Artists taking the lead is one of the most ambitious and wide-ranging art events in the UK. Twelve extraordinary commissions will be created by artists across the nation, as part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad.
2,163 ideas were shortlisted to 59 projects by expert panels of artists and producers – those 59 have now become 12 winners. Together they will create a national celebration of culture up to and through out 2012.
We’d love to hear your thoughts on the winning commissions – to find out more and have your say, select your region of the UK on the map
Artists taking the lead is being developed by Arts Council England in partnership with London 2012, the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, the Scottish Arts Council and the Arts Council of Wales
Arts Council England and London 2012 are delighted to announce the winning commissions for Artists taking the lead:
EAST: On Landguard Point, Pacitti Company
EAST MIDLANDS: Lionheart, Shauna Richardson
LONDON: Bus-Tops, Alfie Dennen and Paula Le Dieu
NORTH EAST: FLOW, The Owl Project and Ed Carter
NORTH WEST: Projected Column, Anthony McCall and FACT
NORTHERN IRELAND: The Nest, Brian Irvine and John McIlduff
SCOTLAND: Forest Pitch, Craig Coulthard
SOUTH EAST: The Boat Project, Lone Twin
SOUTH WEST: nowhereisland, Alex Hartley
WALES: Adain Avion, Marc Rees
WEST MIDLANDS: Godiva Awakes, Imagineer Productions
YORKSHIRE: Leeds Canvas, Leeds Canvas
14 August 2009 shortlist of 59 projects was announced
August and September 2009 development phase for shortlisted artists
Late September 2009 artists made their final presentations to the panels
22 October 2009 final 12 commissions announced
End 2009 to 2010 projects under development
2011 to 2012 projects come to fruition
All the projects will be completed by the opening of the London 2012 Games