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Art College Residencies
18th Aug, 2010
Call for Artists!AA2A' - Artists Access to Art Colleges Scheme hosted by Hereford College of ArtsA national project from the Council for Higher Education in Art and Design, funded by the National Lottery through Arts Council, EnglandThe Artists Access to Art Colleges project, now in its 12th year, is a national project which in 2010/11 is offering 148 'mini residencies.Hereford College of Arts is one of 37 colleges and universities across England that has been successful in its application to... Click for more...
Culture and Learning consultancy brief
19th Aug, 2010
Herefordshire Culture and Learning Project Contract Brief for a Consultant Introduction Herefordshire Council wishes to commission a consultant to develop a strategic plan for the development of a cultural learning offer for children and young people in Herefordshire. At present formal and informal learning is delivered by staff at all levels across a number of teams in Cultural Services and Archives using a range of resources and local collections. The purpose of this project is to develop a... Click for more...
Dancefest seeks new Board Members
24th Aug, 2010
Dancefest, the dance development agency for Herefordshire and Worcestershire, is seeking two directors to join its Board. In addition the organisation is looking for experts in particular areas, willing to be called upon as advisors to the Board. These are all unpaid positions. As for all regularly funded arts organisations it is an interesting time and the next year will create many opportunities for the Directors to play a part in helping the organisation to find their way through these cha... Click for more...
Film Crew Call Out
26th Aug, 2010
URGENT: Crew needed for Midlands Feature October/November 2010PULP – A Comic ComedyProduced by Adam Hamdy and Phil Bland, and Directed by Shaun Magher.Pulp is a micro budget feature shooting this autumn. We need crew from the region to turn a fantastic script into a great film. There is already incredibly talented crew and cast attached to the project with the following positions are still available for applications. If you, or anyone you know, would be interested, have a look at the attached... Click for more...
Film Finance Workshop
26th Aug, 2010
MONEY'S TOO TIGHT TO MENTION 2Hoping to finance your film?Want to know how to access European money?Want to know what kinds of films BBC Films finance?Want to understand more about the tax credit?Then this event is for you.A day packed with speakers and all the latest intelligence regarding financing films, you cannot afford to miss this if you are serious about financing your projects. Confirmed speakers so far include Agnieszka Moody from the UK MEDIA desk, Joe Oppenheimer BBC Films and Pau... Click for more...
Media Networking
28th Jul, 2010
Meet the Herefordshire Media NetworkDate: Wednesday, 29 September 2010Venue: SAXTYS, Widemarsh Street, HerefordAn opportunity to meet new colleagues/collaboratorsand the members of the new Herefordshire Media Network Help shape HMN’s future at September’s networking event.6pm: Registration & Networking. 6.30pm: Welcome from Chris Poole, Chairperson. Chris will explain the background to this evening’s meeting.6.40pm: Brief “one-minute hello”, from each of the members of the Steering... Click for more...
Music Commissions
9th Jun, 2010
PRS for Music Foundation launches New Music 20x12 as part of London 2012 Cultural Olympiad. We’re looking for20 brand new musical works, of outstanding creative excellence, each lasting 12 minutes. Together these will celebrate the UK’s musical talent and creativity throughout 2012 and beyond.We have up to £10,000 available for each of the 20 commissions and each of these will be broadcast round the world on BBC Radio 3.Are you a not for profit organisation, venue, promoter, ensemble or fest... Click for more...
Product Design commission
24th Aug, 2010
Buy Black CountryLimited edition products BriefWolverhampton Arts and Heritage Service, in partnership with the Black Country Living Museum, Dudley Museum Service, Sandwell Museum Service and Walsall Museum Service is seeking to celebrate the rich industrial heritage of the Black Country with a new range of limited edition, contemporary products developed by designers / makers and inspired by the region’s historic local collections. In the second phase of this project, there are two commiss... Click for more...
Stoke-on-Trent City Centre Artist Commissions
27th Aug, 2010
As autumn turns to winter each year our traditional Christmas light switch-on event, which launches the Christmas shopping season, has grown to attract an estimated 7000 people each year. In 2010 we aim to build on that by incorporating the switching on of the illuminations into an experience that celebrates more than just Christmas shopping. The lights switch-on will be one element of a larger free, high profile Light Night event to celebrate our shared history and our shared future, and hel... Click for more...
