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PROJECT 24 Art Studios

Application pack

Phase four

April 2016 – March 2017

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What is Project 24?

Project 24 is a thriving arts scene located on the seafront at Queen’s Parade,

Bangor in the borough of Ards and North Down. With its attractive natural

environment and stunning views overlooking the marina, this tranquil spot is a

haven for artists.

It is an innovative and impressive project which has captured the public’s

interest and created a vibrant, welcoming space to work and visit.

Twelve studios, a community garden, green area and an event space ‘The Hub’

make up this unique project. Quirky colours, floods of natural light and

bespoke interiors are features of these multi-functional spaces.

Artists meet and work alongside each other in a creative, engaging space whilst

engaging with the public.

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What are the aims of Project 24?

To help artists grow and develop through businesses support,

networking and collaborative opportunities

To raise artistic standards

To increase community engagement

To establish an inspiring destination for artists and visitors

What is the studio space?

Customised shipping containers are grouped together with colourful exteriors

and ceiling to floor windows.

Each studio measures 2.8m (width) x 4.6m (length) x 2.4m (height)

Studios are fully equipped with a sink, desk, chairs, shelving unit, hanging

system, first aid box and fire extinguishers.

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How does Project 24 benefit an artist?

A unique project which nurtures and supports artists through subsidised

studio space

Promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing

Providing tailored person specific business mentoring

Offering a range of relevant training

Profiling each artist with a range of PR/ marketing and creative event

opportunities to include project website, social media, press coverage

etc.

Encouraging and promoting opportunities to host workshops and

masterclasses

Direct engagement with the public

Who can apply?

Project 24 wants to hear from established and emerging visual artists and

collectives; including but not exclusive to, those working in the medium of

painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography, drawing, film, sound, video, live

art and all craft*disciplines.

(*craft disciplines are those defined and set out by the Design and Crafts Council of Ireland.

www.dccoi.ie)

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What does Project 24 require from you?

Commitment to one artist or a representative* being in each studio for a

minimum of six hours per day between 10.00am and 8.00pm, six days a

week including Saturday and Sunday, with extended opening hours

during the summer months. During working hours, artists are required

to be accessible to visits from the public

Participation within bespoke business mentoring

Commitment to participate within public events which may include

evening events

Payment of £50 per calendar month to contribute towards water,

electricity and rates costs

Attend monthly artists’ meetings

Adhere to Health and Safety regulations

Provide adequate Public Liability Insurance

*Representative - A representative should be knowledgeable about your work

and able to talk to the public.

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I want to be part of Project 24

1. The next phase of Project 24 will commence on Monday 4 April 2016

and end on Friday 31 March 2017

2. You can apply for a minimum period of three months and a maximum

period of 12 months

3. Complete the application form below

4. Collate images of your most recent work

5. Submit a completed application by email* to

carly.mcmullan@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk or by post to:

Carly McMullan

Project 24

Signal Business Centre

2 Innotec Drive

Balloo Road

Bangor

BT19 7PD

Applications close at 12 noon on Friday 4 March 2016

6. Await an email from the Project 24 team

7. We may ask you to come in for a chat and tell us about you and your

work

8. We will notify successful applicants by Monday 14 March 2016

*do not send Equal Opportunities Form (section 7) by email.

Important information

Your proposal should not exceed the word limits specified (1200 words

in total; approximately two A4 sides)

Your proposal covers sections 4 and 5

All proposals will be assessed and scored against the following criteria:

o Artistic Quality (sections 4.0; 4.3 and 5). 40%

o Professional/Business development (sections 4.1). 40%

o Public Benefit (section 4.2) 20%

You must submit a minimum of five high resolution images and a

maximum of ten high resolution images as an example of your most

recent work.

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Frequently asked questions

I am an international artist; can I apply?

Project 24 welcomes international artists. It is the responsibility of artists to

organise and pay for their own travel and accommodation. It is the

responsibility of the artist to arrange a valid visa for their stay in the United

Kingdom.

Where can I find further information about Project 24?

Visit www.project24ni.com

Come to an open visit at Project 24 on Monday 29 February between 12 noon

and 2.00pm and meet current artists, project representatives and view the

space. The perfect opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

Can I work in my studio outside the hours of 10.00am and 8.00pm?

Project 24 is open to the artists 24 hours per day, seven days a week. Artists

must be available for a minimum of six hours a day between 10.00am and

8.00pm, six days per week including Saturday and Sunday. There are extended

opening hours during the summer months.

What events will I be expected to participate in?

Project 24 hosts a variety of events. The event programme is developed to

complement the artists’ practice and the environment and also increase

footfall to the project. Examples of events are: Open Art, Craft in The Hub,

Culture Kids.

