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.

Would you like to find out more about national trends and explore the Gloucestershire volunteering picture?

Or come along and hear more about how you can get involved as a volunteer and discover the huge range of benefits open to you. From the satisfaction of giving back to the community to gaining new skills, knowledge and experience. 

We are seeking a highly organised freelance Programme Coordinator to join Artlift – a Gloucestershire-based charity nationally recognised for its Arts on Prescription services. 

You will bring proven experience from the health and/or arts sector of maintaining efficient systems, processing data and coordinating activities and communications (including with vulnerable individuals).

This role comprises setting up and coordinating courses, projects and residences, managing referrals and supporting evaluation and organisational administration.  

Are you part of a creative charity or organisation?
Do you want to make it even stronger? 

Fully funded ‘Future Leaders Now workshop’. Developing creative organisations by up-skilling the next generation of board members. Bringing new skills, mindsets and experiences to boards to help them grow stronger. 

Do you want to have your say in how charities and arts organisations are run?
Do you have ideas on how to help organisations grow stronger? 
Would you like to gain the experiences to lead one of these organisations? 

Then sign up to the ‘Future Leaders Now workshop’.

Discover and Explore Arts Award Adviser Training

Open to the Create Gloucestershire Network

Do you work with young people in Gloucestershire? Want to support their creative development with Arts Award? Training as an Arts Award adviser will enable you to support children and young people aged 5 to 25 to discover and explore the arts through the five different levels: Discover, Explore, Bronze, Silver and Gold.

Severn Arts is developing four Festivals as part of an over-arching creative skills development project. We are looking for a creative, dynamic arts professional to set the direction for these festivals and inspire and curate a new cultural offer for Worcester.

Next week (8-10 May) AMA are running a residential in Bristol for CEOs / leaders of small scale orgs (10 FTE or less) to support them with:

This 6 week basic beginners course (taught in Springbank Community Resource Centre, Cheltenham) will teach you to design your own  mosaic, learning basic techniques such as measuring shapes; cutting tiles and mixing grout. 

A free 5 week course exploring the art of digital photography in the picturesque market town of Cirencester. 

On this course you will get to be hands on with a digital camera as well as looking at various editing techniques on the computer. Digital camera and laptops will be provided by Adult Education.

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.

Cheltenham International Film Festival are delighted to be joining forces with film education charity, Into Film, to deliver a workshop on film programming for young people aged 16-19 at the Wilson Art Gallery.

Participants will learn about careers in cinema exhibition, how films are programmed and what goes into running a film festival. No previous programming experience is necessary, just a love of film!

Would you like to find out more about national trends and explore the Gloucestershire volunteering picture?

Or come along and hear more about how you can get involved as a volunteer and discover the huge range of benefits open to you. From the satisfaction of giving back to the community to gaining new skills, knowledge and experience. 

Are you part of a creative charity or organisation?
Do you want to make it even stronger? 

Fully funded ‘Future Leaders Now workshop’. Developing creative organisations by up-skilling the next generation of board members. Bringing new skills, mindsets and experiences to boards to help them grow stronger. 

Do you want to have your say in how charities and arts organisations are run?
Do you have ideas on how to help organisations grow stronger? 
Would you like to gain the experiences to lead one of these organisations? 

Then sign up to the ‘Future Leaders Now workshop’.

Discover and Explore Arts Award Adviser Training

Open to the Create Gloucestershire Network

Do you work with young people in Gloucestershire? Want to support their creative development with Arts Award? Training as an Arts Award adviser will enable you to support children and young people aged 5 to 25 to discover and explore the arts through the five different levels: Discover, Explore, Bronze, Silver and Gold.

Next week (8-10 May) AMA are running a residential in Bristol for CEOs / leaders of small scale orgs (10 FTE or less) to support them with:

This 6 week basic beginners course (taught in Springbank Community Resource Centre, Cheltenham) will teach you to design your own  mosaic, learning basic techniques such as measuring shapes; cutting tiles and mixing grout. 

A free 5 week course exploring the art of digital photography in the picturesque market town of Cirencester. 

On this course you will get to be hands on with a digital camera as well as looking at various editing techniques on the computer. Digital camera and laptops will be provided by Adult Education.

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.