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2021 marks the 250 year anniversary of the birth of Robert Owen, the Welsh Government has been working with local partners to explore new ways of remembering this social reformer from mid Wales and telling his story in a full and rounded way.

The supported projects are:

a permanent sculpture to be commissioned and created by a professional artist to be erected in Newtown
a local sculpture competition for young people to explore the life and work of Robert Owen
a virtual reality trail in Newtown that will tell Robert Owen’s story
support to update the Robert Owen Museum including refreshed displays providing a wide-ranging account of his life, and an outreach programme for schools with a dedicated outreach officer to deliver the programme

Please find below, information about the fabulous opportunities to work creatively with the Oriel Davies Gallery on a community focused project and public art commission.

Robert Owen 250 Artist Commission

Closing date: 14 July 2021

Robert Owen 250 Artist Commission

Total budget of £25,000 including all fees and installation

Closing date: 14 July 2021

Robert Owen Museum

Freelance outreach officer working with the Robert Owen Museum

Fee of £5000 (based on approximately 29 days at £170 per day)

Robert Owen 250 Virtual Reality Trail Commission

Closing date: 14 July 2021

Robert Owen 250 Virtual Reality Trail

Total Budget of £10,000