Arts development news
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River Ness Art Project - moves to next stage
Published on 14 Jul 2020The public artwork, My Ness, was paused during lockdown in line with national guidance, however construction projects, which are valuable to the local economy and jobs, can now take place.
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‘My Ness’ planning approval paves way for final phase
Published on 28 Feb 2019A planning application for the new artwork, entitled ‘My Ness’ to be situated at the Little Isle Pool, Fisherman’s Car Park, has been approved, paving the way for the installation of the project to commence later in the spring.
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River Ness Art Project
Published on 28 Nov 2018Plans to be submitted for ‘My Ness’ – the new Gathering Place
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The Seer arrives at Sculptural Destination
Published on 19 Nov 2018This week sees the installation of the sculpture ‘Seer’ by artist Annie Cattrell, at Friar’s Shott on the banks of the River Ness.
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Gathering Place artists to bring the River Ness to Inverness Railway Station
Published on 18 Oct 2017Sans façon and OSA, artists engaged to develop the new Gathering Place artwork for the River Ness are inviting the public to meet with them and explore their thoughts and feelings about the River Ness
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The Sculptural Destination nears its completion
Published on 11 Sep 2017The Sculptural Destination, by artist Annie Cattrell, is one of the River Ness arts projects destined for the banks of the Ness at Friar’s Shot.
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River Connections artwork breathes life into riverside
Published on 24 Aug 2017River Connections by award winning artist Mary Bourne is a series of inter-related works which was commissioned to highlight the ways the River Ness connects Inverness to other times and other places
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A new concept for the Gathering Place begins today
Published on 22 Jun 2017The artists selected for an iconic centrepiece of River Ness Public Art Programme have been announced today, 22 June 2017, at a stakeholder event held in Eden Court.
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Alternative location revealed for River Ness Art ‘Gathering Place’
Published on 30 May 2016Visual impressions of an alternative location for the River Ness Art Project’s centrepiece “The Gathering Place” have been revealed by the Inverness City Arts (ICArts) Working Group.
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Focus group to consider River Ness Art centrepiece location.
Published on 15 Apr 2016Inverness City Arts (ICArts) Working Group has listened to public opinion and has decided to set up a focus group to consider possible alternative locations for the River Ness Art Project’s centrepiece art work “The Gathering Place”.
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River Ness artworks exhibition at Inverness Museum and Art Gallery
Published on 27 Jan 2016An exhibition about the River Ness Art Projects which was launched in the Eastgate Centre Inverness on Saturday (23 January) can now be viewed in Inverness Museum and Art Gallery until 27 Februar
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Public opinion sought for major River Ness artworks
Published on 19 Jan 2016The Highland Council and partners Creative Scotland and Highlands & Islands Enterprise are seeking public opinion on the Inverness City Arts – River Ness Art Projects including the proposed siting of the main artwork “The Gathering Place” at Friars Shott on the north end of Huntly Street, Inverness.
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Meet the artist with ‘River Connections’
Published on 11 Sep 2015Members of the public will have the chance to meet Artist, Mary Bourne on Monday 14 September when she will be working outdoors on Huntly Street, Inverness from 2 – 6pm.
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‘River Connections’ public art project launched
Published on 28 May 2015A £756,000 public art project was launched in Inverness today (28 May) by The Highland Council’s Inverness City Arts group.
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Public opinion ‘important’ for River Ness art project
Published on 21 May 2015People in Inverness and the Highlands are being invited to have their say on a major public art project that will see a new visitor destination created along the banks of the River Ness in Inverness.
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Artistic expression flows from Inverness pupils on River Ness flood project
Published on 3 Mar 2015Pupils from four Inverness schools have been working with artists and contractors to decorate temporary hoardings that are in place on the banks of the River Ness.
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Funding flows smoothly for River Ness arts programme
Published on 2 Dec 2014Confirmation of Creative Scotland funding for a public arts project “River Connections” on the banks of the River Ness has been warmly welcomed by members of The Highland Council’s City of Inverness Area Committee.
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Workers’ memorial to feature in River Ness arts project
Published on 13 Feb 2014A Workers’ Memorial is to be created and located on the west side of the River Ness as an important feature of the River Connections public art project being promoted in Inverness city centre.
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ICArts roll out River Connections public art projects
Published on 29 Nov 2013The Highland Council’s Inverness City Arts Project is seeking artists to deliver four more exciting public arts projects, linked to the River Ness, complementing major flood prevention and streetsca
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River Connections public art project gets under way
Published on 7 Nov 2013Councillor Ken Gowans, Chair, The Highland Council’s Inverness City Arts Group, is delighted to announce the award of the first commission for the River Connections public art project in Inverness.
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Launch of first project in River Ness public arts programme
Published on 26 Jul 2013One of the spin-off benefits of the River Ness Flood Scheme is the creation of a major public arts programme to enhance the attractions of the riverscape in Inverness city centre.
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