Glasgow Life are looking for up to four independent, Glasgow-based artists to collaborate with a lighting company to design installations to form a new winter lighting trail which will launch on 20 November.
This is an initial trial for what has the potential to be a new signature event for the city centre, showcasing the city’s heritage and architecture, encouraging citizens and visitors alike to explore the city centre as part of a wider winter experience. Installations will vary in scale, mixing the use of existing city architecture with a target of 5 attractions delivered. There will be a maximum of 4 artists appointed, with one of the installations reserved for a schools’ competition.
This format does not preclude any artist from submitting more than one design.
This opportunity is for freelance artists who are based in Glasgow. Glasgow Life are looking for proposals led by individual artists or artist-led collectives and will not be accepting proposals from organisations.
The successful artist(s) will be expected to work closely in collaboration with the appointed Project Manager from the lighting company and Glasgow Life’s Events Team in all aspects of the design.
The application process will have two phases:
- Phase one – Initial Concept Proposal – applications will be assessed against the Selection Criteria by a panel made up of Glasgow Life representatives, independent panel members and the appointed lighting company. Deadline: Monday 18 August
- Phase two – Developed Concept Submission – shortlisted artists will be invited to develop their concept in conversation with the appointed lighting company. These meetings will take place during the week of 1st September. If invited to the second round, artists will be given a fee of £1,000 each to develop their ideas.The successful artist has a fee of £5000 for the final development of the design and to work with the lighting company to bring the commission to life.
To request a copy of the full artist brief please contact glasgowevents@glasgowlife.org.uk