{"id":36328,"date":"2026-04-01T13:07:20","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T12:07:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/span-arts.org.uk\/artist-call-out-haverfordwest-lantern-parade\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T13:07:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T12:07:20","slug":"artist-call-out-haverfordwest-lantern-parade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/span-arts.org.uk\/cy\/artist-call-out-haverfordwest-lantern-parade\/","title":{"rendered":"Artist Call Out &#8211; Haverfordwest Lantern Parade"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"36328\" class=\"elementor elementor-36328 elementor-36267\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2585ac3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2585ac3\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37915c3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"37915c3\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5146d77 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5146d77\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 05-08-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/span-arts.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EI8A4089.gif\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-36272\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7eee2c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f7eee2c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 05-08-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<h4><strong>SPAN Arts has been commissioned to deliver a large-scale lantern parade event in Haverfordwest on\u00a0Friday\u00a030th\u00a0of October 2026.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The parade aims to bring the community together in celebration of the town, its people, and Pembrokeshire. The parade and its theme will be shaped by the community, and we are looking for a lead artist\/s to join us on this journey.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Starting with the open call to artists and community choice of theme, the engagement will continue through a targeted program of lantern-making workshops, and large lantern commissions. All this will culminate in the grand parade itself accompanied by live music and ending with an iconic light-based celebratory performance, putting the town on the map in terms of its commitment to quality and innovation and leaving a legacy of increased civic pride and connection.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SPAN is looking for artists to pitch visual concepts for the event,\u00a0focusing on the design of large-scale lanterns\/puppets that will be the centre point of the event.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This year&#8217;s parade is inspired by the theme:\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Noson\u00a0Galan\u00a0Gaeaf,\u00a0Samhain<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, the Welsh and Celtic festivals that mark the start of Winter.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Process:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SPAN works through co-creation and aims to place the voice of the community at the centre of the decision-making.\u00a0From this open call, a shortlist of proposals will be presented to the community to vote on the concept they want to see.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The shortlist will be selected by SPAN staff and the community.\u00a0If your pitch is shortlisted\u00a0to go to the public vote,\u00a0you will be supported\u00a0by the SPAN team to develop a set of visuals for the public to view. The public vote will be done both online and at a series of community pop-ups in Haverfordwest.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The selected artist will then be commissioned to work alongside SPAN to design, make, and puppeteer the lanterns as part of the parade.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The lead artist will be expected to be part of planning meetings and play an active role with other creative collaborators on the event such as performers, filmmakers, musicians, and lighting designers.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What\u00a0your\u00a0pitch needs to include:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pitch<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A\u00a050-word\u00a0pitch that will be used in the public vote\u00a0if shortlisted.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Concept:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A longer description of the\u00a0overall visual theme,\u00a0concept, or story\u00a0that will inform the wider marketing, promotion, and style of the event.\u00a0This will be used in the shortlisting process.\u00a0We hope that the ideas will have some global or wider relevance and strong local resonance with the people and place.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Visuals:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A visual concept for the large-scale lantern\/puppet\/s that will form the focus point of the parade itself. The design needs to be achievable, and practical and will be created and\u00a0puppeteer\u00a0by the selected artist at the parade as part of the commission.\u00a0These could be sketches, photographs or an ideas board, these images will be used as part of the public voting process is shortlisted.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bio:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A short bio of your experience of delivering work at the scale.\u00a0This will be sued both to support the shortlisting and as part of the public vote.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The proposal\u00a0could also include:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A simple and replicable design for a handheld lantern that can be made by the community in workshops in the lead-up to the parade itself.\u00a0The delivery of the community-focused lantern-making workshops will be part of a separate paid commission.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Inspiration or suggestions for a light-based performance that will be the finale of the event at the end of the community parade. This performance will be part of a separate paid commission.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Budget:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The total commission for the design, making,\u00a0and puppeteering of the large-scale lanterns\/puppets,\u00a0including all material, transport,\u00a0and fee is\u00a0\u00a32,000.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Time scale:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Call-out deadline:\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">16th\u00a0May<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Shortlist confirmed:\u00a0week\u00a0commencing\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">25<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0May<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Public vote:\u00a0week\u00a0commencing\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">1st\u00a0June<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, vote open for\u00a03\u00a0weeks, vote closes\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">22nd\u00a0June<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Commission awarded:\u00a0week\u00a0commencing\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">29<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0June<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lantern\/puppet\/s creation phase:\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">July &#8211;\u00a0Oct<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Parade event:\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Friday\u00a030th\u00a0October<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How to\u00a0Submit:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Email your written proposal and supporting images to\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:info@span-arts.org.uk\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">info@span-arts.org.uk<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Alternative formats: if it would be more accessible you can\u00a0submit\u00a0a video pitch\u00a0plus supporting images, email the video file\u00a0to\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:info@span-arts.org.uk\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">info@span-arts.org.uk<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you have any questions\u00a0regarding\u00a0the\u00a0pitch\u00a0contact Bethan Morgan Community producer at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:info@span-arts.org.uk\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">info@span-arts.org.uk<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Additional\u00a0info:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The route of the parade is being finalised now in agreement with Pembrokeshire County Council. It will travel through the streets of central Haverfordwest and may include sections with reduced height or width.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The parade will involve potential 100\u2019s of community members walking the route alongside the largescale lanterns\/puppets\/s,\u00a0and 1,000s of people\u00a0watching,\u00a0\u00a0their\u00a0safety and enjoyment must be considered in the delivery of this commission.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The parade is an outdoor event, and the puppets need to be able to survive potential\u00a0bad weather\u00a0including wind and rain.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The\u00a0Lantern\u00a0Parade is\u00a0Funded by UK\u00a0Government and Powered by Levelling Up.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There is no making or storage space available within the town\u00a0centre\u00a0so the large-scale lanterns\/puppets will need to be made off-site and transported to and from the town on the day of the parade.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12aace0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"12aace0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/span-arts.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1-EI8A3863.gif\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-36270\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7724856 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"7724856\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! 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