Artist Call Out / Art Commission
Opportunity to create and deliver a nature-inspired artwork that forms the centrepiece of a new wildlife and well-being garden in Westbury, Wiltshire
Be part of a new project uniting wildlife and well-being with art in the public realm.
Westbury Town Council is working in partnership with Wiltshire Council’s art in the public realm programme, Community Conversations and a Local Resident’s Group to commission a nature-inspired artwork for a wildlife and well-being garden being created in Penleigh Park, Westbury.
This is a call out to artists based anywhere in South West England who can deliver to site. We particularly encourage artists based in Westbury or the county of Wiltshire to apply.
Artwork/s should be:
- nature-inspired
- a new idea, or a work ‘in development’ and that has not been shown elsewhere
- permanent/long-lasting, with a lifespan of 15 years +
- safe, durable and suitable for an exposed outdoor site
- made of sustainable materials sourced in the UK, wherever possible
2026 timeline:
April – Artist call out inviting expressions of interest* inc. cost breakdown (two pages max.)
May – Up to three shortlisted artists paid £200 each to develop their final proposals and discuss with the Commissioning Group (video call)
June – Final artist selected by community vote
Early September - Final artwork installed on site
Budget:
An all-inclusive design-to-install* fee of up to £8,000 (max) available for the final successful artist/s.
For more details:
Including photos of the park, an understanding of the design of the wildlife and well-being space, technical specification/public liability and planned community events - please email Ben Griffiths.
[*please note, we may be able to support the installation process once your artwork is delivered to the site. Please include full details of support needed in your EOI]