This is a commission to create an external light and projection artwork on Barnsley Town Hall and an internal immersive experience, inspired by the current Cleopatra and the Queens of Egypt exhibition in Experience Barnsley Museum.

The installations will form Barnsley Museums' contribution to Barnsley Bright Nights on Fri 20 and Sat 21 November 2026.
There are 3 commission options:

1.Both external Town Hall projection and an internal installation experience with a total combined commission budget of up to £23,000
2.External Town Hall light/projection only with a commission budget of up to £15,000
3.Internal immersive experience in Experience Barnsley only, with a commission budget of up to £8000 (All budgets inclusive of fee, planning, workshops, expenses, evaluation
and exclusive of VAT)

Application deadline: Mon 7 September 2026 at 10am
Schedule: Mon 7 September - Sun 22 November 2026

This is an opportunity to create a new light and sound work for Barnsley Museums, which will be bespoke and aims to illuminate and transform the exterior of the Town Hall and inside Experience Barnsley Museum.
It will need to create a cohesive visitor journey, connecting the public realm with the museum interior and encouraging audiences to explore both spaces as part of a single experience. The project will also contribute to the final promotional phase of the Cleopatra and the Queens of Egypt exhibition.

Inspired by the Cleopatra and the Queens of Egypt exhibition and Barnsley's powerful women, the creative output should explore identity, power and legacy, drawing connections between ancient and contemporary stories.

Creatives / Creative Collaborators will also embed some community engagement opportunities by working with community groups and young people to co-create elements of the project. Barnsley Museum's community team will identify, connect and support engagement with community groups