Barnsley Council’s Arts & Events team are looking for an artist/s who work with light, sound and immersive installations to bring to life The Yorkshire Roses at Barnsley Bright Nights 2026, our town centre light festival.
At a glance:
A commission to develop an immersive light and sound artwork for the Yorkshire Rose sculptures at Barnsley Bright Nights 20-21 November 2026, responding to the theme ‘Between Earth & Sky’.
One commission of up to £10,000 (inclusive of fee, planning, workshops, expenses, evaluation and exclusive of VAT).
Deadline: Monday 7 September 2026
For full commission information visit: Visit Barnsley – Yorkshire Roses Commission
Commission opportunity: Barnsley Museums Barnsley Bright Nights 2026
Barnsley Museums are looking for an artist/s who works with light, projection mapping, sound and immersive installations to bring to life Barnsley Town Hall and Experience Barnsley Museum at Barnsley Bright Nights 2026
At a glance:
A commission to create an external light and projection artwork on Barnsley Town Hall and an internal immersive experience, inspired by the current Cleopatra and the Queens of Egypt exhibition in Experience Barnsley Museum (located inside Barnsley Town Hall).
The installations will form Barnsley Museums’ contribution to Barnsley Bright Nights on Fri 20 and Sat 21 November 2026.
Commission budget: £23,000 (Total combined budget available inclusive of fee, planning, workshops, expenses, evaluation and exclusive of VAT)
Deadline: Monday 7 September 2026
For full commission information visit: Barnsley Musuem
