We accept written, verbal and video proposals for this commission. Video proposals should be no longer than 10 minutes in length. To apply, please email your proposal to jo@essexcdp.com by midnight of the day of… Read more »
FAQ Category: Commission
The budget for the Flatford: Becoming Constable commission is £15,000 (including VAT). This will be treated as a grant, and is usually paid to the creative practitioner(s) in instalments at the start, middle and end… Read more »
The budget for the Flatford: Becoming Constable commission is £15,000 including VAT. This will be treated as a grant. This is inclusive of all expenses. At the proposal stage, we are not looking for too… Read more »
Key timelines for the Flatford: Becoming Constable commission are as follows: Commission Start Date/Induction: March 2026 Audience Engagement Activity: March – September 2026 Commission End date/final report: September/October 2026 At the proposal stage, we are… Read more »
We expect the appointed artists to evaluate and track the outcomes of the project as they go, and we will provide guidelines for this upon appointment. It is important for ECDP as an Arts Council… Read more »
At the proposal stage, we’re not expecting a fully formed idea with worked up drawings, rather a strong creative idea and interesting starting points, some thoughts about who the participants might be and how you… Read more »
People and Nature Thriving: National Trust’s Strategy to 2035 This commission aligns to People and Nature Thriving: National Trust’s Strategy to 2035, with special reference to the section on ‘End unequal access to nature, beauty… Read more »
We are here for a 1-2-1 if you have any questions, or if you want to talk through your ideas, the commissioning process and ideas. Email Jo at jo@essexcdp.com to arrange a meeting or a… Read more »
About Essex Cultural Diversity Project (ECDP) Since 2007 Essex Cultural Diversity Project has been bringing together artists, museums, libraries, performers and writers with local authorities and commissioners to improve and enhance artistic and cultural diversity,… Read more »
There is a very interesting article about John Constable and Flatford on the National Trust website, where you can read more about his life and his family. Stories of a happy childhood, heartbreak and success… Read more »