Sunday 7 February 2016

Public Art Commission - Paintworks Bristol


Deadline: 9am Monday 11th April 
Total dedicated budget: £61,500 for a maximum of 5 commissions.
Crest Nicholson and Verve are seeking to commission an Artist or Artists to develop new public works as part of the new Phase 3 development of Paintworks.

Paintworks is a former trading estate in Bristol which has been transformed into a thriving mixed-use housing, business and cultural quarter. 

The artist commission will reflect objectives of the Paintworks public art programme and Bristol City Council’s Public Art Policy and Strategy, that seeks to ensure the inclusion of Artists in the development of the built environment. 

The public art Commission offers an opportunity for a professional Artist or Artists to design develop and deliver permanent public artworks for the site. 

The Commissioners are looking for visually engaging artworks that animate the public spaces. This opportunity is open to Artists working with media that is suitable for outdoor, robust, permanent artworks that require minimum maintenance.

This is an exciting opportunity for an Artist or Artists to have their work feature as part of a progressive development project. 

Application Process

To be considered for Commission, Artists must provide an Outline Submission (expression of interest) in response to the Artist Brief, which should be submitted by email. 
Outline Submissions to include a CV and cover letter, examples of past work and a statement of interest in response to the brief, covering any initial concept ideas.
To download the Artist Brief and Site Plans, please visit:
or email admin@3ca.org.uk to request a copy of the documentation.
Deadline for submission: Monday 11th April 9am.

Commissioning Process

Stage 1 - Artists short-listed from Outline Submission will be invited to attend an Interview with the Arts Advisory Group week commencing 25 April. (expenses paid).

Stage 2 - Artists short-listed from Interview will be asked to supply Concept Design Proposals, paid at a rate of £300 per zone commission.

Stage 3 - Artists will be asked to supply a Detailed Design Proposals, paid at a rate of £600 per zone commission.

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