Artist commission call out: Why Don't You, Worcester?

Artist commission call out: Why Don't You, Worcester?

Severn Arts Closing date: Mon, 02 Nov 2026

Role: Creative
Contract: Contract
West Midlands

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 "> published -

Job Description

We are looking to recruit an artist, artists or arts organisation experienced in creative outdoor practice, to deliver a series of engaging co-creation workshops with communities in four underserved areas in Worcester to collaboratively produce a portable outdoor play resource.

The successful artist(s) or arts organisation will support participants of all ages to contribute their ideas and memories of play activity, ensuring that the resource has been developed jointly, giving ownership to those who have helped with the process.

The artist must also consult with Worcestershire disability group, Voices United, to ensure that disabled voices are considered throughout the co-creation process and that each structure is accessible for all.

The Fee
The fee for this commission is £10,000 inclusive of workshops, planning, design and creation of final artwork, all materials, travel expenses and any equipment needed.

Further information
We will be holding an information session for artists to meet with project partners and find out more about the commission on Wednesday 21 October at 11.30am at Horizon Hub, Midland Rd, Worcester WR5 1DS.

There will be an online information session for anyone unable to join us in person on Wednesday 21 October at 2pm on Microsoft Teams.

To register your interest in attending either session, please contact Jude Wild on [email protected] by 5pm on Monday 19 October 2026.

For further information about this commission please contact Jen Loffman on 07776 530 562.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Artist commission call out: Why Don't You, Worcester?
  • Salary: £10k-£15k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Mon, 02 Nov 2026
  • Location:
    West Midlands
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Job: Artist commission call out: Why Don't You, Worcester?

Job: Artist commission call out: Why Don't You, Worcester?

Organisation: Severn Arts

Postcode: WR5 1DS

How to Apply

Please send your proposal of up to 4 pages of A4 to [email protected] by 9am on Monday 2 November 2026 (any submissions after this time will not be considered).

Your proposal should include:
- A little about you and any relevant experience of delivering similar projects
- A selection of images or a link to a website or social media account where we can see examples of previous work
- Some initial ideas or concepts
- Your approach to inclusively engaging with children, young people and their families
- Your proposed timetable for delivering the project
- Materials you might use, including details of their durability or any maintenance required
- A brief breakdown of how you intend to spend the budget
- Confirmation that you will be prepared to complete a method statement and risk assessment before starting work
- Contact details of at least one referee that will be taken up for successful artist