Oriel Myrddin Gallery is excited to announce a commission opportunity specifically for global majority* artists. We are seeking proposals for a new visual artwork in any medium that gives a platform to celebrate the contributions of global majority people in Wales, recognising your impact on Wales’s history, culture, and identity.
Oriel Myrddin is undergoing a huge transformation, and this commission will be part of the permanent collection when we re-open in 2025.
* We use the term global majority to acknowledge that people of Black, Asian, and other non-white ethnic backgrounds represent the majority of the world's population, challenging the Eurocentric view that they are a minority. We recognise that terminology evolves, and while we have chosen this as an umbrella term, we are committed to being respectful of how each individual wishes to be identified.
Who Should Apply:
You should apply if you are a visual artist who identifies as being part of the global majority (Black, Asian, Indigenous, mixed-heritage, and other non-white ethnic groups). We particularly encourage applications from artists with connections to Wales or if your work explores themes of Welsh culture, identity, and the intersection of global majority experiences within Wales.
The Commission:
- Budget: £10,000 (to include materials, time, travel)
- The commission should result in a new visual art piece, which can be in any visual medium. This includes, but is not limited to, painting, sculpture, photography, or craft (e.g., ceramics, textiles, metalwork, woodcraft).
- IF commissioned, you will be invited to tour the redevelopment of OM to discuss an appropriate home for the commission in conversation with the OM team.
- The completed work will be permanently exhibited at Oriel Myrddin post relaunch in 2025.
Please see our website for more details.
