The Cordis Prize
The Cordis Prizes were initiated by Miranda Harvey and Ian Rankin of the Cordis Trust in order to celebrate the city of Edinburgh as a centre of excellence for tapestry weaving. Through an ever expanding programme of activities we strive to promote links between established tapestry artists and the thriving community of enthusiastic amateur and emerging artists.
2019 Cordis Prize for Tapestry
It is with great pleasure we announce that the fourth Cordis Prize for Tapestry will be held in the stunning setting of Inverleith House Gallery, at the heart of Edinburgh’s Royal Botanic Garden, in March 2019. This time round the prize fund has been increased to £8000 to reward ambitious and skilled use of tapestry weaving techniques. We hope that the prize will attract both domestic and international entries from established artists working in the field of contemporary tapestry. Entries are now open.
Deadline for entries 10 January 2019
The Physic Garden Group-work
In February 2019 a group of budding weavers will embark upon the largest collaborative woven tapestry piece made in Edinburgh in living memory. Celebrating the origins of the Botanic Gardens as a Physic Garden, we have commissioned a design from artist Natalie Taylor who carried out extensive research into the history of Physic gardens and the representation of medicinal plants.
Cordis Symposium
The Cordis Trust is delighted to present The Thread Runs Both Ways: Heritage and the Future of Tapestry Art, a symposium bringing together an international panel of speakers to discuss and debate the wealth of talent and creativity in contemporary tapestry. Join us at The Royal Botanic Gardens on Saturday 16 March, 10am – 4pm.
The Cordis Prize for Tapestry
celebrates ambition in weaving on an international scale. It is the biggest international prize for this artform. Inaugurated in 2015, the prize and accompanying exhibition has attracted entries from all over the globe including Japan, Australia, Denmark and France. In previous editions the shortlisted entries are drawn up by an illustrious panel including Fiona Mathison, Alison Watt, and Nicky Wilson, and they have been exhibited at the Royal Scottish Academy as part of Visual Arts Scotland’s annual exhibition.
The Tapestry Showcase
is an exhibition held each year in The Scottish Cafe and Restaurant in the National Galleries of Scotland’s Weston Link overlooking Princes Street Gardens. The object of the showcase is to encourage amateur and emerging weavers, and to celebrate and sell their work in a venue of national prestige.