QUAD Shorts 2 – film commissions
Aspiring filmmakers once again have a chance to see their ideas up on the Silver Screen as QUAD in Derby announces the launch of QUAD Shorts 2.
QUAD Shorts commission will fund up to five pieces of film or moving image by artists and film makers from Derby, Derbyshire and the East Midlands. Proposals are open for films three to five minutes in length with the theme of ‘Heroes’ inspired by 2012 Olympics. Each selected commission will receive a maximum production budget of up to £5000 and the completed films will be shown in QUAD as part of ‘ID Fest’ film festival in May 2012. As part of the commission, successful applicants will also receive support for Script Development, Project Mentoring and a professional Producer for each film.
For further information on QUAD Shorts 2 film commissions, please email: quadshorts@derbyquad.co.uk or go to: www.derbyquad.co.uk/quadshorts/quad-shorts-information-pack
QUAD Shorts 2 launch event will be held in QUAD on 13th September, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm hosted by QUAD CEO Keith Jeffrey and Anna Seifert-Speck of EM Media. The event will showcase the work of successful commissions from QUAD Shorts 2010 and will provide a chance to find out more and information on how filmmakers can apply for one of this years’ commissions. The launch event is free and there is no need to book.
Keith Jeffrey, QUAD CEO said, “QUAD Shorts aims to support and develop the work of film makers in the East Midlands by commissioning new work to develop skills and talent within the community and to help them develop a professional career. QUAD aims not just to show a programme of quality films in QUAD cinema but also to nurture talented film makers in the region who could be those film makers of tomorrow”
Screenwriting Basics – training course
Those interested in furthering their film making skills in time to apply for the commission can make use of two courses running in QUAD in the autumn. Screenwriting Basics is an introductory eight-week course for scriptwriters, delivered by award winning scriptwriter Graham Lester George. Covering the basic elements of writing a script, including; structure, character and plot, the course will develop skills needed to analyse and develop a critical approach to scriptwriting. The course runs for eight weeks from 5th October until 30th November, on Wednesdays from 6:00pm until 8:30pm. The cost is £150, or £120 for concessions.
A course in Short Film Direction, run by experienced film maker James Sharpe will provide the key skills, tools and advice to advance in independent film making. You learn how best to implement affordable film making equipment to create better short films. Please note the outcome of course is not to create a short film but to learn the practical skills and theory in order to do so. The course runs for six weeks from 8th November until 6th December, on Tuesdays from 6:00pm until 8:30pm. The cost is £160, or £128 for concessions.
For more information about QUAD’s courses, please go to: www.derbyquad.co.uk/courses
Wednesday 27 July 2011
Paid Artist in Residence (12 months), The Bond
Artist in Residence (12 months), The Bond
Paid (£10k-15k pro rata) Part time
The Bond is a busy mixed use conference, office and business with a variety of tenants and facilities including dance studio, arts and media organisations and a range of charities and voluntary bodies in Birmingham’s creative Eastside quarter.
The Bond Company wishes to appoint an Artist in Residence for a period of 12 months to develop their work and/or explore the canal side surroundings through their art form. A flat and studio will be provided free in exchange for residential caretaking and other site duties. In addition there is the possibility of up to 20 hours a week hourly paid work. It is expected that the Artist in Residence will hold an exhibition of their work in the boardrooms at the end of their residency.
If you are interested in applying for this position, or would like further information please email: Sarah Marshall info@thebondco.net
Applications must be received by August 1st 2011
Paid (£10k-15k pro rata) Part time
The Bond is a busy mixed use conference, office and business with a variety of tenants and facilities including dance studio, arts and media organisations and a range of charities and voluntary bodies in Birmingham’s creative Eastside quarter.
The Bond Company wishes to appoint an Artist in Residence for a period of 12 months to develop their work and/or explore the canal side surroundings through their art form. A flat and studio will be provided free in exchange for residential caretaking and other site duties. In addition there is the possibility of up to 20 hours a week hourly paid work. It is expected that the Artist in Residence will hold an exhibition of their work in the boardrooms at the end of their residency.
If you are interested in applying for this position, or would like further information please email: Sarah Marshall info@thebondco.net
Applications must be received by August 1st 2011
Nottingham Castle Annual Open 2011 - Application Process
Call for submissions for annual open exhibition in partnership with New Art Exchange.
Celebrating art and craft in the East and West Midlands.
The selection panel will consist of: Sheila McGregor (Chief Executive, Axisweb), Lina Peterson (Jeweller), Dan Perfect (Painter).
Exhibition at Nottingham Castle Museum and Art Gallery, 8 Oct - 6 Nov 2011.
£1,500 cash grand prize plus other cash and exhibition prizes available.
Details and application process here.
Celebrating art and craft in the East and West Midlands.
The selection panel will consist of: Sheila McGregor (Chief Executive, Axisweb), Lina Peterson (Jeweller), Dan Perfect (Painter).
Exhibition at Nottingham Castle Museum and Art Gallery, 8 Oct - 6 Nov 2011.
£1,500 cash grand prize plus other cash and exhibition prizes available.
Details and application process here.
Call out – artists/photographers
We are looking for 12 artists that have photographic skills to join a project taking place around the Derbyshire area over the course of a full year.
Each artist will be required to take one photo a week, for 4 weeks.
The photo will be of a sculpture that will be taken to various locations around the county.
We are looking for individual perspectives on our basic idea which we hope will make this project interesting and thought provoking
The final 53 photographs will be shown, in A1 format, at a gallery in London, and with luck shown in other local venues too. The images will also be published in a book for the exhibitions.
