Streetland - Call for Proposals

For the first weekend in May 2010, Westmoreland Street 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.

We are especially keen to hear from residents with closes and backcourts to offer. (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 submissionName 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 please contact Lucie Potter, Streetland co-ordinator at streetlandinfo@googlemail.com Proposals should be emailed.

Deadline for submissions Wednesday 3rd March 2010.

Participants will be notified by Friday 12th March 2010.