We are delighted to announce that fashion trend forecasting giant WGSN has joined ARTS THREAD to promote the WHO’S NEXT Paris Fashion Graduate Competition to help launch the careers of 10 fashion and accessory designers in January 2013.
Our top-level judging panel includes Olivia Richardson, Head of Womenswear WGSN, Didier Ludot, Creative Director and owner, La Petite Robe Noire, Karen Quinones, Owner En Avance, Miami, Kristina Szasz, Design Director, Karl Lagerfeld and Tommy Hilfiger, Designer, William Tempest, David Wakely, Divisional Merchandise Manager Lane Crawford and Hannah White, Publisher Fashion Monitor.
See our winners from January 2012 and June 2012. See our blog posts on the competition winners.
These 10 winning graduates will be able to show their recent collection at Who’s Next Paris January 19-22 2013.
We will invite the fashion industry and press to judge the graduates who have uploaded their portfolios on the Arts Thread website – deadline December 07 2012. Upload your portfolio by registering here. Link to Who’s Next Paris/Arts Thread Graduate Competition
Friday 30 November 2012
FORMAT photo market opportunity
FORMAT International Photography Festival is one of the UK's leading non-profit international contemporary festivals of photography and related media. The biennale programme celebrates the wealth of contemporary practice in international photography. FORMAT is the place to see an incredible range of new work alongside some of the best-known practitioners and new discoveries in the world.
FORMAT is proud to announce a brand new event for FORMAT13, FORMAT Photo Market!
The FORMAT Photo Market will be an eclectic and vibrant place, with book publishers, rare book traders, photo magazines, independent photobook producers, equipment dealers and everything in-between mixing and interacting with the local merchants of the Derby’s historic Market Hall (c 1864).
The FORMAT Photo Market will provide a unique opportunity for face-to-face networking; to communicate and sell to professional photographers and the general public alike. This exciting environment will enable it to be a market like no other; where cutting edge creativity will be emphasising the best of what photography is and can be.
The FORMAT Photo Market will take place from Friday 8th – Sunday 10th March 2013, as one of the feature events taking place across the city during our opening weekend. FORMAT11 attracted more than 100,000 photography professionals and enthusiasts from all over the globe, with thousands visiting for the opening weekend activities and events.
To learn more about this exciting event and how you can take part, please visit: www.formatfestival.com/format-photo-market
FORMAT is proud to announce a brand new event for FORMAT13, FORMAT Photo Market!
The FORMAT Photo Market will be an eclectic and vibrant place, with book publishers, rare book traders, photo magazines, independent photobook producers, equipment dealers and everything in-between mixing and interacting with the local merchants of the Derby’s historic Market Hall (c 1864).
The FORMAT Photo Market will provide a unique opportunity for face-to-face networking; to communicate and sell to professional photographers and the general public alike. This exciting environment will enable it to be a market like no other; where cutting edge creativity will be emphasising the best of what photography is and can be.
The FORMAT Photo Market will take place from Friday 8th – Sunday 10th March 2013, as one of the feature events taking place across the city during our opening weekend. FORMAT11 attracted more than 100,000 photography professionals and enthusiasts from all over the globe, with thousands visiting for the opening weekend activities and events.
To learn more about this exciting event and how you can take part, please visit: www.formatfestival.com/format-photo-market
Tuesday 27 November 2012
Grad Designer Internship 6 months Leicester cldate 10.12.12
Vacancy details
Employer
CWA Job title
Graduate Designer Internship Programme - paid, 6 months
Closing date
10/12/2012
With our 40 years of excellence, CWA is a design company, whose vision is driven by inspiration, energy and ideas, specialising in Design, Live Events and Digital Marketing.
From internal strategy through to external messages, our multi-disciplinary team work for an array of diverse blue chip names including Volvo, FedEx and Travelodge to name but a few.
CWA are now offering a rare and exciting opportunity to work as part of our DesignTeam as a paid intern. Our newly established Designer Internship Programme is for a six month period during which time you will work on a diverse range of projects and design for print, web, exhibitions and live events.
Our offer
We will assign one of our Senior Designers to mentor each intern and provide support and advice throughout the internship period. You will gain experience working in a busy studio and will also spend time working with colleagues in the Account Teams in order to fully understand the dynamics of a creative design agency.
The Designer Internship Programme is for a fixed six month period. Whilst there may be an opportunity to progress to a permanent role with CWA, this cannot be guaranteed.
Hours of work: Mon-Fri 9am to 5.30pm
Place of work: Glenfield, Leicester
Salary: £6.25 per hour
We are looking for someone who not only has knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop, but more importantly can show real flare, creativity and a passion for strong concepts. Not only will you gain invaluable experience within a busy and friendly design studio but you will be given the opportunity to engage with creatively stimulating projects, and have the chance to make a real impact for our clients.
