OPEN CALL - Outdoor Furniture Commission

Open Call details

‍East Quay is inviting proposals from architects, craftspeople, artists and designers to create a new piece of outdoor furniture for our unique building in Watchet, West Somerset. The furniture will be installed on the terrace outside one of our bespoke accommodation Pods, offering a place for guests and members of the public to sit and soak up the coastal atmosphere.

Designed by PEARCE+Faegen, each of our five accommodation Pods has its own concept and story, reflecting the town, its culture, heritage, and future. This commission is for the space outside Pod 3, our ‘Romantic Industrial’ pod, which is situated on a platform above the second floor of East Quay.

Commission fee

‍East Quay is offering a fee of £3,000 (inclusive of VAT) for the commission, to support development, build and delivery. The fee is intended to cover all expenses associated with realising the project, including research time, development, materials, fabrication, transportation and on-site installation of the furniture.

Travel budget and accommodation offer

‍The selected applicant will receive a £300 contribution towards travel expenses to be used during the course of the project, along with the offer to stay in one of our accommodation pods for two nights while the furniture is being installed (dates tbc).

Commission delivery‍

It is the responsibility of the selected maker to deliver the furniture to East Quay and take the lead with installing the structure. Our team will be available to assist if needed.

Eligibility

‍This opportunity is open to architects, craftspeople, artists and designers. Previous experience of working with outdoor sculpture/in public spaces is beneficial, but not essential.

Application deadline

‍Friday 30th January 2026, at 5pm

‍To apply

‍Please complete the Application Google From via the following link: https://forms.gle/5LbVSo87CRVa6RhR8

For more information about the Commission, please contact: Millie Laing Tate at millie@containsart.co.uk