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Calling Spoken Word and Performance Artists: Kensington + Chelsea Art Week 2020

Deadline: 10/09/2020

City: London (and Online)  |  Country: United Kingdom  |  Amy Jackson

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Little Voices is an art piece comprising sculpture, performance and visual art. A podium made from upcycled materials will be created by artist Amy Jackson, referencing Speakers’ Corner. Underrepresented artists and members of society will create art that addresses the topic 'Transforming Society to Solve the Climate Crisis'.

What is Little Voices? 

Little Voices is an art piece by Amy Jackson taking place at Kensington + Chelsea Art Week 2020. 1st - 11th October 2020. It comprises sculpture, performance and visual art. It will incorporate established and emerging artists and be available both live and online. 

What is Kensington + Chelsea Art Week?

KCAW20 elebrates the rich heritage of the borough by opening doors to local creative spaces along with leading organisations in the area to facilitate further public engagement in the local culture.​

Please Note: We have a small contribution to cover expenses for any live performance, an Arts Council Grant Application is currently being reviewed  but is not guaranteed. 

The Brief - 'Transforming Society to Solve the Climate Crisis'

Using spoken word, live art or performance, we would like you to respond to the brief 'Transforming Society to Solve the Climate Crisis and the Greatest Inequalities of Our Time'.

This may be work that you have already made which is relevant, work which you would like to adapt or an idea in the making that you would like to realise.

The Details

A podium made from upcycled materials will be created, referencing Speakers’ Corner. Underrepresented artists and members of society will create art that addresses the topic 'Transforming Society to Solve the Climate Crisis'. 

If safe to do so, artists can perform their pieces on the portable podium in local parks. To support the events, a virtual exhibition and online resource will engage additional members of the community who cannot attend, document the work and serve as a virtual alternative in case of lockdown.

The piece shines a light on critical collective action to help us fight major and interlinked societal issues of our time, specifically climate change and inequality. It is aimed at all members of society, particularly those suffering from marginalisation or inequalities and will engage underrepresented artists working across all disciplines. 

The piece is not only the sculpture itself but a platform for transformation. Throughout the exhibition - underrepresented artists and members of society will be given the opportunity to speak or perform on (or around) the podium. These happenings are integral to the work itself. They will comprise of visual artists, writers and performers who will be asked to use whatever medium they work in to address the topic of 'Transforming Society to Solve the Climate Crisis and the Greatest Inequalities of Our Time'.

The project creates a minimal environmental footprint whilst maximising socioeconomic benefits for the artists involved and the local community.

You can follow Amy Jackson or KCAW on Instagram for the latest updates to be informed of upcoming opportunities even if this one isn't right for you. 

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Who is eligible for this opportunity?
We welcome applications from any artists working with performance, live art, music or spoken word. We appreciate that art can't easily be categorised so you may also perform with sound, video or projection in this category. Visual artists should check out the other brief to apply.

Due to the nature of Little Voices, we specifically want to hear from artists who identify as BAME, LGBTQ+, feminist or artists who deal with inequality or climate change.
When is the deadline?
The deadline is 11pm BST on 10th September 2020 for submissions. Accepted artists will then have until 25th September to provide the finished work.
How many works can I submit?
Only one submission per form, if you would like to submit two distinct pieces of work, please create two separate submissions.
When is the delivery date?
Accepted artists will have until 25th September to provide the finished piece. Artists who are performing will need to do this on 10th October 2020 in London.
Are there payments to artists?
There is currently a small amount to cover artists expenses and time for those selected to perform. However, an Arts Council Grant Application has been made and we are waiting to hear back. If this is successful artists performing live will receive a minimum of £100 for their performance.
Is there a private view / opening?
Depending upon a safety assessment due to coronavirus, there may or may not be a private view in the first week of October, it is likely to be on the 10th or 11th of October.
What are the exhibition opening hours?
The event runs from 1st - 11th October and the virtual exhibition will be online until the end of 2020.
Does the location have disabled access?
It is possible for disabled artists to participate, you will need to get to Kensington and Chelsea, the event is currently scheduled to be outside.
What publicity will be provided as part of the opportunity?
KCAW has a long track record of successful shows and promotion. The show will automatically go out to their 10,000 newsletter subscribers as well as being featured on their social media platforms, receiving promotion during the week itself and being featured on various posters and flyers presented to the local community and surrounding areas. Extensive social media activity will take place and we hope that the work will also be featured in local or national news.

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