8 May - 19 May 2025 - (Deadline 9am 19th May)

Sustainable Public Art - Artist Opportunity

FrancisKnight is inviting expressions of interest from artists with a strong interest in sustainable practice, material reuse, and collaborative making to participate in a new pilot project: Sustainable Public Art. 

We are looking for an artist who: 

• Has an interest in or established sustainable and environmentally responsible practice 
• Enjoys collaborative working and interdisciplinary dialogue 
• Is excited by the creative potential of waste or salvaged materials 
• Has experience in public art, socially engaged practice, or site-responsive work 
• Can communicate ideas clearly through drawings, models, or prototypes 
• Can contribute to research, workshops, and development meetings 

Location: To be confirmed
Project Duration: 6 months, starting October 2025
Fee: To be confirmed, in line with Artist Union Rates, including research, concept development, and workshop time

How to Apply 

Please submit: 

A short statement (max. 450 words) outlining your interest in the opportunity and relevant experience 

Up to 6 images/examples of previous work or links to your website/online portfolio (including any material reuse or sustainable practice, if applicable) 

A current CV or biography 

Deadline: 9am Monday 19th May 2025
Submit to: office@francisknight.co.uk 

Shortlisted artists will be invited for a short informal online conversation with the project team