A visual pop culture happening that takes place in Birmingham, UK. Commissioning artists for installations, masterclasses, illustrations, workshops, performance and much more. 26th September to 8th October 2016.
Hello - in case you are looking for details on Eye Candy 16 we’ve moved ALL the info over to eyecandyfestival.co.uk so please take a look there for updates.
Eye Candy Pop up - artist items wanted for sale during 28 September - 8 October.
Are you an artist, illustrator, designer, maker or jeweller who makes items to sell? Then we'd like to hear from you.
We're curating a 10 day pop up for this years Eye Candy event in Birmingham and looking for beautiful items to sell in our store. Ideally items will be limited runs and designed by you, a collective or duo but can come from anywhere in the UK.
Examples (but not limited to) of the kind of things we want:
Tees / apparel
Badges & Patches
Limited run objects
Prints
Greeting cards / wrap
Totes / bags
Jewellery
Photography
Vinyl toys / figures
Gift and home wares
How to get involved
Send images of your items and how much you charge for them to [email protected] and if successfully selected we'll be back in touch.
Please note that we are sometimes unable to respond to all applicants due to volume.
If selected
We'll be in touch on how to supply the items. Which must be ready and delivered by the 21st September.
Please see other opportunities to get involved in Eye Candy here.
We’re looking for an artist to produce a piece of artwork for our Eye Candy pop-up store in central Birmingham.
About the Pop-up:
The Eye Candy Pop-Up Store will open on Wednesday 28th September for 10 days. It will host mini workshops and masterclasses and sell limited edition artworks.
The shop has several floor to ceiling window panels (partitioned by wood which can not be painted on / over).
What we need:
We’re looking for an attractive, colourful style to include the Eye Candy Pop-Up and Dates info. There must be space for people to see inside the store (so not a complete covering). It could be up to mid height for example or sporadic across the window.
The piece could produced on temporary vinyl or painted directly on to the glass (using appropriate removable paint). There is also a white wall behind the window which can be incorporated in to the design. It could be 3D and placed behind the window space (hung from the ceiling for example). We are open to ideas.
If painted/installed live the piece would need to be produced on Sunday 24th - Monday 25th September in time for the opening on the 28th September.
Budget:
We have an inclusive budget of up to £1200 for this piece of work which should include all artist’s design and production, installation, materials (printing, post, paint where required) and travel.
How to apply:
If you would like to apply we need to see examples of previous work and a rough idea of style, either images of previous work to be adapted or a rough sketch of what you would like to propose.
Eye Candy 2016 is open for business and we have LOTS of opportunities for artists to get involved in this year’s event for a whole host of exciting new pieces of work.
We’re looking to commission exciting work that spreads across a range of disciplines.
In the past we’ve had a mobile cinema screening films and animations, a culture cart operating a mobile print shop, a zine fest, outdoor works on walls, works with light projectors and installations with cardboard boxes. We’ve commissioned solo artists, duos and collectives from across the globe.
This year we’re looking for more high-quality, unique works that can do some of the following:
-Engage audiences
-Get people talking and cause a buzz
-Make people want to join in / take part
-That are scale-able
WORKSHOPS
We’d like to commission several artists to host a range of workshops over the weekend under our new Coffee & Candy event. A venue would be allocate to fit with the workshop output.
We’re looking for imaginative and engaging learning that is fun and would work across a range of ages. Workshops must be art related but we’re open to drawing, photography, printing, making, crafts and design. Workshops need to be safe, easy to install and produce, available to the public and self-contained.
ILLUSTRATION & ART FAIR – Saturday 1st October
We’re hosting an illustration and art fair at a central location in Birmingham and we’re looking for people to come along and sell their work. Stalls will be FREE and we won’t take any commission – we just want to offer visitors the chance to purchase some great work. We’re happy to work with solo artists and collectives.
Expressions of interest
If you are interested in being commissioned, running a workshop or having a stall at the Eye Candy illustration and art fair please send us:
-Images of past works (including any large-scale pieces, installations if for commissions)
-Links to your work / website
-A brief (no more than a few paragraphs) outline of what you would like to do
-A total cost outline for production (to include your fee and materials where required) *commissions and workshops only*
-For the Art Fair please include ideas of what you will be selling
-A timescale to produce the works (if required)
Send an email to kerry[@]fusedmagazine.com
Artists must be available to install / produce work during September 2016
Deadline for expressions of interest: Noon on Friday 15th July, 2016
To see past examples of work go to eyecandyfestival.co.uk
Image: 2014 Eye Candy commission by Anna Garforth & Dale Stephens
We were asked to take part in this year’s Birmingham Weekender and so we set about making an event as colourful as we could think. OK so timing wasn’t necessarily spot on but we thought we’d bring the spirit of the Mexican Day of the Dead festivities a little early to the city. If you came along then we have captured some of the fine social media activity over on Storify which you can see here. Image above of Madam Mango Circus performer by Andrew Fox.
