Friday 23 September 2011

DESIGN VISUALISER vacancy - Smith of Derby

DESIGN VISUALISER

Smith of Derby, designers and builders of landmark timepieces and related public art products are developing their world market, with a particular emphasis on Middle East locations.

We are seeking a skilled artistic designer with the ability to create expressive visualisations of architectural and sculptural timepiece concepts for client presentation.

Primary skills must include the use of traditional art and design media, such as pencil, ink, marker pen, pastel and watercolour. Computer skills encompassing 2-d and 3-d design software also an advantage.

A Fine Art approach is required together with a background of engineering product design and architectural knowledge and appreciation. The work will include obtaining information on styles, concepts, materials and finishes from any available source.


Kevin. Litchfield
Creative Engineering
Head of Design

07800689404
01332 345569
local Saudi number 0565540942
http://www.smithofderby.com/

Social recruiting

Useful article on how employers are using social media as a recruitment tool.

Free workshop at Quad – learn how to improve your chances of getting a job

Free workshop at Quad – learn how to improve your chances of getting a job



Finished your studies?

Struggling to find job opportunities?

Want to improve your chances of getting a job?





A short free workshop at QUAD as part of our Employability Improvement Programme will include:

· Self-Promotion and public speaking training.

· Using networking and social media effectively.

· Speed networking event.

The workshop is developed to help you boost your refined skills and keep your interview techniques up to date so that you are always presenting yourself in the most positive manner.



The available session is on September 27th 2011, 12pm until 3pm at QUAD in Derby City Marketplace.



The workshop at QUAD will be delivered by professional actor for Lost Boys Productions: Paul Smith and Careers advisor at the University of Derby: Kieran Chester, covering the following skills:

· Impact and appearance; first impressions are crucial.

· Body language do’s and don’ts; your handshake, eye contact and enthusiasm.

· Interview etiquette and the art of conversation; knowing when to speak and when to stop!

· Social networking and how to use it to your advantage.

QUAD initially took in graduates from various backgrounds to meet for the extended programme, however as there is high demand, QUAD are pleased to announce an additional afternoon session for up to another 15 local, unemployed graduates aged 18+.

For more information or to enrol, please send your name, address and telephone details to Laura at: laurav@derbyquad.co.uk



If you meet the eligibility criteria, you can apply by completing this form: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/QG3PWT6

Wednesday 21 September 2011

Member Benefits - Young Photographers' Alliance / YPA UK

Member Benefits - Young Photographers' Alliance / YPA UK

Wild Orchid Theatre Seeks Festive Scripts (deadline: 10-10-11)

Wild Orchid Theatre Seeks Festive Scripts (deadline: 10-10-11)



Wild Orchid Theatre is seeking new scripts for its forthcoming December production Yuletide Cheer and Festive Tales. Winning entries will be performed script in hand at two historic venues in Derbyshire – The Gothic Warehouse in Cromford and Sharpe’s Pottery Museum in Swadlincote.



RULES:

The competition is open to anyone aged 18 or over
Entrants must live or work in the Midlands
Scripts should:
have a festive theme
be no longer than fifteen minutes
require no more than 4 actors
Closing date for entries is 10th October 2011
The decision of the judges is final and no correspondence can be entered into.


Entries should be emailed to: info@wildorchidtheatre.co.uk as a Word attachment (.doc

Calling all artists for group exhibition at The Brick Lane Gallery.

Calling all artists for group exhibition at The Brick Lane Gallery.

The Brick Lane Gallery is currently inviting artists to apply to our autumn and winter Art in Mind exhibitions.

Art in Mind is an exhibition platform offering emerging and established artists the opportunity to showcase their work in a professional art gallery located in a vibrant and dynamic area of London. Helping artists gain exposure in one of the main capitals of the art world, the exhibition is open to both international and UK based artists from a wide range of artistic backgrounds. Art in Mind welcomes artists to exhibit with us time and time again, offering a regular platform to showcase their latest works.

