An outcome of the Covid-19 pandemic has been the importance of community-led responses that draw upon local knowledge and resources, and build capacity and channels of interconnectedness between government, community organisations and the public.
Cheshire West and Chester (CW&C) recognise the importance of communities, culture & belonging and are inviting artists to explore new and different perspectives, which reflect community responses to Covid-19 in the Borough as part of a cultural programme.
A series of socially engaged artists will develop and deliver projects that articulate responses that encourage social interaction and opportunities to enable deeper community engagement and creativity.
ABOUT THIS SOCIALLY ENGAGED PHOTOGRAPHY COMMISSION:
CW&C are working in partnership with photography organisation Open Eye Gallery for two of the commissions under a key theme of:
Under represented voices – the lives and issues people face has been magnified.
A commission working with under presented groups to listen and amplify their voices. CW&C aim to be more inclusive and listen more to people who are marginalised, having recently set up a Poverty Team and are working with organisations to create safe spaces and diverse programmes.
Possible Organisations: Poverty Truth Advisory Board – Inspirers, Disability Panel, Minority groups, Body Positive – LGBTQ+, Young People, Fallen Angels
Open Eye Gallery will deliver this commission as part of the wider cultural programme. They will support the development of community partnerships and establish meetings with key people working with marganislised communities and individuals.
Open Eye Gallery will also line manage the commissioned photographers. CW&C will help contact these groups via established channels. CW&C has four different locality areas Ellesmere Port, Chester, Northwich & Winsford and Rural, with Locality workers who provide connections to the local communities and groups, see here.
£7000 fee per photographer
Please download the full brief at www.openeye.org.uk/opportunities