MAKE ART. SHARE STORIES.

We’re looking for an artist to work alongside communities across Marple to create a vibrant, permanent indoor mural for Marple Hub.

Artist opportunity: co-produce a community mural at Marple Hub

WHO CAN APPLY We welcome applications from experienced artists and creative practitioners who have delivered similar scale projects in the past.

Experience of community or participatory arts and public mural projects is essential, we are interested in artists who can demonstrate a collaborative, inclusive approach and the skills to deliver the commission safely and successfully.

We value lived experience alongside professional experience and welcome creative approaches that bring new voices and perspectives to the project.

HOW TO APPLY Please send:
• A short expression of interest explaining why this opportunity appeals to you [200 words].
• Examples of relevant work or a link to your portfolio.
• A brief outline of how you would involve local communities and make participation accessible [200 words].
• Your availability for the project including 11th, 12th, 13th December

APPLY OR ASK A QUESTION HERE: marplepoolproject@stockport.gov.uk

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND ACCESSIBILITY
Marple Hub is a place for everyone, and we want this commission to reflect the diversity of our communities. We welcome applications from artists of all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented in the arts and cultural sector, including disabled people, D/deaf people, neurodivergent people, people from Black, Asian and ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ people and people facing socio-economic barriers. We are committed to removing barriers to participation. Information can be provided in alternative formats and support is available throughout the application and delivery process. If you have access requirements or would benefit from an alternative way to apply, please contact us so we can discuss how best to support you.