Back To The Market Artist Commissions

Following our successful application to The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Studio KIND is commissioning three artists to investigate the heritage surrounding our home at The Corn Store, in Barnstaple Pannier Market.

'Back To The Market' will investigate the heritage of Barnstaple Pannier Market, concentrating on three key areas of research that we are inviting contemporary artists/researchers to respond to. We do not wish to be too prescriptive about the approach, only asking that heritage is at the centre of the research. Each historical event has interesting links to contemporary issues in Britain today, whilst exploring Barnstaple Pannier Market’s role at the heart of the town.

One explores the events around Oswald Mosley’s talk that took place in Barnstaple Pannier Market in 1934, one is linked to Jeremy Thorpe’s wedding reception that took place in Barnstaple Pannier Market in 1968, and the other is inspired by The Beggar’s Opera written in 1728 by John Gay who was born in Barnstaple. Each commission will explore a historical event and how they link to contemporary issues in Britain today.

There will be an exhibition presenting all three commissions in November 2026 (date TBC), which will also be documented as a virtual exhibition and a short video will be made interviewing each artist/researcher about their experiences. We expect some digital output as part of each commission, which could be in the form of documenting/blogging, podcasts/audio, visual/video, digital zines, or any other form that suits the research and work made.

Commission 1 and 2 fee: £1,500

Commission 3 fee: £2,000

Find out more and apply here: https://www.studiokind.org.uk/...

With thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Lottery players.