St. Peter’s National School in Dunboyne, County Meath, invites expressions of interest from artists for a permanent artwork for their new school. The artwork, a Per Cent for Art Scheme commission, is funded by the Department of Education and Science.

The commission is open to all interested professional artists at any stage of their career or experience who are interested in working on a commission that requests interior and possibly exterior permanent elements and that will allow meaningful participation with their 92 students. The school are looking for a concept that tells a story about the children, the teachers and what the school means to those who journey through it.

Please read the brief for further details about the commission, school and location.

Budget

The total budget for the commission is €30,000, including all artist expenses and VAT.

Deadline (Stage one)

12 noon, Friday 16 June 2023.

This application form and supporting information should be returned by email to rinawhyte@yahoo.com

Brief

This is a two-stage open competition. A proposal development fee of €350 will be paid to the unsuccessful shortlisted artists. For further information regarding the commission, and to download a copy of the brief and application form please click on the following link: Artist brief (PDF, 0.35 MB)

Queries

Applicants can make enquiries regarding the commission to Rina Whyte, email rinawhyte@yahoo.com or by telephone + 353 87 238 9591.