We would like to appoint a lead artist to devise and deliver a creative engagement programme as part of Cheshire Archives: a story shared.
We would like to appoint a lead artist to devise and deliver a creative engagement programme, with the aim to connect a larger and more diverse audience with archives. This is a core element of the project to relocate Cheshire Archives and Local Studies to new homes in Chester and Crewe, which is now moving into the delivery phase.
Key elements to consider at the outset will include, the value of collections to individuals and communities; wider considerations of social impact, historical context and the physicality of the new buildings within their immediate surrounds. As the new History Centres will be sited within residential and town centre locations, there are opportunities for a ‘hyper-local’ approach and create a new community of interest around the Archives.
Throughout the commission, the appointed artist will need to liaise closely with the project team, including interpretation planners, evaluation consultants and Community Engagement Officers.
Commission Details
The budget for this commission is:
Community engagement: £20,000
Delivery of creative interventions: £130,000.
The fee will cover all artists’ time, expenses, engagement, design and production costs. The artist(s) will work on a self-employed basis and are able to engage additional expertise as required to deliver different aspects of the brief. These should be identified clearly in the tender response.
Key stages are:
- Contribution to the evaluation of the project as a whole (Years 1-3)
- Reviewing collections (Year 1)
- Working with the project team to consider approaches to community engagement and to identify which collections should be the focus for engagement (Year 1)
- Agree clear plans for community engagement and consultation with project team
- Community engagement to inform and develop detailed proposals (Years 1-3)
- Agree detailed proposals with project team
- Delivery on time and to budget (Year 2-3)
Responsibilities
The appointed artist will work with the client team to develop an approach for a programme of community-focused, creative [activities] that engage audiences with the archives.
This role includes:
- Engaging communities across Cheshire, but particularly in the areas surrounding the history centres
- Understanding the requirements of the National Lottery Heritage Fund
- Liaising with and reporting to the Client Team
- Engaging with the Archives team & volunteers
- Collaborate with consultants eg Interpretation Planners, to ensure a joined up approach
- Developing a cost-effective, innovative programme of creative public engagement and embedding this into the scheme
- Working in a way which delivers a high quality product to time and within budget
Apply
Contact us for a copy of the full brief and how to apply.
Deadline: 29th September 2024
- Contact email:Â culturaleconomy@cheshireeast.gov.uk