MOSTYN Shop Christmas Window 2018 - Calling all Creatives! Wales leading contemporary art gallery is inviting proposals for its Ninth Christmas window display giving artists/designers/makers the opportunity to dress the double fronted art nouveau style windows at MOSTYN. This is a unique opportunity for visibility for your work in a fantastic space. Behind an impressive Edwardian terracotta facade, and topped with a landmark gold spire, in the traditional seaside town of Llandudno, the original turn of the century galleries are merged with stunning modern spaces in an award-winning architectural design. MOSTYN shows exciting exhibitions which showcase the best contemporary art in Wales and from around the world. MOSTYN does not have a collection but displays a wide range of exhibitions which change seasonally, and vary from large-scale thematic shows to small sitespecific projects. MOSTYN shop, with its street frontage and retail showcase gallery presents a carefully selected range of hand-made products, from sculptural and domestic ceramics, a diverse range of jewellery in fine silver and gold as well as non-precious materials, colorful glassware and beautifully hand woven scarves all displayed in a stunning bespoke retail space. We aim to showcase a diverse and individual range of work from local, national and international makers, both established and emerging. We also sell limited edition prints and artworks by exhibiting artists as well as a wide selection of greetings cards, art and design related books and magazines, gifts, children s toys, activities and stationery.
Photography: Lin Cummins We are looking for a window display that is Unique and visually striking Has a festive theme A ʻmust seeʼ window in Llandudno An eye-catching talking point A platform to showcase saleable items Are you a designer/maker with imaginative ideas about displaying your own work? We invite proposals from you on how you would create a dramatic display within a large/given space. This opportunity is open for collaboration work with other artists and designers. Saleable items made by the successful candidate, included in the display, must be agreed with the Retail Manager beforehand. Or do you have visual merchandising ideas? Are you an individual with the creative vision to produce a striking display that incorporates merchandise from the retail space? We invite you to propose and create a display that is visually stunning. This opportunity involves liaison with the Retail Manager regarding the selection of stock items to be displayed. Technical Details The larger window is 370cm high, 290cm width and 170cm depth and has a curved front. The smaller window is 370cm high, 190 width and 140cm depth (with consideration needed for access to door, and a pillar in the middle of the space) also with a curved front. Both windows have electrical sockets so lighting can be incorporated into the work. The maximum use of the space is encouraged- we want a high impact window. The window glass can be used. Light objects can be hung from the ceiling. We would also be open to
proposals in which other interior areas of the retail space could be incorporated, such as the wall space above display units and the ceiling. There will be some technical support available on installation to be agreed beforehand with the Retail Manager. Things to Consider
We encourage the creative use of materials in any shape or form. Consideration must be made to the use of light within the window, which will make an impact in winter conditions. Security although items should be easily accessible to shop staff when purchases occur, the security and safety of saleable items is paramount when designing the window. If the window incorporates saleable items handmade by the successful candidate or current shop stockists, wholesale/retail prices must be agreed with the Retail Manager before installation. Timeline: Closing date for applications: 5.30pm 9th September 2018 Interview date and opportunity to view the space: Monday 17th / Tuesday 18th September 2018 Installation: The window will be available to install between 29 th October November 4 rd 2018. The finished window will be launched on November 6th 2018 and we envisage 2 days installation prior to this date, on dates to be agreed with the Retail Manager in advance. Takedown: 7 th January 2019 Assistance from the shop staff will be provided for this (details to be arranged). Fee We are offering an all-inclusive fee of 1,000. This includes all materials and making costs, travel and expenses. We may be able to contribute towards travel expenses for the interview (to be arranged with the Retail Manager beforehand). You must be able to install the window yourself or with assistance costed from within your budget. Mostyn will provide two days of assistance with installation. (These are flexible - to be arranged with the Retail Manager). The complete takedown costs must also be costed into the fee. To Apply Please send an outline proposal (max 1000 words), budget breakdown, an up to date CV and up to 12 images (jpg) by email to barry@mostyn.org. Submissions by post by prior arrangement only. If you have any queries or would like some more information on the shop please contact Barry Morris on 01492 868191 or email barry@mostyn.org Examples of previous window displays can be found at: http://www.mostyn.org/showcase-archive
Photography: Lin Cummins MOSTYN 12 Vaughan Street Llandudno Conwy LL30 1AB TEL: 01492 879201 E: shop@mostyn.org Open: Tuesday Sunday:10.30am 4.00pm We will only hold your data and contact you with regards to the Christmas Window at MOSTYN. After the event contact details and stock information will be stored securely for 6 years for audit purposes. We will not share your details with any third party. MOSTYN presents international art and culture of our time, activating people s lives through exhibitions, cultural programmes and commercial activities. Situated in the coastal town of Llandudno, it is Wales foremost contemporary gallery and visual arts centre, serving as a place to form and share new perspectives through artistic/curatorial practice and audience engagement. MOSTYN is part of the Plus TATE network of UK arts organisations. MOSTYN receives financial support from the Arts Council of Wales and Conwy County Borough Council Art Service. Mostyn Gallery Ltd is a registered charity trading as MOSTYN