rb&hArts Organ Donation Artworks Commission — Open Call for Artists
Propose and create two new artworks exploring organ donation, transplantation, generosity, hope and the gift of life for installation at Royal Brompton Hospital and Harefield Hospital in London.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 13 days left
- Entry fee
- Free
- Award
- $11,250
- Location
- Royal Brompton Hospital and Harefield Hospital, London, United Kingdom
About
Overview
rb&hArts Organ Donation Artworks Commission invites artists to propose and create two new artworks exploring organ donation, transplantation, generosity, hope and the gift of life. One artwork will be installed at Royal Brompton Hospital and the other at Harefield Hospital. Proposals may take the form of outdoor sculpture, wall-based artwork for indoor or outdoor settings, or mixed-media work appropriate for healthcare environments.
About the Project
The selected artist will develop the artworks collaboratively with patients, transplant recipients, donor families, clinical and support staff, volunteers and visitors. The project aims to create thoughtful and inspiring works that encourage reflection, conversation and connection while recognising the profound impact of organ donation.
Eligibility
The call is open to artists at all career stages, including those with experience in participatory practice, co-creation, public art, healthcare or socially engaged projects. Applicants should demonstrate relevant artistic experience and an approach suitable for working with diverse hospital communities.
Commission Details
The selected artist will receive a total commission budget of £9,000 inclusive of VAT for the complete project. The budget must cover research and development, artist time, consultation and engagement activities, design development, fabrication and production, installation, travel and associated expenses.
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 27 September 2026
- Shortlisting: Week commencing 28 September 2026
- Interviews: Week commencing 5 October 2026
- Consultation & Engagement: November–December 2026
- First Design Stakeholder Meeting: December 2026
- Final Design Stakeholder Meeting: February 2027
- Fabrication & Manufacture: February–March 2027
- Installation: April 2027
Application
Online application. Entry fee: Free.
Additional Information
The two final installation sites have not yet been confirmed, so applicants should demonstrate flexibility in developing their proposals. The commission places particular emphasis on co-creation and meaningful stakeholder engagement. Artists should be prepared to listen to and incorporate the perspectives of people affected by organ donation and transplantation.
- Award
- £9,000 commission inclusive of VAT for the complete two-artwork project
- Entry fee
- Free to enter
- Theme
- Artworks exploring organ donation, transplantation, generosity, hope and the gift of life, created collaboratively with patients, transplant recipients, donor families, clinical and support staff, volunteers and visitors.
- Eligibility
- Open to artists at all career stages, including those with experience in participatory practice, co-creation, public art, healthcare or socially engaged projects.
- Priority given to
- All career stages welcome
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