Open Call: Socially Engaged Artists for Public Artwork at Forest Lane Park, Newham
Arkwood Ltd on behalf of London Borough of Newham and The National Lottery Heritage Fund
London Borough of Newham invites expressions of interest (EOI) from socially engaged artists to present design proposals for a new, co-created permanent artwork installation in Forest Lane Park, Newham, London.
About the Forest Lane Park Restoration Project
Newham Council has been awarded funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to work with the local community to design a series of improvements to Forest Lane Park, a major initiative aimed at revitalising one of the borough's most historically rich green spaces.
The centrepiece of the project will be the creation of a new, permanent artwork that responds to the legacy of local activist, midwife and founding member of the Hibiscus Caribbean Elderly Association (HCEA), Lucel Tate. Drawing on themes of care, heritage, memory and renewal, the artwork will reflect on the park's many layered histories, including the children's workhouse that once stood in the park. The selected artist will be commissioned to continue building upon the extensive engagement done with the local community so far, in particular Afro-Caribbean communities, and co-create the new art piece, ensuring the park's uncovered histories and Lucel Tate's legacy are shared with future generations to come.
Location Details
Forest Lane Park is located in the London Borough of Newham and is approximately two hectares. The installation will be located within the project boundary in a prominent location of the park.
Budget
£500 each to three shortlisted EOI submissions, total including artist fee, workshops, fabrication and travel expenses. A maximum budget of £37,500 will be available to deliver the project with the commissioned artist.
How to Apply
Please visit the Forest Lane Park project website to see our full Artist's Brief for more detailed information about this opportunity and learn how to apply.
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