Art Fund Prize 2012
- Submitted by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour.
- Date lodged: Thursday, 19 April 2012
- Motion reference: S4M-02662
That the Parliament welcomes the announcement that the National Galleries of Scotland and the National Museum of Scotland have both been longlisted for what is considered to be the prestigious Museum of the Year title and £100,000 award by the Art Fund Prize 2012; understands that the purpose of the Art Fund Prize is to recognise originality and distinction in art; believes that this announcement clearly showcases Edinburgh’s rich culture and highlights the city as a metropolitan centre of excellence; considers that this is testament to Scotland’s capital's international standing in the art industry; congratulates both museums on their achievement, and offers them the best of luck ahead of the shortlist announcement on 14 May and the final decision on 19 June.
Supported by:
Clare Adamson, Jackie Baillie, Colin Beattie, Margaret Burgess, Malcolm Chisholm, Jim Eadie, Linda Fabiani, Patricia Ferguson, Neil Findlay, John Finnie, Iain Gray, Hugh Henry, Jamie Hepburn, Adam Ingram, Alison Johnstone, James Kelly, Richard Lyle, Angus MacDonald, Mike MacKenzie, Hanzala Malik, Stewart Maxwell, Margaret McDougall, Alison McInnes, Stuart McMillan, Anne McTaggart, Elaine Murray, Mary Scanlon, Tavish Scott, Richard Simpson, David Stewart, David Torrance, Jean Urquhart, Maureen Watt, Paul Wheelhouse, Sandra White