BD: Walls – artist commissions for Ravenscliffe, Buttershaw and Brittania Gardens
We're looking for street artists to create vibrant new public artworks in Bradford District.
Deadline: 18 Feb 2025
About BD: Walls
BD:Walls is a series of murals commissioned across Bradford District over the next two years. Throughout 2024 and 2025 several large, medium and small street artworks are appearing on walls across Bradford city centre and neighbourhoods. The project will culminate in a district wide trail of permanent and semi-permanent art works, accessible to all, with a digital map hosted on the BD25 website.
About this opportunity
In the first major set of BD: Walls commissions, we’re now looking for three artists to create vibrant new public artworks on empty walls across our district.
These murals will act as a positive reminder of what the year of culture delivered and meant for people and communities, as well as raising aspirations by showcasing the work of national and international artists in the city.
BD: Walls is providing increased opportunities for local artists through direct commissions and a Street Artist Talent Development Programme which has been designed to support new and existing talent from Bradford district. Local artists will be mentored by more established street artists to support early career development, promote more diversity in street art, and have the opportunity to showcase their own work in designated areas.
As well as commissioned artists, the project will have a strong community engagement element. The public have been asked to nominate walls in their area and selected artists will engage directly in community consultation in the creation of their art works.
We’re looking for three artists to join the BD: Walls project and create new artworks at three locations:
- Ravenscliffe housing estate
- Buttershaw
- Brittania Gardens (Girlington)
To find out more information about the brief for each location, please download the detailed artist briefs below.
Artist fees
Artist fee: See each artist brief for more details.
Materials covered by Bradford 2025, to be agreed once artist is appointed and design developed.
How to apply
Please send a covering letter (max 2 pages), which should explain:
- Why you are interested in the commission, and how would you approach it? Please share your thoughts on both the design, painting and community engagement elements of the project
- Highlight your relevant knowledge and experience
- Any other relevant supporting information
Please also submit a CV (max 2 pages) and a portfolio. The portfolio can be in the form of a website, web link or PDF.
Please send this information to [email protected]
If you have any questions, please send an email to [email protected]
Commissioned by Bradford 2025 and Bradford Council. Supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and the Morrisons Foundation.
Lead image: © Andy Garbutt
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