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Buzz in the City artists
We are delighted to have received hundreds of designs from established and emerging artists keen to showcase their unique work to thousands of visitors taking part on the trail this summer.
The shortlisting process has already begun and selected designs will be showcased at a design exhibition this February where each of our sponsors will have the chance to pick their favourite design for their bee sculpture!
How it works
You are invited to submit up to five designs for the bee and its honeycomb by Friday 31 January 2025.
If you are selected, you will be given a sculpture to paint with your approved design which will then be displayed as part of the art trail for 10 weeks from early July.
After the trail closes, the statue will be auctioned to raise money for Farleigh Hospice.
Buzz in the City is expected to attract thousands of visitors who will see your work and read about you on the trail’s mobile app, website and social media.
This is a unique, unmissable opportunity to raise awareness of your work, while supporting the local hospice charity. To find out more, please download the Buzz in the City artist information pack here
Timeline
September 2024 – 31 Jan 2025
Submission of designs
Artists are invited to submit up to five designs for the bees
1-14 February 2025
Shortlisting of designs
A panel will review and shortlist the submitted designs
24- 28 February 2025
Design Exhibition
Shortlisted designs will be presented to sponsors and project partners
March – May 2025
Bee design
The sculptures will be delivered and designed by the commissioned artists
July – September 2025
Art trail
The art sculptures will be installed around the city streets, parks and places of interest
15 September 2025
Live auction
The bee sculptures will be sold at auction, with the money raised going to Farleigh Hospice
What's in it for me as an artist?
Commissioned artists will reach a sizeable audience online and in person. You will receive positive publicity on the project website and our social media channels in the run-up to the event. Artists will be credited in the printed map produced and distributed during the trail and also on the mobile app.
As a commissioned artist, you will also be able to use the official Farleigh Hospice art trail logo on your own website and marketing materials.
Brand exposure
Networking
Media coverage
Showcasing creativity
Honorarium
Build your portfolio
Our Artists
Artist 1
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Artist 1 is an illustrator, designer and educator originally from Southampton. She loves using patterns in her artwork, creating characters and exploring new subjects through illustration.
Artist 2
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Artist 2 is an illustrator, designer and educator originally from Southampton. She loves using patterns in her artwork, creating characters and exploring new subjects through illustration.
Artist 3
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Artist 3 is an illustrator, designer and educator originally from Southampton. She loves using patterns in her artwork, creating characters and exploring new subjects through illustration.