Trent Valley Past & Present project: River Goddess Portand Stone Sculpture

Trent Valley Past & Present project: River Goddess Portand Stone Sculpture

Staffordshire Wildlife Trust Closing date: Mon, 23 Nov 2026

Artform: Visual arts
Role: Creative
Contract: Contract
West Midlands

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

Creative artist(s), required to create a stone river goddess sculpture to complement existing Trisentona figure at Croxall Lakes Nature Reserve. Statue to be made from Portland Stone and carved to a maximum height of 1.5m and maximum width of 1m, and be installed near head of Trent, south Biddulph.

Job Description

This landscape heritage project celebrates the River Trent and its tributaries, using storytelling as a central theme. The installation design should draw on local folklore, culture and heritage - bringing to life stories and mythology that have long connected people to this landscape.

Following outputs to be delivered:
1. Trisentona 'sister' sculpture in Portland Stone 1.5 by 1m
2. Representing main face of the Trisentona sculpture (https://www.thetrentvalley.org.uk/previous-work/river-valley-connections/trisentona/) as a younger woman.
3. Must reference local connections to river e.g. trout, salmon, lamprey, eels at the base. To be discussed and agreed post-appointment
4. Should reference the swan-feather cloak worn by the Trisentona sculpture.
5. Should incorporate the pattern of Julian's Bower turf labyrinth (https://visitnorthlincolnshire.com/attractions/julians-bower).
6. SWT must be involved in the early concept designs through a collaborative creative process.
7. Must be delivered to location once complete, and artist on hand to help supervise installation.
8. Safe installation of the sculpture in an outdoor, public location must be considered and factored into the design.

Successful consultant(s) will work closely with the Community Connector to ensure the work aligns with the project's specifications and objectives. We request that a site visit is included in your quotation before work commences on the commission to ensure site constraints and the setting are understood.

The sculpture will be permanently displayed at Greenway Bank Country Park (https://maps.app.goo.gl/JUoiVHzWz2RSGs3N6) which is owned and managed by Staffordshire County Council. Sculpture will be placed close to the headwater of the River Trent at a riverside spot, near the waterfall, accessed through woodland. Consultant(s) need to include delivery to Knypersley Reservoir car park (https://maps.app.goo.gl/jc6DAY7TrLRQ5fxb6) in their quote.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Trent Valley Past & Present project: River Goddess Portand Stone Sculpture
  • Salary: £10k-£15k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Visual arts
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Mon, 23 Nov 2026
  • Location:
    West Midlands
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Job: Trent Valley Past & Present project: River Goddess Portand Stone Sculpture

Job: Trent Valley Past & Present project: River Goddess Portand Stone Sculpture

Organisation: Staffordshire Wildlife Trust

Postcode: ST17 0WT

How to Apply

Please provide a detailed quote covering cost breakdown, timeframe, previous experience, specifications & methodology and any added value. Please remember to include site visit, to Greenway Bank Country Park and transportation of the statue to Knypersley Reservoir car park.