Voluntary Arts Awards
22nd Jun, 2010
Epic Awards 2010Voluntary Arts England are looking for art and craft groups to nominate themselves for 4 categories of award:EngagementPartnershipInnovationCreativityThe winners will receive training, equipment and publicity.Deadline for nominations - September 10thGo to www.epicawards.co.uk Click for more...
WM Visual Arts Network
23rd Aug, 2010
Turning Point West Midlands - a new network for the visual arts Arts Council England has established a network in the West Midlands to strengthen the region's visual arts and to connect people working in the sector. Called Turning Point West Midlands (TPWM) it is part of a national network made up of individual artists, independents and organisations who share a stake in the future development of the visual arts sector. The initiative is the result of a national review and a ten year strategy... Click for more...
Arts & Media Funding
Community Funding
23rd Aug, 2010
The Big Lottery Fund expands its response to community advice The Big Lottery Fund is expanding its response to growing pressure on community advice caused by the economic crunch.New grants from BIG’s Reaching Communities funding stream sees 33 awards totalling close to £8 million targeted on support for communities and people most in need.Read more.. Click for more...
Computer Game Grants
9th Aug, 2010
Grants To Grow Computer Games SectorA new £2 million fund has been launched to boost the UK’s video games industry. Culture Minister Ed Vaizey revealed that grants ranging between £10,000 and £25,000 will be up for grabs to help software developers produce new computer game prototypes. The European Regional Development Fund-backed programme, the first phase of a £5 million overall package of support for the sector, will be run by Abertay University in Dundee. Grants will be available to help ... Click for more...
Craft Award
18th May, 2010
The David Canter Memorial Fund 2010 Craft Awards - posted: 17.5.2010 deadline: 17 September 2010The David Canter Memorial Fund offers awards to give financial assistance to those working in the crafts. The fund is open to those who have finished their formal training and are working full-time or part-time in the UK but need money for specific projects, e.g. setting up a workshop, buying equipment, educational work or for research and travel.Awards, which usually range between £500 and £1,000,... Click for more...
Empty Shops Grants Scheme for Artists
4th Aug, 2010
Empty Shops Grants Scheme for ArtistsInformation:Who is managing the grant scheme? Herefordshire Council has been awarded funding to address the issue of retail blight in the city and market towns. It is intended that the funding is used for the creative use of empty spaces with a view to making high streets a more vibrant and attractive place to shop and run businesses. Due to the creative aims of the scheme the Arts Service at Herefordshire Council will co-ordinate and lead on various proje... Click for more...
Funding Update
9th Aug, 2010
Funding Opportunities Update - August 2010The Project Development TeamWe are here to give you help and advice on bid submissions for external funding. If you are planning a project and need help finding funding, or want help filling in an application form, please contact us. We will try and help you find suitable grants for your project, and signpost you to other people who may also be able to support your work. Clare Wichbold MBE, Grants and Partnership Officer at the PCT can be contacted o... Click for more...
Graduate Busaries
7th Sep, 2010
DCMS Jerwood Creative Bursaries SchemeThe Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) are working in partnership with Arts Council England to fund the DCMS Jerwood Creative Bursaries Scheme. This scheme is managed by the Jerwood Foundation and Jerwood Charitable Foundation, who work with emerging artists across all art forms and work to support their development and growth throughout their careers. The DCMS Jerwood Creative Bursaries Scheme functions to provide bursaries to talented graduat... Click for more...
Performing Arts & Music Funding
23rd Aug, 2010
Harold Hyam Wingate Foundationdeadline: 10 September and 10 December 2010 The Harold Hyam Wingate Foundation considers grant applications from charitable organisations working in a number of areas, including the performing arts and music. The Trustees meet quarterly to decide grant allocation.Performing arts (excluding music)The Foundation has been a consistent supporter of the performing arts. The Trustees intend to maintain that policy with particular emphasis on financial support for not-f... Click for more...
Youth Film Fund
18th Aug, 2010
First Light Youth Film Fund – Pilot Awardsdeadline: 5 October 2010, 2pmFirst Light was set up to provide funding and inspiration for the development, production and exhibition of short films made by young people across the UK – films that represent and embrace the diversity of their lives, stories and dreams.Organisations can get funding to make a short film of less than five minutes long. The film should be made by the young people themselves, collaborating with film professionals. The inten... Click for more...
