The team are seeking local artists from the Liverpool City Region to work with us to co-produce a series of commissioned artworks that creatively represent data about the region.
These commissions will form a participatory programme leading up to their showcase at the Festival of Data in February.
Project Summary
They are commissioning up to 8 artists to:
● Collaborate with local children (aged 10-12 years old) to explore and present data through a participatory art activity on Day 2 of the Festival
● Create art commissions that tell compelling data stories from the activity.
● Present the in progress or complete work on Day 3 of the Festival of Data in February.
Who Should Apply
They welcome applications from:
● Artists living and working in the Liverpool City Region.
● Creatives working in any medium (e.g., painting, sculpture, digital art, film, performance, sound, etc.).
● Artists with an interest in community engagement, data storytelling, or participatory practice
How to Apply
Please submit to hello@louisegarforth.com by 17 October 2025
1. A short proposal (max 2 pages) outlining your interest, initial ideas, and relevant experience.
2. A portfolio or examples of previous work.
3. A brief CV or artist bio