Artswork in partnership with young cultural changemakers in Dover are looking to commission a local professional artist to work in collaboration to design and develop a new piece of public art.
Up to £8000 is available for this work to include the artist’s time, materials, construction costs, installation costs, travel, expenses and VAT.
Deadline for responses: 10:00 on Monday 28 October 2024
Brief
The artist will work with a group of up to 21 young people at a secondary school in Deal to create a public artwork inspired by Kent Mining Museum for Betteshanger Park.
The artist will work directly alongside young people on Thursdays and will host consultation sessions with participants to support them in designing a public artwork. Following the design phase, the artist will host workshops that create a plan for the final artwork before the finalising designs that will be voted on by the young people involved. The artist and participants will then create the final artwork(s), with the young people contributing to the creation phase of at least part of the work.
Artist Specification
We are seeking an artist who can fulfil the following criteria to demonstrate their ability to engage meaningfully with the process as well as to create an outstanding final piece of art. These criteria will be scored as the basis of awarding the commission:
- A proven track record working with children and young people and in sharing skills in an educational context
- Experience working collaboratively with a broad range of community partners
- A proven track record in substantive community consultation processes resulting in clear community ownership of the finished piece
- Demonstrable experience creating excellent, diverse art works that stimulate engagement with public and community groups especially children and young people
- Experience working in diverse materials and media to respond to the needs of specific places, communities and briefs
- A defined relationship to Dover District. The successful artist will be based in or near the place-making area and be able to complete the work without long distance travel
- Significant track record of delivering commissioned art successfully to time and to budget
To submit a proposal
To apply please send a short (2p A4 maximum) expression of interest responding to the Artist Specification above, a budget breakdown and a CV which can include up to 5 images or a link to a website.
Proposals must be received by email to Rhe Chopping by 10:00 Monday 28 October 2024
rheannachopping@artswork.org.uk
Applicants will be scored against the criteria above by the selection panel which includes young people involved in the project.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview. Interviews are likely to take place via Zoom – please let us know if we can offer any access support to facilitate your attendance.
Click below for full Creative Facilitator Brief.
Youth-led Commission Artist’s Brief Kent Mining Museum
