Outdoor arts showcase planned for Stamford to kickstart local creative sector when lockdown lifts

A Stamford-based art promoter is to help the district council to help keep the area’s creative arts sector vibrant until lockdown eases by putting on an outdoor showcase in the town.
By Andy Hubbert
Published 1st Feb 2021, 08:05 BST
A window on the arts scene. Stamford is to provide an open-air exhibition to boost the creative arts sector so badly hit by pandemic restrictions. EMN-210126-122218001A window on the arts scene. Stamford is to provide an open-air exhibition to boost the creative arts sector so badly hit by pandemic restrictions. EMN-210126-122218001
A window on the arts scene. Stamford is to provide an open-air exhibition to boost the creative arts sector so badly hit by pandemic restrictions. EMN-210126-122218001

Stamford-based Art Pop-Up is working with South Kesteven District Council to support the creative sector and the promotion of those who live in the district and work in the industry by highlighting examples of their work.

SKDC Arts Project Officer Jo Dobbs said: “We want a representative selection of art practices and a good geographical spread. The selected profiles will form part of our outdoor exhibition of SK Creatives which will take place in Stamford town centre during April and May 2021.”

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Each profile will include images of work and all submissions, whether chosen or not, will form the beginnings of a directory of the creative sector in South Kesteven.

Councillor Rosemary Trollope-Bellew, SKDC Cabinet Member for Culture and Visitor Economy, said: “South Kesteven’s highly-skilled creative industry is vibrant, diverse and successful, but the sector has been hit hard by the Coronavirus pandemic.

“Celebrating the talent we have right on our doorstep over the coming months will help support its road to recovery.

“Working in collaboration with Stamford-based Art Pop-Up, SKDC wants to shout about the creatives who call the district their home, so, whether you are a painter, potter, writer, dancer, actor or graphic designer you are welcome to submit an application.”

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The deadline for submissions of examples of work is Friday February 19. They should be sent to [email protected].

Submissions should include:

○ A photo portrait, preferably taken in their studio or place of work

○ Two photos of work

○ A maximum 120 word/650 character biography including job, base, what is created, work themes (subject matter, etc), inspiration

○ Website and social media details

○ All photos must be 300dpi and of professional quality – well-lit, without shadow, and in focus.

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