The purpose of the Public Art Plan 2008-09 is to outline the Scottish Arts Council’s plan to develop and support public art during 2008-09. The vision for Public Art in Scotland is ambitious; developing this area will take time as the Council wants to explore the many exciting possibilities that public art can bring to communities throughout Scotland. Ultimately it wants to create a vibrant environment for the people of Scotland to live in:

'The Scottish Arts Council has funded Public Art for more than 10 years through a wide range of projects which have successfully and positively affected our spaces. However as an organisation we feel we have not, as yet, explored the fuller potential of Public Art. The practice supported to date has been primarily the creation of permanent artworks integrated within wider capital developments. We recognise that public art practice is much more diverse, with the boundaries continually being pushed, by artists in particular. We therefore wish to develop our Plan, and any future policy or strategy for Public Art based on practice. For this reason we are taking this opportunity to broaden our understanding of Public Art and the support we offer.'

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