SpareParts is delighted to bring Lullaby, by internationally renowned artist Luke Jerram, to Sandbach in April 2021 in association with Sandbach Transport Festival. They are offering a commission for a North West based writer to create an original bedtime story, 4-6mins in length. The story should be magical and captivating, whilst reflecting in parts a connection to Sandbach’s heritage, character and identity. In order that the story links to Lullaby, they are also asking that the story contain references to a cycle-ride and light.

Placemaking is important to us, so they are looking for stories that include reference to local traditions, cultural identities, landmarks or heritage; some way of rooting the story to Sandbach itself.

Criteria

• Currently living in the North West of England
• Able to evidence original writing
• Willingness for collaboration with Artistic Director and Sandbach Young Producers

Fee:

£1,400 inclusive of VAT to cover:

Completion of an original story responding to the outline
Undertaking of Research & Development
1-hour online Q&A with Sandbach Young Producers
Meetings with the SpareParts team and Young Producers
Fee based on 8 x days at £175 p/d
All activity is expected to take place online so no expenses are expected

Deadline 

noon on 25 Jan 2021
Shortlisted artists interviewed (online): 26-29 Jan 2021 (TBC)
Draft 1 deadline: 12 Feb 2021
Draft 2 deadline: 23 Feb 2021

Opportunities North West Writer