The overall project is in aid of the CentrePoint
If you wish to help or ask for more info please email sculptor@live.co.uk
Each artist will be required to take one photo a week, for 4 weeks.
The photo will be of a sculpture that will be taken to various locations around the county.
We are looking for individual perspectives on our basic idea which we hope will make this project interesting and thought provoking
The final 53 photographs will be shown, in A1 format, at a gallery in London, and with luck shown in other local venues too. The images will also be published in a book for the exhibitions.
The overall project is in aid of the CentrePoint
If you wish to help or ask for more info please email sculptor@live.co.uk
Series of writing workshops and talks hosted by Derby city libraries
Saturday 1 October, 10am to 3.45pm: Poetry Workshop with Cathy Grindrod
One day poetry workshop
Whether you’re something of a poetry novice - or you already spend your life scribbling in notebooks while walking amongst daffodils! – You’re welcome to come along and enjoy creating, discussing and sharing poetry at this friendly workshop. We will learn more about the poetry world, read and discuss poems by living poets, and consider what poetry is and how it works. We’ll write together using a variety of stimuli and talk about the poetic process and about editing your work. We’ll support each other in sharing the poems we write and talk about how we might move forward with our poetry.
Cathy Grindrod is the author of five poetry collections, most recently The Sky, Head On, published by Shoestring. She is a former Derbyshire Poet Laureate, widely published and broadcast and has recently written her first play, Always in the Afternoon, a script in hand performance of which will be staged at Derby Studio Theatre in September 2011. She has also written, in collaboration with composer James Redwood, the libretto to the oratorio, More Glass than Wall, nominated for a BBC Radio 3 British Composer of the Year Award. Cathy works as a literature consultant, tutor and mentor.
Venue: Mickleover Library
Cost: £25, booking essential, includes tea and coffee throughout the day
To book a place or for more information telephone 01332 718926 or 01332 641727 or email mickleover.library@derby.gov.uk
Saturday 15th October 10am to 3.45pm: Novel-Writing Booster Kit with Martin Davies
One day writing workshop
Daunted at the thought of writing a novel? Plagued by uncertainty? Does completing a full-length work just feel too hard? Even for people with lots of experience, sometimes the distance between the first words of a novel and the completed manuscript can appear too enormous to contemplate.
Martin Davies' Novel-Writing Booster Kit is designed to help. Aimed at people hoping to complete a longer work of fiction, the workshop will help you overcome some of the challenges in your path.
Perhaps you have already embarked on a novel or simply have an idea you want to develop – or perhaps you just need some encouragement to help you on your journey. Martin’s one-day workshop will address the obstacles you face – from storytelling and structure, to exhaustion and self doubt. Martin will also take a little time to look at what to do when your manuscript is finally complete! This one day workshop is an ideal follow on from the Novel-Writing Starter Kit course but it also works as a standalone workshop.
Martin’s workshops are fast-paced, fun and highly interactive, and there'll be plenty of time for questions throughout the day.
Martin Davies is the author of four novels, and his books have been published in the US and Europe as well as in the UK. His UK debut, The Conjuror's Bird, was featured by the Richard and Judy Book Club and was nominated for Read of The Year at the British Book Awards. His most recent novel, The Unicorn Road, was chosen as one of The Times WH Smith Paperbacks Of The Year. His next novel, The Year After is due out in August.
Venue: Mackworth Library
Cost: £25, booking essential, includes tea and coffee throughout the day
To book a place or for more information telephone 01332 642410 or 01332 641727 or email mackworth.library@derby.gov.uk
Saturday 19 November 10am to 3.45pm: Writing Short Fiction with Judith Allnatt
One day writing workshop
Where do ideas come from? What makes a story a satisfying read? Using lateral-thinking techniques, memory and images we will spark ideas for new stories and provide tools that can be used again and again to boost creativity. Then, by looking at examples of the genre, we will identify the elements of short story structure and learn how to use them in developing and tightening our stories. Suitable for all levels of writing experience, the workshop will encourage experimentation and shared feedback in a supportive environment.
Judith Allnatt is an acclaimed short story writer and novelist. Her latest novel, The Poet’s Wife, has been shortlisted for the East Midlands Book Award. It tells the story of the poet John Clare and his wife Patty Turner: a story of poems and passion, genius and madness. Judith’s first novel, A Mile of River, was selected as Simon Mayo’s Book of the Month on Radio 5 Live and was shortlisted for the Portico Prize for Literature. Short stories have featured in the Bridport Prize Anthology, the Commonwealth Short Story Awards 2009, and on BBC Radio 4. Judith lectures on creative writing for various universities and is currently working on her third novel.
Venue: Mickleover Library
Cost: £25, booking essential, includes tea and coffee throughout the day
To book a place or for more information telephone 01332 718926 or 01332 641727 or email mickleover.library@derby.gov.uk
Wednesday 14 September, 7pm to 8.45pm: Self-Publish Your Writing- a talk by Steven Dunne
Bestselling author Steven Dunne http://www.the-reaper.com/ will talk about self-publishing followed by a question and answer session. Covering the advantages of self-publishing and traditional routes to publication, Steven will talk about finance, finding the right publisher and the design of your product. He will also cover retail and promotion.
Steven Dunne graduated from Kent University in 1979 and did a variety of jobs in London, including Public Relations Consultant, freelance Journalist and supply teacher. He taught English for eight years in Croydon and moved to Derby in 1996. In 2007, he self-published Reaper, about a serial killer who strikes in Derby. It sold over 1000 copies in the East Midlands and in 2008, Harper Collins bought the rights and The Reaper was released nationally in 2009. A sequel, The Disciple, was released in August 2010. Steven has since signed a publishing deal at Headline to release his next DI Brook novel Deity, which is scheduled for release in 2012.
