Open Call

Art, Performance & Music Commission Opportunity

We are offering 2 x £1500 commissions to artists and musicians aged 17 - 25 to create new work in your chosen artform. The commission includes mentoring from the Clàr programme leader and An Lanntair’s artist support department.

Background.

Clàr is An Lanntair’s digital creativity programme, we host weekly workshops for 14-25 year olds that cover a range of skills, from creating electronic music to lighting design and 3D modelling. It is an open and welcoming space where participants can create self-directed work with the expertise and experience of a practising contemporary artist to offer guidance and advice. We make use of An Lanntair’s team and facilities to provide a platform for showing work and for learning skills such as sound engineering and event production

The programme is now in its fourth year, recent workshops have included robotic creatures, sound walks and stage design. Our current project is video games design.

Previous recipients of the award are:

  • Iona Davidson – for the release of her debut EP and music video

  • Calum MacKinnon Ferguson – for a kinetic art installation

  • Catriona Hill, dancer / choreographer – for an audiovisual performance

The Commission

There are 2x £1500 commissions available.

We’re looking for exciting, innovative project ideas, examples might include:

  • a musician creating their first album or performance visuals

  • a sculptor using new materials and lighting

  • an illustrator creating 3D animations

  • a performer using projections in their work

We are open for submissions from all creatives, not just those listed above, please get in touch with robbie@anlanntair.com if you require advice or assistance with your proposal.

We have a flexible timeline for making the work and will agree an outline of the project with you before the commission begins. We anticipate the work being spread over a period of approximately 6 months, with a showing at the end (either public or a private ‘work in progress’). During this time we will schedule check-in sessions to offer guidance on the progress of the project.

The commission is supported by the project leader, Robbie Thomson who is an artist and musician that works with film, robotics and sound. He will support the successful applicant with critical feedback sessions, skills workshops tailored to the project, and creative advice. Alongside this, An Lanntair’s artist support co-ordinator will facilitate introductions and mentoring with later career artists and highlight any relevant opportunities that are available.

Eligibility

  • Open to applicants aged 17 – 25 who are not in full time secondary (high school) education.

  • Must be resident in the Western Isles

The applicant should:

  • Have a passion for their creative practice

  • Be able to work independently on their project with support from the Clàr team

  • Be able to attend occasional check-in sessions and skills workshops, in person or online

How to apply

The application is in 2 stages:

Stage 1.

  • Send a note of interest with an overview of your project idea (approx 300 words) and a short resume of your artistic practice to date. (feel free to add photos or links to previous work / personal website)

  • Add as much detail as you know about the project and include any technical, timeline or budget information that you have.

  • If you would prefer to submit a video or spoken application then please provide a link via Youtube or Vimeo

  • Drop in application advice sessions are available on the following Wednesdays at An Lanntair: 11th, 18th, 25th September – email robbie@anlanntair.com for further info

  • Deadline for submission Friday 27th September

submit your application to: robbie@anlanntair.com

Stage 2

  • Selected applicants will be asked to interview, over the phone or in person to discuss their projects.

  • Finalselection of the commission will be announced on, or before, 9th October

Please do not hesitate to get in touch for advice on the application or if you have any questions about the commission (robbie@anlanntair.com)

**we will offer feedback on any applications on request

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