Tanio Mural Project
In collaboration with Hale Construction and Cardiff Council
Artist call out! Are you a visual/mural artist?
Do you currently live or have you lived in or around Butetown? We need you for an exciting new project!
We are looking for TWO professional community artists to work with residents currently living in the over 55’s housing at Nelson House, Butetown. These residents will be moving into a new build that is under construction near Bute Street in late Summer/early Autumn 2025.
Tanio would like to commission:
Two visual/mural artists, to work collaboratively with the residents of Nelson House to design and make artwork that will be displayed in the new building. This may be one large mural painted on a board to be displayed in the entrance, or two smaller pieces to be displayed in the new residents’ lounge. Both artists need to have experience of working in a community setting.
What is required:
You will be working with 4 – 10 residents on site at Nelson house. You will have 2 sessions with them to chat, connect and reminisce, working towards a design that is agreed with the residents.
Both artists will deliver sessions together, working on a collective vision. The artists will bring to life the creative concept of the residents. Once the design is agreed, there will be 2-3 days to paint the design, some of which may be done on site with the residents. These decisions will be led by the wants of the residents.
Artists are welcome to apply as a pair or as individuals.
The Freelance artists will be working for Tanio.
Overall Purpose
The post-holders will play a pivotal role in ensuring that the project is delivered to the highest standard, representing the creative vision of the residents whilst bringing to fruition a lasting legacy of the collaboration between Tanio, Hale Construction, and Cardiff Council.
Main Duties and Key Responsibilities
- Delivering two creative sessions with the residents to inspire the mural/s
- Liaising with the other artist, Tanio, and staff at Nelson House to plan and schedule project sessions and delivery
- Working with Tanio to source materials and ensuring excellent communication with all partners in the installation of the murals (Hale will be responsible for the actual installation)
- Contributing to Risk assessments
- Liaising with the Tanio team, particularly the Programme Manager
- Providing input and feedback for evaluation purposes to ensure learning is captured, so it can be applied to the planning and delivery of future projects
Organisational Requirements
You will:
- Have an up-to-date DBS check
- Maintain a high standard of professionalism
- Work mindfully in a residential environment and maintain confidentiality at all times when recording or collecting data for the project
- Recommend actions to achieve value for money and efficiency
- Comply with Tanio’s Health and Safety Policy and statutory regulations
- Comply with Nelson House’s rules and regulations.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for individuals with
- Excellent creative skills in visual or large mural art to enable the successful delivery of the project
- Experience of working with adults in a community setting
- Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with another artist and all project partners
- Proven excellent communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills with people at all levels
- Knowledge of sustainable working practices
- Willingness to take a hands-on approach to problem solving and trouble shooting
Terms and Conditions
Nature of engagement: Freelance (self-employed) contract
Place of Work: Nelson House, Butetown, Cardiff
Fee: £1,000 per artist (there is additional budget for all materials)
Contract length: Delivery starting in Spring 2025, with installation completed by July 2025
Contract to include:
- Up to 2-hour planning meeting with Tanio and the other artist
- 2 x 2 hr creative workshops with residents to inspire the design
- 2/3 days painting
What to do if you are interested?
Please send a cover letter (no more than 500 words) detailing your suitability for the position with examples of your work to helo@taniocymru.com
We are also happy to accept other forms of introduction, such as video or audio (max 5 mins long).
Application deadline is 31st January 2025 at midday. We will reply to all enquiries.