Venue: Central Library
Cost: £5, booking essential
Book at any city library or for more information telephone 01332 641701 or 01332 641727 or email central.library@derby.gov.uk
One day poetry workshop
Whether you’re something of a poetry novice - or you already spend your life scribbling in notebooks while walking amongst daffodils! – You’re welcome to come along and enjoy creating, discussing and sharing poetry at this friendly workshop. We will learn more about the poetry world, read and discuss poems by living poets, and consider what poetry is and how it works. We’ll write together using a variety of stimuli and talk about the poetic process and about editing your work. We’ll support each other in sharing the poems we write and talk about how we might move forward with our poetry.
Cathy Grindrod is the author of five poetry collections, most recently The Sky, Head On, published by Shoestring. She is a former Derbyshire Poet Laureate, widely published and broadcast and has recently written her first play, Always in the Afternoon, a script in hand performance of which will be staged at Derby Studio Theatre in September 2011. She has also written, in collaboration with composer James Redwood, the libretto to the oratorio, More Glass than Wall, nominated for a BBC Radio 3 British Composer of the Year Award. Cathy works as a literature consultant, tutor and mentor.
Venue: Mickleover Library
Cost: £25, booking essential, includes tea and coffee throughout the day
To book a place or for more information telephone 01332 718926 or 01332 641727 or email mickleover.library@derby.gov.uk
Saturday 15th October 10am to 3.45pm: Novel-Writing Booster Kit with Martin Davies
One day writing workshop
Daunted at the thought of writing a novel? Plagued by uncertainty? Does completing a full-length work just feel too hard? Even for people with lots of experience, sometimes the distance between the first words of a novel and the completed manuscript can appear too enormous to contemplate.
Martin Davies' Novel-Writing Booster Kit is designed to help. Aimed at people hoping to complete a longer work of fiction, the workshop will help you overcome some of the challenges in your path.
Perhaps you have already embarked on a novel or simply have an idea you want to develop – or perhaps you just need some encouragement to help you on your journey. Martin’s one-day workshop will address the obstacles you face – from storytelling and structure, to exhaustion and self doubt. Martin will also take a little time to look at what to do when your manuscript is finally complete! This one day workshop is an ideal follow on from the Novel-Writing Starter Kit course but it also works as a standalone workshop.
Martin’s workshops are fast-paced, fun and highly interactive, and there'll be plenty of time for questions throughout the day.
Martin Davies is the author of four novels, and his books have been published in the US and Europe as well as in the UK. His UK debut, The Conjuror's Bird, was featured by the Richard and Judy Book Club and was nominated for Read of The Year at the British Book Awards. His most recent novel, The Unicorn Road, was chosen as one of The Times WH Smith Paperbacks Of The Year. His next novel, The Year After is due out in August.
Venue: Mackworth Library
Cost: £25, booking essential, includes tea and coffee throughout the day
To book a place or for more information telephone 01332 642410 or 01332 641727 or email mackworth.library@derby.gov.uk
Saturday 19 November 10am to 3.45pm: Writing Short Fiction with Judith Allnatt
One day writing workshop
Where do ideas come from? What makes a story a satisfying read? Using lateral-thinking techniques, memory and images we will spark ideas for new stories and provide tools that can be used again and again to boost creativity. Then, by looking at examples of the genre, we will identify the elements of short story structure and learn how to use them in developing and tightening our stories. Suitable for all levels of writing experience, the workshop will encourage experimentation and shared feedback in a supportive environment.
Judith Allnatt is an acclaimed short story writer and novelist. Her latest novel, The Poet’s Wife, has been shortlisted for the East Midlands Book Award. It tells the story of the poet John Clare and his wife Patty Turner: a story of poems and passion, genius and madness. Judith’s first novel, A Mile of River, was selected as Simon Mayo’s Book of the Month on Radio 5 Live and was shortlisted for the Portico Prize for Literature. Short stories have featured in the Bridport Prize Anthology, the Commonwealth Short Story Awards 2009, and on BBC Radio 4. Judith lectures on creative writing for various universities and is currently working on her third novel.
Venue: Mickleover Library
Cost: £25, booking essential, includes tea and coffee throughout the day
To book a place or for more information telephone 01332 718926 or 01332 641727 or email mickleover.library@derby.gov.uk
Wednesday 14 September, 7pm to 8.45pm: Self-Publish Your Writing- a talk by Steven Dunne
Bestselling author Steven Dunne http://www.the-reaper.com/ will talk about self-publishing followed by a question and answer session. Covering the advantages of self-publishing and traditional routes to publication, Steven will talk about finance, finding the right publisher and the design of your product. He will also cover retail and promotion.
Steven Dunne graduated from Kent University in 1979 and did a variety of jobs in London, including Public Relations Consultant, freelance Journalist and supply teacher. He taught English for eight years in Croydon and moved to Derby in 1996. In 2007, he self-published Reaper, about a serial killer who strikes in Derby. It sold over 1000 copies in the East Midlands and in 2008, Harper Collins bought the rights and The Reaper was released nationally in 2009. A sequel, The Disciple, was released in August 2010. Steven has since signed a publishing deal at Headline to release his next DI Brook novel Deity, which is scheduled for release in 2012.
Venue: Central Library
Cost: £5, booking essential
Book at any city library or for more information telephone 01332 641701 or 01332 641727 or email central.library@derby.gov.uk
Friday 22 July 2011
Can you hear me now partcipation activity - Derby
‘Can you hear me now?’ is a mass participation activity that will inform the development of a new collection and exhibition in 2012. Led by Andrea Hadley Johnson, Exhibitions Officer at Derby Museum & Art Gallery, it represents a new, radical and risk-taking approach to programming and proactively engaging both existing and new audiences.