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PROJECT 24 Application form

Application deadline

12 noon on Friday 4 March 2016

Late or incomplete applications will not be considered

*Ards and North Down Borough Council Office Use* Application received on:

Application Reference:

Dates specified: Notes:

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Section 1: Contact details

Title

Name

Address

Postcode

Contact number

Email address

Preferred method of communication

Business website/ Facebook page

Section 2: Personal information

Are you applying from outside the UK?

Disability Discrimination Act 1995 – Do you consider yourself to have a disability which comes within the definition of the above Act?

Yes No If yes, please state the nature of your disability ……………………………………………………………………………... ……………………………………………………………………………...

Section 3: Other information

What is your art form/discipline?

Please advise of your proposed timeframe within Project 24 (Minimum period: three months Maximum period: 12 months)

Start: End:

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Section 4: Proposal

4.0 Describe the qualities your artistic practice will bring to Project 24 and how you will make your space visually engaging. Please also tell us how you will contribute to an inclusive space with other Project24 artists. (maximum 250 words)

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4.1 How will the support and mentoring you receive as part of the project benefit your professional/business development? (maximum 300 words)

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4.2 Describe how your inclusion in Project 24 will benefit the public, providing examples of how you will engage with the local community and visitors. Provide examples of ideas and projects that you may have. (maximum 250 words)

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4.3 Tell us about your artistic background including examples of achievements, awards, projects or collaborations. (maximum 400 words)

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Section 5: Images of your recent work

Submit images of your recent work (minimum five images – maximum ten high resolution images). Each Image must be prefixed by Your Name, numbered, titled and date when work was created. All work must be your own work. Format on a CD if sending by post.

For example JBrown 1 FOUND Sept 15.jpg

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Section 6: Declaration

I declare that the information in the application and in any other documents

completed by me in support of my application is true and correct in every

detail.

I agree to adhere to the terms stipulated below:

Criteria Please tick

Commitment to one artist or a representative* being in each studio

for a minimum of six hours per day between10.00am and 8.00pm,

six days a week including Saturday and Sunday, with extended

opening hours during the summer months

Participate in bespoke business mentoring

Participate in public events Pay a fee of £50 per calendar month to contribute towards water, electricity and rates costs

Attend monthly artists’ meetings

Adhere to Health and Safety regulations

Provide adequate and appropriate Public Liability Insurance to be in place on commencement

*Representative - A representative should be knowledgeable about your work

and able to talk to the public.

Print Name:

Sign:

Date:

Application checklist:

1. Application form (Sections 1-6)

2. Images of your recent works

3. Equal Opportunities Form (Section 7)

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Section 7: Equal Opportunities Monitoring Questionnaire

Please complete the form and return by post only. Place your completed Equal

Opportunities Form in a sealed envelope marked ‘Monitoring Officer/Private

and Confidential’ and post it to address on page 6.

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Equal Opportunities Monitoring Questionnaire Ards and North Down Borough Council

Monitoring

To ensure the effective implementation of the Equal Opportunities Policy all applicants are

requested to complete the following questionnaire. This questionnaire will be kept separate

from your application form and will be strictly controlled in accordance with the provisions of

the Data Protection Act 1998. It will be used to provide statistics for monitoring purposes

and collate information on disability.

This questionnaire will not be seen by the selection panel and all information provided will be

treated in strictest confidence.

Please complete the questions below.

Date of birth:

Gender: Male Female

Marital status: Single

Never Married

Married

Separated

Divorced

Nationality:

Religious affiliation/community background:

The Council is required by the Fair Employment and Treatment (NI) Order 1998 to monitor

the perceived religious affiliation/community background of its employees and applicants. In

accordance with the Monitoring Regulations 1999, we are asking you indicate the community

to which you belong by ticking the appropriate box below:

I am a member of the Protestant Community

I am a member of the Roman Catholic Community

I am a member of neither the Protestant or Roman Catholic communities

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Ethnic Origin: White Indian

Pakistani Bangladeshi

Chinese Black African

Black Caribbean Irish Traveller

Black – Other

Other

Sexual orientation:

To ensure compliance with the Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2003

the Council has asked the question below. However, your response to this question is

optional.

I am heterosexual (Straight)

I am homosexual (Gay or Lesbian)

I am bi-sexual

Other (Please specify)

I do not wish to answer this question

Political opinion: Unionist generally

Nationalist generally

Other

I do not wish to answer this question

Disability:

Under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 a person is considered to have a disability if he

or she has “a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse

effect on his or her ability to carry our normal day-to-day activities”

Do you consider yourself to have a disability Yes No

If you have answered ‘Yes’ to the above question please indicate the nature of your

impairment by ticking the appropriate box or boxes:

Physical disability

Mental health disability

Learning disability

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Other

Dependants:

Do you have personal responsibility for the care of any of the following:

(Please tick all that apply)

A child or children

A person with long-term physical or mental ill-health or disability

A dependent elderly person

None of these

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