We are looking to appoint experienced street artists (either a collective, organisation or individual artists) to manage the production and delivery of art installations in Stockport Town Centre to form Phase 2 of a Street Art Trail - this will follow on from Phase 1, which was completed in 2022. The artist will oversee: Sites 1) Syndikat, Great Underbank (surface: brick, situated between the windows): 2)18-19 Marketplace (surface: brick, can be seen from St Petersgate Bridge) 3)Stok (converted department store to offices, surface: brick): Suggestion of a 3D Graphic design 4)11 High Street (surface: brick) Suggestion: reference to the history of Robinsons Brewery (ex-Royal Oak pub) Applicants are invited to respond to the brief above, by submitting a 2-page proposal outlining how they meet the requirements of the role. The submission should include:Job Summary
Job Description
We are a looking for artists who can deliver exemplary creativity and vision in the design, delivery and legacy planning of a Street Art Trail across Stockport Town Centre. We would like to hear from those who have experience of working on high-quality, unique and place specific art installations, but we also welcome bids from local and emerging artists who can demonstrate their suitability.
Phase 2 will include a total of 4 sites, including 3 sites in the Underbanks conservation area in Stockport Old Town, and 1 site in Merseyway/Princess Street. These art installations should have a strong focus on storytelling and linkages to the history of the area. Varying in location, size and surface material, the street installations may feature anything from large scale murals to smaller interventions. We are also committed to ensuring that this project is driven by the voices of as diverse a spectrum of artistic styles and lived experience as possible, including a cross-genre range of street art and mural styles.
The total secured budget from Totally Stockport and Stockport Council for Phase 2 of the programme is a maximum of £14,000. We would like to see proposals that include clearly marked fees for all work including delivery and maintenance. Artists may tender for as many of these four sites as they see fit. Restrictions permitting, the artworks will be installed during Autumn 2023. All murals must include an anti-graffiti / anti-fade varnish.Job Requirements
Design and artistic medium
Health & Safety
A commitment to sustainable working practices, minimising the environmental impact of the installationsJob Responsibilities
The 4 sites that we have identified as locations for the street art are as below:
Syndikat, GreatSites:
For this location, the tender is for this specific mock up design of the Joy Division album Unknown Pleasures. A black painted background is required on both gables of the property as pictured. Unknown Pleasures was an album recorded at Strawberry Studios in Stockport in 1979.Useful Links
How to Apply
1. Evidence of documentation specified in the brief alongside a copy of Public Liability Insurance.
2. Information on previous projects undertaken by the artist which establish credentials for undertaking the work.
3. Approach to diversity, sustainability and environment considerations.
4. An indication of rates of pay or fee expectations.
5. A description of service delivery methods and ways of working, considering research, development and implementation stages of event delivery. This should highlight how you would work with us and partners. Joint submissions should consider how they would work together and with us to deliver.
6. Longevity of your installation (how long you would expect it to last) and maintenance statement, including a price for anti-fade/anti-graffiti varnish.
7. Contact details for three referees