Person requirements
Essential skills:
A passion for graphic design, typography and layout. A good working knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator. Keen to learn new skills. Self motivated with ability to work with people at all levels. Strong communication skills. An understanding of the printing process.
Desired skills:
Basic HTML and/or CSS skills. Commercial awareness and an interest in business. An adaptable attitude, technologically-minded with a keen interest in the web.
Accepted degree subjects
AnyLocation
East MidlandsWorking hours
Full-timeContract
Fixed termApplication information
If you are interested in applying to our Designer Internship Programme, please send your CV and portfolio together with a covering letter telling us about yourself and why you should be considered for the Designer Internship.
Applications or enquiries about this opportunity should be emailed to Zoe Wyles at zw@cwa.co.uk
Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered. The closing date for applications is Monday 10th December. If you have not heard back from us by 21st December, then please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Employer
CWA Job title
Graduate Designer Internship Programme - paid, 6 months
Closing date
10/12/2012
With our 40 years of excellence, CWA is a design company, whose vision is driven by inspiration, energy and ideas, specialising in Design, Live Events and Digital Marketing.
From internal strategy through to external messages, our multi-disciplinary team work for an array of diverse blue chip names including Volvo, FedEx and Travelodge to name but a few.
CWA are now offering a rare and exciting opportunity to work as part of our DesignTeam as a paid intern. Our newly established Designer Internship Programme is for a six month period during which time you will work on a diverse range of projects and design for print, web, exhibitions and live events.
Our offer
We will assign one of our Senior Designers to mentor each intern and provide support and advice throughout the internship period. You will gain experience working in a busy studio and will also spend time working with colleagues in the Account Teams in order to fully understand the dynamics of a creative design agency.
The Designer Internship Programme is for a fixed six month period. Whilst there may be an opportunity to progress to a permanent role with CWA, this cannot be guaranteed.
Hours of work: Mon-Fri 9am to 5.30pm
Place of work: Glenfield, Leicester
Salary: £6.25 per hour
We are looking for someone who not only has knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop, but more importantly can show real flare, creativity and a passion for strong concepts. Not only will you gain invaluable experience within a busy and friendly design studio but you will be given the opportunity to engage with creatively stimulating projects, and have the chance to make a real impact for our clients.
Person requirements
Essential skills:
A passion for graphic design, typography and layout. A good working knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator. Keen to learn new skills. Self motivated with ability to work with people at all levels. Strong communication skills. An understanding of the printing process.
Desired skills:
Basic HTML and/or CSS skills. Commercial awareness and an interest in business. An adaptable attitude, technologically-minded with a keen interest in the web.
Accepted degree subjects
AnyLocation
East MidlandsWorking hours
Full-timeContract
Fixed termApplication information
If you are interested in applying to our Designer Internship Programme, please send your CV and portfolio together with a covering letter telling us about yourself and why you should be considered for the Designer Internship.
Applications or enquiries about this opportunity should be emailed to Zoe Wyles at zw@cwa.co.uk
Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered. The closing date for applications is Monday 10th December. If you have not heard back from us by 21st December, then please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Friday 23 November 2012
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Tuesday 20 November 2012
Do you consider yourself an entrepreneur? Win £10,000
Lloyds TSB Enterprise Awards
Lloyds TSB is running an Enterprise Awards scheme to identify the very best university student and graduate entrepreneurs across Britain. The Enterprise Awards are in their second year and were launched by Lloyds TSB on 6 November 2012. All entrants will be considered for two titles: best start-up and best enterprise. There will be 8 heats and winners at these will be awarded cash prizes plus mentoring, and the two winning businesses in each of the heats (due to take place in March 2013) will compete for national titles at the final in April 2013. There will be a prize of £10,000 for the overall winner of the best start-up and £50,000 for the best enterprise. Both winners will receive two years of mentoring by senior Lloyds TSB executives. The awards are open to anyone who has founded or co-founded their own business and who is currently studying at university or graduated in the past five years. They need to have been trading for at least a year and the business should be based in England, Scotland or Wales. The deadline for entries is 31 January, 2013. For further information go to www.lloydstsb.com/enterpriseawards
Lloyds TSB is running an Enterprise Awards scheme to identify the very best university student and graduate entrepreneurs across Britain. The Enterprise Awards are in their second year and were launched by Lloyds TSB on 6 November 2012. All entrants will be considered for two titles: best start-up and best enterprise. There will be 8 heats and winners at these will be awarded cash prizes plus mentoring, and the two winning businesses in each of the heats (due to take place in March 2013) will compete for national titles at the final in April 2013. There will be a prize of £10,000 for the overall winner of the best start-up and £50,000 for the best enterprise. Both winners will receive two years of mentoring by senior Lloyds TSB executives. The awards are open to anyone who has founded or co-founded their own business and who is currently studying at university or graduated in the past five years. They need to have been trading for at least a year and the business should be based in England, Scotland or Wales. The deadline for entries is 31 January, 2013. For further information go to www.lloydstsb.com/enterpriseawards
Monday 19 November 2012
Derbys Open Arts event. Special student rate.
