Artist Opportunity: Researching the Wellbeing of Rural Communities
We are now inviting applications for a new artist research commission opportunity to take place during 2024
22 January 2024
We are particularly interested in working with an artist to research and explore themes around place and wellbeing, including the relationship between farmers and animals and its impact on wellbeing, the impact of cultural values, and the impact of seasonal work on rural people.
This, however, is not an exhaustive list, and we welcome suggestions of other themes to explore within the context of rural wellbeing.
Applicants should have an established, accessible, and socially engaged visual arts practice that explores, or has the potential to explore, themes of wellbeing and rurality and can demonstrate this through a track record of creating new work through projects, exhibitions and commissions.
They should also demonstrate an interest in collaborating with academics to support the development of their practice and a willingness to share knowledge and experience with others.
The research period begins from 1 May 2024 and we are open to discussion about the duration of the research commission and frequency of contact over this period, but we expect the research to be complete by 31 March 2025.
A bursary of £12k is available for the successful artist to undertake the research.
An online briefing session for interested artists will take place via Zoom on Monday 29 January at 6pm. This will be an opportunity to meet staff and researchers from The Maltings and Newcastle University’s research centres and ask any questions you may have about the commission.
If you would like to attend please email galleries@maltingsberwick.co.uk with ‘Online Briefing’ in the title and a Zoom link will be sent to you on the day.