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Artist: HOP ABOARD!, Estuary Festival

  •  South East
  •  Under £10K
  •  Full time
  •  Closes March 13, 2025
  •  Thea Behrman
  •  info@estuaryfestival.com
  • #Combined arts

Description

Job Description

We are looking for a socially engaged, community-focused artist to devise and deliver the HOP ABOARD! programme. HOP ABOARD! is an exciting partnership project between Estuary 2025 and Southeastern, focusing on engaging young people along the Southeastern rail network as part of the wider Railway 200 programme celebrating the 200th anniversary of the modern railway. This project emphasises creativity, education, heritage, and innovation while connecting local communities with the festival's dynamic offerings and programme.

Job Requirements

Key Aims of the HOP ABOARD! project:

  • Find imaginative ways for young people to create a range of artistic responses around their experiences of train travel connected to Estuary 2025's 'Vessels' theme and the 200th anniversary of rail Railway 200.
  • Connect young people to the Estuary 2025 artworks and festival programme that celebrates the rich heritage of the Estuary region, showcasing it through nationally and internationally credible artworks.
  • Empower young people by providing creative opportunities within their schools and colleges and highlight potential career opportunities
  • Encourage skill-building through live briefs, placements, and workshops.
  • Highlight Estuary environmental themes that may include cutting-edge technology and innovative practices.
  • Share the unheard stories of journeys and communities along the Southeastern rail network, spotlighting the connection between railway culture and the Estuary's vibrancy.

Job Responsibilities

The commissioned artist's role includes:

1. Live Briefs - (1 day prep + 2 days in college)

2. HOP ABOARD! Exhibition

3. School engagement programme - (2 days prep + 5 workshop days)

There is a fixed fee of £3250 for the delivery of the project.

Timeline for project delivery as follows.

Project launch: March 2025

School engagement programme: March-June 2025

Development and design of activity pack: April 2025

Delivery of live briefs and college
workshops in Medway School of Art and North Kent College: May-June 2025

Exhibition presentation: Estuary 2025, 21-29 June

Useful Links

How to Apply

To apply, please see the full artist brief and application details at the web address provided.

The application deadline is 9am on Thursday 13 March. The total fee is £3250.

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