30.09.2024
Beam Arts are seeking to commission an artist / artist collaboration to work with independent businesses to create a fun treasure hunt style trail for families over the festive period.
All inclusive Fee: £6,500 + VAT if applicable
The artist will work with up to 14 businesses and create window displays / objects / installations designed around the theme of ‘Magic and Wonder’. Visitors will have a printed map / leaflet designed for them to add a clue to from each business and will be rewarded for discovering all of the businesses listed which could be a keepsake for participants e.g. keyring / sweets / Christmas decoration. This opportunity is for artists living or working in Chesterfield.
Note: If applying as an artist collaboration there must be a nominated Lead and the artworks should follow a cohesive theme.
The overall aim is to encourage families, residents and visitors to explore the town centre encouraging footfall and dwell time raising awareness of independent businesses as well as economic benefits to town centre trade.
Liaison with and attendance at project meetings with Beam and wider team during the process as applicable. Please note that most communications and meetings can be done remotely.
● Engagement with the identified independent businesses to develop a concept for the trail.
● Design, fabrication and installation of the trail.
● Support content for the map / leaflet to accompany the trail. (CBC will design the map, an additional budget is available for printing.)
● Support content to be used in online promotion of the trail.
● The trail will be temporary but should last for the duration of December.
● Create / supply the ‘reward’ element from the commission budget which participants can receive at the end of the trail once it is completed.
● Delivery of creative participatory activity on 17 November 1-3pm in New Square ahead of the Christmas lights switch on and to raise awareness about the trail
● Support collection of data / information for evaluation purposes and participation in an evaluation meeting with Beam. (Beam will advise in line with the evaluation framework).
● The Artist will be required to have their own Public Liability Insurance and work in accordance with Chesterfield Borough Council’s health and safety and child protection guidance.
Find out more and the rest of the brief here: https://www.beam.uk.net/events/winter-windows-trail/
Deadline – 5pm – Wednesday the 10th October
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