First Plinth: Public Art Award 2019 is designed to offer sculptors an opportunity to extend their practice into competing for public art commissions. The winning sculptor is awarded £10,000 to produce a large-scale sculpture for the sculpture terrace at Dora House before moving to a second site at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The award theme is Progress.

ACE are currently developing their new strategy for 2020-2030, which will shape their development, advocacy and investment approach over the next ten years.

There’s still time to apply to Paul Hamlyn Foundation’s Teacher Development Fund.

Come along to Gloucestershire’s funding fair to meet community funders to discuss what funding could be available to your community group

Funding to support community pride projects that will build up and enable local groups to be more influential in supporting their communities and improving their neighbourhood.

Arts Council England’s Developing your Creative Practice Fund opens on 12th July 2018.

Latest funding news from GVCS Alliance now available.

Are you a creative practitioner? Would you benefit from being based in a creative environment and from having time and space to focus? We have two remaining spaces available to rent (non retail). Main textToo many artists find their practice quite isolating and moving into a dynamic creative environment can offer much needed support.

This is an introductory workshop exploring what confidence is, what it looks and feels like. Find out your strengths in a fun and interactive way and have the opportunity to sign up to the FREE 5 week course.

The Barn Academy are hosting open auditions for this upcoming production of HONK! The Musical. Open to anyone between the ages of 7-18

When is the course?

Saturday 19th & 20th January, 10:00am-4.30pm.

Who is this course for?

*The Start and Grow Enterprise Start-up Weekend is for you if..
- You have a business idea you’re itching to turn into reality
- You have the germ of a business idea in your head and want to explore it more with other business owners
- You’re in full time work and have ambitions to start your own business 
- You’re based in Gloucestershire.

Would you like to be part of an exciting local charity doing something positive for the environment?

Six month contract that could become permanent. 
16.2 hours per week at £8.50 per hour.  
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays and occasional Saturdays.

Strike A Light is seeking an experienced Lead Youth Theatre practitioner for their young people’s engagement offer in Gloucester. We are looking for practitioners with a real commitment to enabling young people to fulfil their potential.

Design & Deliver is a 10 week course for people interested in running their own creative workshops in their communities.

This is a FREE and inspiring two-day course for new Gloucestershire-based businesses or sole-traders. In the company of other early-stage entrepreneurs, you will have the opportunity to develop your brand and explore your strategy for growth.

This is a FREE and inspiring two-day course for new Gloucestershire-based businesses or sole-traders. In the company of other early-stage entrepreneurs, you will have the opportunity to develop your brand and explore your strategy for growth.

This is an introductory workshop exploring what confidence is, what it looks and feels like. Find out your strengths in a fun and interactive way and have the opportunity to sign up to the FREE 5 week course.

The Barn Academy are hosting open auditions for this upcoming production of HONK! The Musical. Open to anyone between the ages of 7-18

Gloucester Cathedral 9th January - 12th February 2019

Odyssey - an exhibition of painting, mixed media, sound works and installation created by artists on the Art Bridge Evolve programme and Art Shape associates.

More info www.artshape.co.uk

You are also invited to join Art Shape, Art Bridge Evolve artists & Arts Inc partners on Tuesday 29th January 2019 at Gloucester Cathedral (Chapter House) for an opportunity to join their long adventurous journey towards an enriched, more diverse arts sector where disabling barriers are removed. To find out more and book you place click here.

Announcing the inauguration of an exciting and new arts and crafts exhibition which is being held next August in Bourton-on-the-Water, where thousands of visitors crowd the streets every day in the height of summer.

The Owlbarn Studio creative community are looking for artists and craftsmen to share an artists studio which has been converted from traditional farm buildings. It is located at Calmsden, near Cirencester in the open countryside, surrounded by its own beautiful woodland.  

Two taster sessions with neon Fri 11th Jan, 1pm - 3pm or Sat 12th Jan, 10am - 12pm

Design & Deliver is a 10 week course for people interested in running their own creative workshops in their communities.

The UK’s largest family arts and culture conference will explore the value of family engagement and how we can communicate that value to families, funders and the wider cultural sector.

Calling on all voluntary and community sector organisations in Gloucestershire. Whether you are a large organisation that covers the county or a small enterprise working in your community, this is your opportunity to have a real say in the county’s Health and Wellbeing strategy.

This fully-funded, two-day course is full of inspiration, exploration and gaining new skills. You’ll meet like-minded people, have fun, and find out how to turn your business idea into reality!