Public Art Submissions Invited

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Fri, 20 Apr 2012 2:19PM

'Celebrating Milne'

Public Art Submissions Invited

Submissions are invited from artists for a public art commission comprising of three enamel panels to be displayed at Little London, Newport, Isle of Wight.

The commission is themed on John Milne, a Victorian polymath and geologist, who lived at Shide, Newport for many years and revolutionised the study of earthquakes. 2013 is Milne's commemorative year, with further events being planned to raise his profile.

Deadline for submissions: Fri 18 May

Three shortlisted artists will receive £200 each to develop designs.

Winning artist decided by public vote will receive £2500 artist fee, to include research, design and go onto produce their design on enamel at AJ Wells & Sons Vitreous Enamellers' studio. Travel budget up to £200 for mainland artists and accommodation allowance.

To download a submission pack, click the following link: www.iwight.com/milnecommission

For further information please contact Nina Cullinane on (01983) 823813 or email nina.cullinane@iow.gov.uk

This project is funded through a Section 106 planning agreement.