Creative Opportunities at West Offices, York

West Offices, York – Public Art Commission Programme

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Beam is delighted to have been appointed as Public Art Commissioning Manager by City of York Council through York Investors LLP to develop and deliver a new Public Art Commission Programme for the council’s future headquarters – West Offices, York.

Following the successful and well-attended Information Sessions held on 28th July at Bar Lane Studios in York - Artist Briefs for the Public Art Commission Programme along with supporting information can now be downloaded below.

Creative Opportunities include:

• Permanent Commissions – Interior & Exterior
• Professional Mentoring – Opportunities for emerging public artists
• Creative Legacy – Exploring and establishing a programmed space

Applications from experienced public artists and emerging artists, recent graduates or artists wishing to work for the first time in the public realm are welcome - those based in Yorkshire are particularly encouraged to apply.  Artists applying for the Creative Legacy opportunity will work closely with university students in York.

The deadline for applications is Thursday 1st September 2011, 12:00 noon.  Applications should be emailed to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
If you have any queries please contact Beam on 01924 215550.

Artist Briefs:
Artist Main Brief
Creative Legacy Brief

Supporting Documents:
Appendix D
Appendix E
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