Tuesday 19 April 2016

Open Call for Artists - Visual Artist Brief: Bedminster 20mph

Visual Artist Brief: Bedminster 20mph
Aims and Objectives: To create a permanent public artwork that aims to slow driversspeed by raising awareness of the surrounding area, to show and gain community support for 20mph, to raise overall awareness of the 20mph speed limits and strengthen Bedminster’s identity as a major walking and cycling route that connects the centre and the south of the city. The chosen artwork should enhance a positive local image and identity through high quality, inspiring art.
Context: This project has been co-created between Greater Bedminster Community Partnership (GBCP) and Bristol City Councils ‘Better at 20’. Bristol City Council are providing the funding. The project is being managed by GBCP and coordinated by an Arts Co-ordinator who will support you and be your main point of contact throughout the project.
The 20mph speed limit was introduced in Southville, Bedminster, Windmill Hill and Lawrence Hill in May 2010 as a pilot to the larger roll out of 20mph across Bristol. Six years have passed since the initial engagement work on 20mph in Bedminster.
www.bristol20mph.co.uk provides greater detail on the project, its objectives and scope and the box below gives key points on the aspiration of the project as a whole.

Vision for 20mph streets in 2026

Laughing Children, Greener Streets, Playing in the Street, like when it snows, On- street food growing, more people chatting, Front doors open, More reliable public transport, No formal crossings, On-street bike parking for residents, Local shops, Less stress, Smoother traffic flows, Happy and Healthy, Sense of Community, Fewer Cars, Less Stress 
 
The Brief and Artist Criteria: To design and install a permanent artwork in Bedminster (exact location to TBC) that raises awareness of 20mph and slows drivers down.
This is an open brief with no prescription on art forms considered, however  it will need to be taken into account the relatively tight timescale of this project when selecting the art form most suitable, including time needed to gain permissions from the local authority and other relevant parties.
To ensure that drivers are not distracted, digital art pieces with movement or other non-static art work would not be suitable. 
Through discussion with University of Bristol Experimental Psychology department, we have been informed that the inclusion of the following features have a proven effect on changing speed behaviours: 
-       Spatial frequencies – a repeated pattern that creates visual grating” in the drivers peripheral vision when vehicles travel at over 20mph
-       Depth perception – to create the illusion that the artwork is nearer to the vehicle, as this has been proven to decrease speed
-       An image of a pair of eyes watching the drivers, as poor behaviour in many settings is improved when individuals feel watched

The chosen artist would be able to further develop their ideas through a meeting with UoB to discuss further, dependent on the availability of the lead academic from the dept of psychology.
All final installed artworks will need to comply with health and safety and if the final work is a painted/sprayed wall piece it will need anti-graffiti paint to be applied on top.
The expected lifespan of the artwork would hope to be approx. 25 years (but this can be discussed).
The artist will need to be sensitive to local concerns. Community engagement activities will need to inform/be part of the final design.
The artwork should reflect the character of the location and include 20mph motifs.
Possible themes could include:
-      Active travel – walking & cycling
-      Intergenerational community use of the street
-      Elements of the vision of 20mph streets

A final design for the artwork will need to be presented to and approved by GBCP and ‘Better at 20’ before the artwork is created and installed in the chosen location.

Community Participation:
The project needs to provide opportunities for members of the local community to participate and comment on ideas/designs. Engagement and participation are key to gathering ideas for the final artwork. The artist will decide how to gather these ideas and how to incorporate them in the final design but will need to do this as part of the local community engagement events that the arts coordinator is organising.

Timescale:
The public engagement events will happen in May and one of the sessions will happen during Southville Arts Trail (14th-15th May). The final artwork will need to be installed during UPFEST (23rd -25th July).
The design, creation and installation of artwork will need to be planned in order to meet this deadline. The below timescale outlines the key dates which need to be met.

2016

Key Dates
April
Deadline for artist applications
25th
April
Interview/Selection and appointment of artist
29th
May
Three participatory workshops prior to the creation of the artwork
Southville Arts Trail
June
Provide design of final artwork for approval from GBCP and ‘Better at 20’

July
Creation and installation of the final artwork
Upfest






Monitoring and evaluation:
The arts coordinator will organise and manage project monitoring and a final evaluation report but the artist will need to contribute to these. The arts coordinator will document the workshops and key stages of the project with photographs and associated documentation but the artist will need to provide updates of their progress/design ideas throughout the process.

