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Winter Windows Light Installation for South Square Centre

Deadline: 20/10/2022

Venue: As above  |  City: Bradford  |  Region: West Yorkshire  |  Country: United Kingdom  |  Chloe Moreton

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South Square is looking for an artist to design and execute a spectacular high quality, reusable light installation responding to the theme Nature and Woodland, for our ‘U shaped’ terrace cobbled courtyard. Deadline 20th October.

We are set in a unique Grade II listed building on Thornton Road, Bradford.  South Square is an Art Gallery with artist studios, event spaces, vegetarian cafe, and independent bar, located in one building. 

The courtyard is used by visitors to the gallery, café and bar and on the weekend of 26th and 27th November, it will be visited by a large number of people enjoying South Square’s Makers Market and Thornton Winter Windows light switch on.

We would like artists to respond to the theme: Nature and Woodland.

Courtyard is approx. 5.60 metres wide by 20 metres long. It has a seating area and a staircase included within that.

We can offer up to £2000 which will encompass artist fees, materials, fabrication and installation costs.

The commission launch will be on Sunday 27th November at dusk with the Winter Windows light switch on.

Key dates

Deadline for Expressions of Interest: Thursday 20th Oct

Successful Applicant notified: Mon 24th Oct

Design Review and Development: Thursday 27th Oct

Installation fabrication: From Fri 28th Oct

Finished Installation Deadline: Thurs 17th Nov

Installation Installed and tested Deadline: Thurs 24th Nov

The Installation will be lit from dusk to 9pm every night from 26th Nov to 1st Jan 2023

 

Contact the curator
Who is eligible for this opportunity?
We welcome applications from any artist or creative who have experience in this field.
When is the deadline?
Thursday 20th October 2022
How many works can I submit?
As many as you like.
When is the delivery date?
Thursday 24th November 2022
When do I need to collect my work?
To be discussed.
Are there payments to artists?
We can offer up to £2000 which will encompass artist fees, materials, fabrication and installation costs.
Is there a private view / opening?
The commission launch will be on Sunday 27th November at dust with the Winter Windows light switch on.
What are the exhibition opening hours?
The installation will be outside. The lights will on on from dusk to approx 9.30pm
Does the location have disabled access?
Yes
What publicity will be provided as part of the opportunity?
Posters, leaflets, local magazine, possibly T&A and Yorkshire Evening Post
Do I need to be present?
Not required but we would like you to be there!
What happens if my proposal is chosen?
We will contact you ASAP in the first instance to discuss further.

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