Artworks for Libraries

Artworks for Libraries

Strategic series celebrating libraries and reading revealed during Book Week Scotland

Commissioned by Scottish Book Trust to celebrate Book Week Scotland in both 2013 and 2014 the programme of new artworks celebrates and confirms libraries as important parts of their community.

Each year, we curated, managed and supported five Scottish artists to create bespoke permanent artworks for five public libraries across Scotland; from Castlemilk to Lerwick.

The purpose of each permanent artwork was to raise the awareness of libraries as important assets for local communities to enjoy whilst illustrating and promoting the themes and values of Book Week Scotland - to inspire people to begin or continue their reading journey, and access reading’s unique capacity for empowerment, enrichment, education, solace, pleasure and growth - to a diverse national audience.

The ten permanent artworks have improved the visibility of each library within their community and contributed to increased audience engagement with the library services, providing a physical legacy for Book Week Scotland and demonstrating an example of how creative partnerships and collaborative working can create inspiring places through alternative methods of art making in the built environment.