Call out for expressions of interest

People Express is seeking expressions of interest from artists based in or around the East Midlands for two participatory art projects.

Open Minds is a programme of weekly workshops for older people affected by memory loss, their partners, carers, family and friends. The aim is to provide an opportunity for participants to create their own artwork, and promote the wellbeing of those taking part. Workshops, led by professional artists, are held every Friday morning at a care village in Swadlincote, South Derbyshire. A staff member, in the role of the ‘Constant Friendly Face’, supports each session. The group is particularly interested in hands-on making, spanning lots of artforms, including Textiles, Print Making, Silk Painting, Willow Weaving and Ceramics (to name a few).

Through the Looking Glass is a two-year programme offering weekly creative workshops for vulnerable adults, including adults with disabilities and mental health issues. We are interested in hearing from artists from any artform as we plan workshops from January 2018. The workshops will need to be accessible for all people to take part in. These workshops will take place in Derby City and at our base in Swadlincote, South Derbyshire.

Workshops for both of the projects are 2 hours long, and offer a fee of £100 per session, including travel. A small materials budget will de available, dependent on artform. We ask that all artists we work with have a current DBS check and public liability insurance. Expressions of interest can include a series of workshops leading up to a larger piece of artwork.

To express your interest, please send your current CV, along with images of previous workshops, a link to your website (if applicable) and please tell us which project you would be interested in, to applications@people-express.org.uk, with the subject heading ‘Expression of Interest’.  To find out more about People Express and our projects, please visit www.people-express.org.uk.

Opportunity Type

Employment

Contact Name

Kalila Storey 

Contact Email

applications@people-express.org.uk

Website

www.people-express.org.uk

Start Date

16th November 2017

Closing Date

20th November 2017