This call out is for individual artists, who will be supported by an early career or emerging practitioner (see our separate call out for support practitioners), a Creative Engagement Producer and Now Then!'s Creative Programme Lead. Working together with our partnership and communities in Sherburn, we'll make exciting things happen, together. 4 Residencies in Sherburn will take place simultaneously, with artists working directly with communities to engage participants in their art form. The residencies will build to and include co-creating work with participants which explores stories relevant to Sherburn and its people. Co-created work will be presented at an outdoor arts festival in Sherburn, on either Saturday 16 or Sunday 17 August 2025. Artist Residencies will be based in: Art Forms We are open to working with a range of arts forms and genres, including (but not limited to): The work we co-create together must be produced to be presented in an outdoor, greenfield setting. This includes building green and ecologically responsive practices into our processes, and care will be taken to not harm or endanger any wildlife or nature. Artists should have hands on experience co-creating participatory and ambitious projects with communities. They will need an understanding of what it means to make work for outdoor settings and/or site specific settings. Contract The Artist will be appointed on a contractual agreement, on a self-employed (freelance) basis. They will be responsible for their own tax and National Insurance contributions. This brief will form part of the contract. • Please submit a covering letter in response to the brief, detailing how you would approach this commission and how your skills and experience fit the requirements. Please ensure your covering letter is no more than 1000 words, or two pages of A4. • We can accept a video submission in place of a covering letter, of up to 5 minutes in length, if this suits you better. • Please submit a CV and/ or portfolio of no more than 3 pages of A4 (or link to where we can view your work) detailing your relevant experience and skills. Please send your submission by email to [email protected] by 5pm on 7 November 2024. The subject title of your email should include “Sherburn Artist Residencies Application” We are planning to hold informal interviews mid-late November 2024. If you have any questions about the appointment or the submission, or if you need this document in another format please contact us on the email above. See our Brief for more detail.Job Summary
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