Plas Bodfa Projects CICcommission
Olion // Traces — Heneb Commission Aberlleiniog
Travel coveredHousing: Limited overnight accommodation may be available at Plas Bodfa by arrangement; this is not a residential programme.
- Who Can Apply: Artists and makers based in Wales, working individually or collaboratively, at any stage of practice; students are not eligible.
- The Focus: A research residency and commission with Heneb: the Trust for Welsh Archaeology exploring archaeology, landscape and traces around Aberlleiniog and Trecastell, leading to a new work for the 2027 Aberlleiniog Sculpture Trail.
- Compensation: £1,500 artist fee, £300 materials budget, and up to £200 toward travel; limited overnight accommodation may be available by arrangement.
- Key Requirements: Online Dapple application (English or Welsh) including contact details, creative practice, research questions, interest in Heneb, planned approach and possible outcomes, audience engagement, optional supporting files/links, insurance and access information, and a declaration agreeing to programme commitments.
DeadlineWednesday, November 11, 2026
Pay£1,500 artist fee; plus £300 materials budget and up to £200 toward travel.
DurationNon-residential residency period between late November 2026 and March 2027.
Program datesResidency: late November 2026 – March 2027; public Aberlleiniog Sculpture Trail: 20–21 March 2027
LocationAberlleiniog, Wales
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesEmerging, Mid-Career, Established, Late-Career
Disciplinessculpture, installation, sound, performance, participatory work, moving image, interdisciplinary practice, research-led / archaeology-based practice
Application notesApplications are submitted via Dapple (a free account is required) and may be completed in English or Welsh. If selected: final project information (installation plan and risk assessment) is due by Tuesday 16 February 2027; work must be installed by 15:00 on Friday 19 March 2027 and available for both public days (20–21 March 2027); all artworks and materials must be removed by 19:00 on Monday 22 March 2027. Organisers cannot take responsibility for the security of work. Questions: julie@plasbodfa.com.
Contactjulie@plasbodfa.com
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