What is the commission? Moving Parts Arts would like to commission an artist to create a piece of stop motion animation. The piece of work could be created using various disciplines or areas of expertise and can focus on whatever topics or stories the artist is interested in, however there are two requirements that must be met when creating the piece:
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It must be recognisable as a piece of stop motion animation
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Our cast of Moving Parts characters must be central to the piece
Other than these two requirements we really encourage the successful artist to let their imaginations run wild, have fun and produce something that is true to their style. Please note that our cast of Moving Parts characters do not need to be included as carbon copies and do not need to remain shadow / rod puppets or marionettes. Artists can have fun with these characters - please see https://www.movingpartsarts.com/commissions - past commissions before firming up your ideas.
Fee / budget: £2,500 budget to include fee, materials and/or music licensing. This budget can be used however the selected artist sees fit.
How will the work be presented?
The results of the commission will be shared with audiences in-person and/or online as part of Moving Parts: Newcastle Puppetry Festival 2024.
How long should the commissioned piece be?
This is very much up to the artist but we imagine something between 2-4 minutes.
When would the piece of work need to be created by?
The commission will be shared with audiences between 30th March - 6th April 2024 so the work will need to be completed by 15th March 2024 at the very latest, ideally sooner.
Who can apply?
Anyone who is a UK resident can apply to the commission. We particularly welcome applications from Global Majority artists and disabled artists. The commission can be completed remotely.
To apply visit our website for further info https://www.movingpartsarts.com/takepart/2024-stop-motion-call-out
Closing date: Monday 11th December 2023 at 11pm
Made possible through Arts Council England funding