As you may know, Derbyshire Open Arts is an annual arts event, held over Spring Bank Holiday week-end, 25th to 27th of May 2013, in which artists and craftspeople open up their studios or exhibit in various venues across the county.
For the first time we are offering a special rate for students to join this event.
Derbyshire Open Arts receives no external funding, so we need to make a charge to cover promotion, advertising and in particular, the brochure.
The charge for students will be £30 (half the usual individual rate), which includes an entry with brief details, and an image, in the brochure and on the website.
Although we do not provide venues – participants need to find their own – we can put artists in touch with venue providers. The venue we would assume be in or on the borders of Derbyshire no such restrictions on participants.
Application forms are online now; visit www.derbyshireopenarts.co.uk
For enquiries or to join our database contact info@derbyshireopenarts.co.uk with contact details. At which point we will give as much assistance as possible.
Brochures are distributed all over the county and beyond; this year over 20,000 visitors came to see our artists’ work. Worth thinking about!
For the first time we are offering a special rate for students to join this event.
Derbyshire Open Arts receives no external funding, so we need to make a charge to cover promotion, advertising and in particular, the brochure.
The charge for students will be £30 (half the usual individual rate), which includes an entry with brief details, and an image, in the brochure and on the website.
Although we do not provide venues – participants need to find their own – we can put artists in touch with venue providers. The venue we would assume be in or on the borders of Derbyshire no such restrictions on participants.
Application forms are online now; visit www.derbyshireopenarts.co.uk
For enquiries or to join our database contact info@derbyshireopenarts.co.uk with contact details. At which point we will give as much assistance as possible.
Brochures are distributed all over the county and beyond; this year over 20,000 visitors came to see our artists’ work. Worth thinking about!
Banks Mill Open Studios Exhibition 23/25 Nov 2012
Banks Mill Open Studios Exhibition
You are invited to come and join us at this year’s Open Studios Exhibition at Banks Mill on Friday-Sunday 23rd-25th November.
Banks Mill is one of four Evolve incubator units run by the University of Derby and exists to support the development of new companies in the creative industries, offering studio space to upcoming businesses.
The event, which is now in its fourteenth year, will be officially opened by the Mayor of Derby, Lisa Higginbottom at 5pm, and you will be welcomed by a live jazz band and a glass of wine whilst you take in a hugely diverse range of artistic talent. Or pop along with the family over the weekend from 10am when there will be a children’s art quiz, goodie bags and free face painting by Banks Mill Associate Derby Face & Body Painting.
This is an unmissable opportunity for you to pick up some unique Christmas gifts from the collection of art and crafts being displayed and sold by over 50 talented artists and makers, which includes fine art, jewellery, ceramics, illustration, fashion, textiles, home accessories and photography as well as an array of creative business services.
For more details about Banks Mill and our Open Studios event, visit http://banks-mill.evolvederby.co.uk/events/open-studios
or follow us on Twitter @BanksMillStudio
Banks Mill Studios, 71 Bridge Street, Derby DE1 3LB
Friday, 23rd Nov 5pm-8pm; Saturday and Sunday, 24th & 25th November 10am-4pm
You are invited to come and join us at this year’s Open Studios Exhibition at Banks Mill on Friday-Sunday 23rd-25th November.
Banks Mill is one of four Evolve incubator units run by the University of Derby and exists to support the development of new companies in the creative industries, offering studio space to upcoming businesses.
The event, which is now in its fourteenth year, will be officially opened by the Mayor of Derby, Lisa Higginbottom at 5pm, and you will be welcomed by a live jazz band and a glass of wine whilst you take in a hugely diverse range of artistic talent. Or pop along with the family over the weekend from 10am when there will be a children’s art quiz, goodie bags and free face painting by Banks Mill Associate Derby Face & Body Painting.
This is an unmissable opportunity for you to pick up some unique Christmas gifts from the collection of art and crafts being displayed and sold by over 50 talented artists and makers, which includes fine art, jewellery, ceramics, illustration, fashion, textiles, home accessories and photography as well as an array of creative business services.
