On 24th April 2010, Bournemouth Borough Council will be putting on an event that will honour the support that the community of Boscombe have dedicated to the building of the artificial surf reef and the redevelopment of Boscombe seafront. As the project is now finished and is a great success, Bournemouth Borough Council would like to thank the community and celebrate the successes that have already been apparent in Boscombe. An artist is required to run participatory arts workshops at this event. Deadline for applications - 15th March.

The brief
Bournemouth Borough Council and the RELAYS (Regional Educational Legacy for Arts and Youth Sport) project are seeking to recruit a professional participatory artist to create a sculpture of the ‘bare bones’ of a whale that can be added to by members of the public, including young people, throughout the day of the event using beach litter, under the guidance of the artist.

The inspiration behind the idea of the whale sculpture comes from 1897 when a whale was washed up on a nearby beach. The bones of the whale were then mounted on a frame at the end of Boscombe pier, until it was removed in 1904. Since 2010 marks Bournemouth’s Bicentenary, the Council would like to see a piece of participatory art which has a reference to its heritage. The artwork will be exhibited at the end of Boscombe pier during the event.

We are keen to receive applications from the Poole / Bournemouth conurbation and welcome applications from Dorset, as we are committed to supporting our local artists.

Person Specification – what we are looking for
You should have:
• At least 2 years experience working as a professional participatory artist
• Experience of facilitating outdoor arts workshops
• Provide an engaging and fun arts activity that will entertain and inspire
• Public liability insurance up to £5million, per artist.
• CRB Enhanced Disclosure certificate, one can be arranged if needed.

Event management
Your main contact for the event will be Jo Gardner, RELAYS Cultural Coordinator, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , 01202 363745
A team of volunteers will support on the day if requested.

Timescale
Application Deadline: 12 noon, Monday 15th March 2010

Fees
Fees are negotiable, but will not be less than £150 per day (number of days will be agreed prior to the event). Materials and travel can be negotiated

How to apply
Please send:
• A covering letter, including details of the activity you can offer – (with images and method statement if possible)
• Details of your costs, and what you can provide
• Your CV
• 2 references
• 10 images of your work (and / or your groups practice), especially any detailing the activity you intend to offer

Address for applications:
Jo Gardner
RELAYS Cultural Coordinator
The Arts University College at Bournemouth
Wallisdown
POOLE,
BH12 5HH

Tel: 01202 363745
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