Report/Analysis on Live Commissions

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Report / Analysis on Live Commission

I have identified three live commissions that I feel would be an appropriate practice to follow.  The following commissions I have considered are

• Big Things on The Beach – Portobello, Scotland

• DAD Photography Commissions – Dover, England

• Calldecott Park – Rugby, England

I beleive that Big Things on The Beach would be the most suitable programme to work under, due its location being more locally based than my other considerations.

First of all I will indicate how I came about the information on the set commission I have mentioned.  I gained access to “Big Things…” through a short consultation with a tutor.  I was then able to get details of the process to follow to move on further in the application process from my course web blog site (www.hndpublicart.wordpress.com).

I chose this particular programme for the noticable enthusiasm shown in the brief and the note of the wofk being something that was accessible to the entire Portobello community.  Another big seller would be the overall openess that The Trust conveyed to experimental work i.e. media, materials, ideas etc.

The Big Things on The Beach project is located within the Midlothians, Portobello.  The Trust requires a Public Art piece that first of all can be apprecited by the local community and on a much larger scale, national and international interests.  I have aquired the necessary details and plans I must send to be one of the considered.  Only three will be shortlisted for interview with a budget of two hundred and fifty pounds (£250.00) to develop their ideas further. 

For a successful application I would first of all need to send a letter confirming my interest in the project.  I would also need to include how I would approach the development, outlining some of my initial ideas.  Including a provisional budget summary.  The Trust would also need an up to date Curriculum Vitae with two referees for possible reference checks.  I would also be required to produce a detailed artists statement and finally six images of some of my previous work.  All of the above information is to be sent in a hard copy format.

Taking all of this on board, I have also been given a brief indication of a basic time table and contact information.  From all of the source information I would then proceed with what had been asked of  me.  Covering exactly what The Trust Board state is necessary to proceed to the next stage of the application process.

If I was given the opportunity to follow up my interest I would visist the site, possibly find out more about its history and cultural activities.  Collect various and vital pieces of information using photography, site drawings etc.  I would also keep in constant contact with The Trust, keeping them aware and up to date with any necessary information and vice versa i.e. if they needed to update me.  Above all this is a community project so Iwould try involving them by leaving information in the local community hall(s) and newspaper(s) etc.  Finally, I would make something worth while. 

Daine Cornwall