For more details about Banks Mill and our Open Studios event, visit http://banks-mill.evolvederby.co.uk/events/open-studios
or follow us on Twitter @BanksMillStudio
Banks Mill Studios, 71 Bridge Street, Derby DE1 3LB
Friday, 23rd Nov 5pm-8pm; Saturday and Sunday, 24th & 25th November 10am-4pm
Paid book cover design opportunity
David Haynes is a writer living and working in Derby and has just published his first eBook on amazon: http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Swimmer-ebook/dp/B0094EI064/ref=sr_1_6?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1346605812&sr=1-6
He is looking for students in graphic design interested in designing a new cover for the existing book and also for the book he is writing at the moment.
Payment of £50.
If you are interested in this opportunity please contact David via e-mail on:
haynes71@virginmedia.com
He is looking for students in graphic design interested in designing a new cover for the existing book and also for the book he is writing at the moment.
Payment of £50.
If you are interested in this opportunity please contact David via e-mail on:
haynes71@virginmedia.com
Staffs Contemporary Artist & Designer Fair
Leek College of FE & The Foxlowe Arts Centre, Leek is hosting its first Staffordshire Contemporary Artist and Designer Fair in December. The fair, organised by Suzanne Mellor & Anne-Lise Fraser of Leek College of FE Art & Design Department, will feature top quality work from over 35 selected professional artists and designers. The makers are both local and national (including the colleges own Foundation Degree Art students) and will showcase contemporary art & design; painting, printmaking, photography, ceramics, glass, jewellery, textiles, wood, paper, silver, etc.
It’s a fantastic opportunity to buy beautiful things for you and your home and a perfect place for festive shopping as-well. This is a key date for anyone interested in discovering & buying individual and unique pieces for themselves or for gifts in the run up to Christmas.
Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd December 2012, 10 – 4pm.
It’s a fantastic opportunity to buy beautiful things for you and your home and a perfect place for festive shopping as-well. This is a key date for anyone interested in discovering & buying individual and unique pieces for themselves or for gifts in the run up to Christmas.
Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd December 2012, 10 – 4pm.
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Friday 9 November 2012
Band/Solo performer, win studio time at Derby University
Band/Solo performer, win studio time at Derby University.
Closing date 21st November 2012.
All details here.
Closing date 21st November 2012.
All details here.
Derby Uni student/grad. Business idea? Want a cash bursary and business support?
Derby University students and graduates
Are you thinking of setting up your own business?
Are you a final year student or graduate of the last 3 years?
Would a package of business support plus a cash bursary from the University of Derby help?
Yes - you may be eligble for support from the 2013 Enterprise Inc programme.
For an application form and all info visit http://www.enterpriseinc.co.uk/
or contact Maggie Morley - M.Morley@derby.ac.uk
01332 597846
Are you thinking of setting up your own business?
Are you a final year student or graduate of the last 3 years?
Would a package of business support plus a cash bursary from the University of Derby help?
Yes - you may be eligble for support from the 2013 Enterprise Inc programme.
For an application form and all info visit http://www.enterpriseinc.co.uk/
or contact Maggie Morley - M.Morley@derby.ac.uk
01332 597846
FORMAT & Synapse Arts Residency Opportunity deadline 16 Nov2012
FORMAT & Synapse Arts Residency Opportunity
Call for Proposals
Deadline 16th November
Get involved with this exciting residency opportunity with FORMAT and Synapse Arts.
The Residency Brief
FORMAT Festival and Synapse Arts wish to invite emerging artists, photographers and arts practitioners, to submit proposals for a unique opportunity to work with, research and re-contextualise a selection of photographic archives, in particular the collection at The Silk Mill, Derby. The residency will explore the Industrial heritage of Derby and Derbyshire – in relation to FACTORY, the main theme of FORMAT13 – and will aim to provide an opportunity to create work and generate new ideas by using the archives as a basis for the content. Access to the archive collection at the Local Studies Library, Derby, Derwent Valley Mills’ World Heritage Site and Derbyshire Record Office, Matlock can also be arranged for the selected artist.
This residency opportunity is supported by a £600 bursary, free five month studio space and the use of facilities at Banks’ Mill Studios. The resulting work from the residency will be presented in some form during FORMAT13 Festival (8th March – 7th April 2013). The main theme of FORMAT13 will centre on the FACTORY and mass production. This can be understood literally and creatively in terms of process and the transformation of material, live site of production, the products, workers, analogue process, and documentary and so on. For more info, please visit:http://www.formatfestival.com/theme
Call for Proposals
We are inviting proposals from artists and makers wishing to take up this residency opportunity. We welcome applicants working in any art form including sculptors, visual artists, makers, musicians, writers and performers who can create work within the framework of a photography festival. We would strongly encourage applicants to use the www.picturethepast.org.uk /www.facebook.com/pages/Picture-the-Past as a basis for their proposal.
