I am a freelance artist working closely with University of Sheffield academics on the concept of social frontiers in Rotherham. (
www.lorakrasteva.com)
Social frontiers arise when there are sharp differences in the demographic composition of adjacent communities.
I am looking for an artist of any discipline (outside of performance) to collaborate with me to generate a new piece of work to share with the public as part of Festival of the Mind, September 2022.
Fee: £1350
Collaboration Dates:
Thursday 11 Aug
Friday 12 Aug
Monday 22 Aug
Tuesday 23 Aug
Wednesday 24 Aug
Thursday 25 Aug
Presentation Date:
Wednesday 21 Sept
+1-2 prep days for meetings/research outside of these dates to be co-agreed
There is a small budget for materials.
We’re looking for collaborators who are based in or have experience of living in Rotherham
Ideally you would also
have experience of working between academia, lived experience & art
be used to collaborating with others
have a socially & politically engaged practice
be of South Asian heritage
To apply please
Complete this form by Monday 18 July 10am
For more information email
producer@lorakrasteva.com