Essex Cultural Diversity Project invites proposals for a new project that will creatively respond to Shoeburyness near Southend in England. The project will celebrate the area, explore its military history and give local residents the opportunity to tell their own stories in their own words.

The call is open to all creative professionals working in any medium, regardless of where they are in their careers. The artist(s) are expected to spend significant time on site in collaboration with participants, and availability for physical meetings throughout the project period is required.

The commission has a budget of 10,000 GBP. Application deadline is 24 November 2026.

• Who can apply: Open to all creative professionals in any medium and career level, provided they can be physically present for sessions in the United Kingdom throughout the project period.
• Field of culture: Visual art, interdisciplinary / community engagement
• Covered / paid out: Commission budget of 10,000 GBP for project implementation
• You pay yourself: No costs specified
• Application deadline: 24.11.2026
• Place: Shoeburyness, near Southend, Great Britain
• Organizer: Essex Cultural Diversity Project