The Liverpool Map

Call for expressions of interest

Artists working in any medium are invited to submit an expression of interest to create a new Liverpool Map.

The people of Merseyside and those with Liverpool connections worldwide are deciding where they think the boundaries of Liverpool really lie, geographically, historically and culturally. The results gathered will contribute towards the source material for the Liverpool Map artwork. The map could embrace local, national and international areas, highlighting Liverpool’s global influences.

The Liverpool Map is currently being formed by the votes and contributions of Liverpool Daily Post readers and the project is part of Open Culture. The commissioned artist/s will interpret the outcomes of the Liverpool Daily Post open vote, creating a legacy for the museum that has truly been directed by the people of Liverpool.

The new map will be displayed in the Museum of Liverpool when it opens in 2010. It will have a prominent position on a free standing wall (height 3.5m, width 3m, with a depth of up to 1m floor space available in front of the wall).

The artists fee for the creation of the new Liverpool map is £20,000. This does not include materials and installation costs.

How to submit an expression of interest

Requirements for the expression of interest:

• Design concept (up to two concept visuals and 500 words maximum)
• Proposed budget (briefly outlining artists fee of £20,000 with suggested materials and installation costs)
• Examples of previous artwork/commissions
• Referees

Download expression of interest forms here:

• download Expression of interest form [pdf format 47kb]
• download Expression of interest form [rich text format 30kb]

Please send to National Museums Liverpool addressed to Georgina Young, Head of social history, Museum of Liverpool, Dock Traffic Office, Albert Dock, Liverpool, L3 4AX or email to Georgina Young by Monday 30 June 2008.

Timescale:

• Monday 30 June 2008 - expressions of interest to National Museums Liverpool
• Summer 2008 - shortlisting
• 20 August 2008 - artist/s announced together with the result of the vote
• Autumn 2008 - contracting
• Winter 2008 - concept launch
• Spring 2009 - concept model presented to sponsors and support partners
• Summer 2009 - final map presented to National Museums Liverpool

Further information

If you would like to discuss this project informally, please contact Janet Dugdale, director of urban history or Georgina Young, head of social history on 0151 478 4210 or email Georgina Young.

Please visit the Daily Post website to view the ongoing project and associated news stories or call Liza Williams, the lead map journalist at Liverpool Daily Post, on 0151 472 2585.

Supporting partners

• National Museums Liverpool
• Liverpool Daily Post
• Open Culture and Liverpool Culture Company
• Phil and Alexis Redmond

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