- Creative facilitator needed for exciting community project
- Aim to create large crown art piece, to suspend from the ceiling of St Editha’s Church
- Festival is a week-long programme of Anglo-Saxon inspired activities
Tamworth Borough Council is inviting an artistic facilitator to join an exciting new project to design and create a large crown for this year’s Athelstan 1100 celebrations in July.
This is a call out for a facilitator with experience using willow or similar sustainable materials to lead a community project to create a large-scale crown art piece, to be suspended from the ceiling of St Editha’s Church.
As part of the project, the facilitator will deliver four half-day workshops at local venues in Tamworth, engaging community members in the creative process. These workshops will focus on crafting decorative elements for the crown using sustainable materials such as textiles, clay, or other suitable craft materials. This hands-on community involvement will celebrate Athelstan’s legacy and create a meaningful connection between history, art, and local participation.
The crown will be installed at St. Editha’s Church in Tamworth and unveiled at the Athelstan 1100 Celebrations on 19 July 2025. The artist facilitator will be responsible for leading the project from concept to installation, creating a historically inspired and visually striking artwork to mark this significant anniversary.
The project is generously funded by Arts & Travel sponsorship, a company based in Lichfield, specialising in bespoke travel arrangements for the art world.
The week-long Athelstan 1100 festival, delivered by Tamworth Castle and St Editha’s Church, celebrates the 1,100th anniversary of the ascension of Athelstan, King of Mercia.
Stephen Gabriel, Chief Executive at Tamworth Borough Council, said: “The crown will serve as a key artistic and cultural symbol, celebrating King Athelstan’s legacy and Tamworth’s role in Saxon history.
“We’re excited to invite an artist to join us to create something really special for this year’s event. Bringing local talent and community groups together with creative art is a key part to these celebrations, and we hope that many residents will want to take part.”
Anyone interested in the facilitator role are encouraged to get in touch by Monday 14 April by contacting Emma Carter, Heritage Engagement Coordinator on 07976 475071, or email emma-carter@tamworth.gov.uk with the subject heading: ‘Athelstan 1100 Artist Facilitator Application’.
Alternatively, send applications by post to:
Emma Carter,
Tamworth Castle,
Tamworth,
Staffordshire. B79 7NA
The full project brief and application details can be found here: read the full project brief.
The Athelstan 1100 festival week of celebrations takes place from 19 –27 July and includes Anglo-Saxon living history, demonstrations, performances, live music and much more. A full programme of activities will be announced soon.
Notes to editors:
Tamworth, during the Anglo-Saxon times, was the capital of the Kingdom of Mercia, and one of the most powerful kingdoms of Anglo-Saxon England.
Athelstan, King of Mercia, was considered by many historians as the first King of England. Athelstan was also the nephew and ward of Our Lady of the Mercians, Aethelflaed.
For more information visit the castle website here: www.tamworthcastle.co.uk.