And finally… Calling Yorkshire’s Banksys
Capital&Centric is throwing open a paid commission for artists to create two large-scale murals at its Fitzwilliam scheme in the heart of Sheffield.
Rather than picking an artist itself, the developer is inviting creative talent from across the city to put themselves forward.
Artists have until the end of October to send their portfolios by direct message via any of Capital&Centric’s social media channels.
Two artists will then be shortlisted and paid to develop an initial concept, with no restrictions on how they produce it – whether that’s with spray paint, collage, digital work, or something else entirely.
One artist will ultimately be chosen to deliver the final murals, with the commission worth up to £9,500.
The artwork will form part of Capital&Centric’s wider plans to transform Fitzwilliam into a new neighbourhood featuring 192 homes, shared resident spaces, a plant-filled courtyard and a rooftop terrace.
There will also be space for an independent café or bar, while a new pedestrian route will link Fitzwilliam Street with the neighbouring Eyewitness Works community.
And aspiring Banksys needn’t have painted a mural before – Capital&Centric has said the initial selection will be based on the strength and originality of artists’ existing work.
The developer said it wanted to give Sheffield’s creative community the chance to help shape the character of the new neighbourhood, so Sheffield’s next street-art landmark could be just a DM away.
Mark Edwards, development director at Capital&Centric, said: “We want to give someone the chance to make these spaces their own and Sheffield’s got a massive creative scene and loads of ridiculously talented artists.
“We’re keeping the brief deliberately open – we want to see how artists work, what they’re into and what they’d bring to Fitzwilliam. We’ve worked with people like Phlegm before on another site in Sheffield and we’re proud of our track record working with artists.
“We’re looking for something with personality that feels at home in Sheffield and becomes part of the neighbourhood for years to come.”
