458 Forest Rd - E17 Murals
Create a new landmark in Walthamstow. Reflect the cultural identity of the area.
Open Call
2 Art Murals. Open to
local creatives in Waltham Forest borough. Up to £8,000 artist fee.
Background:
Alongside Pocket Living, Hive Curates will be commissioning two art murals at Forest Road; Pocket’s second scheme in the borough of Waltham Forest. Located 0.6 miles from Walthamstow station and opposite the William Morris Gallery and Lloyd Park, the building will provide 90 new homes, a communal central courtyard space and roof terraces for future residents.
As part of the planning permission, these murals seek to transform the building’s elevations, offering the opportunity to involve local communities in choosing a final artwork.
Opportunity
There are two mural opportunities at 458 Forest Rd; one will be visible from Gaywood Road and the second from an internal courtyard for prospective residents. We are looking for an artist to submit an artwork proposal for one or both murals. The artist fee is (£4,000 per mural design or £8,000 to deliver both) * please note: this fee does not include access or installation.
We would like the designs to celebrate the creativity and innovation in Walthamstow and the wider borough. The artwork should characterize the identity of the area and offer a chance to bring local communities together positively. The proposal could highlight surrounding landmarks, heritage, untold stories and the embedded culture that makes Walthamstow a distinct and creative place to live in.
The artwork proposal should be inclusive in design (i.e non-political / non-figurative or religious). We would also encourage avoiding representative depictions of William Morris motifs. If you have any clarification questions please send an email to Hive Curates no later than Friday 10th February.
Eligibility
We welcome applications from visual artists and collectives that have a connection to Walthamstow or are based in the borough of Waltham Forest. We are looking for artwork proposals that draw inspiration from the surrounding areas, offering a chance to celebrate the untold stories and diasporic cultures of Walthamstow. The mural(s) should reflect the wider borough’s heritage of innovation in music, film and arts.
Together we hope this will be an opportunity to create a new landmark that the community will be proud of.
Download the Open Call PDF and request more information if you’d like to apply at: hello@artisthivestudios.com
Get in touch.
If you would like to request the wider open call pack and appendix. Please get in touch at hello@artisthivestudios.com.
