For our 2025 edition, BTB explores themes of invention and innovation, spanning indigenous knowledge and cutting-edge technology, and examines the global impact of pioneering textiles from Lancashire.
Working with our partner venues, producers and funders we have created 4 significant new commission opportunities to be presented as part of the BTB25 programme during October.
- The BTB Emerging Artist Award – working in partnership with In-Situ to develop a new work in collaboration with local people in Pendle, supported by the Fenton Arts Trust.
- A residency and co-commission in collaboration with British Council, to work with our partners at La Condition Publique and La Manufacture in Roubaix, Northern France, The Making Rooms in Blackburn and the industrial textile collections across Lancashire.
- A co-commission with The Harris Museum & Art Gallery in Preston, to explore their collection relating to the Courtaulds Factory and production of Rayon in Lancashire
- A residency and co-commission with Creative Spaces Burnley at the brand new One Two Three Gallery and Studios responding to the cyclical relationship between innovation and science fiction which has influenced fabric and fashion over the past century.
Delivery timescale for Opportunities 1,3 & 4
- Application deadline: Friday 28th March
- Interviews: Week of 7th April – exact dates TBC
- Projects to take place between: April/May – Sept 2025
- Installation of work: Late September 2025
- Public presentation of the work: Minimum period 2nd October September – 2nd November 2025
during BTB with possibility of extension in some venues - BTB opening event: Thursday 2nd October
Delivery timescale: Opportunity 2
- Application deadline: Monday 14th April
- Interviews: Week of 21st or 28th April – exact dates TBC
- Projects to take place between: May – Sept 2025
- Installation of work: Late September 2025
- Public presentation of the work: Minimum period 2nd October September – 2nd November 2025
during BTB with possibility of extension in some venues - BTB opening event: Thursday 2nd October
you can find the full brief and application process in the link below. Please email applications to – emily@britishtextilebiennial.co.uk
CLICK HERE TO APPLY!