OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS' EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: GLADSTONE PARK PUBLIC ART COMMISSION 2022

The Gladstone Park Public Art Commission seeks to develop three high quality artistic interventions which acknowledge the park’s link to the transatlantic slave trade whilst celebrating and amplifying hidden histories of Brent's Black community. The long-term vision is to create a space for learning, reflection and continued conversation with the community so this hidden past is embraced as part of the borough’s history.

This is an exciting and high-profile commission with the opportunity to create a lasting legacy for the borough. The council are seeking expressions of interest from artists/organisations to design, develop and deliver the following three artworks;

• Land art/landscape artwork; a space for reflection and celebration of the contribution / achievements of Brent’s Black community, using the earth’s natural resources to create an artistic response to last for future generations.
• A history trail which re-presents factual history of the park’s links to the transatlantic slave trade and in addition, amplifies the presence of historical Black icons from the borough and references places / organisations / companies of cultural and social significance for the Black community.
• A ground mural that through high impact artwork celebrates the boroughs rich Black history using a visual language which can be understood by all members of Brent’s diverse communities

Commissioning procedure

A working group of key stakeholders and representatives from Brent Council has been established to oversee the commissioning process.

Selection Method

The working group will advise on the selection of up to five artists to be invited to work up a more detailed proposal to bring to a Stage 2 interview in early April 2022.