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| Dr Graham Berry, the first recipient of an Honorary Doctorate from the GSA, Singapore |
Former Director
of the Scottish Arts Council, Graham Berry, has been awarded an Honorary
Doctorate at GSA Singapore graduation. This is the first honorary doctorate
awarded at the GSA Singapore.
Berry, who now
lives in Singapore, made a major contribution to the cultural sector of the
nation in over 30 years working in Scotland. At the Scottish Film Council,
where he worked from 1974 – 1986, he was instrumental in establishing the
Glasgow Film Theatre, Edinburgh Film House, Scottish Film Production Fund and
the Scottish Film Archive.
lives in Singapore, made a major contribution to the cultural sector of the
nation in over 30 years working in Scotland. At the Scottish Film Council,
where he worked from 1974 – 1986, he was instrumental in establishing the
Glasgow Film Theatre, Edinburgh Film House, Scottish Film Production Fund and
the Scottish Film Archive.
Meanwhile, during
his time at the Scottish Arts Council (1989 – 2007) he made significant changes
to support Scotland’s cultural and creative sector in a post-devolution
Scotland including introducing regular long-term funding for a range of
organisations. Under his leadership the National Theatre of Scotland and
Sistema Scotland (The Big Noise) were both established and a dedicated Scottish
presence at the Venice Art Biennale was introduced.
his time at the Scottish Arts Council (1989 – 2007) he made significant changes
to support Scotland’s cultural and creative sector in a post-devolution
Scotland including introducing regular long-term funding for a range of
organisations. Under his leadership the National Theatre of Scotland and
Sistema Scotland (The Big Noise) were both established and a dedicated Scottish
presence at the Venice Art Biennale was introduced.
Now based in
Singapore Berry continues to support cultural and creative institutions
including The Glasgow School of Art Singapore, Singapore Arts Festival, Sub
Station and the Photographic Society of Singapore.
Singapore Berry continues to support cultural and creative institutions
including The Glasgow School of Art Singapore, Singapore Arts Festival, Sub
Station and the Photographic Society of Singapore.
“Graham Berry’s
impact on Scotland’s creative and cultural eco-system cannot be
under-estimated, but it is something for which he remains incredibly modest”
says Professor Tom Inns, Director of The Glasgow School of Art. “Now in
Singapore, in his distinctly quiet way, Graham is contributing with just as
much vigour and insight, helping to shape Singapore’s creative and cultural
future.”
impact on Scotland’s creative and cultural eco-system cannot be
under-estimated, but it is something for which he remains incredibly modest”
says Professor Tom Inns, Director of The Glasgow School of Art. “Now in
Singapore, in his distinctly quiet way, Graham is contributing with just as
much vigour and insight, helping to shape Singapore’s creative and cultural
future.”
“We are
delighted that Graham is the first person to be recognised with an honorary doctorate from
the GSA Singapore.”
delighted that Graham is the first person to be recognised with an honorary doctorate from
the GSA Singapore.”
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