Lead artist wanted for Winnall Sculpture Trail
8 August 2011
Winnall Moors Story-based Sculpture trail
The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust wishes to appoint a lead artist to run a community developed story-based sculpture trail in the public area of Winnall Moors Nature Reserve.
Community arts interpretation is part of a wider restoration project funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. Interpretation should seek to develop visitor’s sensory, emotional, imaginative and experiential connection with Winnall Moors.
Brief
The lead artist will be required to:
1. Oversee the design and development of a story-based sculpture trail and leaflet.
2. Run community arts workshops to encourage local involvement in the design of the trail & development of the story
3. If required, select suitable contractors/sculptors to produce:
Decorated benches or seating – decoration of high-relief carvings, creating tactile interpretation at approximate 200m intervals
Sculptures & waymarkers – small to medium-sized installations in not immediately –obvious positions around the path network.
Materials to be sustainably sourced
4. Produce an accompanying leaflet with the connecting story
5. Develop brief for themed special event associated with the launch of the trail
Project Timetable
October 2011 to March 2013
Budget
£35,000. Budget will pay for the lead artists time, workshops, materials, installations and subcontracts with other artists, sculptors or contractors, where required.
For further information or to see the full project brief contact:
Martin de Retuerto, Winnall Moors Project Manager
Email: martindr@hwt.org.uk
Tel: 01489774432
Closing date for applications 23rd September 2011
See jobs page for more details and to download the brief for the sculpture trail.
