Call for artists: Critical Mass / / SCULPT

Critical Mass / / SCULPT is an exciting new course aimed at artists whose practice centres around sculpture and/or installation art, and who want to develop their creative and professional practice. Programmed and delivered to each participating artist’s requirements and ambitions, Critical Mass / / SCULPT will provide tailored critique, professional development, inspiration and new lasting networks.

Course programme

• 10 fortnightly half-day online full group sessions
• 2 x full-day in-person meet-ups at a relevant gallery / exhibition including talk by curator and group workshop (online also available if unable to travel)
• 2 x 1-hour online one-to-one mentoring sessions per artist
• Programme content will include:
  • crit sessions
  • talks from fabricators
  • talks by specialist curators
  • artist talks
  • professional development sessions

Important dates

One-to-one meetings with selected artists to develop course programme: 5 – 16 June 2023
Group discussion: Tuesday 20 June 2023, 9:30 – 11am

Course start date: Tuesday 5 September 2023
In-person meet-up 1: Tuesday 17 October 2023
One-to-one mentoring sessions (round 1): 30 October – 10 November 2023
In-person meet-up 2: Tuesday 23 January 2024
One-to-one mentoring sessions (round 1): 15 – 26 January 2024
Course end date: Tuesday 27 February 2024

Who Can Apply

Critical Mass / / SCULPT is a programme aimed at early-mid career artists who are ambitious and developing their practices within the mediums of sculpture and installation art. We are keen to receive applications from a wide range of practitioners including people who identify as disabled, LGBTQ and those that have not received formal arts training / education. All artists must live and work in the UK.

We are committed to creating Safer, Braver Spaces for artists to share, learn and make. All workshop sessions will include breaks to rest and take time away from the screen. Please contact Mark directly at mark@markdevereuxprojects.com if you would like to discuss any access needs in advance.

All sessions will include live Zoom transcriptions and will be recorded and shared via a password protected Vimeo video link for the course participants only.

Costs

The full cost for the course: £680 *

Payment options are available to spread the cost in instalments across 2-6 months. There is no charge to apply.

* A discretionary discount for the course costs is available for individuals who are unemployed or from low income households. Please contact us in advance of making your application to discuss this on an individual basis.

Further information

Find out more about Critical Mass / / SCULPT and how to apply at: https://markdevereuxprojects.com/course/critical-mass-sculpt/