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Artist Commission Tullie House, Carlisle
A response to the work of Richard Slee
'Saws' 2010, ceramic and saw blades, 'Umbrella' 2013, ceramic and umbrella parts.Richard Slee
From 14 June to 14 September 2014 Tullie House is hosting an exhibition of works byRichard Slee.
As one of Britain’s most important contemporary ceramic artists, Carlisle born Richard Slee challenges conventional notions of ceramic art. The playful objects he produces are inspired by familiar objects in our daily lives.
Tullie House and Prism Arts would like to inviteartists to submit ideas to create a piece of work in response to the exhibition. The commission is open to Outside In registered artists or artists experiencing barriers to accessing mainstream arts opportunities because of disability, health or social circumstance.
One artist will be selected and awarded £650 toproduce a new work to be included in the exhibition. The successful artist will have access to Prism Arts Studio to create the work if needed.
For further details please contact:
Tullie House: Claire White:Telephone 01228 618775
Prism Arts: Katie Hale: Telephone: 01228 888630
Deadline for submissions: 12noon on 26th June 2014
Richard Slee Artist Commission: Applicant Information
Eligibility
Open to previous entrants of Outside In:North West Exhibition, artistsregistered on the Outside In website or eligible under Outside In/ Prism Arts criteria: artists facing barriers to accessing mainstream arts opportunities, because of disability, health, social circumstance or because their work does not conform to what is normally considered as art.
The award
The winning artwork will be displayed within the exhibition; one cheque of £650 will be awarded towards the cost of making the artwork. Studio Space will be available at Prism Arts spaces opposite Tullie House (excluding Monday and Friday). Artist mentoring will be available from Prism Arts if required.
Guidance
The objective is to; enhance, extendor interpret Richard Slee’s work and themes and it’s position within ceramic and contemporary art. Applicants are also encouraged to research and demonstrate understanding of Slee’s work. The exhibition will open 2 weeks in advance of the deadline allowing applicants the opportunity to view the work. Applicants are welcome to contact Prism Arts or Tullie House to discuss their submissions at any time.
Restrictions
Work in any media is eligible; performance would be exhibited by showing a film you produced on a screen. Tullie House uses Windows not Mac computers. Maximum size of wall mounted work is 1m square. The maximum plinth area is 40cm square. Tullie has a plasma screen, if you want a light box you will have to make it. Wall mounted work should be supplied with mirror plates attached. Any electrical equipment you provide must be PAT Tested. Oil paint must be dry. Surface dry is acceptable.The work exhibited must not adversely affect the conservation conditions in the room; so must not increase the humidity, or dust concentrations. In addition museums have stringent regulations regarding the import of natural materials this is because they can bring in insects.
Timetable
- Deadline for applications: 26 June 2014 at 12noon
- Selection panel meets:27 June 2014
- Winner announced: 2 July 2014
- Hand over of prize cheque: 7 July 2014
- Artist delivers completed work is to Tullie House: 1 August 2014
- Work Installed by Tullie House: 4 August 2014
- Work on Exhibition: 4 August – 14 September 2014
- Takedown/ transfer of work to Prism Arts C.Art Gallery: 14 September 2014
How to enter
Researchand create a response to Richard Slee’s work. Photograph, scan or record your response/ artwork.
Write an application letter- put it all in to a clearly labelled envelope:
FAO Claire White
Community Engagement Officer
Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust
Castle Street, Carlisle, Cumbria,
CA3 8TP
Send your submission to Tullie House by 12noon26th June 2014.
Application submission: Further details
Please send photographs, or scans of your artwork. Pleasedon’tsend originals.
We need
- High quality image or images of your artwork, labelled with details and your name
- A word processed application letter giving us some background to the piece, especially why it is relevant to Slee’s work
- Your full contact details
- All in 1 A4 clearly labelled envelope, addressed to Claire White, Tullie House with your contact details on the reverseside
- Or sent via e-mail to:
Optional
- C.V.
- Background images/ examples of your previous work- setting you idea in context
- Link to your website or Outside In gallery page
Terms and Conditions
- Selection will be made by a panel includingRichard Slee,staff from Tullie House, Outside In, Arts Council England and Prism Arts
- The winner will agree tosupport relevant publicity
- The winner will have the opportunity to participate in an informal public talk on 11th August 12.15-1.30pm(not mandatory)
- The ownership of the artwork remains the entrant’s
- If the artwork is for sale Tullie House will take a commission of 25% of the retail price. The artwork won’t have a price label, but the text ‘work for sale please contact the museum reception’ can be added to a short artist’s statement on the wall
- Tullie House reserves the right to modify how the winning artwork is displayed to make a coordinated, coherent exhibition. Or to refuse to show the artwork if it differs significantly from the nature or quality suggested in the application
- If insufficient applications are received Tullie House and Prism Arts reserve the right to cancel the commission
- The work will be available for exhibition as part of Prism Arts C.Art Gallery from 14 September – 28 September 2014
- An application is an acceptance of these rules and conditions
Contact information:
Applicants are welcome to contact either Prism Arts or Tullie House to discuss the opportunity in more detail.
Prism Arts:
Katie Hale
01228 888630
Tullie House:
Claire White:
Tel: 01228 618775
'Silent Flute' 2012, Ceramic and plastic shrink tubing.Richard Slee
Tullie House/Prism Arts Artist Commission Richard Slee 2014