Public Art Open Submission

The selected artist will receive a £1,000 fee and a budget up to £2,500 to cover design, production, materials and installation, plus agreed expenses.

Ten artists from the Open Submission process will be shortlisted with one being selected by the judging panel to develop and deliver their proposal. All shortlisted artists will be considered for future Locws International events and commissions.

Judges:
David Blandy, Artist
Ceri Hand, Director, Ceri Hand Gallery
David Hastie, Director, Locws International
Gordon Dalton, Project Manager, Locws International

Proposals should:

Where relevant, reference the culture, heritage and people of Swansea; 
Contain possible locations / contexts; 
Include description of project, including design, sketches, photos where relevant;
 Intended production methods, materials, etc. Please note, experience of working in the public realm is not essential, but please reference this in your proposal, and why you feel your work may be suitable.

To apply please email:

1. Up to 4 jpeg (max 1MB each) images of previous work
2. Film, video and sound works to be supplied as URL links 

3. A CV and statement of up to 500 words about your work
4. Proposal for new commission in Swansea including supporting material

5. Submission fee of £15.00 per proposal payable via PayPal – use link below

Email submissions to:
Gordon Dalton, Project Manager, Locws International

gordon@locwsinternational.com


DEADLINE: Friday 9th August 2013


The 10 shortlisted applicants will be notified in August 2013. The successful applicant will be informed by September 2013. The commission will be completed in April 2014, as part of Locws International’s Art Across The City programme.

Locws International Public Art Commission – Open Submission
Pay your submission fee of £15.00 per proposal here:

Our Art Across The City programme has commissioned over 100 artists including included Olaf Breuning; Bedwyr Williams; Joanne Tatham & Tom O'Sullivan; David Blandy; Jacob Dahlgren; Matthew Houlding, Helen Sear; Juneau Projects; S Mark Gubb; Niamh McCann; Simon & Tom Bloor; Laura Ford; Pete Fowler; Jon Burgerman; Ross Sinclair; Maider Lopez; Iwan Bala, etc.

Art Across The City 2013 runs from 6th Sept - 6th October, Swansea