Marking the 60th anniversary of Věra Chytilová's groundbreaking experimental film Daisies (1966), DAISY CHAIN will commission six new artist moving image works alongside workshops, screenings and public events. This commission opportunity is one of the six.
Daisies, with its anarchic humour and rejection of convention, is a landmark of the Czech New Wave. It is a kaleidoscope of visual and sonic experimentation, offering a rich source of conceptual, thematic and aesthetic inspiration. Reflecting the film's collage-based visual language, shaped in part through Chytilová's collaboration with artist and costume/set designer Ester Krumbachová, the commissioned artists will be invited to work across both moving image and 2D/mixed-media formats.
In Adur and Worthing, three England-based artists will work collaboratively with older women, young women and LGBTQIA+ youth to develop new artworks in response to Daisies and shaped by participants' experiences, ideas and perspectives. At the same time, three artists in Czechia will create new commissions.
The resulting works will be shared through a programme of exhibitions, screenings, workshops and talks across England and Czechia in 2027, creating opportunities for international exchange, conversation and creative participation. Working closely with Prague-based NaFilM and Brighton-based videoclub, the project will reach audiences in both countries.
An artist fee of £4,200 (inclusive of VAT), plus travel, is paid in installments. There is an additional budget for materials for creative production, workshops and any exhibition outputs (e.g. print)
What's required
- Artist Statement
- Letter Of Intent
- Cv
How to apply
Please send us a cover letter* (1- 2 pages) explaining what interests you about this project, your suggested approach and how you feel your experience as a socially engaged practitioner would meet the brief.
Include your CV. (no more than 2 pages)
Submit links / up to 15 images of your previous work that you think may feel relevant to this brief or your application.
In your email please tell us if you would require a DBS check for this opportunity.
Email your cover letter and CV with the following subject line: Application: DAISY CHAIN
*If you would like to submit your application as a video or audio file, please contact claire@corridorprojects.org.uk. Please make sure recordings are no longer than 3 minutes. Note that production values will not be considered.
Who can apply
Corridor seeks applications from a socially-engaged artist based in the South East of England working with moving image/lens-based media for our new project DAISY CHAIN.
This commission opportunity is for one artist to work with a group of LGBTQIA+ young people in Adur (West Sussex) aged 15-26 to co-create new artworks for exhibition and screenings in response to Věra Chytilová's groundbreaking experimental film Daisies (1966).
Artists must have a participatory practice and experience of working creatively with young people.
Artistic fields
ARTIST OPEN CALL: DAISY CHAIN employer: Noted
Forma is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and collaborative work culture, ideal for those passionate about contemporary visual arts. Located in London, the role of Curator offers not only competitive remuneration but also generous holiday allowances and flexible working hours, allowing for a healthy work-life balance. Employees are encouraged to grow creatively and professionally, with opportunities to engage in high-profile projects and contribute to the artistic community, making it a rewarding place to advance your career.
