Newham Heritage Centre, opening in the summer of 2027, will be the borough's newest cultural hub, exploring Newham's diverse histories and stories. Upon completion it will contain a new exhibition space, a reading room, a digital media suite, room for hire and learning space for all. Central to this project, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, is the delivery of an ambitious creative engagement programme reaching residents throughout the borough. Newham Heritage Centre will enable residents of all ages to explore local heritage in new and creative ways and to work alongside artists to celebrate our extraordinary borough. As part of this programme, we are commissioning a new mosaic artwork. The artwork's design will explore the theme of 'neighbourhood' and be shaped by local people. Working alongside our team, the appointed artist will lead community engagement workshops to understand residents' thoughts, ideas and responses to this theme. These responses will be used to inspire the artist's final artwork design. The artist will then lead 10 participatory mosaic workshops in Newham's libraries to make the new artwork, which will go on permanent display in Newham Heritage Centre. Artist's fee: £8,400 for planning and delivery of workshops and creation of the artwork. Based on £350 a day x 24 days. We are looking for an artist facilitator with: - A strong participatory practice and experience of delivering public workshops. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire participants. - A collaborative and flexible approach to working. - Self-motivation and the ability to meet key deadlines. - Appropriate public liability insurance. - An enhanced DBS check. - This opportunity is open to all, but we particularly welcome artists who are living and/or working in Newham or have a strong connection to the area. - Delivery of engagement activities with residents to develop the artworks concept and design. Please email: [email protected] for an artist information pack. Deadline for applications is Monday 24 August, 12noon.Job Summary
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- Design of the artwork
- Leading 10 participatory workshops in Newham libraries
- Completion of the artwork
- Contribute to project evaluation.How to Apply