If you are successful and receive the £10,000 bursary, please tell us what you would use the funding for. Explain how this award will help move your artistic practice forward and what you hope to achieve. (350 words)
To develop my practice .
The Dover Prize Fund has its roots in Darlington. Please explain how you believe your work might enhance and raise the profile of the creative arts in the area. (200 words)
I’d like to explore rhe possibility of a series of events. Perhaps ar 4 motion skatepark in one instance
Eligibility
Please tell us about your practice. Please include any recent exhibitions if applicable. (350 words)
I draw, build installations. Use sound. Performance, video. Anything really which best conveys the message. I like to explore unconscious realms and move away from self consciousness. I feel like art can heal. But it can’t heal socio economic problems
Do you have a degree in visual or applied arts at undergraduate and/or post-graduate level? Please provide details. (200 words)
I have a 1st class BA hons in fine art from Newcastle,.
Have you previously received professional grants or awards? Please give details. (200 words)
I’ve been awarded GFTA a couple of times a while back.
Are you involved in organising self-created professional opportunities, for example, running an artist-led studio or project? (200 words)
I used to be part of a collective that organised talks events art maps etc. I self publish and continue my practice with no support. Mostly using drawing as an economic means of production.
Have you been previously commissioned as an artist by a public institution? (200 words)
Yeah, I’ve worked with Baltic, PSL, and NGCA
Has your artwork been purchased by a public collection? Please provide details. (200 words)
No
Has your artwork been reviewed or featured in an art journal, magazine, newspaper or online curated platform? Please provide details. (200 words max)
Yes nationally in Guardian and art monthly to name 2
Are you represented by a gallery? Please provide details. (200 words)
No, I was but I left for personal reasons.
Have you taken part in a recognised residency or artist placement scheme? (200 words)
Yes, several including Banff Centre in Alberta, Ossa Berlin, NGCA sunderland…
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