The residency will include:
• Artists’ bursary of £600
• Research time at The Silk Mill & Local Studies Library, Derby
• Inclusion of work from the residency during FORMAT13 Festival (March 2013)
• Artist talk during FORMAT13 Festival
• Studio space at Banks’ Mill, Derby for five months (artists are asked to pay a refundable deposit of £190 and electrical charges)
• Artist blog with A-N
• Mentoring
• Presentation at Synapse symposium 2013
Application Process
If you wish to be considered for this opportunity please supply a written proposal (max. 1 side of A4); samples of your work and/ or up to five images; a current CV detailing your experience; an artist statement, and details of two referees. Please also state if you have workshop or teaching experience.
For more information and to apply for this exciting residency, visit our website: www.formatfestival.com/residency-opportunity-call-proposals
Call for Proposals
Deadline 16th November
Get involved with this exciting residency opportunity with FORMAT and Synapse Arts.
The Residency Brief
FORMAT Festival and Synapse Arts wish to invite emerging artists, photographers and arts practitioners, to submit proposals for a unique opportunity to work with, research and re-contextualise a selection of photographic archives, in particular the collection at The Silk Mill, Derby. The residency will explore the Industrial heritage of Derby and Derbyshire – in relation to FACTORY, the main theme of FORMAT13 – and will aim to provide an opportunity to create work and generate new ideas by using the archives as a basis for the content. Access to the archive collection at the Local Studies Library, Derby, Derwent Valley Mills’ World Heritage Site and Derbyshire Record Office, Matlock can also be arranged for the selected artist.
This residency opportunity is supported by a £600 bursary, free five month studio space and the use of facilities at Banks’ Mill Studios. The resulting work from the residency will be presented in some form during FORMAT13 Festival (8th March – 7th April 2013). The main theme of FORMAT13 will centre on the FACTORY and mass production. This can be understood literally and creatively in terms of process and the transformation of material, live site of production, the products, workers, analogue process, and documentary and so on. For more info, please visit:http://www.formatfestival.com/theme
Call for Proposals
We are inviting proposals from artists and makers wishing to take up this residency opportunity. We welcome applicants working in any art form including sculptors, visual artists, makers, musicians, writers and performers who can create work within the framework of a photography festival. We would strongly encourage applicants to use the www.picturethepast.org.uk /www.facebook.com/pages/Picture-the-Past as a basis for their proposal.
The residency will include:
• Artists’ bursary of £600
• Research time at The Silk Mill & Local Studies Library, Derby
• Inclusion of work from the residency during FORMAT13 Festival (March 2013)
• Artist talk during FORMAT13 Festival
• Studio space at Banks’ Mill, Derby for five months (artists are asked to pay a refundable deposit of £190 and electrical charges)
• Artist blog with A-N
• Mentoring
• Presentation at Synapse symposium 2013
Application Process
If you wish to be considered for this opportunity please supply a written proposal (max. 1 side of A4); samples of your work and/ or up to five images; a current CV detailing your experience; an artist statement, and details of two referees. Please also state if you have workshop or teaching experience.
For more information and to apply for this exciting residency, visit our website: www.formatfestival.com/residency-opportunity-call-proposals
Fashion Costing Administrator - East Midlands
Costing Administrator post at East Midlands Fashion company, aimed at Graduates.
Advertised on Drapers
Advertised on Drapers
Exhibitions Opportunities
Exhibitions Opportunities
Midlands Open 2012 - Call for Submissions
Applications : 17th October - 10th November
Midlands Open 2012 is Tarpey Gallery’s annual open submissions exhibition, this year taking place from 24th November - 22nd December 2012.
Submissions are welcome from artists working in the Midlands, within any medium and there is the opportunity to submit up to 2 individual artworks to be considered for selection. Midlands Open 2012 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. We look forward to seeing your work at the gallery.
Visit Tarpey Gallery website for full details and an application form.
Midlands Open 2012 - Call for Submissions
Applications : 17th October - 10th November
Midlands Open 2012 is Tarpey Gallery’s annual open submissions exhibition, this year taking place from 24th November - 22nd December 2012.
Submissions are welcome from artists working in the Midlands, within any medium and there is the opportunity to submit up to 2 individual artworks to be considered for selection. Midlands Open 2012 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. We look forward to seeing your work at the gallery.
Visit Tarpey Gallery website for full details and an application form.
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