The Burton at Bideford
Job: Open Call: Digital Commission
Job: Open Call: Digital Commission
Organisation: The Burton at Bideford
Postcode: Ex39 2QQ
- Job Title: Open Call: Digital Commission
- Salary: Under £10K
- Hours:
Part time - Artform: Digital media
- Role: Creative
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Mon, 06 Jul 2026
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Location:
South West
Job Summary
Job Description
The Commission should consider the different ways in which digital storytelling could engage the general public in understanding The Burton’s role as a climate change ambassador and how it could be used to engage new audiences in North Devon and beyond with environmental issues.
The Commission is funded as part of The Burton’s Arts Council England Capital Investment Fund project ‘A Sustainable Museum’, that has supported the installation of solar panels, double glazed windows, and the refurbishment of our public toilets with accessible and low energy design.
Open to individuals or collectives based in the South West, this commission offers opportunity for a variety of creative approaches to raise awareness of the challenges facing the environment and their impact on local communities.
Job Requirements
Delivery: End of September 2026
Artist Fee: £2,000
Inclusive of all associated costs. To cover the research, design, production and display of the commission.
Expected working hours: 6 – 8 days
Contract: The commissioned artist will be contracted on a freelance basis and is responsible for paying their own tax and national insurance where applicable.
Copyright: The copyright of the artwork will remain the property of the artist who will grant The Burton full use of photographic images in perpetuity without additional payment.
How to Apply
Please download the full Open Call and equal opportunities monitoring form.
- Contact name: Mahalia Curtis
- Contact email: [email protected]
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