ARTIST INVITATION FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Artists are invited to submit an Expression of Interest for an exciting new public art opportunity located at St Aubyns Community Field, Rottingdean.

Rottingdean Parish Council are seeking an artist(s) to propose a creative scheme which will integrate with and enhance this new public open space.

The commission aims to

  • Provide a welcome and inspiration, encourage relaxation, playfulness and enjoyment of the new community space, the priority being to engage and inspire residents and visitors, while acknowledging the area’s rich cultural heritage.
  • Create a visual landmark/s that reflects and celebrates the things that make historic Rottingdean and this location unique, including its creative communities and celebrates the field as a new community space.
  • Is responsive to the landscaping of the field (working in harmony with the landscaper’s palette) and the community aspirations for the site – a wild flower area has been planned for and a community orchard is under consideration.

The public art in this location could:

  • Comprise either a single structure, numerous features or treatments notated/integrated around the site.
  • Bring awareness to/ marking entry points into the Field – there will be five separate access points around the field, leading onto pathways criss-crossing the site.
  • Integrate with the landscaping of the site which is scheduled ahead of the asset being handed over to RPC and the completion date for the commission

Following submissions of Expression of Interest, up to five artists will be shortlisted to develop concept designs (£500 fee). The commission budget is: £45,450 (plus VAT) to include Artist Fee, Production, Fabrication and Installation of the Artwork.