The Valletta Cultural Agency is inviting artists to submit one or more artistic proposals for street installations, as part of its 2023 cultural programme. This call aims to celebrate the power of art in public places, transforming the streets into a fun and colourful artistic installation, through works of art that harmoniously blend with urban environments open to passers-by.
Two installations will be selected for display in South Street, Valletta. The first installation chosen must be installed by the 3 March 2023, and the second installation chosen must be installed by the 3 November 2023 (this proposal must create a warm end-of-the year feeling of festivity and hospitality).
The Agency are interested in proposals for artistic installations which:
- Are colourful and/or impactful and attractive, both during the day and at night.
- Are inspired by Valletta: its history, present, old and new traditions, architecture, etc.
- Are sturdy enough to be on display for 4 months and can withstand weather conditions such as strong sun, wind and possible rain showers.
- Are installed overhead, allowing people to safely walk underneath while not obstructing the narrow streets.
- Are physical, not digital. Designs which include a multi-sensory effect will be considered a plus. The design must respect the fact that this is a residential area.
- Are environmentally conscious in their implementation, including in the choice of materials. The use of plastic is discouraged unless it is re-used or recycled and a plan is in hand for its environmentally conscious disposal at the end of the display period. Materials may include metal, wood, glass, textile, ceramic, lights etc.
- Irreversible interventions in the street or the building facades, including installing nails or bolts, are strictly prohibited.
The Agency is allocating up to 14,000 EUR inclusive of VAT for each selected project. Although most of the production will be in the Agency’s hands, the applicant is required to provide an estimate within the application to show that the proposed installation can be carried out within the available budget. The estimate must include:
- Artist/s fees.
- Procurement of materials.
- Transportation, labour and installation costs (including high up trucks).
- Technical equipment such as lighting.
- Accommodation and travel for international artists, if required.
- Other production costs including freight, any licensing fee.
