Remastering Mothers Micro Commission Artist We are seeking an early-career Birmingham-based artist who can work with JUNEAU PROJECTS on realising REMASTERING MOTHERS; a public art commission in Erdington Town Centre. This is one of a programme of six public realm projects to be delivered in and around north Birmingham, April - October 2021. These commissions will launch our upcoming three-year GALLERY37 NORTH (G37n) arts residency programme for young people. THE ARTIST WE COMMISSION MUST: ● Have some experience of the arts or the creative industries. ● Be based within North Birmingham - we welcome applications from Erdington artists ● Be aged between 18-25
THE ARTIST WE COMMISSION WILL: ● Receive mentoring and supported as part of career development ● Receive £2000 fee and £500 budget to realise own project ● Be given leadership opportunities ● Be involved in community workshops ● Be provided with the opportunity to engage with the fabrication and the installation of the Remastering mothers Sculpture
“REMASTERING MOTHERS” Juneau Projects’ Ben Sadler and Philip Duckworth are creating an interactive piece of art with input from the Erdington community. This sculpture will celebrate the creative legacy of Erdington’s “Mothers” music venue during the 1960's-70's. Artists who performed there include Fleetwood Mac, Trafc, Roy Harper, Jethro Tull, T- Rex, Elton John, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Canned Heat, The Who and Pink Floyd. The artwork will be a focal point for the High Street, and is being jointly produced by Punch, Erdington Arts Forum, Erdington Town City Partnership and Saathi House.
We are looking for an individual who can create and deliver a project that will help to get people more involved in the project. It could be any art form, any idea but needs to help visitors to the High Street learn more about Erdington’s musical history. It should encourage people to fnd out more and explore music connected with the area and what is on at the current time of their visit. We are keen to hear your ideas and welcome fun, ambitious and quirky - but not one of and can be repeated beyond our opening weekend. We have ideas for an opening music event or festival and a physical trail with digital playlist - maybe you’d like to connect to one of these ideas or suggest something else. Mothers Nightclub is our starting point but for this brief it can be used as one part of Erdington’s rich musical ofering. wearepunch.co.uk | @punchrecords | +44 (0)121 794 0244 HOW TO APPLY Please answer the questions below and include a CV or link to work to support the application. Please send to [email protected] ● Applications close at 12pm on Thursday 6th May 2021 ● Interviews will allow shortlisted candidates the opportunity to discuss their ideas further and will take place Wednesday 19th May 2021 ● Artist duration will be June 2021 to October 2021 ● Applications can also be me made by video answering all 6 questions ● Contact [email protected] for further information
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