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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.

Artists

• Doug Cocker
• Mary Bourne
• Alan Potter (mosaic)

Funding

SAC Award amount

£49,350.00

Project total cost

£70,500.00

Funding purpose

Towards the cost of five proposed artworks with the pedestrianisation scheme in Elgin town centre.

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

Consultation & Commissioning Process

The commissioning process was initially managed by the applicant, Moray Council but was later managed by Public Art Commissions & Exhibitions (PACE). The intervention of the public art agency brought an experience to the project that encouraged greater communication between artists and project management.

Artists were selected by selection panel.

Outcomes

• Western Gateway Sculpture: stone
• Tolbooth Interpretation sculpture
• Feature Sculpture: carved stone paving
• Eastern Gateway Sculpture: carved stone pillars