Welcome Building, Temple Quarter

Bricks have been commissioned to prepare a Public Art Plan and Artist Brief for the Welcome Building Public Art Programme.

Working with Candour (the developer) and Bristol City Council; Bricks have developed this artist commission opportunity.

We expect to launch an open call for artist submissions for this programme in late Summer 23.

This commission will be an opportunity to develop:

• A significant public artwork (across internal and external locations)
• A podcast episode
• A community engagement programme, delivered either by the Lead Artist or a third party

The total budget for this commission (including all installation and making costs) will be circa £100,000 plus VAT.  

For the permanent artwork(s), artist/s will be encouraged to apply if:

1. They, or their practice, is based within the South West of England.
2. They have, or can obtain, Public Liability Insurance with a minimum limit of £2,000,000.
3. They are available to deliver the programme by late summer 2024.
4. They are experienced or have the capabilities for working at this scale.

Artist

Soon open to apply

Client

Candour

Local Authority

Bristol City Council

Address

Welcome Building, 4 Glass Wharf, Temple Quarter, Bristol, BS2 0PS