The Box is seeking artists and filmmakers for new digital commissions
31 July 2025
The Box is pleased to announce a new series of digital commissions for 2025. We are inviting artists / filmmakers to make a contemporary response to one of the two separate themes of ‘Journeys’ and ‘Emotion’ that will be reflected in our forthcoming exhibition programme.
The two commissions will enable us to help shape the narrative around our collections, stories and objects, through digital outputs, that will be displayed in The Box in 2026.
These commissions have been supported by the British Film Institute (BFI) and Arts Council England funding, with additional support from Plymouth City Council. We're really excited to build on the work that our Reimagining the Film Archive (RtFA) programme has already delivered since it began in 2023.
We would like to invite artists/filmmakers to respond to either of these themes taking inspiration from and utilising our incredible film and television archive collection. The final piece will be screened in our Media Lab Gallery in 2026.
Journeys
To coincide with our major Exhibition ‘Journeys with Mai’ in partnership with the National Portrait Gallery. We would like an artist/filmmaker to creatively respond the theme of ‘Journeys’.
Emotion
To coincide with our summer 2026 exhibition programme we would like an artist/filmmaker to creatively respond to the theme of ‘Emotion’.
Applications
- We are particularly keen to hear from artists/filmmakers from the global majority or with protected characteristics that are underrepresented in museums, galleries and archives.
- Applications need to be made in writing. Please outline the initial idea and which theme you are responding to, include examples of previous work, relevant web links and a recent CV.
- Send your application to [email protected] marked F.A.O Tony Davey, by 14 September 2025.
- Shortlisting will be completed by The Box team and an external guest.
Fees
The total value of each commission is £4000, to cover production of the work and the artist’s fee. A payment schedule will be agreed with the successful artist.
Timescales
- Deadline for receipt of applications is 14 September 2025
- Shortlisted artists will be invited for interview in September 2025
- Interviews will take place in September 2025
- Final artwork to be produced, ready for public presentation by February 2026
For further information or an informal discussion about the commission, please email [email protected] or [email protected].