Deadline: 30 September 2018
Applicants are invited to apply for Shape Arts programme which will examine the movement of social barriers in relation to disabled people, and attempt to reposition the role of the disabled artist in a wider social and political context.
Shape Art is looking for proposals for a piece of work which will explore the movement of social barriers and subvert perceptions of disabled people within visual arts institutions. Inspired by the Fluxus movement and interventionist art, they are particularly interested in what collaborations between artist and spectator might generate. They aim to challenge and confront perceptions of disability and disability art and open up definitions of what disability art could be.
Proposals are invited from disabled artists (who self-identify as a disabled person) or art collectives (of disabled artists) whose work involves one or more of the following contemporary art practices: work for digital platforms, drawing, craft, installation, moving image, painting, performance, live art, photography, sculpture, and sound. Shape Art welcomes collaborations between artists.
They run a rigorous and critically acclaimed programme of commissions, bursaries and awards, and are privileged to work with some of the boldest and best artistic and curatorial talent in the UK.
Eligibility Criteria
- Shape Art is looking for disabled artists with a track record of context-led and/or socially engaged practice, the experience of working in relation to audiences or communities and with an interest in, and understanding of, disability art.
- They welcome applications with a self-reflective, ideas-led approach which seek to actively involve visitors or a particular community, either through the process of production of the artwork and/or its experience.
- They are looking for thought-provoking proposals that offer audiences new ways of engaging with and understanding art by disabled people.
- Shape is committed to working with artists from every background and social group, and they particularly encourage proposals from artists from BAME communities and marginalised groups.
How to Apply
Proposals must be submitted via email at the address given on the website and should include:
- Applicants’ proposed idea and approach to the commission (max word count 700 words)
- Full materials list
- Visual examples of applicants’ work (6-12 good quality images), including any examples of previously commissioned works of a similar scale.
- CV and Artist Statement
- Budget outline (up to £5K)
For more information, please visit Shape Arts.