jonathan Speirs
• Peter Tingley
• Natalie Vardey

Funding

SAC Award amount

£63,933.75

Project total cost

£97,345.75

Funding purpose

Towards the cost of a programme of artworks sited at the redeveloped waterfront in Dumfries.

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

Consultation & Commissioning Process

As part of the commissioning process the artist’s proposals were put on public display for local comment and these views were incorporated into some of the final proposals. The landscape architect collaborated with some of the artists in the realisation of the artworks. Local community groups (school children and poetry groups) were involved in the design of the finials and the carved text.

Independent Public Arts (IPA) assisted Dumfries & Galloway Arts Association (D&GAA) in the commissioning process. Artists were commissioned through a combination of open and limited competition and direct invitation.

Outcomes

• “The Crossing” a granite sculpture & photographic etching
• A series of glass panels
• Gates and Finials
• Handcrafted seat using Ellisland Elm
• Three cabinets crafted from ash and Ellisland elm
• Lighting artwork
• Town Banners