Severn Artscommission
Artist commission call out: Why Don't You, Worcester?
Travel covered
- Who Can Apply: Individual artists, arts organisations and collectives experienced in creative outdoor practice; applicant geographic limits are not stated.
- The Focus: Co-create a portable outdoor play resource with communities in four underserved areas of Worcester, inspired by 'Why Don't You?'.
- Compensation: £10,000 commission fee inclusive of workshops, materials, travel and equipment.
- Key Requirements: Email a proposal of up to four A4 pages with experience, work examples, concepts, inclusive engagement approach, timetable, materials, budget, risk-assessment commitment and at least one referee. Insurance and an Enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to undergo the check are required.
DeadlineMonday, November 2, 2026
Pay£10,000 commission fee inclusive of workshops, planning, design and creation of final artwork, all materials, travel expenses and any equipment needed.
LocationWorcester
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesAll Stages
Disciplinescreative outdoor practice, co-creation, participatory art
Application notesEmail recruitment@severnarts.org.uk a proposal of no more than four A4 pages by 9am on 2 November 2026; no time zone is stated. Include relevant experience; images or a website/social-media link to previous work; initial concepts; inclusive engagement with children, young people and families; delivery timetable; proposed materials and durability/maintenance; budget breakdown; willingness to supply a method statement and risk assessment; and contact details for at least one referee. No image count or separate CV limit is stated. Shortlisted interviews are on 19 November 2026; workshops and design approval run January–March 2027, with completion in April 2027. Selected artists need public liability insurance and an Enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to undergo the check. Optional information sessions take place on 21 October; register by 5pm on 19 October via the same email.
Contactrecruitment@severnarts.org.uk
Severn Arts
Organization based in Worcester