Arts & Media Jobs
Creative Producer
24th Aug, 2010
Project ‘Worcester: City of Liberty’, Worcester LiveThis is a 12 - 18 month fixed-term project carrying a salary of £16,000. Worcester Live seeks to appoint a highly-motivated self-employed individual to the post of Creative Producer for the Heritage Lottery Fund supported historical/social project Worcester: City of Liberty. The project has a strong educational theme in its delivery and will include a TIE Tour, Radio Docu-Drama, Street Theatre and Education Resource Packs. The Creative Produ... Click for more...
Dance film job
16th Aug, 2010
Creative Commission OpportunityWhat?- ‘DOORSTEP DANCE’ an exciting opportunity to produce a series of short films. Cannock Chase Council Community Wellbeing-Arts (formerly Arts Development) have recently secured funding to produce a series of short films promoting dance in the local area. As a continuation of the ‘Move Up’ initiative, ‘Doorstep Dance’ will help to breakdown barriers to dance and give members of the local community a flavour of what is available locally and how to get invo... Click for more...
Dance Leaders required
24th Aug, 2010
Dancing on the Severn Valley RailwayRosie Kay Dance Company is looking for Dance Leaders to work on an exciting new site specific project, Dancing on the Severn Valley Railway.We are looking for a total of 18 Dance Leaders based in the West Midlands, primarily Worcestershire, Telford or Shropshire.Each dance leader will work with an existing or newly formed group of up to 30 young people between June and July 2011 to create an element of the site-specific performance with their group, pri... Click for more...
Filmmaker Wanted
24th Aug, 2010
THE RURAL MEDIA COMPANY Young People’s Filmmaker £18-22k The Rural Media Company is looking for an experienced, creative and committed young people’s filmmaker to work on Shoot Out, our practical filmmaking programme for young people in Herefordshire. Visit www.ruralmedia.co.uk/opportunities to download job description & application form or contact Natalie on 01432 344039 Closing date: Friday 24th September Click for more...
Media Internships
11th Aug, 2010
Screen Media Lab, based at NTI Birmingham is continuing its Media Camp scheme for another year and has three 6-month internship opportunities.Apply by sending your CV and a cover letter explaining why you want the internship to sara.middleton@bcu.ac.uk <mailto:sara.middleton@bcu.ac.uk> - deadline is before 5pm on 10th September 2010. You will be informed within 1 week whether you have been selected for interview. Interviews will be week beginning the 27th September 2010. Internship ... Click for more...
Project Director job
13th Aug, 2010
Director of Project, Logistics and Finance (maternity cover)CAPSULEFixed Term Freelance Contract5 days a week for 4 months (17.2 weeks) may be extended£25-£30k pro rataStart Date 1st November 2010 This is a unique opportunity to join one of the UK’s most dynamic arts organisation to provide maternity cover for one of its two Directors.Capsule are looking for an experienced professional with practical knowledge of this work area, who has a successful record in project management, logistics and... Click for more...
Arts Workshops
ART TEACHERS’ FORUMS
26th Aug, 2010
Six times a year Hereford College of Arts hosts their now familiar and very popular Art Teachers Forums. These Forums take place twice a term in the late afternoon at HCA and are open to all performing and creative arts teachers across the county offering a unique opportunity for teachers to meet and exchange views in an informal and relaxed environment with refreshments at the end of their day!These meetings not only provide a vibrant networking opportunity between art teachers and HCA staff... Click for more...
Exhibition opportunities
Exhibition call out
3rd Sep, 2010
Annex 21 - Call for ArtistsW-CA (Worcestershire Contemporary Artists) is seeking proposals from all artists who work or live or have a connection to Worcestershire.We are currently accepting proposals for 6 exhibitions during 2011.Selection will be based on how well proposed ideas or existing works fit within the main W-CA aims of promoting contemporary art in the rural setting and creating dialogue between the public, local and regional artists.See exhibition guidelines on our website for mo... Click for more...
Marine Art Open Exhibition
23rd Aug, 2010
Royal Society of Marine ArtistsThe Federation of British Artists invites you, your colleagues and especially students to submit work to the Royal Society of Marine Artists (RSMA) open annual exhibition 2010. The RSMA are looking for exhibits that are marine in character, that is, the main interest must be the sea or tidal waters or some object essentially connected. The exhibition will take place at the Mall Galleries near Trafalgar Square in October 2010. There are artists' awards to be won ... Click for more...
