Public Art Commissions / Verified 2 September 2026
The Place offers a £20,000 commission for a new outdoor dance or movement work for children, with up to two weeks of studio time and touring support across UK primary schools, festivals, and public spaces. Applicants must be UK-based, have experience making and touring work, and not be in undergraduate or master's education. Deadline: September 3, 2026.
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Deadline. September 3, 2026
“03 September 2026”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. $20000 entry (currency unconfirmed)
“$20000 entry”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. £20,000 commission for new outdoor dance/movement work; up to 2 weeks studio space at The Place; facilitated sharing sessions; touring support
“£20,000 commission; up to two weeks in-kind studio space at The Place; facilitated sharing opportunities with children; guidance on creating outdoor work”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. five weeks touring; up to two weeks studio development time
Who can apply. Based in the UK. Have previous experience making and touring high quality work in different contexts. Not currently in education (unless at PhD level). Work must have a strong and distinctive movement element.
How they choose.
“The Place selects; no details on judges or selection criteria provided”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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