Public Art Strategy - Artist in Residence/Consultant, Clapham Park. A commissioning opportunity

Published: 10/25/2024

Artist in Residence/Consultant for Clapham Park :
Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH) and Countryside Partnerships are looking for a community centered and inclusive lead artist/consultant to work with the Committee and the local community to draw up the Public Art Strategy, submit it to Lambeth for approval in line with the planning requirements, and once approved, work with the Committee and Community to commission initial projects. Collaborative practice, inclusion, and anti racist practice need be centered in the approach.

The Public Art Strategy will include placemaking and wayfinding, and the strategy will allow the regeneration to contribute to:
• Public realm enhancement
• Improve the quality of life and social cohesion
• Raise Clapham Park's profile and legacy as its own destination
• Revitalise local distinctiveness and uniqueness of Clapham Park overall
• Cultural offer and economic development
• Celebration of diversity

The Budget
The budget for this piece of work is £10k for a maximum [6] month appointment to deliver the above objectives

Tendering process and timeline
Residents will be closely involved in the shortlisting and interview process and will have ownership of selecting agencies. The timeline of the tendering process in as follows:

Stage 1: Expression of Interest
We are asking for all interested parties to submit an expression of interest that provides:
- A summary of their expertise and track record
- A summary of how they would approach the work
- A summary of their team and how they would centre the local community in all aspects of the work
EOIs should be a maximum 2 pages.

Stage 2: Invitation to Tender for shortlisted candidates
Invitations to tender will be sent to shortlisted candidates, and candidates will have two weeks to prepare your submission. Please note, we will be inviting you to share your proposals with panel of residents and staff so we encourage to think about how you will do this as you prepare.

Stage 3: Presentations
Week commencing 18th November
Further detail regarding stage 3 will be made available to those shortlisted in due course.

If you have any access requirements or would like to submit your EOI in a different format, please get in touch with
Social Value Partnership Manager, Rosalyn Springer.
Tel: 07355093567 Email: Rosalyn.Springer@mtvh.co.uk
Deadline for EOI submission: November 1st