Open Call - Temporary Commission - Union Street Dewsbury

We are seeking an artist to develop a creative temporary intervention during Heritage Open Days 2022 that engages the public with Dewsbury’s textile heritage shining a light on innovation.

Budget: £4,000 + VAT if applicable
Timeframe: July – September 2022
Deadline: 9am Thursday 30th June

The artist will explore and celebrate some of the lesser known stories of the town's textile heritage creating an external installation / display / experience that engages the public in a way that is relevant to today. The work will be shared during the Heritage Open Days festival (HOD), this year the theme for HOD is exploring England’s history of invention and innovation.

For more information visit https://www.beam.uk.net/events/open-call-temporary-commission-union-street-dewsbury/?fbclid=IwAR3DJofKnuL0HVjLB8qJw9MWE3RX2JoosDHW5MrLsXnzO9_DHz_UQrTbFek