Attenborough Arts Centre wants to hear from Artists of any discipline looking to collaborate with young people in SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) settings across Leicestershire through intensive 18 day residencies. We are currently seeking artists for three separate residencies at Nether Hall School, Oaklands School or Birkett House.
As part of the 4 year SENsory Atelier programme funded by Paul Hamlyn Foundation, a partnership of 9 special schools across Leicester and Leicestershire, and Attenborough Arts Centre, are working with young people, families, a network of artists and teachers, and local businesses to explore arts-based residencies, and creative learning through gallery visits and performance.
Commitment and Fees – Each residency consists of 18 days of residency activity – including initial observations, planning, delivery, reflection and evaluation.
Nether Hall - The residency at Nether Hall School is expected to be a focused period starting in May 2023 at the earliest, and ending in July 2023 at the latest, anticipated to last between 6 to 20 weeks.
Oaklands - The residency at Oaklands School is expected to be a focused period starting in February 2023 at the earliest, and ending in May 2023 at the latest, anticipated to last between 6 to 20 weeks.
Birkett House - The residency at Birkett House is expected to be a focused period starting in May 2023 at the earliest, and ending in July 2023 at the latest, anticipated to last between 6 to 20 weeks.
Actual grouping of sessions is negotiable between the needs of the school and successful candidate.
Fee per school – £4500 plus additional materials budget (£150) – £4650 total
Closing dates for applications:
Nether Hall School – Tuesday 29th November at 1pm
Oaklands School – Monday 9th January at 1pm
Birkett House – Monday 16th January at 1pm
To learn more and to apply, download the Artist Callout
here