Short Description
Commissioning a new, large scale, interactive, and impactful sign for WORTHING.
Featuring only the word “Worthing”, the sign will become a town centre focal point, photo opportunity and reminder of the town’s creative spirit.
How can you create a three dimensional impactful work of public art to both sit well within the new Montague Gardens space, whilst remaining a standout piece of public artwork?
Montague Gardens forms part of the public realm regeneration programme within the current Worthing Growth Deal – a partnership between Adur & Worthing Councils and West Sussex County Council.
The overall design brings together a range of aspirations heard from the council’s conversations with the community which focusses on sustainability, accessibility, shelter from the sun and wind and better access to the seafront.
Eligibility
Applicants should consider the site of the sign within Worthing town centre area, the new layout of Montague Gardens and how a new sign could sit in collaboration or contrast to what surrounds it. Applicants should also:
- Be sensitive to the diverse makeup of Worthing’s residents.
- Thoughtfully and creatively engage the local community and encourage community participation in the development of the sign.
- Create something long-lasting that impresses visitors and creates a sense of pride and ownership for residents/ the community.
- The sculpture/ sign should be vandal-resistant with consideration given to how it will be cleaned and maintained.
Submission Requirements
- A project outline, detailing what approach you will take and a description of final work (2,000 maximum word count or 5-minute max. length video), including any designs/ previsulations.
- Concept design to include proposed materials – for WBC approval
- Detailed design with dimensions of letters and font type – for WBC review
- Method statement explaining how the artwork is intended to be installed – to be coordinated with the site contractor
- Artist CV including links to previous work and any relevant social media
How to Apply
Please email your proposal to richard.manders@adur-worthing.gov.uk with the subject line “Montague Gardens Worthing Sign submission”.
Program Benefits & Awards
The £25,000 (total) production and installation budget will be organised by a WBC employee who will liaise with the commissioned artist(s)/organisation and contractors to arrange payment and aid in the coordination of installation. The selected artist(s)/organisation will be responsible for the design, production, storage, and installation of the artwork, ensuring it is securely fixed to the foundation provided by the main contractor. The installation should align with the final quarter of the construction programme. Further details will be provided in due course.
Entry Fee
None
Location
United Kingdom
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 15 September 2025
Website Link: https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/public-art/opportunities/
