LUX
LUX was a contemporary group art exhibition at National Trust, Cragside.
Description
I oversaw and implemented the creation of a commission process from brief to realisation for a destination programme designed to generate large volumes of visitors over the summer period.
Cragside is known as one of the first houses to be lit by hydro-electric power so artists were asked to respond to the theme of light. Working with curatorial support agency Arts and Heritage
I created the commissioning documents, liaised with the artists, supported the executive team through a selection and appointment process, managed the contractual and finance agreements, the installation schedule and launch events.
We appointed six artists to create seven installations.
Catherine Bertola
- In Pursuit of Perfection
Andrew Burton
- Light Vessel
Imogen Cloet
- Illumine
Jem Finer
- Spiegelei
Dan Fox
- Harmonica Botanica and Filharmonic
Bob Levene
- Source
These projects were particularly successful in attracting visitors to the property and increasing secondary spend.
The project budget was £50,000 and part funded by Arts Council England.