If you would like to get involved, you can return the Can you hear me now? cards to the museum shop. Or you can email your responses to andrea.hadley-johnson@derby.gov.uk
You can collect a set of (free) cards from the Museum shop.
All responses will be used anonymously in the collection and exhibition and may form part of the plinth of desire, or encased in the glass vitrine of fear.
If you would like to get involved, you can return the Can you hear me now? cards to the museum shop. Or you can email your responses to andrea.hadley-johnson@derby.gov.uk
You can collect a set of (free) cards from the Museum shop.
All responses will be used anonymously in the collection and exhibition and may form part of the plinth of desire, or encased in the glass vitrine of fear.
Design Services – Derby LIVE promotional materials (design tender)
Design Services – Derby LIVE promotional materials (design tender)
Derby LIVE (part of Derby City Council) is tendering for a new design agency for production of Derby LIVE brochures and brand development
Awarding body Derby City Council
Est. Start Date:
14/11/2011
Est. End Date:
13/11/2014
Description
Derby LIVE is an innovative model for the delivery of the performing arts in Derby, providing a programme of in-house produced theatre as well as presenting a broad range of received work of various genres and artforms, and operates as a business unit of Derby City Council. Derby LIVE has an equally broad range of customers that it needs to appeal to.
Organisations are invited to express interest for the provision of design services for Derby LIVE promotional materials.
For each season ("Spring", "Summer", "Autumn/Winter"), promotional materials comprising a Season Brochure, a Children's Brochure and a What's On Guide are currently required; a Classical Season Guide is also required annually. Additional work under the contract, as requested by Derby LIVE on an ad-hoc basis and by agreement with successful supplier, may include (but is not limited to): brand development, professional photography/photo shoots, and the creation/sourcing of images and title treatment from scratch for Derby LIVE in-house produced productions. In addition, work may also be requested by Derby City Council’s Central Design team on an ad-hoc basis and by agreement with successful supplier
The process will consist of two stages; the first stage is the completion of a pre qualification questionnaire, which will be used to shortlist organisations possessing areas of expertise required by Derby LIVE to deliver these design services. Organisations shortlisted will carry forward to the second stage of the process and be invited to formally tender.
The successful supplier will be expected to supply services under the terms of contract for three (3) years with an optional further two (2) years'
http://www.sourcederbyshire.co.uk/contracts/show/id/5818
Derby LIVE (part of Derby City Council) is tendering for a new design agency for production of Derby LIVE brochures and brand development
Awarding body Derby City Council
Est. Start Date:
14/11/2011
Est. End Date:
13/11/2014
Description
Derby LIVE is an innovative model for the delivery of the performing arts in Derby, providing a programme of in-house produced theatre as well as presenting a broad range of received work of various genres and artforms, and operates as a business unit of Derby City Council. Derby LIVE has an equally broad range of customers that it needs to appeal to.
Organisations are invited to express interest for the provision of design services for Derby LIVE promotional materials.
For each season ("Spring", "Summer", "Autumn/Winter"), promotional materials comprising a Season Brochure, a Children's Brochure and a What's On Guide are currently required; a Classical Season Guide is also required annually. Additional work under the contract, as requested by Derby LIVE on an ad-hoc basis and by agreement with successful supplier, may include (but is not limited to): brand development, professional photography/photo shoots, and the creation/sourcing of images and title treatment from scratch for Derby LIVE in-house produced productions. In addition, work may also be requested by Derby City Council’s Central Design team on an ad-hoc basis and by agreement with successful supplier
The process will consist of two stages; the first stage is the completion of a pre qualification questionnaire, which will be used to shortlist organisations possessing areas of expertise required by Derby LIVE to deliver these design services. Organisations shortlisted will carry forward to the second stage of the process and be invited to formally tender.
The successful supplier will be expected to supply services under the terms of contract for three (3) years with an optional further two (2) years'
http://www.sourcederbyshire.co.uk/contracts/show/id/5818
UK YOUNG ARTISTS is recruiting new Board members
UK YOUNG ARTISTS is recruiting new Board members
UK Young Artists is an exciting arts organisation, based in the East Midlands, delivering high quality, engaging work across the UK and beyond. We work nationally and internationally to showcase young, creative practitioners between the ages of 18 – 30 whose work spans across all art forms; from visual arts to music, performance to literature. UK Young Artists pride themselves on providing networking opportunities and artistic development through intercultural dialogue and exhibitions showcasing outstanding art.
As UKYA plans for the future we are now looking to recruit passionate and enthusiastic people who will bring their knowledge and expertise to the Board of Directors.
We are interested in applications from people who have an interest in the arts with experience in the following areas:
* Legal
* Finance
* Marketing
* Human resources
Given the nature of our international work, knowledge of, or experience in working outside of the UK would be advantageous. Board meetings are held in Nottingham, Leicester, Loughborough and Derby.
The posts are voluntary and unpaid, although expenses will be paid if appropriate.
Previous Arts/Board experience is not essential; we particularly welcome applications from a diverse background. If you are interested in joining the Board of a dynamic company please submit a CV and a covering letter to ukya@ntu.ac.uk by Friday 5th August 2011 5.00pm.
http://www.ukyoungartists.co.uk/
UK Young Artists is an exciting arts organisation, based in the East Midlands, delivering high quality, engaging work across the UK and beyond. We work nationally and internationally to showcase young, creative practitioners between the ages of 18 – 30 whose work spans across all art forms; from visual arts to music, performance to literature. UK Young Artists pride themselves on providing networking opportunities and artistic development through intercultural dialogue and exhibitions showcasing outstanding art.