Budget:
The artists budget is approximately £3350, which will cover all artist fees including materials and installation of final artwork. This budget is flexible to meet the individual artist’s proposals but a budget breakdown will be required. The budget will be paid in two instalments: 60% on appointment and 40% on project completion.

Ownership:                                                                            
The project funders and partners will have rights to use project photographs and images for promotional and publicity purposes. The artist must acknowledge the support of GBCP and ‘Better at 20’(including use of legible logos) in all relevant publicity and promotional material.
The artist will retain legal title and ownership of the artwork until payment of the final instalment of the fee is made.
Unless otherwise agreed in writing any models or preliminary drawings shall remain at all times the property of the artist.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION:
Essential
Desirable
Experience of designing, creating and installing high quality public artwork

Experience of managing a budget


Knowledge of the 
Bedminster area
Ability to define & prioritise tasks to meet project deadlines.

Ability to communicate and work effectively with other project members and keep up to date records

Good knowledge and understanding of health and safety and risk assessments when carrying out public art projects

Experience of engaging communities and leading creative participatory workshops


Demonstrable knowledge of aims, vision and benefits of 20mph for Bristol.  
Experience of delivering public arts projects for social and health outcomes
Experience of delivering public arts projects for transport /community behaviour change outcomes
Up to date DBS certificate

A good understanding of best practice around safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.

£5 million public liability insurance

Availability on the following dates:
Interview 29th April
1 day of Southbank Arts Trail (15 -16th May 2016)
UPFEST (23-25th July 2016) for creation/installation of the final artwork



To apply please submit:
1.       A 1 page personal statement demonstrating evidence of how you meet the criteria
2.       CV outlining your suitability and relevant experience
3.       Please enclose photographic examples (as jpegs) of your work or a link to online sites where your work can be viewed
4.       A budget breakdown of estimated project expenditure

Deadline for applications is by 5pm on Monday 25th April 2016.

For any enquiries and to respond please contact:

Chloe Scholefield – Arts Coordinator - chloe.scholefield@yahoo.comVisual Artist Brief: Bedminster 20mph
Aims and Objectives: To create a permanent public artwork that aims to slow driversspeed by raising awareness of the surrounding area, to show and gain community support for 20mph, to raise overall awareness of the 20mph speed limits and strengthen Bedminster’s identity as a major walking and cycling route that connects the centre and the south of the city. The chosen artwork should enhance a positive local image and identity through high quality, inspiring art.
Context: This project has been co-created between Greater Bedminster Community Partnership (GBCP) and Bristol City Councils ‘Better at 20’. Bristol City Council are providing the funding. The project is being managed by GBCP and coordinated by an Arts Co-ordinator who will support you and be your main point of contact throughout the project.
The 20mph speed limit was introduced in Southville, Bedminster, Windmill Hill and Lawrence Hill in May 2010 as a pilot to the larger roll out of 20mph across Bristol. Six years have passed since the initial engagement work on 20mph in Bedminster.
www.bristol20mph.co.uk provides greater detail on the project, its objectives and scope and the box below gives key points on the aspiration of the project as a whole.

 
The Brief and Artist Criteria: To design and install a permanent artwork in Bedminster (exact location to TBC) that raises awareness of 20mph and slows drivers down.
This is an open brief with no prescription on art forms considered, however  it will need to be taken into account the relatively tight timescale of this project when selecting the art form most suitable, including time needed to gain permissions from the local authority and other relevant parties.
To ensure that drivers are not distracted, digital art pieces with movement or other non-static art work would not be suitable. 
Through discussion with University of Bristol Experimental Psychology department, we have been informed that the inclusion of the following features have a proven effect on changing speed behaviours: 
-       Spatial frequencies – a repeated pattern that creates visual grating” in the drivers peripheral vision when vehicles travel at over 20mph
-       Depth perception – to create the illusion that the artwork is nearer to the vehicle, as this has been proven to decrease speed
-       An image of a pair of eyes watching the drivers, as poor behaviour in many settings is improved when individuals feel watched

