How To Apply

Who Can Apply

Application to the scheme should be made by an organisation wishing to work with artists on architecture and built environment projects in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales. As the scheme is intended to promote support structures for artists, individuals are not eligible to apply.

Criteria

Applications will be assessed on the quality of the new opportunities being offered to integrate artists into the design and development process. Key to this is the way this might influence the project’s outputs, combined with the commitment of applicants to accommodate and sustain this new way of working.

The criteria are:

the vision, quality and ambition of the project and the range and scope it offers for artists to participate
the engagement of artists as integral players in a project’s design process from the earliest possible stage
the applicant’s capacity and willingness to enter into a mutually productive and influential relationship with artists
plans for the administrative, management and support needs of artists
a viable delivery process
how the existing structures and communication practices within the organisation will accommodate and enable the positive contribution of artists
the commitment to follow best practice in commissioning procedures and rates of remuneration
the priority of a project as a local or regional regeneration initiative, housing renewal or expansion scheme, or environmental proposal
the capacity of the proposal to generate a greater sense of ownership and public involvement in regeneration and change
the geographic spread and diversity of projects within the specified sectors eg Health
the commitment of the applicant to add value to an award through match funding, either financial or in kind
the ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of relevant equalities issues

In Year 2 (April 2005) the scheme will particularly encourage projects linked to the private sector and which assist developers to work closely with artists.

Application Process

Prospective applicants must consult with the Scheme Manager with regard to the main aims, objectives and intentions of the proposed project before submitting any information.

There are two stages to submitting an application

Stage 1:
An initial outline of not more than two A4 sides should be made in writing to PROJECT - engaging artists in the built environment. This should provide a project outline, identify the scope and role for an artist or artists and give confirmation of key partners, main aims, respective expectations, outline budget and timescale. The Scheme Manager will contact all applicants within two weeks of receiving a project outline in order to discuss the proposal in more detail. If the proposed project meets the criteria of the scheme, the applicant will be assisted in developing a Stage 2 application and asked to complete a detailed application form.

Stage 2:
A detailed application should be submitted providing the following information where applicable:

the project timeframe and budget
planning implications
artists’ fees and expenses
public and/or community participation
monitoring, documentation and internal evaluation procedures
letters of support and endorsement from partners
an outline of the process for appointing client/design teams and artists and accompanying details of the team members
an illustration of how the role of artists will be communicated across these teams
details of any public art agency/adviser/project management support
planned press and media campaigns and exit strategy
details of the proposed artist, topic, method of publication and distribution, if applying for a Talking Artists award.

Submission Dates

Please note that the scheme is now closed for applications.

Awards will be announced on the Awards section of this website towards the end of November 2005.

Assessment

All Stage 2 applications will be assessed by an Advisory Panel comprising representatives from the funding partners and across the UK in the arts, design, planning, community regeneration, development, housing, health and education sectors. As necessary, a wider pool of advisers will be asked to assist with the assessment of applications. Award decisions made by the Advisory Panel will be final. All unsuccessful applications will receive feedback from the Scheme Manager.

Follow this link to download the application form for Stage 2 applications.


Skip to content Back to Public Art Online main site Home The Scheme • Overview • Advisory Panel • Award Categories • How to apply • Downloads Awards Evaluation News Contact Download Logo Using the Site Copyright Privacy	How To Apply Who Can Apply Application to the scheme should be made by an organisation wishing to work with artists on architecture and built environment projects in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales. As the scheme is intended to promote support structures for artists, individuals are not eligible to apply. Criteria Applications will be assessed on the quality of the new opportunities being offered to integrate artists into the design and development process. Key to this is the way this might influence the project’s outputs, combined with the commitment of applicants to accommodate and sustain this new way of working. The criteria are: the vision, quality and ambition of the project and the range and scope it offers for artists to participate the engagement of artists as integral players in a project’s design process from the earliest possible stage the applicant’s capacity and willingness to enter into a mutually productive and influential relationship with artists plans for the administrative, management and support needs of artists a viable delivery process how the existing structures and communication practices within the organisation will accommodate and enable the positive contribution of artists the commitment to follow best practice in commissioning procedures and rates of remuneration the priority of a project as a local or regional regeneration initiative, housing renewal or expansion scheme, or environmental proposal the capacity of the proposal to generate a greater sense of ownership and public involvement in regeneration and change the geographic spread and diversity of projects within the specified sectors eg Health the commitment of the applicant to add value to an award through match funding, either financial or in kind the ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of relevant equalities issues In Year 2 (April 2005) the scheme will particularly encourage projects linked to the private sector and which assist developers to work closely with artists. back to top Application Process Prospective applicants must consult with the Scheme Manager with regard to the main aims, objectives and intentions of the proposed project before submitting any information. There are two stages to submitting an application Stage 1: An initial outline of not more than two A4 sides should be made in writing to PROJECT - engaging artists in the built environment. This should provide a project outline, identify the scope and role for an artist or artists and give confirmation of key partners, main aims, respective expectations, outline budget and timescale. The Scheme Manager will contact all applicants within two weeks of receiving a project outline in order to discuss the proposal in more detail. If the proposed project meets the criteria of the scheme, the applicant will be assisted in developing a Stage 2 application and asked to complete a detailed application form. Stage 2: A detailed application should be submitted providing the following information where applicable: the project timeframe and budget planning implications artists’ fees and expenses public and/or community participation monitoring, documentation and internal evaluation procedures letters of support and endorsement from partners an outline of the process for appointing client/design teams and artists and accompanying details of the team members an illustration of how the role of artists will be communicated across these teams details of any public art agency/adviser/project management support planned press and media campaigns and exit strategy details of the proposed artist, topic, method of publication and distribution, if applying for a Talking Artists award. back to top Submission Dates Please note that the scheme is now closed for applications. Awards will be announced on the Awards section of this website towards the end of November 2005. Assessment All Stage 2 applications will be assessed by an Advisory Panel comprising representatives from the funding partners and across the UK in the arts, design, planning, community regeneration, development, housing, health and education sectors. As necessary, a wider pool of advisers will be asked to assist with the assessment of applications. Award decisions made by the Advisory Panel will be final. All unsuccessful applications will receive feedback from the Scheme Manager. Follow this link to download the application form for Stage 2 applications. back to top	How To Apply Index: Who Can Apply Criteria Application Process Submission Dates Assessment