Inverness and the Highlands have increasingly been attracting attention for their innovative approaches to art in the public realm. In light of many diverse and imaginative projects (including Centre for Health Science, Re-Imagining the Centre, Eden Court, Ness Islands and Timespan), we now need to harness support and evidence of what has been achieved to date, and develop a co-ordinated approach for the future.

Highland Council is seeking professional expertise to draw up a Public Art Strategy for the Highlands that reflects this unique context. The process will involved drawing upon recent and current projects, identifying strengths and areas of best practice. The strategy will be prepared to inform the Council???s vision for the future.

The final document should support innovation and provide a practical framework to enable future projects in the Highlands to evolve successfully.

A fee of up to £8000 is available to undertake research, liaise with numerous groups & communities, and work closely with project staff. This fee includes travel, and all other related expenses.

SUBMISSION FORMAT

Current CV with two referees, information and relevant previous experience and proposed approach to be provided.

TIMELINE

Submissions to be received (in hard copy or electronically) to contact below by Wednesday 23rd June.

Strategy to have commenced by July and completed by the end of November.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT

Susan Christie

Inverness Old Town Art (IOTA), Town House, High Street, Inverness, IV1 1JJ

01463 724383 / 07841 591 873

www.invernessoldtownart.co.uk

susechristie@googlemail.com