Glen Arts are excited to announce the call for proposals for one commissioned artwork to feature at the Waterfall site on the Kelburn Estate.

The artworks which fit the setting best are those that subvert audience expectations and respond to the natural setting playfully. The space that creates this magical alcove is vast and we are looking for works that expand into it and create an impact.

The Neverending Glen – Waterfall

The Neverending Glen is a mesmerising, immersive multi-arts trail through Kelburn Estate’s ancient woodland. This year we are looking for proposals for one artwork that will be commissioned by Glen Arts and installed at the main Waterfall site for the duration of Kelburn Garden Party Festival that runs 4-8 July 2024.

We’re open to a range of art forms at the waterfall, and in past years, we’ve seen everything from audio visual pieces, to sculptural installations. One year, a giant inflatable moon was suspended above the water, and later living terrariums were nestled in the rock face. This is a unique site where the path opens into a natural red stone walled clearing, rich in diverse green foliage. The 30ft waterfall can be seen from both above and below and as you walk towards it, the waterfall pool emerges from the rocks. Many people take a dip here during the hot days of the festival.

If you’d like to apply, read the Open Call and “Guide to the Glen” Information Pack and fill out the The Neverending Glen: Waterfall Open Call application form.

For further information, please contact neverendingglen@kelburnarts.com(neverendingglen@kelburnarts.com), or visit www.kelburngardenparty.com/get-involved.

Deadline: 5pm on 5 February 2024

(Top image ID: A person wearing a festival wristband is investigating a display of reflective orbs in a wet but bright woodland. Artwork: Down by the waterfall by Olivia Grace for Kelburn Artist 2023. [supplied])

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