The chosen artist would be able to further develop their ideas through a meeting with UoB to discuss further, dependent on the availability of the lead academic from the dept of psychology.
All final installed artworks will need to comply with health and safety and if the final work is a painted/sprayed wall piece it will need anti-graffiti paint to be applied on top.
The expected lifespan of the artwork would hope to be approx. 25 years (but this can be discussed).
The artist will need to be sensitive to local concerns. Community engagement activities will need to inform/be part of the final design.
The artwork should reflect the character of the location and include 20mph motifs.
Possible themes could include:
-      Active travel – walking & cycling
-      Intergenerational community use of the street
-      Elements of the vision of 20mph streets

A final design for the artwork will need to be presented to and approved by GBCP and ‘Better at 20’ before the artwork is created and installed in the chosen location.

Community Participation:
The project needs to provide opportunities for members of the local community to participate and comment on ideas/designs. Engagement and participation are key to gathering ideas for the final artwork. The artist will decide how to gather these ideas and how to incorporate them in the final design but will need to do this as part of the local community engagement events that the arts coordinator is organising.

Timescale:
The public engagement events will happen in May and one of the sessions will happen during Southville Arts Trail (14th-15th May). The final artwork will need to be installed during UPFEST (23rd -25th July).
The design, creation and installation of artwork will need to be planned in order to meet this deadline. The below timescale outlines the key dates which need to be met.

2016

Key Dates
April
Deadline for artist applications
25th
April
Interview/Selection and appointment of artist
29th
May
Three participatory workshops prior to the creation of the artwork
Southville Arts Trail
June
Provide design of final artwork for approval from GBCP and ‘Better at 20’

July
Creation and installation of the final artwork
Upfest






Monitoring and evaluation:
The arts coordinator will organise and manage project monitoring and a final evaluation report but the artist will need to contribute to these. The arts coordinator will document the workshops and key stages of the project with photographs and associated documentation but the artist will need to provide updates of their progress/design ideas throughout the process.

Budget:
The artists budget is approximately £3350, which will cover all artist fees including materials and installation of final artwork. This budget is flexible to meet the individual artist’s proposals but a budget breakdown will be required. The budget will be paid in two instalments: 60% on appointment and 40% on project completion.

Ownership:                                                                            
The project funders and partners will have rights to use project photographs and images for promotional and publicity purposes. The artist must acknowledge the support of GBCP and ‘Better at 20’(including use of legible logos) in all relevant publicity and promotional material.
The artist will retain legal title and ownership of the artwork until payment of the final instalment of the fee is made.
Unless otherwise agreed in writing any models or preliminary drawings shall remain at all times the property of the artist.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION:
Essential
Desirable
Experience of designing, creating and installing high quality public artwork

Experience of managing a budget


Knowledge of the 
Bedminster area
Ability to define & prioritise tasks to meet project deadlines.

Ability to communicate and work effectively with other project members and keep up to date records

Good knowledge and understanding of health and safety and risk assessments when carrying out public art projects

Experience of engaging communities and leading creative participatory workshops


Demonstrable knowledge of aims, vision and benefits of 20mph for Bristol.  
Experience of delivering public arts projects for social and health outcomes
Experience of delivering public arts projects for transport /community behaviour change outcomes
Up to date DBS certificate

A good understanding of best practice around safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.

£5 million public liability insurance

Availability on the following dates:
Interview 29th April
1 day of Southbank Arts Trail (15 -16th May 2016)
UPFEST (23-25th July 2016) for creation/installation of the final artwork



To apply please submit:
1.       A 1 page personal statement demonstrating evidence of how you meet the criteria
2.       CV outlining your suitability and relevant experience
3.       Please enclose photographic examples (as jpegs) of your work or a link to online sites where your work can be viewed
4.       A budget breakdown of estimated project expenditure

Deadline for applications is by 5pm on Monday 25th April 2016.

For any enquiries and to respond please contact:
Chloe Scholefield – Arts Coordinator - chloe.scholefield@yahoo.com

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