Faringdon Town Council are keen to hear from artists who could work with us to create creative benches for locations throughout Faringdon. We are looking for artists and crafts people to explore ideas, propose designs and create artistic benches (and potentially other artistic features such as totems, bollards and paving features) to assist with wayfinding leading from 4 residential areas into the market square.

We have identified 10 locations for themed seating, drawing on Faringdon’s rich history within local stories and the geology of the area as well as exploring current community activity. We are seeking expressions of interest from capable artists to help create these benches (and therefore walking trails)
The town council will select no more than between 5 and 10 local artists based on their ‘expressions of interest’ attend an interview to discuss their approach to this commission and express initial approach to the project.
Artists’ Expression of Interest should include:
o - At least 4 images / examples of your current work
o - An Artist Statement detailing your inspiration and your work
o - A CV with your full contact details and references of at least 2 previous commissioners of your work
o - A short statement on why this project appeals to you
o - Artists must have Public Liability insurance and a current DBS check.
Expressions of interest should be emailed (as a PDF) to liza@faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk by Tuesday 10 January 2023