River Ness Focus Of Major Arts Project
The River Ness is to be the focus of a major arts project in Inverness.
A £756,000 public art project was launched in Inverness today.
The Highland Council's Inverness City Arts group unveiled 'River Connections' at a public exhibition in Trinity Church on the banks of the River Ness.
Members of the public are invited to share their ideas on the proposals.
Chair of the ICArts Working Group, Councillor Ken Gowans said:
"This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to put Inverness on the destination map for art and cultural tourism. The proposed River Connections projects are not just an end in themselves, they are part of the beginning of a new City Vision for Inverness.
"River Connections aims is to enhance the riverside experience to make it more of a destination and less of a thoroughfare for locals and visitors alike. We are creating art of the people for the people and this is your chance meet some of the artists, hear what they have to say and most importantly make your views known on what you would like to see developed in your City, and where you would like this to happen along the River Ness. I urge anyone with an interest in the River Ness-side to come to the exhibition, meet the artists and submit their comments."
The public art programme will be designed to enhance the riverside and complement the River Ness Flood Alleviation Scheme. Ideas from public consultation, local residents, river users, school pupils and students will assist commissioned artists in taking a creative approach to integrating high quality artwork into the flood scheme.
Councillor Gowans added: "Come and meet some of the artists involved - everyone is welcome. Examine and comment on proposals for the artworks and your views will be included in an extensive community consultation which the artists are undertaking prior to producing detailed designs for each of the projects."