Lewisham has been named as the GLAs Borough of Culture 2021. The Council is in the process of tendering for a Programme Delivery Partner. The successful organisation will commence their contract in May 2020. The council is looking for two freelance Creative Producers to start in March 2020 and work with the culture team to develop a number of programme strands ready to handover to the delivery partner in May 2020.
Deadline for applications: 27 Feb 2020
Open Until:
Posted: 10/03/2022
Our London Borough of
Culture (LBoC) programme, CULTURAL ACTIVISM, will harness the passion and
creativity of the cultural sector to deliver lasting change. It is expressed in this cultural manifesto
reflecting issues that matter to the people of Lewisham, London and the world.
- We will protect this place we
love a call to action on climate change - We are strengthened by our
diversity a celebration of our borough of sanctuary - We will be happy here a
commitment to building an inclusive society - We are Lewisham working together to deliver
change
We will embed artists within public services that are
charged with leading change to open up new ideas, stimulate debate and deliver
creative solutions. We will invite
artists to bring international perspectives.
We will use our local strength in participatory and community arts
practice to engage our residents and hear the voices of our most marginalised
communities. We will challenge the
status quo, develop new approaches and share our learning beyond our borough
boundary.
The freelance creative producers will primarily be working
on the following programme strands:
–
Climate Commission a large-scale outdoor
performance or installation in Lewisham that will inspire and shock us into
action.
–
Climate Home our young people will co-design,
build and perform in their own carbon-neutral pop-up theatre.
–
Mass Dance we will commission a large-scale
public performance and mass dance party exploring the impact of migration and
diversity on South East Londons dance scene.
–
Revolution through music we will celebrate our
musical and activist heritage, blending music and civic participation in a
series of events across the borough.
–
With One Voice we will bring together artists
and communities that may struggle to find their voice, in order to illuminate
their perspectives and understand their needs and aspirations for
Lewisham.
Creative Producers may also be asked to assist with other
programme strands as required.
Creative Producer Duties
To take the lead in developing two or more programme
strands, liaising with key stakeholders
To develop detailed project plans with income and
expenditure budgets, time lines, engagement plans, risk registers etc.
To prepare briefs for individual artists, arts organisations
and production teams.
To prepare fundraising plans, research funders, make initial
approaches and draft funding bids.
To liaise with artists agents, negotiate fees and confirm
availability.
To prepare update reports for Lewisham LBoC Strategic Board,
Operational Board, GLA etc as required.
To represent Lewisham LBoC team at public events and
meetings as required.
To respond to enquiries and offers of support as required.
To provide online content for Lewisham LBoC microsite and
social media channels.
We are looking for
individuals who have:
Extensive knowledge and contacts for creative producing
across multiple artforms
Experience of devising ground breaking, innovative, creative
projects
Good Knowledge of arts funding and substantial fundraising
experience
Experience of commissioning new work, including developing
briefs, working with artists agents, negotiating contracts etc.
Flexible, solution focussed, team players.
Demonstrable understanding of equality and diversity and a
commitment to improving access to the creative sector for under-represented
groups.
Consultancy Terms
You must be available to start in March 2020 until May 2020.
Day rate of between £150 and £200 a day (depending on
experience) for self employed freelance contracts. A contract for up to 60 days is available.
You will need to provide your own equipment, work remotely
but be able to attend face to face meetings in Catford and across Lewisham
Borough on a regular basis.
How to Apply
Please send a CV with covering letter outlining the skills
and experience you will bring to this contract and how you would approach the
key tasks needed to develop our programme over the next 3 months. Please include details of your day rate and
availability. Please email to liz.dart@lewisham.gov.uk by 27th
February 2020. Interviews will take
place on 5 and 6 March 2020.
