The Courthouse
Otley

In June 2004 the 19th. century Courthouse was opened as an arts and resource centre. Its renovation as an environmentally sound building open to all came about through the efforts of local people.

The Centre comprises a multi-purpose space for performances, conference rooms and workshops, an IT suite, sound technology room, offices, crech and community bar. One of the cells has been retained untouched, as an Heritage Cell.

The Courthouse will host workshops, regular arts sessions, rehearsals and perfomances, providing both arts participation and training opportunities for the local community.

The Courthouse
Courthouse Street
Otley LS21 3AN

01943 467466
www.courthouseproject.org.uk

The brief

The Courthouse was seeking an artist to signal the arrival of the new Centre and signpost its presence in the town. The artist was expected to respond to the Centre or its immediate surrounds, creating temporary work for display in or around the Centre. The work could be in any visual art medium, but needed to be challenging and innovative. There were opportunities for the artist to work interactively with members of the public, through the developing programme of workshops.

Cathryn Jiggens current practice
Cathryn Jiggens previous practice