Inspired invites artists, arts organisations and producers
Deadline: January 11, 2012
Application fee: none
Leeds Inspired invites artists, arts organisations and producers to submit proposals for an ambitious site-specific piece of work that will surprise and delight audiences in Leeds. This exciting commission will take place during October - December 2013 and will produce a new piece of work that culminates in a performance, spectacle or installation with cross generational appeal. The project must be easily found by audiences and capable of bringing together a large number of people in a high quality shared experience that is free or low cost to attend. It should resonate with the city’s residents but also have regional and national appeal. We are particularly interested in proposals that have thought about ways in which audiences are able to engage with the event to create a memorable cultural experience.
The work should take place in the autumn/winter of 2013, a time of year when Leeds comes alive with a cultural programme that includes Light Night, Love Arts Festival, Black History Month, Morley Literature Festival, Leeds Film Festival, Thought Bubble and Leeds Digital Festival. In November 2013 these annual events are joined by the Rugby League World Cup which is holding two matches in the city. The last quarter of the year is also significant for everyone celebrating Eid, Christmas, Diwali, Hanukkah, Durga Pooja and other cultural festivals.
This commission will produce a public facing event that complements and strengthens the city’s cultural programme during this time of year. Culture plays a hugely important role in the economic and social life of the city and the successful project will help to raise the profile of the city with both residents and visitors, and reaffirm Leeds as a great place to live, work and play.
Expressions of interest are invited from experienced professional artists, practitioners and organisations of any discipline for a performance, spectacle or installation that is inspired by and inspires the city.
http://www.leedsinspired.co.uk/leeds-inspired-commission-2013
The available budget is £40,000 and the deadline for first stage proposals is January 11th 2013.
For further information about eligibility and how to submit a proposal please download the PDF below
http://www.leedsinspired.co.uk/sites/default/files/LI_commission_2013.pdf
If you have any queries about the Leeds Inspired Commission please email [email protected]
