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The Alexandra Reinhardt Memorial Award
An Artist in Residence Project
INFORMATION AND APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Background: Paintings in Hospitals (PiH) was founded in 1959 to provide original works of art for display in hospitals and other healthcare facilities for the relief of people receiving treatment and to improve the healthcare environment experienced by visitors and staff. The PiH collection now includes 4,000 works of art on loan to more than 250 hospitals, hospices and health care centres throughout the UK.
The Alexandra Reinhardt Memorial Award
PiH has received a grant from the Max Reinhardt Charitable Trust to set up and run an annual artist in residence project to be based at a different NHS hospital each year for the next five years. The award has been established as a memorial to Alexandra Reinhardt, an artist who died last year aged 43 having battled with a rare blood disorder all her life. The first residency will take place at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children (GOSH) where Alexandra was first diagnosed and received treatment for 16 years.
The appointed artist will be based in Elephant Daycare where out-patients between the ages of 0-8 are having blood transfusions. The artist will be asked to involve patients and staff in creative activity that will lead to a major new piece of work for permanent display in the department and a second piece for PiH's collection which will be available to other hospitals through its loan scheme.
In addition the artist will be given the opportunity of a four week exhibition at PiH's gallery at the Menier Chocolate Factory in February 2006.
The award is open to artists using a range of media, i.e. painting, printmaking, photography, textiles, sculpture and installations, preferably with 'artist in residence' experience and/or experience of working with children and/or vulnerable people in a healthcare setting.
The project aims to:
- provide opportunities for patients to observe and participate in the creative process of an artist
- bring the enjoyment of works of art to residents, visitors and staff at GOSH
- broaden the PiH collection
The artist's role will be:
- to interact with patients in a stimulating and enjoyable way
- to provide patients with opportunities for self-expression
- to produce art work which will improve the hospital environment and appeal to a broad age range
Location and Timescale:
The residency will take place in Elephant Daycare at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, Great Ormond Street, London WC1N 3JH. The residency will take place during an agreed ten week period, between June and September 2005.
Process:
Each artist will devise her/his own working process in relation to the needs and interests of the patients. It is important that the working process is flexible, however, a minimum contact time for work with patients will be agreed between the artist, PiH and GOSH staff.
Artists may decide to use different media and processes for the contact and production periods. Alternatively, an artist may wish to make the work entirely on site, depending on practicalities.
Contact time:
The aim of the contact time is for the artist to engage with the patients and staff, facilitating an exchange of ideas and encouraging participation through discussion and activities where appropriate.
A member of the GOSH staff will support the artist during contact sessions.
A member of PiH's staff will support the artist during this period, through visits and meetings if necessary.
This period may be perceived of as research towards the production of finished work, OR, the work produced in collaboration with patients and staff may become central to the finished work itself.
Production time:
The artist is expected to produce at least one finished art works for permanent display in the hospital and a second piece for the PiH loan collection. The artist may choose to work entirely on site or to complete the finished works at an alternative venue if appropriate. Please note PiH is unable to provide studio accommodation and it will be the artists' responsibility to make arrangements for such facility if required.
All completed work will need to be wall mounted and, in the case of relief work, be produced in accordance with health and safety regulations.
Fees and Costs:
Artist's Residency Fee totals £5,000 based on contact and production time comprising 2 days per week for 10 weeks. In addition there is a £1,500 Studio Fee. Both fees are paid on a freelance basis. The materials budget for the residency has been allocated at £500. Framing / presentation and installation costs for the two final pieces will be covered by PiH separately.
Exhibition costs will be covered by PiH with the exception of framing. Please note travel and other additional expenses are not refundable by PiH.
Selection Criteria:
We are particularly interested in hearing from artists with relevant experience of working with children and/or vulnerable people in a healthcare setting. The selection of each artist will be made on the following criteria:
- relevant previous experience
- strength of the proposal / outline put forward
- the proposed working process / media
- examples of your previous works and the suitability of the proposed works for permanent display in the hospital and inclusion in the PiH Collection
The appointed artist will need to have up-to-date clearance from the Criminal Record Bureau.
TO APPLY:
Please send up to 12 slides / photographs of your work, your CV and a supporting letter, outlining your interest in the project and detailing relevant experience.
In addition to this, please complete and return the apllication form, describing a possible approach that you may take to the residency, your chosen media and working method to involve the younger patient who is waiting to be seen by their specialist.
Applicants are specifically asked NOT to contact staff at Great Ormond Street Hospital for further information on this project. You will need to enclose an stamped addressed envelope (pre-paid registered post if required ) for return of your documentation.
Deadline for Receipt of Applications: 15 March 2005
Interviews: Short listed artists will be invited to interview on Tuesday 12 April 2005.
Please send your application to:
Helen Bonar
Paintings in Hospitals
Menier Gallery
Menier Chocolate Factory
51 Southwark Street
London SE1 1RU