They value the opportunity to work with a range of local organisations, expert in working with particular communities. They welcome a collaborative approach to delivering the requirements summarised in the briefs. They are looking to commission multiple community-led organisations to deliver all or parts of the engagement.
Ideally, they would like to procure engagement from multiple community-led organisations that are embedded in and working with local communities, who are able to act as a trusted voice and to encourage participation. They are supportive of small organisations collaborating with one another to deliver what is set out in their proposals.
They have opportunities for new projects in 2024
PROJECT 1
It’s a small world.
Several compact boxes either side of a central pole, will showcase five 30/40 seconds video projection works. They are searching for innovative ideas to bring the idea of ‘It’s A mall World’ to life through the mesmerizing art of projection mapping.
Through light art, video mapping and 3D animations, they are seeking a creative and immersible visual experience that captivates and engages viewers
Budget £5,000
PROJECT 2
Making Art with plastic waste
Recycling workshops to create illuminated artworks. This installation will be an environmental statement of course, but it is also a community project involving local residents, fuelling a collaborative and eco-friendly project; using recycled plastic bottles. where the process is as important as the results.
Wildlife and nature provide an unbridled source of inspiration for injecting poetic magic into artwork for LP 2024
Budget £5,000
PROJECT 3
Pitch Your Idea
They are seeking project proposals from organisations to deliver a new project engaging with our local community. Targeting groups who do not usually engage with the Lightpool Festival, and break down barriers, to increase cultural participation and create long term relationships.
Your creative project should include one of the key Lightpool strands – art, light, music, performance.
Budget £6,000
Please email your proposal to admin@lightpool.org.uk and complete the application form
Closing date: 17 June