Moorfields Eye Hospital is seeking to commission four artists to work with groups of patients, staff and students to design largescale wall murals and glass manifestations for the new Moorfields and UCL Centre for Eye Health, scheduled to open in 2027. Each artist will develop three pieces for installation in different locations across the site.

There is an artist fee of £4,000 for each commission + a workshop budget up to £500.

This project forms part of our expanded creative programme on the new site - led by the Joint Creative Programme Committee. The Oriel Creative Programme will bring together art, science on show, and heritage to celebrate innovation, deepen our understanding of sight, and reflect the humanity at the heart of eye health. The programme aims to connect research, education and care with lived experience, while making the work and history of Moorfields and the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology visible.

This is an opportunity to collaborate with patients, staff and students to execute this vision and contribute to a new landmark hospital at the heart of the Knowledge Quarter.

Chosen artists will work closely with the Creative Programme Curator to develop a plan for their commission, subject to review by the Creative Programme Committee. This should include 2-3 participatory workshops with different user groups to co-create the final artworks. The artist will also need to meet with staff in the relevant area (supported by the Creative Programme Curator) to develop possible themes and workshop content.

Workshops can use any artistic medium or method (subject to space, budget and health and safety considerations). Final artworks must be able to be printed onto hygienic cladding or window film, to meet infection control and cleaning needs and ensure consistency across the site. Printing and installation are covered by a separate budget, and the artist will not need to install the final pieces.

Please visit the web link provided for the full brief.