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.

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

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.

GL4 is currently looking for an experienced beatboxer to run our participation programme on a Tuesday evening, they need to have experience working with young people and be a good facilitator. They will need to be available Tuesdays 6-8pm and pay is £100 per week.

Digital Marketing Intern for the Hawkwood’s Seed Festival 

If you’re interested in a marketing and communications career, whether you would like to receive extensive training as the first step on that journey or if you’d like to gain experience in the field after study, Seed Festival is looking for an energetic, curious and preferably green/social causes leaning intern to help market its 2019 festival.

Job Description – Executive Director

Artlift is a Gloucestershire based charity that brings together professional artists with hundreds of people every year who are diagnosed with a range of wellbeing issues with proven health benefits.

Theatre Bristol are looking to appoint a pool of three exciting, respected and generous artists as Artist Support Associates, who will be responsible for developing supportive relationship with a large number and diverse range of artists.

Provoke, stir up, speak out.

Theatre Bristol are looking for a Creative Director who will lead, inspire and represent other artists, encouraging open, honest conversations about how theatre is really made and experienced.

We tour a compendium of playable theatre shows, run regular workshops and create bespoke games for clients ranging from universities to city councils, energy initiatives to arts centres. We use play to engage people in ideas, research and heritage and encourage play for play’s sake.

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/

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.

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

A contemporary sculpture show taking place 16 June – 7 July,  in the extensive gardens of The Old Rectory in the beautiful Cotswold village of Quenington. This biennial curated event prides itself on showcasing and selling unique sculptural pieces and contemporary crafts whilst providing educational workshops for children and adults.

Image Credit Steve Russell

As we come near to the end of Art of Libraries, a 3 year innovative test project led by Create Gloucestershire with 6 early adopter libraries, libraries have used this opportunity to offer all kinds of creative activity such as live theatre, animation, stone carving, circus and story walks for children, families and young people. 

Interested in finding out what we have learnt along the way? A limited number of places are available to attend our March event. Please reserve in advance by emailing: sue.killoran@gloucestershire.gov.uk

On Thursday 28 February from 6.30 - 8.30pm at The Wilson, Cheltenham, Create Gloucestershire with support from the Wilson Arts Collective and Gloucester Culture Trust, will be joining forces to start to challenge and understand what support is needed to take on a younger trustee.

This introductory session is aimed at young creatives aged 18 - 25 years, who are interested in hearing about what it takes to be a young trustee, or part of a youth advisory board, as well as forward thinking organisations who want to connect with a wider audience or recruit younger trustees.  

·       Do you believe arts and culture can change lives? 

·       Want to have a voice and make an impact on what happens culturally in Gloucestershire?  

·       Interested in being a change maker, or help steer the future direction of an arts and cultural organisation?

We are looking for young creatives aged 18 – 25 years, who are passionate about the arts, want to make a difference and are curious about what it takes to be a young trustee, or part of a youth advisory board.

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