This week marks the half way point in the application stage of Artists Taking the Lead, the most ambitious and wide ranging art prize in the UK, developed by Arts Council England in partnership with London 2012 and the arts councils of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
12 commissions of up to £500,000 will be awarded to create 12 new works of art across the country; one in each of the nine English regions, and in the nations of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The deadline for expressions of interest is Friday 29 May 2009.
Please look at the website below for further information and to submit your application.

The selected 12 commissions will showcase the best of the nation’s creativity and celebrate the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games across the UK.

To find out more and submit your idea, visit http://www.artiststakingthelead.org.uk.