In the brief we refer to the Thurrock Plan for Culture. Here is the link to the strategy if you are interested in reading it: https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/arts-and-culture/thurrock-plan-for-culture-home#:~:text=The%20Plan%20sets%20a%20direction,Thurrock’s%20creative%20talent%20to%20thrive. The commission comes at a key moment for Coalhouse… Read more »
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About Start Thurrock Start Thurrock is our plan to support Thurrock residents to step forward and take the lead in selecting ambitious and inclusive cultural activity and experiences which in turn, grows broader and deeper… Read more »
About Essex Cultural Diversity Project (ECDP) Since 2007 Essex Cultural Diversity Project has been bringing together artists, museums, libraries, performers and writers with local authorities and commissioners to improve and enhance artistic and cultural diversity,… Read more »
If you have accessibility needs and would like us to talk this brief through with you, we’d be very happy to offer support with a 1-2-1. Please email Jo on jo@essexcdp.com to arrange a Zoom… Read more »
As stated in the brief, Coalhouse Fort has been designated a Scheduled Monument by Historic England. The surrounding areas are subject to conservation management schemes and designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and… Read more »
It is expected that the commissioned artist(s) will meet with commissioners regularly throughout the project, to update on progress and talk through any issues or challenges. We expect the appointed artists to evaluate and track… Read more »
Commission proposals are usually shortlisted by a panel of at least three people representing the commissioners, on the strength of the following: Response to the brief and relevance to ‘Place’ Evidenced in your outline of… Read more »
We accept written, verbal and video proposals for this commission. To apply, please email your response to jo@essexcdp.com by midnight on Tuesday 17 June 2025. Please set your response on no more than 5 pages,… Read more »
At the proposal stage, we are not looking for too much detail so it could be 4-6 lines of the key milestones in your project, such as the public launch of the project, participant recruitment,… Read more »
We are here for a 1-2-1 if you have any questions, or if you want to talk through your ideas, the commissioning process and ideas. Email Jo at jo@essexcdp.com to arrange a meeting or a… Read more »