The West Midlands' best emerging artists are being given the chance to create works of art that will take permanent residence at Cadbury's £30 million new office development in Bournville.
Three new pieces of art, including a sculpture, photographic set and wall-based painting, will be commissioned to coincide with the grand opening of the newly refurbished office space in 2008, which will accommodate more than 600 staff at Bournville.
The £30 million refurbishment programme has been four years in the making and retains the original external features of the 1920s 'Dining Block' building as part of the company's commitment to its Bournville heritage.
Short listed artist applications will be selected through staff consultations and an expert judging panel. The chosen art work will reflect the new building's commitment to celebrating the fusion of old and new, of 'looking forward with heritage' to the next phase and future development of the iconic Bournville site.
Cadbury spokesman Tony Bilsborough said: "The new office development represents a major investment in our Bournville 'home' and by inviting local artists to mark the event, we hope to create a vibrant, visually stunning backdrop to what is already an extremely impressive building."
Artists can download a brief by visiting www.cadbury.co.uk/bournvilleartsproject and will have until January 11 to submit their ideas.
