Cork County Council invites applications from artists of all disciplines for potential public art commissions funded by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage Per Cent for Art scheme as part of Rebuilding Ireland. Applications from individuals, collectives and organisations will be accepted.
Applicants will be selected for the Cork County Council Housing Public Art Panel based on artistic excellence, community engagement and place-making strategies, track record and potential to develop commissions. Artists on the panel may be invited to develop art commission proposals for the following capital projects in 2021–24 across seven locations in County Cork. The resulting commissions will include new temporary, permanent and ephemeral artworks, events and projects created in response to the specific context of each commission. Commissions will aim to enhance the area by creating or reflecting a sense of identity or interests that holds meaning amongst local communities. Commissioned artworks, projects and events will promote and encourage community engagement. Several of the commissions will call for socially engaged, co-created or community-centred projects. Other capital projects may also arise during this period. The panel may also be extended beyond 2024.
Artists invited to develop proposals will receive a detailed brief, the opportunity to attend a site visit and a fee for submitted proposals.
Commissioned artworks must comply with Cork County Council health and safety guidelines. Cork County Council is committed to supporting inclusion, accessibility and diversity in this commissioning process. The resulting commissions will include new temporary, permanent and ephemeral artworks, events and projects created in response to the specific context of each commission. Commissions will aim to enhance the area by creating or reflecting a sense of identity or interests that holds meaning amongst local communities. Commissioned artworks, projects and events will promote and encourage community engagement.
Budget
Commissions will range from €6,500 to €60,000 including VAT.
Deadline
Midnight, Sunday 22 August 2021
Application form
To download a copy of the application form, please go to the following link: https://www.yourcouncil.ie/service/Cork_County_Council_Housing_Public_Art_Panel_2021_to_2024
