[ELECTRON] STREETLAND CALL FOR PROPOSALS

[Simon Yuill]

STREETLAND CALL FOR PROPOSALS

For the first weekend in May 2010, Westmoreland St in 
Govanhill and surrounding key spaces will play host to a 
programme of exhibitions, performances and events. The 
programme will open on the evening of Friday 30 April and 
continue on Saturday 1 to Sunday 2 May 2010.

Initiated by the Govanhill Baths Trust, Southside Studios 
and Govanhill residents, the steering group invite 
proposals for a range of activities that explore the theme 
of the street and its use as a conduit, meeting place, 
home and garden. Proposals might include submissions for 
temporary artworks, performances, screenings, talks or 
events, for example. All media are welcome.

The programme will use both indoor and outdoor spaces. 
There are a range of different spaces along Westmoreland 
St and the surrounding streets and proposals can also 
suggest venues. Spaces could include the community garden 
on Westmoreland St, closes and backcourts, the Centre for 
Community Practice, 126 Calder St, exterior of the 
Govanhill Baths building and Peace Garden, for example. 
(Please note: Southside Studios and the Govanhill Baths 
Art and Regeneration Team already have projects planned 
that will contribute to the event). Participants are 
expected to work with the Streetland team to negotiate 
access to spaces, work out access to power for events, and 
assume responsibility for invigilation etc. Please see 
submission requirements below. 

There is no budget for production, however where possible 
the team will assist with installation and sourcing of 
equipment (particularly where required by a few 
projects/events). They will also organise the marketing, 
publicity and interpretation materials.

Applicants are encouraged to visit Westmoreland St and 
surrounds. Members of the steering group will be available 
to talk through ideas on Saturday 20th February 11am-1pm 
at the Centre for Community Practice, 126 Calder St. 

We anticipate that Streetland will offer a dynamic weekend 
of creative reflections on space and community and we look 
forward to receiving your ideas.

Please include the following information as part of your 
submission
Name and contact details
Proposed work (as much detail about your ideas as 
possible). Explain how it is relevant to the themes or 
refers to a particular local space.
Approx dimensions, duration, space required
If relevant, how the work is to be installed
Technical requirements (including what equipment you can 
source and what you need help in sourcing)
Any support required from Streetland team
Any other information (please attach a C.V or information 
about other creative projects that you have been involved 
with)

Please keep proposals to one side of A4. 
Proposals can be supported with images (jpegs max. 4) or 
sound/video (mp3/mpeg4 no longer than 4min total duration) 

If you have any questions about putting in a proposal or 
would like to offer a host space, please contact Lucie 
Potter, Streetland co-ordinator at 
streetlandinfo at googlemail.com
Proposals should be emailed.

Deadline for submissions Wednesday 3rd March 2010.
Participants will be notified by Friday 12th March 2010.