The Coopers Edge Initiative is an exciting public art competition open to professional and amateur artists and professionals living in Gloucester.
A full brief for the commission is available on the Art Shape website under Job Opportunities.
The Coopers Edge housing development is a new suburb built on the outskirts of Brockworth between 2006 and 2022. Tewkesbury Borough Council and the three local parish councils that represent the area (Brockworth, Hucclecote and Upton St Leonards) have worked together to devise this process, alongside Art Shape – a local access arts charity.) We believe the best ideas are likely to come from artists who may have a local connection with the area. The commission must be delivered during 2027.
A briefing session will be held at 11.00am on 28th November, at The Edge:
Coopers Edge Community Centre
Typhoon Way
Brockworth
Gloucestershire
GL3 4DY
Potential artists are encouraged to attend, the session will include more background information on the area, a quick tour of the main features of Coopers Edge and a Q&A session to answer any questions you may have.
Please email harriet@artshape.co.uk to register.
The objective of the commission is to create an artistic initiative that captures the essence and character of Coopers Edge. The commission should generate and stimulate interest in the heritage and culture of the area, creating community cohesion and a sense of place. It should attract visitors to the area to see the work, or participate in its creation. And support a local artist (or artists) by creating a new contemporary artwork for the area. It will map and network local artists in the area and encourage creativity.
Application deadline date: 18 January 2027, 5pm
For more information: https://artshape.co.uk/pages/job-opportunities
