Blaze and Blackpool Council are seeking expressions of interest from artists who would like to be considered to lead a group of young people in the creation of a new illumination. The illumination will feature in the Blackpool Illuminations during its centenary year of 2012 and will be one of the key artist commissions for Blaze, part of the North West Cultural Olympiad programme.
The artist role would be to guide and embrace a group of young people’s ideas, and through workshops develop a design to be produced by Blackpool Illuminations and ready for summer 2012. The Illumination team, based at Lightworks, will fabricate your design and install the work at the various venues. The experienced Illumination team will also guide the artist and young people in the design possibilities and practicalities of creating an illumination to withstand the environment.
At the centre of thinking and ideas for this, must be the values and themes of London 2012 in any way imaginable.
Young People Engagement
Young people will work with the chosen artist to deliver a design which is exciting and contemporary. Their involvement is an important aspect of this project, as the illumination will contribute to a larger programme of work, called ‘Under The Town’ festival (more information on www.blazeonline.org.uk).
Budget
There is a fee of £2000 attached to this project which will cover the artist’s time for all workshops, development work, launch event, all travel, accommodation and other expenses. A separate budget will be worked up during the design phase for the production of the illumination.
Further information and guidance on how to apply is available at http://www.blazeonline.org.uk/news/trailblazer-programme-opportunities-for-artists/
Blaze is a partnership project delivered by Lancashire County Council, Blackpool Council and Creative Lancashire that was commissioned for WE PLAY, the North West cultural legacy programme for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Blaze is funded by Legacy Trust UK, creating a lasting impact from London 2012 by funding ideas and local talent to inspire creativity across the UK. www.blazeonline.org.uk
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Manchester Craft and Design Centre is 30! To celebrate, we will be collecting and sharing our heritage through a number of projects and events in 2012.
We are currently looking for an artist to deliver theCollecting Historyproject at the Centre.
Please read all about the project here http://www.craftanddesign.com/news/
Key Artist responsibilities and skills
- Gather and understand historic information MCDC already has
- Engage diverse participants (of differing ages and backgrounds) with the concept of the project
- Collect appropriate stories from visitors, staff, tenants, members and neighbours
- Assist in the design/layout of the exhibitions space
- Create a visually engaging and accessible art installation from gathered information
- Assist volunteers in the documentation of the stories for MCDC’s records
- Contribute to the evaluation the project/exhibition with MCDC
Fee and application information
The project fee is £1250.00
Material costs will also be paid separately. Up to £200 available.
The artist chosen will need to be available for up to one day of work between 09.04.2012 and 25.06.2012 for this project.
A supporting document, with more information regarding the project is included in this advert/post.
How to apply:
- Send a covering letter, clearly stating your suitability and relevant experience, using the key artist responsibilities and skills(above) as a reference.
- Send an up to date C.V and three supporting images (Jpegs, under 1MB) of recent projects and art work.
- Please apply via email to Dena Bagi by 10 am on February 14th 2012: exhibitions@craftanddesign.com
- If you do not hear from MCDC by the 24th of February, we are sorry but you have not been successful in your application.
Email applications only
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Tameside Youth Offending Team are seeking expressions of interest from artists with experience of delivering sessions with challenging young people.
We are delivering a Creative Year of various arts activities to our young people so are interested in hearing from a range of practitioners. We are particularly interested in visual art, music and percussion, film, photography and dance.
Whilst a previous conviction would not necessarily preclude appointment, an enhanced CRB check will be required.
Please e-mail your expression of interest to Sally Dickin (sally.dickin@tameside.gov.uk) outlining your previous relevant experience and a description of your art form. Please feel free to refer to specific projects but do not send a CV at this stage.
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Submit your work!
Outside In 2012 is an National Open Art Competition for people who find it difficult to access the art world, whether due to disability, health or social circumstances. If you need assistance, Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust can help you set up your online gallery on our website and submit your artwork to the Outside In:National 2012 at our surgery day. To book you 45 minute 1-2-1 session telephone 01942 404420 or email turnpikegallery@wlct.org Please bring a helper with you if required.
We can:- Photograph and upload your artwork, help you write your artist statement and sign you up for your online gallery.
You need to :- Bring up to 5 pieces of artwork to be photographed, Pre-select 2 for teh competition, Name and measure your pieces in cm, Start work on your artists statement. For more information visit www.outsidein.org.uk
Mon 27th February 2012 10.30am – 5pm at the Turnpike Gallery, Civic Square, Leigh, Greater Manchester, WN7 1EB
Mr Ordinary’s Prize: Illustrating Manchester’s Heritage
Fee for illustrations and creative development: £3200 (including expenses)
Fee for 4-8 workshops: additional
The People’s History Museum have been awarded a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund to create a children’s picture book which will be launched at the Manchester Children’s Book Festival in July.
The PHM explores the world changing events led by the working people of Britain. Our learning team delivers an exciting programme of activities for children, young people, adults and the public throughout the year.
In 2009, we commissioned award-winning scriptwriter and children’s author Emily Capstick to devise a performance for early years audiences. The performance uses the symbols in the Manchester Coat of Arms to create characters with the qualities that the symbols represent. To transform Emily’s story into a picture book we require an illustrator to bring the words to life.
The book will be approximately 28-32 pages and we would like the illustra tor to work with the author and museum team in the creative process in Manchester.
As part of the project, we will be devising and facilitating workshops with children and young people which the successful illustrator will play a key role in. There will be approximately 4-8 workshops.
A local primary school will play an active part in selecting the illustrator. The museum staff and author will create a shortlist of applicants and then share examples of the art work with the children. From their responses, a small number of applicants will be interviewed at the museum.
To apply please email your CV, a covering letter explaining why you are interested in this role and what you would bring to the project, and examples of your artwork via a weblink. Alternatively, up to 6 examples can be sent by attachment with your application (max file size 100KB per image).
email mr.ordinary@phm.org.uk /phone 01618389190.
Closing date: Thursday 2 February, 5.00pm
Interview date: Friday 10 February
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