River Park Artist Residency: Creative research
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As part of the Leven Programme, we are seeking an Artist in Residence to contribute a creative, materiality-focused perspective to the interpretation and public art development process for the River Park in Levenmouth, Fife.
The residency is an opportunity for a locally-based or locally-connected creative to spend dedicated time within the River Park, exploring its landscape, ecologies, communities, past industries and stories through material research and community engagement. The material research should focus on a mix of the materials found in the natural environment and historic infrastructure of the surrounding park.
During the residency, the artist will produce a body of research and ideas considering potential material uses, colours, patterns, textures, shapes, forms or processes that could be incorporated into interpretation and public art for the River Park.
Later in the project, after the residency, there will be a further opportunity for an artist to be involved in the development and delivery of public art for the River Park.
We welcome applications from artists and creatives who have a strong connection to the Levenmouth or Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes/Central Fife area and surrounding communities. Artists working across visual arts, socially engaged practice, environmental arts, craft, interdisciplinary practice and other relevant disciplines are encouraged to apply.
We are particularly interested in artists whose work demonstrates a sensitivity to place, community, ecology and the potential of creative practice to support positive social and environmental change.
The residency is an opportunity for a locally-based or locally-connected creative to spend dedicated time within the River Park, exploring its landscape, ecologies, communities, past industries and stories through material research and community engagement. The material research should focus on a mix of the materials found in the natural environment and historic infrastructure of the surrounding park.
During the residency, the artist will produce a body of research and ideas considering potential material uses, colours, patterns, textures, shapes, forms or processes that could be incorporated into interpretation and public art for the River Park.
Later in the project, after the residency, there will be a further opportunity for an artist to be involved in the development and delivery of public art for the River Park.
We welcome applications from artists and creatives who have a strong connection to the Levenmouth or Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes/Central Fife area and surrounding communities. Artists working across visual arts, socially engaged practice, environmental arts, craft, interdisciplinary practice and other relevant disciplines are encouraged to apply.
We are particularly interested in artists whose work demonstrates a sensitivity to place, community, ecology and the potential of creative practice to support positive social and environmental change.
Budget:
- Artist Fee: £4,200 (eg. breakdown 12 days at £350 per day, Scottish Artist Union sessional rates)
- Residency Expenses: £500 (materials, travel and associated costs)
Total Budget: £4,700
The residency will be delivered between August - November 2026.
For further information on the residency and how to apply click "view full description" below.
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