The project will have two key strands:

1. Community Workshops

Work with four identified community groups or schools based near the Dominoes art trail, in fun, creative workshops that help people explore the NOVUM 2026 themes of exploration and discovery through the idea of Dominoes.

2. Downloadable Family Activity Pack

Create a fun, accessible activity pack that families and festival audiences can download and use at home or in community spaces. The pack should introduce Dominoes, spark excitement for the event, and offer simple, fun and creative activities inspired by the NOVUM 2026 themes.

Key Aims

This project should ignite curiosity, build momentum, and invite communities to feel part of something bigger: a city centre artwork where small creative actions connect into a powerful collective moment.

Artists are encouraged to think playfully and imaginatively about how to translate the spirit of Dominoes into a hands-on, accessible creative experience.

The artist may also like to consider opportunities to connect with the https://www.farrellcentre.org.uk/ - Farrell Centre as a place for ideas, inspiration and public exchange AND are encouraged to explore how the Centre's focus on architecture, design, cities and making could inform or support the project; whether through visits, talks, use of space, or by drawing on the Centre as a site for reflection, display or conversation.

Budget Breakdown

1. Workshops

• Each group will receive four half day workshops.

• £300 artist fee x 2 days x 4 groups = £2,400

2. Planning & Production

• Includes: All meetings, workshop planning, preparation, completing artwork, install & deinstall for celebration event, design and creation of downloadable activity pack.

• £300 artist fee x 8 days = £2,400

3. Materials

• Budget for workshop materials and all other resources required: £1,000

4. Celebration: £200

Total Budget £6,000