Call for artists
Dovercourt Road, Lockleaze, Bristol - Public Art Programme - Artist Opportunity
Bricks Public Art Consultancy seek an artist/s for a new public art programme for Dovercourt Road, Bristol.
To find out more and to get in touch please visit: www.bricksbristol.org/projects/dovercourt-road-lockleaze.
Bricks have been appointed to deliver a Public Art Programme for a new residential development in Lockleaze/Horfield.
Based on a former depot to the rear of Dovercourt Road, the site is being developed by Vistry Group (delivery developer) and Goram Homes (housing company). The development will provide 140 new homes as a mix of houses and apartments, 30% of which will be affordable.
The site is surrounded by woodland and provides wildlife corridors through the Lockleaze neighbourhood. Bricks are being led by local residents in drawing up a Public Art Plan and Artist Brief that reflects the character of the site and provides cultural benefits for both future residents and existing local neighbours.
Project Timeline: Spring to Winter 2025.
What is the Commission?
We are seeking to appoint an artist/s to deliver the public art programme on behalf of Vistry Group (the client) and Goram Homes (landowner), who are bringing forward land on Dovercourt Road at the former Bristol City Council depot for development. The scheme includes 140 new homes, alongside public open space and landscaping.
With a budget of £34,500 plus VAT, this is an opportunity for a local artist to develop:
- A public artwork and/or creative experiential programme for new and existing nearby residents.
- A podcast episode.
- A community engagement programme, delivered by either the commissioned artist or a third party.
We’ve been working with some passionate local residents who have helped to create a Design Code for the programme – setting out their hopes and wants for the new development and outlining how creativity could help the new neighbours find places and reasons to connect with the wider community.
Due to this, we are purposely keeping the Artist Brief as broad as possible, and would love to hear initial creative expressions of interest.
Site Visits for Artists
We are scheduling site visits for artists prior to the deadline for EOI submission, please let us know if you would like to see the site in person. At these events you will be able to meet Bricks, hear more about the project and ask questions face to face.
Two separate site visits will take place with Bricks and developer Vistry Group, on:
Thursday 19 December 2024, 1pm to 2pm
Wednesday 08 January 2025, 11am to 12pm
Please contact publicart@bricksbristol.org to request how to book onto these, with the title ‘SITE VISIT’, stating your preferred day.
Bricks have been appointed to deliver a Public Art Programme for a new residential development in Lockleaze/Horfield.
Based on a former depot to the rear of Dovercourt Road, the site is being developed by Vistry Group (delivery developer) and Goram Homes (housing company). The development will provide 140 new homes as a mix of houses and apartments, 30% of which will be affordable.
The site is surrounded by woodland and provides wildlife corridors through the Lockleaze neighbourhood. Bricks are being led by local residents in drawing up a Public Art Plan and Artist Brief that reflects the character of the site and provides cultural benefits for both future residents and existing local neighbours.
Project Timeline: Spring to Winter 2025.
What is the Commission?
We are seeking to appoint an artist/s to deliver the public art programme on behalf of Vistry Group (the client) and Goram Homes (landowner), who are bringing forward land on Dovercourt Road at the former Bristol City Council depot for development. The scheme includes 140 new homes, alongside public open space and landscaping.
With a budget of £34,500 plus VAT, this is an opportunity for a local artist to develop:
- A public artwork and/or creative experiential programme for new and existing nearby residents.
- A podcast episode.
- A community engagement programme, delivered by either the commissioned artist or a third party.
We’ve been working with some passionate local residents who have helped to create a Design Code for the programme – setting out their hopes and wants for the new development and outlining how creativity could help the new neighbours find places and reasons to connect with the wider community.
Due to this, we are purposely keeping the Artist Brief as broad as possible, and would love to hear initial creative expressions of interest.
Site Visits for Artists
We are scheduling site visits for artists prior to the deadline for EOI submission, please let us know if you would like to see the site in person. At these events you will be able to meet Bricks, hear more about the project and ask questions face to face.
Two separate site visits will take place with Bricks and developer Vistry Group, on:
Thursday 19 December 2024, 1pm to 2pm
Wednesday 08 January 2025, 11am to 12pm
Please contact publicart@bricksbristol.org to request how to book onto these, with the title ‘SITE VISIT’, stating your preferred day.