As UKYA plans for the future we are now looking to recruit passionate and enthusiastic people who will bring their knowledge and expertise to the Board of Directors.
We are interested in applications from people who have an interest in the arts with experience in the following areas:
* Legal
* Finance
* Marketing
* Human resources
Given the nature of our international work, knowledge of, or experience in working outside of the UK would be advantageous. Board meetings are held in Nottingham, Leicester, Loughborough and Derby.
The posts are voluntary and unpaid, although expenses will be paid if appropriate.
Previous Arts/Board experience is not essential; we particularly welcome applications from a diverse background. If you are interested in joining the Board of a dynamic company please submit a CV and a covering letter to ukya@ntu.ac.uk by Friday 5th August 2011 5.00pm.
http://www.ukyoungartists.co.uk/
Green Door Printmaking Studio - Workshops for Summer 2011
Green Door Printmaking Studio - Workshops for Summer 2011
How to Book
If you would like to book a place on one of our Summer Workshops
please call us on 01332 291 996 or email mail@greendoor-printmaking.co.uk. You can also book a place
online at: www.greendoor-printmaking.co.uk
Etching with Colour
Sat 23 - Sun 24 July (11am-5pm)
£195 // £175 Members (Max. 6 people)
Learn how to produce & print a simple line-drawn coloured etching using Acrylic Resist environmentally friendly techniques during this two-day workshop.
Suitable for beginners.
Photographic Etching
Thurs 28 - Fri 29 July (11am-5pm)
£135 // £120 Members (Max. 6 people)
Learn how to produce & print a photographic etching using photopolymer and environmentally safer materials during this two-day workshop.
Suitable for more experienced printmakers and photographers.
Young Printmakers
Sat 06 August (11am-3pm)
£45 (7-17 Yrs) (Max. 6 young people)
Bring along an old t-shirt and learn how to create and screen print your own design in this 4-hour workshop.
Suitable for beginners. A perfect Summer Holiday activity. Parent/Guardians welcome to join in!
Screen Printing onto Fabric
Sat 27 August (11am-5pm)
£95 // £85 Members (Max. 6 people)
Learn how to translate your drawings into fabric designs that can be printed onto a tote bag in this 6-hour workshop.
Uses environmentally friendly dyes with photographic screen printing techniques.
Suitable for beginners.
Paper Making
Sat 03 September (11am-4pm)
£55 // £49 Members (Max. 8 people)
Come along to our studio’s first paper making day!
Learn how to create handmade papers perfect for use with drawing, artist’s books and printmaking in this 5 hour workshop.
Suitable for beginners.
Materials and light refreshments included in all workshop prices.
£10 deposit required when booking.
How to Book
If you would like to book a place on one of our Summer Workshops
please call us on 01332 291 996 or email mail@greendoor-printmaking.co.uk. You can also book a place
online at: www.greendoor-printmaking.co.uk
Etching with Colour
Sat 23 - Sun 24 July (11am-5pm)
£195 // £175 Members (Max. 6 people)
Learn how to produce & print a simple line-drawn coloured etching using Acrylic Resist environmentally friendly techniques during this two-day workshop.
Suitable for beginners.
Photographic Etching
Thurs 28 - Fri 29 July (11am-5pm)
£135 // £120 Members (Max. 6 people)
Learn how to produce & print a photographic etching using photopolymer and environmentally safer materials during this two-day workshop.
Suitable for more experienced printmakers and photographers.
Young Printmakers
Sat 06 August (11am-3pm)
£45 (7-17 Yrs) (Max. 6 young people)
Bring along an old t-shirt and learn how to create and screen print your own design in this 4-hour workshop.
Suitable for beginners. A perfect Summer Holiday activity. Parent/Guardians welcome to join in!
Screen Printing onto Fabric
Sat 27 August (11am-5pm)
£95 // £85 Members (Max. 6 people)
Learn how to translate your drawings into fabric designs that can be printed onto a tote bag in this 6-hour workshop.
Uses environmentally friendly dyes with photographic screen printing techniques.
Suitable for beginners.
Paper Making
Sat 03 September (11am-4pm)
£55 // £49 Members (Max. 8 people)
Come along to our studio’s first paper making day!
Learn how to create handmade papers perfect for use with drawing, artist’s books and printmaking in this 5 hour workshop.
Suitable for beginners.
Materials and light refreshments included in all workshop prices.
£10 deposit required when booking.
Volunteers wanted for tomorrow's Asian Arts fest in Derby
URGENT Volunteers required… for South Asian Arts Festival on Saturday 23rd July 2011
Arboretum Park, Derby, 3-9pm.
Volunteers required to help (minimum of 3hrs) in the participatory arts area and to carry out audience survey. This volunteering position will be of interest for artists and individuals who are looking to expand their knowledge of working with diverse arts/audience and arts administration. It will be good way of finding out more about Asian arts and culture. Out of pocket expenses will be paid.
For more details please contact Surtal Arts on 01332 294333/07861703508 or info@surtalarts.co.uk
Arboretum Park, Derby, 3-9pm.
Volunteers required to help (minimum of 3hrs) in the participatory arts area and to carry out audience survey. This volunteering position will be of interest for artists and individuals who are looking to expand their knowledge of working with diverse arts/audience and arts administration. It will be good way of finding out more about Asian arts and culture. Out of pocket expenses will be paid.
