# RBGKEW/941 - Summer of Sound Artists 2022

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW](/buyers/royal-botanic-gardens-kew/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: John Grade LLC
- Award value: £30,000
- Tender value: £100,000
- Award date: 3 September 2021
- Published: 9 September 2021
- Contract start: 1 October 2021
- Contract end: 31 December 2022
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 554e3b69-930c-428c-8dda-d8b30862594a-467249
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b15de13-5113-4292-b963-4b6d8bc0ab7b

## Description

RBG Kew Wakhurst summer programme is themed around "Food security"\. It is a 3 month programme highlighting the importance of Kew's scientific work in this area and seeks to connect our visitors to nature in a new, innovative way\. We're seeking submissions for artists of all disciplines eg\. sound designers, sculpture artists, food artists etc for our Summer programme 2022\. Encouraging visitors to connect with nature, these innovative, varied artworks will add a new layer to visitors' understanding and enjoyment of the landscape, encouraging them to experience nature with fresh ears and eyes\! We are looking for artists that want to give a cultural response to Wakehurst and Kew science, exploring ways of connecting our audience with nature in new and innovative ways, whilst communicating some of the core work that Kew science is doing in the areas of food security and biodiversity\. We are looking to commission 6 - 10 installations of different scales with budgets ranging from 5k - 30k If you are interested please contact Sarah Jandu via procurementtenders@kew\.org for further information\. Additional information: To apply please email Sarah Jandu via procurementtenders@kew\.org

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/554e3b69-930c-428c-8dda-d8b30862594a-467249)