Commission Theme: Barnet - Culture, Community & Prevention All commissioned projects should respond to Barnet as a place that celebrates culture and community, exploring how creative practice can act as a preventative force by: Cultivating connection and belonging We are interested in work that sees culture not as a response to emergency, but as infrastructure for healthier, more connected futures, created with and alongside local people. Interpretations of the theme are open, and artists are encouraged to bring their own perspectives, questions, and methods. Commission 1. Graphic Design Commission 2. Audio & Visual Commission 3. Performance Each commission will support the creation of new work rather than the presentation of existing projects. Barnet-based artists, designers, and creative organisations Applicants should be able to demonstrate a track record of producing high-quality creative work, appropriate to their scale and context of practice. All proposals must have a local Barnet based partner. This will ensure that projects are engaging deepening in place, responding to local themes and issues. We are keen to receive applications from artists inside and outside of London but they must have a locally based partner. We are particularly keen to hear from those who, work confidently with communities or public audiences. Bring care-led, participatory, or place-based approaches. Understand culture as a long-term investment in connection, agency, and wellbeing. Are interested in prevention through creativity - building relationships and resilience before crisis points. Create original place based artwork. Apply here: https://designingdialogue.co.uk/artistcommissions/Job Summary
Job Description
Supporting individual and collective agency
Nurturing wellbeing and mutual care
Creating conditions for dialogue before crisis points are reached
Graphic or visual communication practices that support dialogue, shared meaning, and collective voice. This might include publications, participatory design processes, visual identities, or public-facing materials rooted in place.
Sound, film, or mixed-media work that captures stories, conversations, and experiences of community life in Barnet, foregrounding listening, care, and representation. This may include, a new musical compositions, sound-based social practice, or collaborative music-making that builds connection and shared experience through participation or place-based listening.
Live, participatory, or durational performance that activates public or shared spaces, creating opportunities for connection, exchange, or collective presence.Job Requirements
London-based practitioners with a strong history of working locally in Barnet. Individuals or small collectives working across the five artforms.Job Responsibilities
Engage with local communities.
Support dialogue and social impact.
Plan and deliver a project.
Collaborate with organisations and partners.
Communicate and document work.
Ensure professional standards. Useful Links
How to Apply
Applications close at midnight Friday 12 June.