For more details please contact Surtal Arts on 01332 294333/07861703508 or info@surtalarts.co.uk
Wednesday 13 July 2011
Derbyshire Poet Laureat opportunity (deadline: noon 22-7-11)
Derbyshire Poet Laureat opportunity (deadline: noon 22-7-11)
Derbyshire County Council is looking to appoint the next Derbyshire Poet Laureate.
The appointment is for two years, running from October 2011 to September 2013, and the brief will include a set of commissions, workshops and events. It is also expected that the poet will use the honorary title to seek further commissions, workshops and appearances during their tenure. The Laureate will be featured as part of the 2012 Derbyshire Literature Festival, and given a skills development bursary.
The Derbyshire Poet Laureate not only needs to be an excellent poet, but will also need to demonstrate an aptitude for working and performing in a wide variety of community settings.
Applications are welcome from poets living, working or studying in Derbyshire.
For further information and details of how to apply visit: www.derbyshire.gov.uk/poetlaureate or contact the Arts Team at: arts.team@derbyshire.gov.uk or ring 01773 831 359
Deadline for applications: 12noon on Friday 22nd July 2011
Derbyshire County Council is looking to appoint the next Derbyshire Poet Laureate.
The appointment is for two years, running from October 2011 to September 2013, and the brief will include a set of commissions, workshops and events. It is also expected that the poet will use the honorary title to seek further commissions, workshops and appearances during their tenure. The Laureate will be featured as part of the 2012 Derbyshire Literature Festival, and given a skills development bursary.
The Derbyshire Poet Laureate not only needs to be an excellent poet, but will also need to demonstrate an aptitude for working and performing in a wide variety of community settings.
Applications are welcome from poets living, working or studying in Derbyshire.
For further information and details of how to apply visit: www.derbyshire.gov.uk/poetlaureate or contact the Arts Team at: arts.team@derbyshire.gov.uk or ring 01773 831 359
Deadline for applications: 12noon on Friday 22nd July 2011
Open brief with fd2d cultural magazine for Derby students
Creative student at Derby Uni?
Open Brief Autumn 2011 is coming. Intrigued? Email info@fd2d.com www.fd2d.com
Open Brief Autumn 2011 is coming. Intrigued? Email info@fd2d.com www.fd2d.com
Proven Twitter can help you get a job, well the interview at least!
Be inspired by this graduate's efforts to find a job via Twitter. It's a happy ending... hopefully.
Wednesday 6 July 2011
Fund raiser vacancy at QUAD
Development Officer, Derby Quad
This new full time post offers the right candidate great potential to be part of this ambitious organisation to develop their fundraising skills and progress their career in development. The role of the Development Officer is a non-strategic post to deliver existing and new income generating opportunities though a variety of fundraising initiatives.
Salary : £18000 - £20000
Deadline for Applications: Midday 23rd July 2011
Interviews week commencing: 25th July 2011
Post start date: 1st September 2011
Further details and an application form can be found here: http://www.derbyquad.co.uk/vacancies/pg2
This new full time post offers the right candidate great potential to be part of this ambitious organisation to develop their fundraising skills and progress their career in development. The role of the Development Officer is a non-strategic post to deliver existing and new income generating opportunities though a variety of fundraising initiatives.
Salary : £18000 - £20000
Deadline for Applications: Midday 23rd July 2011
Interviews week commencing: 25th July 2011
Post start date: 1st September 2011
Further details and an application form can be found here: http://www.derbyquad.co.uk/vacancies/pg2
Vacancy arts project coordinator Junction Arts
Arts Project Coordinator - Junction Arts
Salary: £21,500- £24,387 (Full Time)
Are you passionate and excited about supporting the creative development of communities? Junction Arts, a flagship participatory arts organisation based in North East Derbyshire is recruiting for the post of Arts Project Co-ordinator.
Arts Project Co-ordinator with relevant skills to join out team. You will support and develop a vibrant partnership based arts programme in a range of art forms and settings within the rural areas of the East Midlands.
Download an application pack from our website: www.junctionarts.org
Tele: 01623 746222
Email: info@junctionarts.org
Salary: £21,500- £24,387 (Full Time)
Are you passionate and excited about supporting the creative development of communities? Junction Arts, a flagship participatory arts organisation based in North East Derbyshire is recruiting for the post of Arts Project Co-ordinator.
Arts Project Co-ordinator with relevant skills to join out team. You will support and develop a vibrant partnership based arts programme in a range of art forms and settings within the rural areas of the East Midlands.
Download an application pack from our website: www.junctionarts.org
Tele: 01623 746222
Email: info@junctionarts.org
Join Derby Arts Forum
Let you in to a secret. Lots of the opportunities I post here and at my Twitter www.twitter.com/derbycreatives come from the Derby Arts Forum.
If you are looking for regional arts opportunities, including vacancies and funding, I would strongly recommend you join the forum.
http://www.derby.gov.uk/LeisureCulture/ArtsEntertainment/DerbyArtsForum.htm
I hope that long website works for you. If not, pick them up at derby.gov.uk.
Please keep looking here, though as I find out stuff from all sorts of places!
Thanks
Debbie.
If you are looking for regional arts opportunities, including vacancies and funding, I would strongly recommend you join the forum.
http://www.derby.gov.uk/LeisureCulture/ArtsEntertainment/DerbyArtsForum.htm
I hope that long website works for you. If not, pick them up at derby.gov.uk.
Please keep looking here, though as I find out stuff from all sorts of places!
Thanks
Debbie.
Nottingham Light Night 2012 - Artist Commissions (deadline 23-9-11)
Nottingham Light Night 2012 - Artist Commissions (deadline 23-9-11)
Nottingham City Council needs your bright ideas! We are looking for engaging artworks in any form. The Nottingham Light Night event, now in its 5th year, is a special night of performances, parades, installations, projections, tours, talks and special offers that transform the city centre into a great night out for young and old.
