Design Commission
A unique feature of The SAY Award is its Design Commission. From flip books and ceramic bells to Jesmonite discs and handmade quilts, each year a designer is commissioned to create bespoke prizes for our nominees and winners; highlighting the enduring links between music, art and design in Scotland.
As part of our host city partnership with Stirling, the artist or designer selected for 2023’s commission will be based in Stirling Council area. Underpinning the commission is the theme of sustainability, so we’re particularly interested to hear from those developing innovative ideas and processes which focus on circular design, ethical considerations and a zero-waste approach.
The SAY Design Commission offers a fee of £2,500 for the design and manufacture (including materials) of the awards. The artist/designer who secures the commission will also secure a month-long exhibition of the winning artist/maker’s work at The Tolbooth Gallery.
More information on The SAY Award 2023 Design Commission will be published in due course.
Photo by Claire Irwin
