The North Kent Local Authority Arts Partnership would like to invite artists to commission for a series of six temporary art experiences taking place across urban spaces of North Kent during the summer of 2011.

 Encounter will transform six urban sites in the boroughs of Swale, Gravesham and Medway, through a range of temporary, site specific installations, performances or events developed with local community groups. The encounters will take place in familiar spaces in the heart of the community – empty shops, businesses, high streets and public squares – and will be linked by a programme of talks and discussions, as well as documentation through film, photography and writing on the Encounter website.

Encounter will draw diverse audiences of all ages and abilities from across North Kent, as well as further afield. It will nurture North Kent’s identity as a place for local people to be proud of, and as an attractive destination for visitors.

Encounter is produced by NKLAAP (North Kent Local Authority Arts Partnership), a local authority arts partnership incorporating Medway Council, Kent County Council and the boroughs of Gravesham and Swale.

For the artists brief, please visit the website here, where you will be able to download either a PDF or WORD format of the document. Site visits will take place in February and to arrange these or for any further enquiries, please email Mary Paterson at marypaterson@gmail.com. This is also the email address for applications; the deadline is 10am on Monday 28th March.

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