Scarborough town centre art project appeals for talented artists to get creative

Visual artists who live in the borough are being invited to create a series of new artworks for around the town.

The new project Scenes from Scarborough is a joint initiative from Scarborough Borough Council and Scarborough Town Centre Team and the artworks will be used on new signposting around the town, and to create vinyl wraps or photo boards to enhance the appearance of empty shops in the town centre.

Scarborough Town Centre Team member Rach Drew says: “We’re looking for some really creative, engaging visuals that will brighten up our town.

“Colours should reflect Scarborough and its seaside location, and we’re seeking clean, strong images that will lend themselves to different uses.

“There are so many talented artists living within the boundaries of the borough – we can’t wait to see what they come up with!”

Artists are invited to submit up to three ideas, each commissioned piece will receive £1,000 for time and materials. Twelve commissions are available.

Adrian Riley, a local artist with more than 15 years’ experience of successfully applying for public art commissions, is hosting an online session with advice and tips for artists considering responding to the brief who may not have applied for one before. Adrian has created work in public places across the UK and is currently collaborating on artwork as part of a £1.8m public realm project in Grimsby.

The deadline for applications is noon on Tuesday December 15, and successful applicants will be informed by Friday December 18. They will then be asked to submit their finished work by Friday January 15. All work must be submitted digitally.

For more information, please visit https://www.hello-arcade.com/opportunities or email Vicky Bolton at [email protected]

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