Digital Commission for South West-Based Artists 2024

Aug 28, 2023

Spike Island is pleased to invite applications from artists based in the South West of England to develop a new digital commission for our website and/or online channels.

The successful applicant will receive:

  • A £2,000 budget to produce a new digital commission for Spike Island’s website and/or online channels
  • An artist’s fee of £2,000
  • Promotion via Spike Island’s website and online channels before and during the launch of the commission in summer 2024
  • Annual membership to Spike Island Associates programme, which offers free access to regular talks, one-to-ones with artists, critics and curators, and other opportunities for peer-to-peer learning and support
  • Support from Spike Island’s Programme team to develop and present the commission

The commission is for South West-based artists from all backgrounds, including those already working digitally as well as those new to digital media. Artists at any stage of their careers may apply but please note that we are not able to accept applications from artists currently undertaking an undergraduate course.

We are keen to hear from artists looking to develop new digital artwork to be shared with our audiences online in the summer of 2024 via our website and/or online channels.

The commission can be on any theme and in any digital format (from sound and video to animation or performance) but it must be created specifically to be experienced online, and will ideally explore innovative ways of using digital media to engage and connect with diverse audiences.

Spike Island is committed to anti-racism and to addressing inequality in the arts sector. We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as D/deaf, disabled or neurodivergent, part of the Global Ethnic Majority, and/or come from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds. Spike Island will work with applicants to ensure their access needs are met during the interview process, while also ensuring that these needs will not influence our decision-making.

Deadline to apply: Sunday 1st October All applicants will receive an automated email to confirm that their application has been received successfully.

If you require access support with your application please contact Diana Lage, Curatorial Assistant, diana.lage@spikeisland.org.uk.

Apply online.

Any access costs you incur as an artist or practitioner should be covered by Access to Work* if you have self-employed artist status or work as part of an organisation or company. If you do not draw an income from your work, we will work with you to meet your access costs if you are selected – please include these figures in addition to your production budget. *Access to Work is a government scheme that is designed to meet the additional costs of employing a disabled person where they are directly a result of that person’s impairments. For more information go to: www.gov.uk/access-to-work/overview This opportunity is part of the West of England Visual Arts Alliance (WEVAA), supported by Arts Council England. WEVAA is a consortium partnership of nine organisations co lead by Spike Island and Visual Arts South West including the Brunswick Club, Bath Spa School of Art, Bristol City Council, Creative Youth Network, Culture Weston, North Somerset Council and UWE Bristol. This alliance is delivering a 3 year programme of activity with the aim to support visual arts progression in the region with a collective vision for the visual arts community in Bristol and the West of England to become more progressive, sustainable and inclusive by 2024.
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