The Day of the Dead parade gets underway with the Voodoo Love Orchestra. Image by David O’Coy.
The impressive 60ft Godiva helps us lead the parade – Image by Verity Milligan
Our puppet Skeleton amuses the crowds with his witty banter. Image by Verity Milligan.
The Voodoo Love orchestra keep everyone in the party mood. Image by David O’Coy.
Godiva towers over the parade. Image by David O’Coy.
Madam Mango’s Circus and the naughty skeletons high in the air. Image by David O’Coy.
One of Godiva’s dancers joins the parade. Image by Verity Milligan.
Our amorous Mariachi Man. Image by David O’Coy.
The Lucha Britannia girls kept everyone in check. Image by David O’Coy.
One of Madam Mango’s daring performers. Image by David O’Coy.
Eye Candy is filling Centenary Square with vibrant colour and inviting you to join Birmingham’s very own Day of the Dead celebration as part of the city’s Birmingham Weekender on the 26th & 27th September. Performers, music and all-age workshops will be available from 11am to 6pm each day.
To get chiquitas and hombres in the party mood you are invited to come and shake your maracas with non-stop DJs and the Squirm Dance Company (26th & 27th all day) or take in the sounds of the infectious, maverick and irresistibly swinging street music of the Voodoo Love Orchestra (27th at 2pm and 5pm).
On Saturday Madam Mango's Circus will perform La Rebelion de los Muertos an aerial acrobat performance (26th September at 11.30am, 1.30pm, 3.45pm) that includes the Ghostly aerial hoop, Dead cabaret trapeze, Buried Alive rope act and the Skeleton duo silks.
Dress up all weekend with the help of our all-ages workshops. Make your own Lucha wrestling mask or get painted sugar skull style. Make a flower garland head dress and march through the streets for a fun-time fiesta.
Wear your newly made costumes and join in as the event comes to a close with a ‘Día de Muertos’ Parade on Sunday at 5pm. A giant sugar skeleton, the lonesome Mariachi Man and Lucha Libre wrestler La Tigressa will be on hand to lead you through the streets with the sounds of the Voodoo Love Orchestra announcing the parade’s arrival.
Mucho Brumcha is part of the city’s Birmingham Weekender event; a weekend of world-leading free outdoor performance, art and entertainment.
Event details
Eye Candy Presents: Mucho Brumcha
Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 September - 11am-6pm
Parade 5pm on Sunday
Centenary Square, Broad Street, Birmingham
Performance times
Madam Mango's Circus - Saturday 26th, 11.30am, 1.30pm, 3.45pm
Voodoo Love Orchestra - Sunday 27th, 2pm & 5pm
Squirm Dance Company - Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th, 11am-5.30pm
Mariachi Man - Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th, 11am-5.30pm
La Tigress - Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th, 11am-5.30pm
Giant Skull Puppet - Sunday 27th, throughout the day
DJs - Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th, 11am-6pm
We are looking for people / acts / groups / troupes to perform at our Day of the Dead event in September (26th & 27th) in the centre of Birmingham.
We are open to ideas but specifically looking for people who can dress up in costume with full make-up as Day of the Dead brides / large sugar skull heads / skeletons / Lucha Libre wrestlers, etc.
You might be part of a troupe / group or an individual but all ideas are welcomed. From dancing to music performance or just wondering around looking amazing if you are a performer with a connection to the Day of the Dead Mexican theme then get in touch.
This is a relatively loose brief so if you have ideas of what you can do let us know.
This will be a family friendly event taking place during the day time.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send an email (to kerry[@]fusedmagazine.com) with details of:
• What you do
• What you have done before
• What you can offer
• Some images / video links to you in action
• Please send an indication of fee on a day / one-off performance basis
• If you are only available on one of the days (26th or 27th) please let us know
What we are looking for:
Creative individuals to facilitate a series of family-friendly fun making-workshops.
We'll be running several, simple workshops around:
- Crepe / tissue paper flower making
- Wrestler mask making (from templates provided)
- Floral garland and headdress making
- Face painting
- Maraca making
Skills/experience required:
You will have run creative workshops previously.
You will be creative / have a creative background / business.
You will be happy to engage people of all ages (inc. children) and abilities.
You will be able to give clear and simple instructions.
You will be required to work quickly and efficiently.
You will have knowledge of health & safety implications around the use of materials, solvents, scissors, etc.
You will be able to keep a tidy work station / area.
You will be able to give instructions to an assistant.
You must be available each day (Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 September, 2015)
Other information:
Young children will be accompanied by their parents - you will not be expected to 'look after them' but help them make.
Weather permitted you will be working outdoors (indoors if it rains)
You will lead your activity and work with an assistant.
All materials will be supplied.
FEE: £75 per day
*Please note that we are looking for facilitation and not an artist run workshop.
