Local artists living or working in East Herts are invited to apply for an award of up to £7,000 from East Herts Council to create an innovative art project, installation or performance for the enjoyment and benefit of East Herts residents and or businesses.
The deadline for return of submissions is 15 January 2014. The commission will be agreed before 31March 2014, but the project may be delivered anytime within the calendar year 2014.
The project may be in any form, temporal or permanent.
Applications can be made for the whole award or part of and can include projects for which other funding has been secured or is being sought.
The criteria used for assessment of the submissions will be:
- Innovation
- Accessibility (eg. numbers of people benefitting and or participating)
- Aesthetic merit
- Legacy and impact
The entries will be assessed by a panel including representatives for East Herts Council, Hertford Regional College, Rhodes, Henry Moore Foundation and Hertford Theatre.
Cllr Linda Haysey, East Herts Council Executive Member for Health, Housing and Community Support, said 'East Herts has always had a thriving artistic community and it is a privilage to be able to help support new projects created by local talent. I'm very much looking forward to seeing all of the undoubtedly brilliant pitches we will receive and watching the awarded project or project progress through to completion. I personally will be on the lookout for any pieces that are both bold and brilliant.'
For an informal discussion, please contact Will O'Neill, from East Herts Council on will.oneill@eastherts.gov.uk or 01992 531594
