As part of Future Arts Centre’s national project The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre are exploring what freedom means now, especially for the people in Havant Borough. The end of the war meant different things to people then, just as ideas about freedom and community mean different things to each of us now.

Together with our community we want to create a new piece of artwork, incorporating textiles, that reflects on what ‘Our Freedom’ means, following the 80th anniversary of VE/VJ Day.

We are looking for a textile artist who can creatively shape and lead the realisation of a piece of contemporary participative craft that captures the thoughts and voices of our community.

Key Dates

Deadline for application: 10am, 31st July 2025
Invited conversations: w/c 11th August 2025
Project creation, delivery and installation: September/October 2025
Exhibition of work: October/November 2025

Finances:
The total fee for the commission is £5,000, this is inclusive of any travel expenses.

For further information and for details on how to apply please download the call out.