Our professional gallery team organise everything for a successful exhibition including installation, set up and hanging, preview evening, promotion and sales as well as staff for the duration of the exhibition; all this whilst taking 0% commission on sales. Our services have proven to be a very convenient and exciting opportunity for international artists who may not be able to travel to London, and predominantly providing new possibilities for artists who are looking to broaden their artistic career and exhibition background.

Our next available exhibition dates are as follows:
27 September to 10 October
22 November to 5 December

If you are interested in taking part, email us at info@thebricklanegallery.com with a few images of your work.

Calling all performers to take part in a media stunt in Derby City Centre as part of Oxfam’s GROW campaign

Calling all performers to take part in a media stunt in Derby City Centre as part of Oxfam’s GROW campaign



Calling all performers – whether you are an actor, an entertainer, are involved in amateur dramatics or you can simply ‘role-play’, Oxfam Midlands needs you to take part in a Media Stunt in Derby City Centre!



The stunt will be taking place on Tuesday September 27th and will be a mock ‘land grab’ to highlight this practice. A land grab is effectively where corporate organisations (with the agreement of national governments) buy up plots of land in developing countries. These plots of land however are being used by local communities for their livelihoods and to simply survive. The land is often ‘grabbed’ for commercial use and forces people away from the land they have cultivated.



To highlight this practice, which is part of Oxfam’s GROW campaign, we are carrying out a mock land grab in Derby and need your help to attract the public and the media. Our plan is to ‘take over Derby’ to highlight the issue in full abundance, which is where your creative skills can help us out!

We are aiming to emphasize the whole practice of ‘land grabbing’. We will have an area to display ‘land grab trading’ which will include imitating key people like estate agents, bankers and other financial companies, etc. who will be trying to buy land used by local people. In another area, we will also present a visual display of ‘a mock up plot of land’ with key people involved in taking over the land e.g. bankers, construction workers, government officials, alongside the very vulnerable local people who had previously used the land for their livelihood, as well as to simply survive. We also think it would be a good idea to include a ‘tug-of-war’ to highlight the ‘fight’ for land on both sides.

To pull this all together we need people to get involved to add drama and realism to the media stunt. We have various roles available ranging from playing bankers, estate agents, government officials, to local inhabitants fighting for their land and to ‘market traders’ and ‘sign holders’ to direct people to the activity.

We have a lot of ideas but appreciate any alternative suggestions, as you are the experts! In effect we plan to ‘take over’ Derby for the day to make the public aware of the importance to stop ‘land-grabs’ and to generate media coverage.

If you have any time to spare at all on September 27th and/or have any further questions, please get in touch. We will of course be able to meet with you beforehand (as often as required) to put ideas into practice and ‘rehearse’. Please contact me, Ebony Brooks or Gurvinder Sidhu from the Oxfam Midlands Media team as soon as possible on 0121 634 3611 / 07786 660 378 or email midlandmedia2@oxfam.org.uk or gsidhu@oxfam.org.uk. So if you’d like the chance to show off your acting skills and help raise awareness of a really important cause please get in touch as soon as possible so that we can begin putting our ideas into practice and can create an impactful media stunt!

Thank you very much and we do hope you will support our campaign!

Tarpey Gallery Midlands Open Exhibition 2011 Call for Submissions (deadline: 5-11-11)

Tarpey Gallery Midlands Open Exhibition 2011 Call for Submissions (deadline: 5-11-11)

Midlands Open 2011 is Tarpey Gallery’s annual open submissions exhibition, this year taking place from 5th November - 24th December 2011. Heading into its 3rd successful year the exhibition aims to find the most talented and exciting artists from the midlands region, providing a platform for both emerging and established artists. Submissions are welcome from artists working within any medium and there is the opportunity to submit up to 3 individual artworks to be considered for selection.



Midlands Open 2011 is selected and curated by the Tarpey Gallery curatorial team. This is a great opportunity to introduce yourself and your work to Tarpey Gallery, which is earning a reputation for showing and selling some of the best contemporary fine art outside of London.



