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Lead Artist for Seated in Nature, Eastleigh Borough Council

  •  South East
  •  Â£50k+
  •  Part time
  •  Closes November 24, 2025
  •  Vickie Fear
  •  vickie.fear@eastleigh.gov.uk
  • #Visual arts

Description

Job Summary

Eastleigh Borough Council is inviting submissions from Artists or an Artist Collective to deliver co-created artistic seating.

Job Description

Eastleigh Borough Council is committed to supporting Public Art as a contributing factor in 'building strong, vibrant and healthy communities' (EBC Public Art Strategy).

This project aims to use funding available to commission permanent artistic seating for Boorley Green and Botley, Hedge End and West End.

A commission budget of £65,000 is available to the Appointed Artist to cover all costs for delivery including production, transport, installation and fee for approximately 33-40 days work (standard 7.5hr day).

The Council welcomes proposals from across the creative disciplines including interdisciplinary approaches between Artists and collaborators of their choosing.

For full information about the commission opportunity and how to apply please read the Artist's Brief on the Council's website.

Job Requirements

The Appointed Artist will be expected to:

  • have a demonstrable track record of delivering Public Art projects
  • have valid Public Liability Insurance of not less than £2,000,000.00
  • prepare risk assessments, method statements and any other health and safety documentation as required for the project
  • manage Agreements with and payments to any collaborators/sub-contractors
  • manage their own National Insurance contributions and income tax, and supply details such as UTR and NI number or company number and VAT number (if registered) when requested. Sole Traders will be required to complete a Freelance Declaration Form.

The Appointed Artist can be any nationality but must have the legal right to work in the UK.

The Council is committed to equality of opportunity and believes in the benefits that a diverse portfolio can bring. We would encourage all applicants who meet the essential criteria to apply.

Job Responsibilities

The Artist selected to deliver this Commission is responsible for development and delivery of the Artwork including community engagement. They will need to manage relationships with any collaborators or sub-contractors and ensure delivery of all work is high quality, within budget and to the agreed timescale. They are expected to attend meetings (mostly online) with the Steering Group and supply regular updates throughout the project to the Project Manager.

Useful Links

How to Apply

For full information about the commission opportunity and how to apply please read the Artist’s Brief on the Council’s website: https://www.eastleigh.gov.uk/seated-in-nature

If you are unable to access the Brief or require information in another format please contact Vickie Fear, Public Art Officer (pronouns she/her) by emailing [email protected] or calling 023 8068 8493.

The deadline for Expressions of Interest is Monday, Monday 24 November 2025.
Late submissions will not be accepted.

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