The Kimmeridge is Oxford’s first Build-to-Rent development, a purpose-built development providing high quality, well managed homes to renters in Oxford. In addition to new homes, residents of The Kimmeridge will benefit from a range of social spaces, including a lounge, gym, co-working space and external terrace.

Residents of The Kimmeridge will also benefit from Grainger’s dedicated onsite Resident Services team, who are based onsite as a friendly face to welcome residents, but also on hand to assist with anything residents need. The team play a pivotal role in building a sense of community onsite, establishing The Kimmeridge as a place where people can stay longer and put down roots.

Utilising their local knowledge, we’d like entrants to submit a proposal bringing to life their idea for an artwork that’s to be the centrepiece of the resident amenity space at The Kimmeridge. The aim is for the commissioned artwork to be symbolic of the local area, significant to the artist, and to delve into the city of Oxford and the feelings it evokes.

All forms of artwork are accepted. Please include a brief description (max 300 words) of your work and its inspiration. Additionally, please give an approximate production cost to create your final artwork and a timeline for final artwork curation.  

The total wall space for the final piece of artwork will be 3000mm by 2300mm in size, so please ensure your artwork can be scaled to this size if commissioned.

A budget, up to a maximum of £2000, will be allocated to the artists for supplies to facilitate the creation of the commissioned art. Itemised materials list to be provided to Grainger plc for ordering.

The chosen artist (s) will have a maximum of one month to complete the commissioned artwork ahead of a VIP unveiling event in early 2025.

Once the submissions have been judged by our panel, one artist will be selected, to be commissioned by Grainger to create an artwork to be installed within The Kimmeridge.

The panel consists of a Grainger representative and Calum Hall, Founder of Creative Debuts.

We reserve the right to refuse work that doesn't meet the terms and conditions. The judges' decision is final. Artists will be notified of the outcome shortly after the selection process, whether selected or not.

·       Open for entries: NOW

·       Entry deadline: 6 Dec

·       Judging process: 9-13 Dec

·       Selected artist announced: 13 Dec

·       Art production period: 14 Dec-12 Jan

·       Artwork to be installed: w/c 20 Jan

·       VIP unveiling launch event: Feb 2025 – date TBC

The selected artwork will be displayed in the amenity space of Grainger’s new building The Kimmeridge, showcased to 300+ residents plus across Grainger and Creative Debuts social media channels.

The artwork will hang for a minimum time period of 1 year, up to indefinite use.

Working alongside Grainger’s consumer PR agency, Brazen, press materials and communications will be issued to local media.

The commissioned artwork comes with a prize value of £3,000 + upt o £2,000 budget for materials.

*N.B. if you enter as a group this prize value will be split equally between the group.

By accepting the prize, you allow Grainger to have indefinite usage rights to your artwork or until such a time as it is removed from the building.

Grainger will also host a VIP evening at The Kimmeridge, where the commissioned artwork will be revealed to friends and family, residents, local media and representatives.

The selected artist (s) must be willing to participate in the following PR activities:

·       Art Project commissioning press release

·       Photography shoot

·       Potential media interviews

·       VIP launch unveiling exhibition

·       Social media content, across Grainger and Creative Debuts channels

·       Chosen artist case study