Commission Fees
X1 Commission of £2,000
X1 commissions of £1,000
X1 commissions of £500
X2 commissions of £250
Commission details:
All art forms welcome
Proposals invited from all artists
Event date: Friday in February 2012 6pm – late (one evening) – date TBC
Art work will need to be installed by the artist in time for the event and taken away by the artist immediately following the event.
Commission fee to include all costs, including making costs, installation costs, materials /and light source as appropriate.
Artists to find venues for their proposals - this might be a shop window, Castle grounds, inside a church, outside on the street – TBC depending on the artwork.
Artists to liaise with venues directly, and take responsibility to arrange all installation and operational details.
Artists will need to have their own Public Liability Insurance (£5 million)
Deadline for proposals 23rd September 2011
Entry via application form - please email artsandevents@nottinghamcity.gov.uk for an application form.
Nottingham City Council needs your bright ideas! We are looking for engaging artworks in any form. The Nottingham Light Night event, now in its 5th year, is a special night of performances, parades, installations, projections, tours, talks and special offers that transform the city centre into a great night out for young and old.
Commission Fees
X1 Commission of £2,000
X1 commissions of £1,000
X1 commissions of £500
X2 commissions of £250
Commission details:
All art forms welcome
Proposals invited from all artists
Event date: Friday in February 2012 6pm – late (one evening) – date TBC
Art work will need to be installed by the artist in time for the event and taken away by the artist immediately following the event.
Commission fee to include all costs, including making costs, installation costs, materials /and light source as appropriate.
Artists to find venues for their proposals - this might be a shop window, Castle grounds, inside a church, outside on the street – TBC depending on the artwork.
Artists to liaise with venues directly, and take responsibility to arrange all installation and operational details.
Artists will need to have their own Public Liability Insurance (£5 million)
Deadline for proposals 23rd September 2011
Entry via application form - please email artsandevents@nottinghamcity.gov.uk for an application form.
Quad and Actcess Deaf film production course
Quad and Actcess Deaf film production course
Video Production & Editing course delivered in BSL
18th - 21st July 2011 - 9.30am - 4.30pm - Digital Studio
Working in partnership with QUAD Derby based business Actcess will deliver a four day workshop for D/deaf adults based in Derby. This course will be delivered in BSL at the QUADs Digital Studio.
The course will introduce participants to film production, Participants will produce a short film
You will be shown how to:
• Produce storyboards
• Look at imagery and scripts
• Film interviews and record sound
• Use video production hardware and software (High Definition, broadcast quality, professional independent film production kit and editing software)
• Film and edit footage using Final Cut Pro (practical)
• Produce a final edited version of a 3 minute film
The course will enable participants to develop their own creative ideas. The participants will also be shown how to use QUAD's technical equipment so that they can do all the filming and editing themselves.
How do I book?
Places are limited. Booking for the 4 day course is essential, email pierce.starre@hotmail.co.uk
Please leave a contact text number and email or postal address so we can send you information prior to the day of the course.
Video Production & Editing course delivered in BSL
18th - 21st July 2011 - 9.30am - 4.30pm - Digital Studio
Working in partnership with QUAD Derby based business Actcess will deliver a four day workshop for D/deaf adults based in Derby. This course will be delivered in BSL at the QUADs Digital Studio.
The course will introduce participants to film production, Participants will produce a short film
You will be shown how to:
• Produce storyboards
• Look at imagery and scripts
• Film interviews and record sound
• Use video production hardware and software (High Definition, broadcast quality, professional independent film production kit and editing software)
• Film and edit footage using Final Cut Pro (practical)
• Produce a final edited version of a 3 minute film
The course will enable participants to develop their own creative ideas. The participants will also be shown how to use QUAD's technical equipment so that they can do all the filming and editing themselves.
How do I book?
Places are limited. Booking for the 4 day course is essential, email pierce.starre@hotmail.co.uk
Please leave a contact text number and email or postal address so we can send you information prior to the day of the course.
Artist 18-30? Fancy £30K to fund your work for a year? Read on...
Deadline: 19 September 2011
IdeasTap, the online arts and funding organisation, has teamed up with Sky Arts to launch a new bursary for young artists. The Sky Arts Ignition: Futures Fund will offer five young artists £30,000 each to fund their work for a full year.
The fund is open to artists aged 18-30 living in the UK and Ireland, and is designed to bridge the gap between formal education and becoming a working artist.
The Sky Arts Ignition: Futures Fund is open to individual artists working in visual art, theatre, performance art, film, music, dance or literature. The scheme will also provide each artist with a mentor from Sky, who will help develop their skills and knowledge in the arts and commercial sector. The artists will also have the opportunity to showcase their work on Sky Arts – be it on TV, online or on demand.
The deadline for applicants is 19 September 2011. Two winners will be selected during this round of funding. The next round will open in early 2012 from which three further winners will be chosen.
For more information, and to apply for the Sky Arts Ignition: Futures Fund, please visit www.ideastap.com/skyartsfuturesfund.
IdeasTap, the online arts and funding organisation, has teamed up with Sky Arts to launch a new bursary for young artists. The Sky Arts Ignition: Futures Fund will offer five young artists £30,000 each to fund their work for a full year.
The fund is open to artists aged 18-30 living in the UK and Ireland, and is designed to bridge the gap between formal education and becoming a working artist.
The Sky Arts Ignition: Futures Fund is open to individual artists working in visual art, theatre, performance art, film, music, dance or literature. The scheme will also provide each artist with a mentor from Sky, who will help develop their skills and knowledge in the arts and commercial sector. The artists will also have the opportunity to showcase their work on Sky Arts – be it on TV, online or on demand.
