Clonmel Junction Arts Festival - Reflections, Temporary Outdoor Artwork

For the 20th anniversary festival Clonmel Junction Arts Festival (3 -11 July 2021) are working with project partners South Tipperary Arts Centre on a visual arts project entitled ‘Reflections’.

If the arts hold a mirror up to society, who are we in 2021?

Artist Brief: There are two separate briefs – one a temporary outdoor public artwork and the other a gallery exhibition/installation at the Arts Centre; both responding to the 2021 theme of Identity (What’s in a name?). Proposals will be assessed both from an artistic viewpoint and from evidence of feasibility and deliverability.

Reflections: Outdoor artwork brief

This award is for a temporary outdoor artwork or time-based event, including but not limited to installation, street art and mural work as part of Clonmel Junction Arts Festival 2021 in partnership with South Tipperary Arts Centre. The piece is expected to be in place for a year (although this can be discussed, depending on the proposal).

Information Session: An information session on the background of the project and the commissioning strategy will be held via Zoom for interested artists on Tuesday 2nd March, and will be available to view until the deadline on Monday 22nd March. (email info@southtippartscentre.ie to register)

Finance

For temporary outdoor public artworks, artists are invited to submit budget proposals up to a maximum of €6,000. Budgets are inclusive of all artist fees, material costs, production and travel and expenses. The partners (Clonmel Junction Arts Festival & South Tipperary Arts Centre) will provide support in the form of marketing /publicity and technical advice if required. Applicants are responsible for any costs related to open call.

Selection criteria

Selection will be based on the following:

• Artistic Merit
• Evidence of relevant previous work
• Feasibility
• Biosecurity (consideration of the environmental impact)
• Public Engagement
• Budget
• Proven ability to deliver
• Evidence of location consideration
• Evidence of cost consideration

Submission requirements

Proposals must contain:

• Artist Statement (max 400 words).
• Project proposal – written description of concept (max 400 words) accompanied by drawings, maquettes, photographs, digital representations and sample materials, as necessary.
• Budget – to include all costs in relation to the creation of the work (materials, transportation, installation, insurances, consultancy fees, VAT and contingencies).
• Specifications and timescale to ensure that the budget and deadline will be met.
• Artist’s CV
• Documentation of other relevant artworks completed.

The artistic policy of Clonmel Junction Arts Festival is to draw inspiration from the town of Clonmel, reflecting the stories and events that have shaped us and that continue to influence our lives.

Assessment of proposals for both briefs, will involve a panel made up of individuals from both commissioning bodies as well as a professional artist. See commissioning policy for more info.

Deadline: Monday 22nd March. Send proposal and support material by email to info@southtippartscentre.ie  with “Open Call” in subject line.