In the second round of the Elevate programme ACE are investing £3 million of National Lottery funding into improving the resilience of organisations making a significant contribution to the Creative Case for Diversity, to encourage an increase of diverse led organisations within the National Portfolio.

Tune in to the Arts Council England’s panel discussion as they publish their annual report on diversity in the arts and culture sector.

The South West Creative Technology Network is looking to fund prototypes that explore the field of immersion. Grants of between £20k and £40k available.

SVA provides studios for 26 artists at John Street, we currently have a couple of studio spaces available. Monthly Studio rental varies between £122 - £200 per month.

SVA are offering studios to graduate artists under 30 at a subsidised cost for a period of 12 months.
https://www.svastudios.org.uk/space/

Bournemouth Arts by the Sea Festival 2019

Bournemouth Arts by the Sea Artist Open Call is now open and we are inviting artists interested in light art, digital and installation artwork to create a commission to be part of this years festival!

Arts by the Sea festival 2019 will endeavour to explore Mind Matter, more information regarding this can be found in the brief and guidance document which can be downloaded here

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.

The Music Works (TMW) is looking for two outstanding Senior Music Leaders to work closely with our Creative Directors, Ben O’Sullivan and Malaki Patterson, to help develop and deliver our growing music participation programme in schools and community.

We’re looking for 5 Next Generation Carnival artists to train and learn ‘on the job’ with two community groups who’ll be part of the parade on 13 July 2019.

Thanks to a grant from Leverhulme Arts Scholarships, Circomedia can offer one successful applicant with strong links to the South West, a fully funded place on the MA in Directing Circus, plus £1000 towards travel costs. (£8000)

EVERYBODY DANCE seeks a talented aerial dance practitioner for outreach and performance work. Our Man in the Moone is an outdoor arts and heritage project directed by Rachel Freeman comprising aerial dance performance, workshops and training for disabled and non-disabled people of all ages.

Applicants should have professional aerial dance experience with performance, teaching skills and interest in working inclusively and outside.

We are seeking a Marketing and Communications Manager to raise the profile of Severn Arts and help us achieve our ambitions.  

This masterclass is suitable for designers and costume, prop and structure makers with an interest in carnival and/or outdoor arts.

This free and inspiring two-day course is for early stage Gloucestershire-based not-for-profits and purpose-led businesses.
 
In the company of other social entrepreneurs, you will have the opportunity to develop your social business model and explore your strategy for growth.

EVERYBODY DANCE seeks a talented aerial dance practitioner for outreach and performance work. Our Man in the Moone is an outdoor arts and heritage project directed by Rachel Freeman comprising aerial dance performance, workshops and training for disabled and non-disabled people of all ages.

Applicants should have professional aerial dance experience with performance, teaching skills and interest in working inclusively and outside.

Come join the Team at Hawkwood - help us shine!

We are wondering if you might have any of the following skills: painting - refurbishing - floors - carpentry - furniture restoration - upholstery - de-cluttering - outdoor work - bramble removal - site clearance

In exchange for your talents, willingness and up to five hours of your time per day, we would love to offer you fabulous food inclusive of breakfast, lunch and supper, accommodation and of course social time in the evening. 

The WEA run many courses and tasters and this leaflet is regarding poetry.

‘Journey’ into the world of poetry

Further details of all poetry sessions and others can be found on the WEA website
wea.org.uk

Create Gloucestershire in partnership with Real Ideas Organisation, will be hosting a FREE group support surgery for people who have completed Arts Award Discover and Explore Advisor training.

Call Out for work from Gloucestershire-based performers!

An arts fundraiser evening for the Sue Ryder Leckhampton Hospice is being organised for Friday 14th June by local theatre practitioner Gemma Bolwell, supported and hosted by the University of Gloucestershire.

Using creative methods, drama games, art making, movement, music and experiential approaches you will have an opportunity to try out new creative techniques and consider how these may be applied in other contexts.

Gloucestershire's Arts and Leisure Inclusion Network hosted by Active Impact.

Aiming High brings together organisations from across Gloucestershire who are interested in welcoming disabled people to their arts and leisure events.