Seeking artists for new Nature Calling project
We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative artist to lead an exciting and meaningful project that connects people with the breathtaking East Devon and Blackdown Hills National Landscapes. This is a unique opportunity to inspire two Honiton-based groups – Honiton Dementia Friendly Community members and Year 7 students from Honiton Community College – to explore and express their relationship with these extraordinary places.
Through artistic engagement, we aim to celebrate the landscapes that shape our lives, capturing their beauty, history, and cultural significance in innovative ways. As the lead artist, you will guide participants in experiencing the landscape first hand, translating their perspectives into creative works to be shared with the wider community. This project is about more than art – it is about storytelling, connection, and creating a lasting dialogue between people and place.
Project requirements
- Creative, arts-led activities for each group, including at least one immersive field trip in our National Landscapes, followed by reflective and hands-on indoor sessions.
- A public celebration of the artwork, whether through an exhibition or interactive/audio/visual experience, which provides an opportunity for the wider community to engage with the project.
- A means by which the outcomes of the project are captured, digitally or physically, to provide a legacy for the work and serve as an advocacy tool, encouraging greater engagement with the National Landscapes in the future.
Who we’re looking for
We invite artists from all disciplines – whether you are a writer, musician, visual artist, or theatre-maker – to bring this project to life.
You should be:
- A skilled facilitator with experience working with diverse communities and varying abilities. An experienced project leader who can independently manage co-creation initiatives and exhibitions/performances.
- A passionate advocate for nature and art, ready to engage, inspire, and elevate voices that may not have previously been heard in the conversation about National Landscapes.
- Have your own liability insurance and able to complete risk assessments.
How to apply
Interested? We’d love to hear from you!
Complete our application form and submit it to Steph Aburrow at stephanie.aburrow@eastdevon-nl.org.uk
Deadline: 5pm, Sunday 11th May, 2025.
Shortlisting and interviews: Week of 12th – 23rd May, 2025.
Contract Awarded By: 1st June, 2025.
