dgArts working in partnership with NHS Dumfries and Galloway are wishing to appoint a poet to work collaboratively with Donald Urquhart, the Healing Spaces Artist to create texts which will be integrated into the grounds and gardens of the Crichton Royal Acute Mental Health Hospital currently under construction in Dumfries.

To apply, please download the Application and Selection Criteria and the Project Brief for Poet.

Selection criteria and application process Poet

Healing Spaces Poet’s Brief.v02doc

The deadline for applications is 12 NOON on Monday 21st December. Applicants selected for interview will be notified on Wednesday 22nd December. Interviews will be held in Dumfries on Tuesday 11th January 11.00am – 2.00pm.

This brief covers the role of the poet who can demonstrate a strong interest in the use of text as integral to creating a sense of place (placemaking) for the users and staff of the new Crichton Acute Mental Health Hospital, Dumfries which is due to be completed in October 2011.