This is a call out to all community groups and artists in South and East Lincolnshire to take part in the upcoming ‘Infinite Museum’ project.
The South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership (SELCP) and MBD have partnered to deliver the ‘Infinite Museum’, a virtual reality experience that looks to attract new audiences by bringing our local heritage stories to life.
The ‘Infinite Museum’ will comprise of a VR headset that will transport users to a virtual lift, exploring different floors that bring to life the rich history and heritage of South and East Lincolnshire, and highlighting heritage stories linked to our creative hub sites, such as Ayscoughfee Hall and Boston Guildhall.
As part of this project, MBD are set to lead a paid 4-day residency with local artist practitioners, providing an opportunity to develop new skills in immersive and creative technology.
Artists from all creative fields are welcome to apply regardless of experience in virtual reality, and could range from writers or poets to sound designers and illustrators.
The artist residency, which will take place from 27 November to 30 November, has a maximum capacity of 6 artists. Each selected artist practitioner will receive £1,000, making this a fantastic opportunity for local artists.
No experience is required to apply and take part in these workshops, but if you are an artist and based in South and East Lincolnshire and would like to get involved, then please email a Statement of Interest to us by following this link to our email address NPO@e-lindsey.gov.uk by Monday 4th November 2024.
The statement can formatted into either 500 words or a 4-minute video or audio recording, but must address the following:
As well as the artist residency, MBD will be leading community workshops with 6 to 10 local young people, who will help produce the youth-led floor of the virtual experience.
Much like the artist residency, no prior skills are required in order to apply and take part in these workshops, as they will aim to nurture creativity and engagement in order to create an accessible and enjoyable experience for the successful applicants.
The young person residency will be a first-come, first-served opportunity, and will take place on the following dates:
If you are interested in this opportunity for either yourself or a loved one, and live within South and East Lincolnshire, please send your name, age, school attended, address, and contact details on an emaiail by following this link to NPO@e-lindsey.gov.uk by Monday 28th October 2024.
You will need to include a statement to show why you want to take part, that you are available for the dates of the residency, and that you are able to get to the venue.
If you would like more information on ‘Infinite Museum’ you can follow this link to the South and East Lincolnshire Council Partnership website.