Please see our website for full details and an application form: http://www.tarpeygallery.com/index.php/art/midlands_open_form_2011/



MIDLANDS OPEN 2011

12TH NOVEMBER - 24TH DECEMBER 2011

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5TH NOVEMBER 2011

PRIVATE VIEW: 12TH NOVEMBER: 6 - 8PM

WEDS - SAT: 11AM - 6PM



TARPEY GALLERY

77 HIGH STREET

CASTLE DONINGTON

DE74 2PQ

Illustrators wanted

The Derby University Career Development Centre is looking for people to illustrate information leaflets. Voluntary, but something else to put on your CV/in your portfolio.
Interested? Call Kieran Chester on 01332 591316.

Friday 9 September 2011

Paid Film Production Asst vacancy at Derby film company

Paid Film Production Assistant vacancy at Derby film company - Light Films. Closing date 23rd September 2011.

Local promotional video work experience

Ashmere Homes
We have a great work experience opportunity for a Video Production or Media Studies student to create a promotional video for our website. We are a chain of care homes in Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire. The promotional video would be for our seven Derbyshire homes in Codnor, Ripley, Smalley, West Hallam and Matlock. Ideally you will need your own car (travel expenses would be paid) and video equipment. CRB Check is essential.
This is a brilliant opportunity to gain some experience, add to your portfolio and get your work seen by people across the East Midlands.
For more details, please contact Rebecca Jones, our Events & Publicity Officer.
Tel: 01773 571534 Email: Rebecca.Jones@ashmere.co.uk
Junior Designer post at ASOS designing going out dresses!closing date 23rd September 2011

Arts Marketing Internship

Arts Marketing Internship at the Art Fund. 3 months unpaid, starting in November.

Friday 2 September 2011

Studio spaces - Cromford and Derby

FANTASTIC ARTIST’S STUDIO AVAILABLE FOR RENT AT CROMFORD MILL



Only £25 per week, plus bills. Large space with windows on all sides, so it has brilliant light. Suitable for a single artist or a group.



For more details, please contact:



Sarah McLeod

Chief Executive

The Arkwright Society

Sir Richard Arkwright's Cromford Mills

Mill Lane, Cromford

Derbyshire

DE4 3RQ



Email smcleod@arkwrightsociety.org.uk



Tel 01629 823256

Fax 01629 825995

Mobile 07811 184809

Website www.arkwrightsociety.org.uk

Registered charity no 515526





Studio space available, Derby



I am looking for interest from artists/craftsmen who might need a studio/work space in Derby



I have a large open space studio within 10 minutes walk of Derby train station.



The size of the whole studio is Front area: 29 x 27ft or 8.9 x 8.3m (2 smallish windows)
Rear area: 29 x 27.5ft or 8.9 x 8.4m (2 large windows)



I think between 6 and 10 open space areas can be organised giving room for all needs


It is on the first floor with security gate and alarm so equipment left over night will be safe; toilet, small kitchen space

Pay and display on-street parking, a local car park and a few free parking spaces all within 2 minutes walk.

Let me know if you have questions or if interested

sculptor@live.co.uk or 07941 779973

Employability workshops at QUAD


Finished your studies? Struggling to find Job opportunities? Want to improve your chances of getting a job? Employability workshops, Derby



New workshops at QUAD as part of our Employability Improvement Programme will show you how to:

· Advance your interview skills and techniques.

· Present your professional image or brand.

· Update and tailor your CV to meet specific job openings.

· Opportunity to volunteer at Derby Festé to gain real work experience.

The sessions are developed to help you boost your refined skills and keep your CV and interview techniques up to date so that you are always presenting yourself in the most positive manner.

*NEW DATES HAVE BEEN PUT IN TOO - CONTACT lAURA ASAP IF YOU ARE INTERESTED

The programme consists of 2 weeks starting on (August 31st 2011 and will end on the 7th September)*, by which point you will be given the fantastic opportunity to become part of the city’s biggest festival of the year: Derby Festé. Being a volunteer for Derby Festé will give you an extra opportunity to develop or gain new real work experience within a creative and public-based environment.



The sessions at QUAD will be delivered by senior journalist on The Daily Telegraph: Nick Britten, and professional actor for Lost Boys Productions: Paul Smith and will cover the following skills:

· How to research the company interviewing you and what elements to draw out in order to impress.

