Shortlisted:
If dragging an island about is art then what isn't? I think that THIS A GROSS MISUSE OF £500,000 OF PUBLIC MONEY which should be scrapped in the…
Anonymous
Actually no I’m not. I am not a friend of the Artist. I cannot help but think that some these comments are coming from people who applied to…
Tim Lloyd
Just done some surfing and I'm not so sure now!
David Scott
‘Nowhereisland’ is a big idea that is elegant, simple yet truly Olympian in scale and ambition. Questioning what nationhood means in a globalised society, it highlights the South West’s international relationships and reflects on what these now mean for our environment. Provocative and spectacular, it will speak to all nationalities, ages and interests; people who have never visited an art gallery and "culture vultures" alike. It shows what art can add to the Olympics; new perspectives, self knowledge and a celebration of human ingenuity.
Peter Hampel
Creative Director of the Eden project where he leads the development of their pioneering arts led public engagement programmes, directs the Eden Sessions and has commissioned hundreds of artists and organised many residencies. He works with the Sensory Trust to insure maximum inclusivity.
Annie Menter
Executive, Womad Foundation, is responsible for broad educational remit within WOMAD festival context (including WOMAD summer school for young musicians) and externally through inter-cultural outreach programmes with artists in schools, universities and the voluntary sector. She was previously Director of WOMAD Ltd. and has a wide range of audience development, engagement and diversity experience.
Thrisha Haldar
Gloucestershire-based freelance producer with experience in India, Bangladesh and UK. Her focus is on performing arts in unconventional settings and producing work by Asian and African diasporas. Thrisha develops new audiences and artists thought her work with Catalyst SW, Asian Arts Agency, Trans-Formations & Arts Matrix.
Amanda Wallwork
Dorset-based visual artist with a particular interest in art and archaeology. She is also Director and Curator of Sherborne House Arts and is responsible for developing and managing many artist-led projects.
Alex Murdin
Devon-based artist, curator, and producer. He is currently artist in residence for Lyme Regis, lead artist for Ilfracombe seafront regeneration and Creative Places Development Manager for Dorset. Previous experience includes extensive public realm work and roles with Aune Head Arts, Artsmatrix, the Contemporary Craft Fair, and Devon Guild of Craftsmen
James Randell
From Portland, Dorset, James is a young arts advisor, who is currently studying AS Music, AS Photography, AS Business Studies and A2 Music Technology at the Thomas Hardy School, and is a member of several bands.
Hilary Garnham
Hilary's experience includes time as the administrative director of Kneehigh, Education Director at Bristol Old Vic, manager of the Independent Theatre Council and actor/teacher at the Liverpool Everyman. Currently she is Director of Arts and Development at Arts Council South West.
Richard Crowe
London 2012 Creative Programmer for the South West with a background in theatre, arts and landscape and arts development.