Title: Artist for SEND Library
Summary: Recruit artist to help in the re-design of Haydock Library in collaboration with SEND families to make a SEND focused Library space that is welcoming to all. Space will be co-developed with the community, as an artist/designer/library supplier collaboration to create a unique and inspiring space.
Description: St Helens Borough Council Library Service wish to commission an artist, interior designer, architect, or suitable consortium/collaborative partnership to undertake a project to:
Undertake the sensory redesign of Haydock Library, co-produced with children, young people and families who have lived experience of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
This project is funded through Arts Council England’s Libraries Improvement Fund with a contribution from the NHS Clinical Commissioning Group.
The successful applicant will work in partnership with St Helens Borough Council Library Service and the Project Steering Group members including Adult Social Care and Health, Children and Young People’s Services, NHS, Listen 4 Change and parent/user representation.
The project needs to be completed by January 2026 with a view to the opening of the refurbished Library in February 2026.
How to Apply
To read the Commission Brief and to apply you must register and login to The Chest: https://b.link/ArtistForSENDLibrary
The deadline to submit your application is 10am on Monday 16 December 2024.
Contact name: Cameron Guest
Contact email: Cameron.Guest@star-procurement.gov.uk
