Artist Callout: Exploring Lincoln’s Hidden Heritage – Digital Commissions for Frequency Festival 2026
We are looking for artists to help us bring Lincoln’s hidden heritage to life in new and imaginative ways. Through AR, audio and gamified storytelling, we want to uncover overlooked histories and invite audiences to experience them in fresh, engaging formats.
This opportunity forms part of Reimagining Lincolnshire, a long-term project that challenges whose voices are represented in our history and explores new ways of sharing the stories that shape our identity.
The Opportunity
As part of Frequency Festival 2026, we are commissioning five new works:
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Three Community Co-Creation Commissions (£20,000 each plus an additional £5,000 for workshops), which place collaboration with local communities at the heart of the process.
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Two Digital Hybrid Commissions (£9,000 each), which focus on the creation of digital-led artworks without the requirement for community workshops.
We are particularly interested in proposals that explore themes such as migration and diversity, LGBTQIA+ visibility, working-class women in politics, wellbeing and mental health, or Lincoln’s music, nightlife and cultural life.
Each work will premiere at Frequency Festival in Lincoln, February 2026.
Key Information
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Application deadline: Monday 27th October, 4pm
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Date of outcome for artists: Friday 7th November
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Project period: November 2025 – February 2026
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Launch: February 2026, Frequency Festival
Full details of the commissions, including criteria and requirements, can be found in the Commission Brief. Applicants can also access background material, suggested stories and heritage resources via the Reimagining Lincolnshire Information Pack.
Support for Applicants
We want to make the process as accessible as possible. Proposals can be submitted as a written document (max 3 pages), video, audio or plain text.
Applicants are also invited to book a one-to-one session with the team to talk through their ideas. Spaces are limited to ten slots, and can be reserved via the booking link.
A short video introducing the project will also be available here.
How to Apply
To apply, send your proposal to georgina@thresholdstudios.tv, clearly stating whether you are applying for a Community Co-Creation Commission or a Digital Hybrid Commission.
About the Project
Reimagining Lincolnshire is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we are making heritage inclusive, participatory, and alive with diverse
voices.
This project was also made possible thanks to government funding from the Be Lincoln Town Deal Fund under the Lincoln Connected project in partnership with Threshold Studios and the City of Lincoln Council.
