The Ritz Cinema are looking for a Writer / Editor to:
Work closely with groups relating to the history and knowledge of cinema in Thirsk and at The Ritz. These may include: The volunteers past and present, The Archives in Northallerton and the National Archives, to write stories and exerts for a book based around 'The History of Cinema in Thirsk'.

To add in photographs that will support stories and the history of The Ritz and Cinema in Thirsk.

To give advice on topics and themes for the book

To collaborate with the groups who know the cinema the most

To create multiple soft copies of the finished book. Using 50% of the materials budget (£500) These books will then be available on the Art Trail for free or for a suggested donation to The Ritz. Any outstanding books will be given to The Ritz.

The Artist will give The Ritz the finished assets of the book so it can be re-printed and sold in The Ritz for years to come.

The Artist must feel comfortable working digitally

Once this work is created we would like the Artist to:
Collaborate with the other 4 Artists in Residences who will have worked at Rural Arts, Thirsk Community Library and the James Herriot Museum and White Rose Book Cafe, to create an Art Trail for the final event weekend of Bookmarked in April 2027, combining all learnings from the different residencies. This will take into account the thoughts and ideas from the various Groups that have accessed
during these residencies, to then bring it to life to the rest of the Community at the Art Trail. The other 50% (£500) of the materials budget will be used for this artwork, which will permanently displayed in Thirsk.

15 freelance days @£200 per day
3 days of development and prep
6 days of delivery - onsite and hybrid
6 days of making
Total fee: £3,000