a"
In with the
,; {2‘ '6'
_' ‘ y j. I
'1
new
After facing an uncertain future, St Peter's Seminary and Kilmahew Woodlands is set for the makeover it deserves. Words: Anna Millar
he List is delighted to report on NVA’s announcement that they will play a ‘major role‘ in plans to save St Peter's Seminary and Kilmahew Woodlands. The Glasgow based environmental charity will use the £45.600 award fund given to them by the Scottish Arts Council‘s National Lottery Public Art Fund to develop a
commission plan for the creation of
significant temporary and permanent artworks at St Peter’s Seminary and Kilmahew Woodlands in Cardross.
The beautiful St Peter‘s Seminary was recently added to the [00 Most Endangered Sites list of the World Monuments Fund. NVA‘s plans to transform the former Kilmahew estate. which includes l20 acres of woodland and the Seminary itself. is a vital part in the recovery and restoration of the area.
Angus Farquhar. director of NVA. said of the funding break: ‘The support from the Scottish Arts Council to create a strong commission plan is the best
8 TH! LIST 14—28 May 2009
possible start to creating a world-class creative landscape within the woodlands.
‘The site carries a remarkable 500 year
history of human intervention. from the mediaeval foundations of (‘ardross Castle. the survival of natural woodlands and a stunning Victorian designed estate. to the powerful imposition of the 20th century seminary buildings. A creative landscape is driven not by a single focus or perspective on its heritage. conservation. environmental or leisure value. but by an inspired reading of the layers of history that underpin it. that define its complex character and the visionary artistic responses that can expand this narrative into a new century. The plan will allow us to look at temporary and permanent ways to take these ideas forward.’
Property developers. L'rban Splash have been working with .\'\’.-\ to look at the best ways of transforming the buildings and woodlands. l)isctissions are also underway with local residents.
NEW POET LAUREATE PREPARES FOR SCOTTISH DATE
I Carol Ann Duffy, the UK’s first female Poet Laureate, and the first Scot to hold the post, will perform a new children’s show based on her writing as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year at the Scottish Storytelling Centre. The Princess’ Blankets performance is based on Duffy’s picture book of the same title.
Visit www.list.co.uk for daily arts & entertainment news
LOCATION, location. location. The annual ‘Scotland's Mardi Gras‘ Street party and parade will relocate this year to Kelvin Way and Kelvingrove Park - creating a new event: ‘Festival Sunday'. as part of this year‘s West End Festival in Glasgow. Kelvin Way will be closed off to host the parade activity on Sunday 14 June. alongside family- orientated programming and events. in Kelvingrove Park. offering stalls. food and drink.
ARTHUR" SEAT. Ill Hol.r<:v,<i Park. has l)(“-l‘ ll.,'l‘1.",(lltf’l (153;: (tootoriior tin Scotland}; tip picnic spot It appears alongs'rlt' loch {ill Mean. an the Ht>llilt:ttnirn,?ttr, Estate arzl
Glzisrit v. '3; Br itarnr: Garilorzs Members of tin? “lilillt, smu- ir‘.\.i’.t:(: it: .' 9.,- ti v' tllolr iil.<)1lliitt as. part of National Broad Vim-la. ‘.-.t‘.:/ ' triok tum. :r‘. met. Mr,
THE LIST is happy to hear that Dundee's live music venue, The Doghouse. credited with helping launch the career of local band The View. has been saved from permanent closure. Debt problems resulted in The Doghouse being shut down in April. But a recent fundraising gig headlined by The View has helped cover the club's unpaid council rates.
HITTING THE RIGHT NOTES Scottish Opera have announced their collaborative artners for the 009/10 season. An Italianate season this autumn begins with a revival of Giles Havergal’s popular 1994 roduction of The ixir ofLove followed by a new co— roduction with NBR ew Zealand Opera of Rossini’s The Italian Cir] in Algiers. Other highlights include a revwal of Stewart Laing’s Tony award—winning 2004 roduction of uccini’s La Boheme.
SCOTS MAKE TURNER PRIZE SHORTLIST
I Glasgow based artists Richard Wright and Lucy Skaer are in the running for this year’s Turner Prize. Other shortlisted artists include Roger Hiorns and surrealist Enrico David. The Turner Prize is awarded annually to a living artist under 50 for putting on an outstanding exhibition in the previous year. Last year saw Mark Leckey pick up the gong for a pop culture-influenced film featuring Homer Simpson and Felix the Cat. Previous winners include Damien Hirst and Grayson Perry.