Application Form 

We are looking for new artworks on the theme of ‘Surreal’, which will be displayed in a free exhibition to take place in Solihull town centre, before moving to a second location in the borough, during the period March – August 2025.
Artists are free to use their imagination and interpret the theme as they see fit. There is no set medium of form the work needs to take. If AI has been used, this must be stated in the submission.
This opportunity is open to all visual artists who are living and/or working in Solihull or the West Midlands, and who are aged 18 or over.
A judging panel will award up to 30 successful artists a commission fee of £500 to complete a new artwork for the exhibition.
Please read the Artist’s Brief, before applying. Further reading on Surrealism and its links to Solihull is available in the Resource Pack.
Any queries or problems please email culture@solihull.gov.uk

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Application Questions
1. Name
2. Contact phone number
3. Email address
4. Are you based in the West Midlands? Yes/No
5. Address & Postcode
6. Please tell us a bit about you and your work. 
You may include links to your website and social media channels (maximum 300 words) – Please attach up to three examples as jpegs

7. Please tell us about your idea in response to ‘Surreal’ and how you would like to present it, including a proposed title and medium, plus a short rationale for the artwork in relation to the theme (max 300 words)  
Please upload a visual for your idea/concept in any reasonable format; sketches, photos, and in physical or digital media. A full work-up is not required; Solihull Council are looking for just enough to get the concept across for the judging panel.
8. Grants are given on the understanding that the recipient is responsible for their own tax. Do you understand? 
9. Please add me to the Culture Solihull mailing list. Yes/ No

Monitoring questions
The below monitoring questions will help us to monitor and expand the breadth and reach of our work. They will not be considered alongside your application.  You can choose not to answer these questions if you so wish.

1.	How would you describe your gender?
2.	How would you describe your sexuality?
3.	How would you describe your ethnicity?
4.	Do you consider yourself to have a disability or healthcare need?
5.	If yes, what support would you need to realise your work and access the event? Where applicable support costs will be paid in addition to the grant.
6.	How would you describe your religion?

Thank you for completing the application form.