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In April 2006 a new opportunity was launched by GHP to enable local artists to shadow the lead artists and Project Teams on each project, through a new bursary scheme. This opportunity is different from other professional development schemes, as the artist shadows the total process and experience of working with local government teams on these new models of working, as well as learning from the lead artist about how their role forms as a part of the team.
Successful candidates have been given the opportunity to gain experience in working with local government officers and lead artists on high profile projects in the public realm, and to test the realities of working in this field.
Lead artists on Green Heart Projects have been able to develop a dynamic relationship with a team with a broad range of expertise; an experience which is informing the development of their own practice, and will benefit the shadow artists in a similar way.
All shadow artists are based in Hertfordshire, have good communication skills and a collaborative, professional approach to their work.
Quotes from exposure artists
Charlotte Bernstein, EXPOSURE artist on the Bushey Arches project said, ‘The personal benefits, so far, include discovering more about the history of the area by spending time at Watford Museum with Rayna Nadeem, the lead artist for Stage One, and meeting the project team from GHP, Watford Council and the Highways Agency. The project seems to be developing organically without fixation on final form, so it’s open to input from a group with a range of expertise and skills. This way of cross-disciplinary working really appeals to me, as I don’t perceive a boundary between professionals.’
Kimberley Bevan, who is shadowing the Stevenage Town Centre Gardens project said ‘Getting involved in this kind of project would usually require years of experience and knowledge. GHP offered me the rare opportunity to have a small taste of a large complex project without a huge amount of responsibility and commitment. This is a great chance for emerging artists to see whether this is the kind of creative pathway that’s right for your career. Shadowing the Stevenage Town Centre Gardens project has altered my perception of how creativity can be used within modern day business practices.’
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