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Scarborough Prison Drawing Project 2016

Deadline: 15/11/2015

Venue: Scarborough Prison, Dean road  |  City: Scarborough  |  Region: North Yorkshire  |  Country: United Kingdom  |  Kate Black

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We would like to invite artists to submit proposals for how they would use one of the cells in the prison (2.5m high, 2.1m width and 3.8m length). These proposals must be focused upon using drawing (in it broadest sense) as a medium.

What is it?

The ‘Prison Drawing Project’ is a visual arts project that explores contemporary drawing in response to the space/ building of Dean Road Prison, Scarborough. The ‘Old Borough of Scarborough Jail’ was built in 1866 but it has not been used as a prison since the 1960s. Since this time it has been used as an occasional set for films and TV series or as an atmospheric venue for events and performances

 

Six artists: Tracy Himsworth, Andrew Cheetham, Andy Black, Kate Black (Gobstoppershop), Sally Taylor and Lucy O’Donnell will exhibit their work in the prison and work as a team to select a further 10 artists to exhibit alongside them. Therefore, 16 artists in total will be exhibiting in the prison. This brief invites professional and student artists to become part of this unique and exciting event.

 

This project is part of ‘Coastival’, Scarborough’s annual creative arts festival which takes place 12th to 14th February 2016.The event plays host to dance, music, theatre, performance and the visual arts, and attracts huge numbers of visitors for the weekend.

 

For more details about the festival in general see:

 

www.coastival .com

Contact the curator
When is the deadline?
15th November 2015
How many works can I submit?
4 images (no more than 250k)
When is the delivery date?
Terms and conditions:

• Each selected artist is responsible for the handling, installation and takedown of their own work.
• Each selected artist is responsible for the insurance of their own work for the duration of the project. The Hirer will provide public liability insurance for the project.
• Each selected artist is expected to be available throughout the weekend of the 12th -14th February to invigilate the exhibition on a rota basis.
• All forms of work will be considered including 3D and audiovisual but individual artists are responsible for their own technical requirements.
• Payment will be sent to artists after the completion of the project by the start of March 2016.
• Any damage to work during the exhibition is the responsibility of the artist.
• Each artist will be expected to provide additional information if they are selected.
• All selected artists’ work must be installed and completed by Friday 12th February at 4pm. The exhibition will open Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th from 10am until 4pm.
• The artist is responsible for de-installing their artwork and leaving the venue clean and tidy.
When do I need to collect my work?
On Sunday 14th February when the closes at 4pm.
Are there payments to artists?
Each artist will be paid £150.
Each artist will also:
• be part of an online publication recording the event.
• have professional documentation of their work.
• have the opportunity to sell other work (e.g prints, multiples etc) for 0% commission at the venue during the event.
Is there a private view / opening?
No
What are the exhibition opening hours?
All selected artists’ work must be installed and completed by Friday 12th February at 4pm. The exhibition will open Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th from 10am until 4pm.
Each selected artist is expected to be available throughout the weekend of the 12th -14th February to invigilate the exhibition on a rota basis.
Does the location have disabled access?
Important information about this venue:
• Access is limited unfortunately: If you have mobility issues or any questions about access please contact Wendy Holdroyd: wendy@create.uk.net
• The exhibition takes place in February 2016 in an unheated Victorian prison. You need to consider which materials are suitable for these conditions and whether these conditions may damage your work.
• Artists may propose to draw on walls of the cells, fix to the walls, use 3D materials or use audiovisual equipment.
What publicity will be provided as part of the opportunity?
Social Media, AN coverage, local media coverage. Each artist will also:
• be part of an online publication recording the event.
• have professional documentation of their work.
This publication and documentation may be used by the participating artists to help them further their careers. We would ask participating artists to utilise social media to promote the exhibition.
Do I need to be present?
Yes - Each selected artist is expected to be available throughout the weekend of the 12th -14th February to invigilate the exhibition on a rota basis.
Where will my venue be listed?
TRACEY, DRN, AN magazine, Curator Space, Culture Vulture, Coastival website, various socail media, LVAF and in local media.
How do you decide on proposals?
Six artists: Tracy Himsworth, Andrew Cheetham, Andy Black, Kate Black (Gobstoppershop), Sally Taylor and Lucy O’Donnell will exhibit their work in the prison and work as a team to select a further 10 artists to exhibit alongside them. Therefore, 16 artists in total will be exhibiting in the prison. This brief invites professional and student artists to become part of this unique and exciting event, and is intended as a platform for artists to use the opportunity to further their careers.
What happens if my proposal is chosen?
You will be informed via email with further information after the 15th November 2015.
What kind of proposals are you looking for?
Realistic proposals which take in to consideration the limitations and obscurity of the Prison building. Proposals which are grounded in drawing practice.

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