· CV development and committing it to memory so you can use examples in response to questions.

· Remembering the W’s; Who you are interviewing for? Why do you want the job? What can you bring? And Where do you see yourself in 3 years time?

· Impact and appearance; first impressions are crucial.

· Body language do’s and don’ts; your handshake, eye contact and enthusiasm.

· Interview etiquette and the art of conversation; knowing when to speak and when to stop!

QUAD has initially taken in graduates and local unemployed people from various backgrounds to meet for the morning sessions, but as there is high demand QUAD are pleased to announce an additional afternoon session (1.30pm-4.30pm) for up to another 15 local, unemployed people aged 18+.



For more information or to enrol, please contact Laura Vann on:

E: laurav@derbyquad.co.uk T: 01332 285492

The only criteria for enrolment is that participants must be living in Derby City (any DE postcode is fine), 18+ and unemployed.

New arts and cultural volunteer scheme, Chesterfield

New arts and cultural volunteer scheme, Chesterfield



Chesterfield Borough Council is launching a volunteer scheme in Tourism and Cultural Services. There will shortly be opportunities for a variety of volunteering activities within the Pomegranate Theatre, Chesterfield Museum, Chesterfield Tourist Information Centre and to assist with Arts Events within the Borough. The range of activity and experience will become broader as the scheme gets going over the coming summer and autumn. Volunteering can be interesting and fulfilling and can broaden networks as well as providing valuable experience and developing transferable skills.



Some examples of the volunteering opportunities are given below. Preference will be given to residents of the Borough of Chesterfield.



· 'Arts Roadies' - hands-on, on your feet tasks for active people, helping to set up and take down for events in Queen's Park and the town centre like the Garden of Light, Chesterfest (young bands festival), band concerts, Party in the Park, Christmas Light Switch On, etc. Be part of the team that makes fun, exciting and friendly events run smoothly and successfully in Chesterfield.



· Chesterfield Ambassadors - we're looking for a friendly outgoing person, who's enthusiastic about Chesterfield and its surroundings, to meet and greet visitors at Chesterfield's busy Tourist Information Centre and deal with quick information requests.



· Museum Ambassadors - for outgoing people of all ages who want to spread the word about Chesterfield Museum and the Revolution House in their local communities.



The roles are limited and we will not be able to accommodate every applicant, but should you be unsuccessful on this occasion we will keep your details on file for future vacancies. If you are interested please contact either Mark or Matt for more information and an application form.



Mark Bennett / Matthew Payne

01246 345240 / 01246 345241

mark.bennett@chesterfield.gov.uk / matthew.payne@chesterfield.gov.uk



Details also available at the Volunteer Centre, tel: 01246 276777

Derby grad exhibits at Hardwick hall and then nationwide

Read all about Derby ceramics grad, Paul Cummins who is exhibiting at Hardwick Hall before embarking on a nationwide tour.

Wirksworth Arts Festival 9th-25th Sept 2011

Don't miss the Wirksworth Arts festival - 9th to 25th Sept 2011. You can look at art works in private homes amongst much more.

24models24hours - fashion shoot marathon!

Saturday, October 29 at 8:00am - October 30 at 8:00am

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Location Derby City
Based at the Quad in the city square

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Created By Ewan Mathers, Holly Booth

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More Info The idea is simple: on the hour, every hour from 8am to 8am shoot a different model, in a different location, in different outfits, styled by different teams – and all around the city of Derby.

The final result will be a book and exhibition to showcase the wealth of fashion talent based in Derby and the East Midlands. Imagine an Italian Vogue style fashion shoot and you will get the idea!

The first part of the process is to see who might be interested in joining the project. We will need models, make-up artists, hair stylists, stylists, local fashion designers to begin with. So if you are at all interested then do let us know!

Recently the Quad have agreed to let us use their building for the 24 hours as the base for the marathon - huge thanks to them!

See the website www.24models24hours.com

Photographers for the whole event will be Ewan Mathers and Holly Booth - why not get involved?