The deadline for applicants is 19 September 2011. Two winners will be selected during this round of funding. The next round will open in early 2012 from which three further winners will be chosen.
For more information, and to apply for the Sky Arts Ignition: Futures Fund, please visit www.ideastap.com/skyartsfuturesfund.
Chesterfield Green Fair Papergirl Project: Call for artists - love this!
Chesterfield Green Fair Papergirl Project: Call for artists (deadline 24-8-11)
The Chesterfield Green Fair will take place in Chesterfield town centre on Saturday 24th September 2011.
As part of the project they are planning 'The Papergirl Project'. This was started in Berlin a few years ago.
Local artists are asked to donate any artwork that can be rolled up. One week before the Green Fair all the artwork will be collated, rolled up and made up into bundles tied with ribbon. The bundles of rolled up art will then be distributed to unsuspecting members of the public by a group of women cycling around Chesterfield.
One copy of each artwork will be set up in a gallery in the town centre which will be open on the Green fair day.
One piece of artwork will be an A4 print promoting the Green Fair.
Artists are invited to donate any number of copies of artwork (at least 5) for distribution. There will be a dedicated web page with details of all contributing artists.
Contributing artists will be asked to provide a small description of themselves and their work and a digital version of their artwork.
All artwork will need to be delivered by August 24th.
If you require any more details please contact me 01246 520820 or email info@wheelyfunwheels.co.uk.
Further details;
http://papergirl-berlin.de/
http://papergirlmanchester.tumblr.com/
The Chesterfield Green Fair will take place in Chesterfield town centre on Saturday 24th September 2011.
As part of the project they are planning 'The Papergirl Project'. This was started in Berlin a few years ago.
Local artists are asked to donate any artwork that can be rolled up. One week before the Green Fair all the artwork will be collated, rolled up and made up into bundles tied with ribbon. The bundles of rolled up art will then be distributed to unsuspecting members of the public by a group of women cycling around Chesterfield.
One copy of each artwork will be set up in a gallery in the town centre which will be open on the Green fair day.
One piece of artwork will be an A4 print promoting the Green Fair.
Artists are invited to donate any number of copies of artwork (at least 5) for distribution. There will be a dedicated web page with details of all contributing artists.
Contributing artists will be asked to provide a small description of themselves and their work and a digital version of their artwork.
All artwork will need to be delivered by August 24th.
If you require any more details please contact me 01246 520820 or email info@wheelyfunwheels.co.uk.
Further details;
http://papergirl-berlin.de/
http://papergirlmanchester.tumblr.com/
Call out to artists –Wirksworth Festival 2011
Call out to artists – Window’s programme, Wirksworth Festival 2011
9-25 September 2011
Wirksworth is home to Wirksworth Festival, which over the past two years has concentrated on developing its contemporary visual arts programme, and aspires to become a leading rural Festival of contemporary art in the UK, something we are increasingly being recognised as:
“The annual Wirksworth Festival seems to be establishing itself as far more creatively worthy that a local rural art fair, with exhibitions and installations stretching through the town’s shops, gardens, halls and surrounding rolling landscapes.”
Robert Clark, Guardian Guide, September 2009
We are interested in work that critically interrogates the situation that is Wirksworth: ‘situation’, a set of conditions in time and place - a convergence of site, non-site, place, non-place, locality, public space, context and time.
We are interested in psychogeography, Situationist strategies, the dérive, in destabilising preconceptions of site and meaning, in intervention, in discovery, surprise, awe and humour, in cartography, maps and charts, in interactivity, and in friction rather than rapprochement.
The callout is to artists and studio groups for our Windows programme. A fee of £1000 is available for creating work which will animate the town during the festival by making work responding to the festival's concerns to be shown in around 10 shop windows. Interested groups should send their brief proposal, an outline of how they would approach the project, and details of artists who might participate, by Monday 11 July to info@davidgilbert.org.uk.
David Gilbert
T: 0779 152 8277
E: info@davidgilbert.org.uk
W: www.davidgilbert.org.uk | www.re-place.co.uk | www.wirksworthfestival.co.uk
9-25 September 2011
Wirksworth is home to Wirksworth Festival, which over the past two years has concentrated on developing its contemporary visual arts programme, and aspires to become a leading rural Festival of contemporary art in the UK, something we are increasingly being recognised as:
“The annual Wirksworth Festival seems to be establishing itself as far more creatively worthy that a local rural art fair, with exhibitions and installations stretching through the town’s shops, gardens, halls and surrounding rolling landscapes.”
Robert Clark, Guardian Guide, September 2009
We are interested in work that critically interrogates the situation that is Wirksworth: ‘situation’, a set of conditions in time and place - a convergence of site, non-site, place, non-place, locality, public space, context and time.
We are interested in psychogeography, Situationist strategies, the dérive, in destabilising preconceptions of site and meaning, in intervention, in discovery, surprise, awe and humour, in cartography, maps and charts, in interactivity, and in friction rather than rapprochement.
The callout is to artists and studio groups for our Windows programme. A fee of £1000 is available for creating work which will animate the town during the festival by making work responding to the festival's concerns to be shown in around 10 shop windows. Interested groups should send their brief proposal, an outline of how they would approach the project, and details of artists who might participate, by Monday 11 July to info@davidgilbert.org.uk.
David Gilbert
T: 0779 152 8277
E: info@davidgilbert.org.uk
W: www.davidgilbert.org.uk | www.re-place.co.uk | www.wirksworthfestival.co.uk
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