Leach Pottery Capital Programme - Museum and Gallery Interpretation Design Contract

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    "description": "*CLARIFICATIONS CLOSED*\r\n\r\nThe Leach Pottery, founded in 1920 by artist potters Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada in St Ives (Cornwall), is the home of British studio ceramics.\r\n\r\nFrom 2024 to 2026, it is transforming. We are looking for an innovative and sensitive museum interpretation and exhibition designer to help bring our world- renowned studio museum and working pottery to life.\r\nYou will develop an equitable interpretive design for the Leach Pottery redevelopment project, working with the Interpretation Lead, sta\ufb00 and community members alongside interpretation \ufb01t-out contractors to deliver a new and enhanced visitor experience across museum, commercial, studio, and learning spaces on site.\r\n\r\nWe work with diverse audiences and are focused on our local communities, from multigenerational families and adult learners to practicing potters. We welcome visitors from across the country and the globe. We will be open to all, supporting our audiences to be inspired, nurtured, and enriched by the Leach Pottery and its historic legacy while bringing clay to life.\r\n\r\nThis is part of a \u00a39.6m redevelopment project funded by National Lottery Heritage Fund, St Ives Town Deal and Arts Council MEND programmes. A new Learning and Production Centre, and renovated, repaired and repurposed museum buildings will bring our facilities in line with our programmes and enduring reputation.\r\n\r\nThe attached PDF includes the design brief, timelines, and details on how to apply. This is a unique, once-in-a-generation opportunity.\r\nCould you help us get it right?\r\n\r\nThe closing date is Midday on Monday, 7th April 2025\r\nThe contract appointment date is Friday, 9th May 2025\r\nThis contract runs from May 2025 to November 2026.\r\n\r\nAdditional information: CLARIFICATIONS to Bidders\u0027 Queries CLOSE Noon 31 March 2025\r\n\r\nWe have provided extensive information about the Pottery and the project and design brief.\r\n\r\nPLEASE MAKE SURE make sure you have also looked at our Website before making further enquiries, and only enquire by email.\r\nSee FUTURE PLANS and PLANNING\r\n\r\nWe will publish all Q\u0026As on this portal as they come in.",
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