Our 49-year-old Grade II-listed building is reaching its final stages of a transformative capital redevelopment project, and we are developing a unique, permanent installation that celebrates our architectural and cultural significance. Funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, our vision is to create an experience that: We've engaged Lead Researcher Jude Rogers to collect stories about our unique interior heritage features, and are seeking an experienced artist or organisation to develop the technical infrastructure of the interactive trail, using these stories and historical evidence. Our vision is to create an engaging narrative experience that could be digital or analog, and we are open to creative ideas relating to audio guides and/or digital mapping. Most importantly, the trail must be designed to ensure accessibility for D/deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent visitors. The building is due to open in June 2025, an indicative timescale is shown below which will be coordinated with the architect and contractors work onsite. Online Q&A Session: Friday, 7th February 2025, 11:30 - 12:30 (Please email [email protected] if you wish to attend) Deadline for Expressions of Interest: Friday 21st February, 17:00 Shortlisting: w/c 24th February Shortlisted Artists/Teams notified: Tuesday 4th March Shortlisted Artists Develop Concept Designs: Start of March Stage Two Panel Interviews: Thursday 27th March, 13:00-17:00 Appointment of Artist: April (exact date TBC) Test runs: July (exact dates TBC) Project sign off and completion: Sunday 31st Aug Heritage Touchpoints: We've engaged Lead Researcher Jude Rogers to collect stories and create a script about the heritage of the theatre as a whole, as well as three unique interior heritage features: Commission Themes: We've built our project around three core principles: We seek an artist/organization who can: Total Budget: £12,500 (inclusive of VAT). This does not include travel and accommodation if required. Appointment of Artist: April (exact date TBC) Building reopens: June 2025 Test runs of the Trail: July (exact dates TBC) Project Completion: 31st August 2025 Stage One: Expression of Interest (Deadline: 21st February 2025, 17:00) Apply by sending [email protected] the following documents: Subject line must include: THEATR CLWYD NLHF TRAIL COMMISSION A 2-page expression of interest (or 2-minute video) explaining your suitability.Job Summary
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Our ultimate goal is to create a perpetual installation that allows visitors to playfully explore and connect with Theatr Clwyd's rich heritage, transforming how people experience and understand our building's remarkable history.Job Requirements
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Artists and organisations will be shortlisted based on an expression of interest, previous work, and initial response to the brief by the Lead Researcher Jude Rogers, and Theatr Clwyd’s Capital Campaign Director and the project’s Producer.
Recent examples of your work (PDF).
A CV or link to your website (maximum 2-pages).
Contact details for two referees (at least one familiar with your practice).
Your contact details (phone and email).
Note: Files must not exceed 6MB.