anam creative presents the eco collab, ‘water’, a unique project centered on the Scottish environment. They are inviting Glasgow-based musicians and visual artists for a collaborative endeavor to boost creativity and environmental consciousness.
What the Project Offers:
- A structured, week-long series of briefs designed to stimulate individual and collaborative creativity.
- A chance for participants to interact, understand, and innovate alongside artists from different disciplines.
- An exhibition opportunity for the collaborative work at the project’s culmination.
Benefits for Participants:
- Engage in paid opportunities designed especially for young artists.
- Enhance their artistic practices through collaboration.
- Acquire insights into alternative art disciplines.
- Develop new relationships within the creative industries.
- Showcase and refine their work.
- Contribute to a unified vision amplifying anam creative’s impact.
- Shine a light on the beauty and challenges of Scottish environments.
Essential Requirements for Applicants:
- Age: 18 – 30 years.
- Should be based close to Glasgow for in-person sessions and collaborations.
- Advanced level of artistic practice and access to necessary equipment (not provided by anam creative).
- Positive, open-minded, and reliable individuals keen to collaborate.
- Note: Students are not eligible to apply.
Compensation Details:
- £27 per hour, for 8 hours a week spanning 12 weeks. This includes 6 hours of individual work and a 2-hour reflection session led by anam creative.
- Total compensation per participant: £2,592.
Application Process:
- For Musicians: Applicants should submit 1-2 paragraphs or a short video (1-2 mins) explaining their interest and relevant experience, along with two original compositions via Soundcloud or YouTube links.
- For Visual Artists: Applicants should submit 1-2 paragraphs or a short video (1-2 mins) showcasing their interest and pertinent experience, along with a portfolio (6-10 pieces).
Key Dates:
- Project Duration: 25th September – 18th December.
- Weekly Reflections: Every Monday at 11 am.
- Application Deadline: 27th August at midnight.
All applications should be sent to anamcreativeprojects@gmail.com with “eco collab” as the subject.
Applicants must specify their domain (musician or visual artist) and ensure the links are unlisted. WeTransfer links should be avoided.
For those who have applied previously and wish to reuse their submissions, they should notify the team via anamcreativeprojects@gmail.com.
For support and queries, potential applicants can reach out via email or DM @anam__creative on Instagram.
Additional Step:
Potential participants should complete an anonymous equal opportunities monitoring form available here.