Public Artist – Macclesfield Market Hall Internal Works

Cheshire East Council


Job Summary

Cheshire East Council seeks an artist or arts organisation to produce public artworks at Macclesfield Market Hall, to highlight the existence of the market and to promote the market as a unique, quirky destination. This brief is for Internal art, please also see separate advert for external works.

Job Description

The Commission

To complement the rebranding and physical upgrade of the market hall,

the Council is seeking to commission artworks, to both highlight the existence of the market, which is in a somewhat hidden location, and to tie in with the aspiration for the market to be a unique, quirky destination.

The main objectives of MIMR artists commission are to:

  • Create awareness of the refurbished Macclesfield Market Hall
  • Create bespoke pieces of art that are visually striking, appeal to visitors and businesses and speak to the heritage and culture of Macclesfield and the independent nature of market traders.

An artist or team of artists is sought to transform the pedestrian walkway within the Churchill Way Service yard and the adjoining ‘Yellow Room’ which serves as the rear entrance to the market hall.

Please contact us for a copy of the full brief.

Job Requirements

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