How to apply:
Please send a CV (kerry[@]fusedmagazine.com) and a brief description of workshops you have previously lead.
Please include details of the workshop you are interested in facilitating from the list above.
Deadline: Friday 26th June, 2015
If you are an artist working in the disciplines of graphics and illustration (in whatever format that might be) or a maker who runs workshops then we want to hear from you.
We’re looking for ideas around exhibiting, live works, workshops, talks and installations.
PLEASE SEND THE FOLLOWING:
1. An artwork statement describing the artwork/project concept (no more than 500 words)
Please add drawings and / or images where required.
*Please include an indicative budget - the budget should include ALL costs (artist fees, travel, materials, hire of equipment, assistants where required, etc). Please note you do not have to send a complete breakdown of a budget at this stage just an overall estimate.
2. Please add any relevant Artist or Team Bio/CV's (*Max file size 5MB per file) that include past projects you have been involved with.
3. Provide a link to any relevant video of the planned installation, exhibition, performance or event if you have one.
4. Add any additional information you would like to provide in your application.
INFO
WHAT IS EYE CANDY?
Selecting exhibitors, speakers and designers from across the globe Eye Candy showcases illustration, art and design through a programme of events (exhibitions, meet-ups, interventions), a talks program (with industry heavyweights) and creative workshops.
WHEN DOES IT TAKE PLACE?
Events can pop up throughout the year but the usual Eye Candy weekend happens mid October (this is subject to change).
WHERE DOES IT HAPPEN?
In a warehouse space / arts venue in central Birmingham, UK.
DOES IT MATTER IF I AM NOT FROM THE UK?
No, we actively seek artists from across the globe and are happy for you to apply (as long as you don’t put in business class flights ;) into your budget)
DO I NEED TO ATTEND / BE AT THE EVENT OR CAN I SUBMIT WORK?
We are open to ideas - as long as you can deliver and install the works (or know someone who can) then we are happy to discuss your involvement.
HOW MANY ARTISTS DO YOU COMMISSION?
It depends on our funding but usually from 30-50 artists.
HOW MUCH IS THE AVERAGE COMMISSION?
There is no average commission as such - it depends on a number of factors: The work being produced, amount of people involved, materials required, etc. We will usually look at commissions from around £250 (for a one-off workshop for example) to £5000 (for a collective artwork commission). However this is by no means a hard-and-fast rule - if we love your idea and the budget can be justified (value for money) we’ll try our hardest to raise the funding.
To see what happened last year please see our video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3TZtZweWCw
Twitter: https://twitter.com/eyecandyfest
DEADLINE for EOI: Monday 27th April.
SEND YOU EOI EMAIL TO: kerry[@]fusedmagazine.com
What happens next?
Fused will be in touch to shortlist applicants during May.
All commissions are based on the receipt of a successful funding application and sponsorship.
Shortlist does NOT guarantee a commission at this stage.
Artists, Illustrators, Designers & Makers - we want you!!!
We are working on the next edition of Eye Candy and we are looking for people to send us their expression of interest. We’ll be posting up the details of what we are looking for later this week so keep an eye out and get involved!
He was tall, handsome and had a hell of a lot of admirers - even with those pink and blue cowboy boots and exposed nipples.
The Great Advisor, made by the awesome Felt Mistress, was there to listen to visitor's questions. He would then offer some advice from his trusty basket.
It has to be said his advice was often controversial; we heard comments like "Not with those shoes" and "Ask Sandra, she'll know". None of us knew who Sandra was but we're hoping to find her one day.
By far one of our most interactive commissions ever was the lovely sound monsters built by Murray and Daisy. Dazeray's piece jingled and jangled, whirred and whizzed (depending on what you hit, pulled or spun around).
The sculptures have found a new home at a school - we hope the kids enjoy them as much as we did!
After a stunning debut commission for Eye Candy 2013 (the beautiful Geo Fox in Southside) Anna Garforth was top of our list to ask back to Eye Candy for 2014.
This year Anna collaborated with Furniture/Concept designer Dale Stephens on Tutti Frutti - a colourfully juicy new addition to the front of Boxxed in Digbeth.
All-male collective The Brothers of the Stripe came from all over England to join Eye Candy in Birmingham to produce a large-scale wall piece called the 'Character Conga'. Over 2.5 days the Brothers sketched out and painted the piece completing it well in time before close of play Saturday.
The also presented a set of stamp and print workshops.
IMAGES: Top 4 images by Lee Allen. Bottom 2 images by Kerry O'Coy.
Tutti Frutti is a collaboration between Set designer Anna Garforth and Furniture/Concept designer Dale Stephens. The nightclub Boxxed, positioned in the creative hub of Birmingham (opposite The Custard Factory) was given a juicy facelift! The project was commissioned by the annual pop culture and arts festval Eye Candy.
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