At Launchpad, we are calling on local artists to submit proposals for a unique, large-scale art commission that will take centre stage in our vibrant atrium.
This is an incredible opportunity for emerging talent to showcase their creativity and contribute to a landmark installation in a place that celebrates innovation, sustainability, and community.
The selected artist will receive a commission of £5,000 to design, create, and install an inspiring piece that encapsulates our role as a hub for business, collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas.
The work must be completed and installed by mid-September 2025.
“Launchpad is all about bringing people together to spark ideas and create something bigger than the sum of its parts,” says Laura Johnson, Centre Manager at Launchpad.
“We want this artwork to embody that energy, reflecting both the entrepreneurial spirit of the local area and the power of collaboration.”
The commission is open to artists aged 16 and over who live, study, or do work within 10 miles of Launchpad.
The artwork can take the form of a freestanding sculpture or a wall-mounted installation, with an emphasis on durability and suitability for a high-traffic space.
Interested artists are invited to view the site by appointment between Monday 3rd March and Friday 14th March. Then, the form to submit a proposal will be made available on Monday 17th March and the window for submissions will open. As a site visit is a prerequisite of submitting a proposal, in exceptional circumstances, please get in touch with Launchpad to arrange a visit outside the viewing window up until the submission deadline.
Interested artists must submit a detailed proposal, including:
- their concept,
- materials,
- techniques,
- portfolio examples,
- timeline, and,
- budget breakdown.
Key dates:
- 3rd – 14th March 2025: Artists invited to visit the space (a prerequisite for submission).
- 17th March 2025: Open for submissions.
- 6th April 2025: Deadline for submissions.
- 28th April 2025: Successful artist announced.
- Mid-September 2025: Official unveiling event.
