Prema (Uley, nr Dursley) is Gloucestershire’s most playful and risk-taking arts centre. It is seeking a new playmate who wants to explore and develop their creative practice using a free, warm, light and airy studio from September 2019 onwards. 18 month contract.

This progamme aims to develop exciting cultural collaborations between artists and arts organisations, also to support long-lasting relationships between Taiwan and the UK.

Artist’s residency call out! 

Creative Islands is looking to appoint an artist to undertake a research and development residency on the Isles of Scilly to develop a commission focussing on energy, the environment and new technologies. 

Deadline for submissions is 12th July 2019.

Thriving Communities grants have been created to support not-for-profit organisations and community groups who provide activities and support that help people stay well, do the things they enjoy and remain living independently at home for as long as possible.

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

We’re recruiting for experienced and skilled Event Coordinators to join an ambitious and fast-paced culture and leisure Trust. This role will deliver events for The Cheltenham Trust and will make you a vital part of the cultural and leisure activities of Cheltenham.

Prema (Uley, nr Dursley) is Gloucestershire’s most playful and risk-taking arts centre. It is seeking a new playmate who wants to explore and develop their creative practice using a free, warm, light and airy studio from September 2019 onwards. 18 month contract.

Join the creative @WyldwoodArts team as a marketing assistant. They’re looking for a P/T freelancer to help promote shows, workshops and projects through social media, press and digital. If you love the power of art to bring people together, this could be the role for you.

Join Forest Sensory Services in Cinderford helping at their craft classes for the visually impaired. Meet new people, learn new skills and have fun. To find out more call Jackie Post on 01594 827711,

Severn Arts is seeking an exceptional Teaching and Learning Leader (Upper Strings). This post offers the opportunity to become involved in the delivery of music and arts education in Worcestershire and potential to influence and direct the overall Severn Arts’ programme of work.

Artist’s residency call out! 

Creative Islands is looking to appoint an artist to undertake a research and development residency on the Isles of Scilly to develop a commission focussing on energy, the environment and new technologies. 

Deadline for submissions is 12th July 2019.

The Courtyard is Herefordshire’s primary arts centre, producing, hosting and supporting a wide range of participatory and non-participatory events both in the main venue in Hereford and at others throughout the county. The Courtyard's Education Team are looking for a new Full Time Education Officer & Youth Theatre Leader

Learnings Friday is coming up this week @makeitstroud 

In our lunchtime slot we’ll be designing a Digital Plan for the coming months. Yes - it can be that easy!

We’ll work out your best plan, using your natural talents, your way of working, your audience and your story to identify a realistic, achievable and enjoyable timetable for action.

Learning Fridays is about taking time to learn something new and try it out with like-minded entrepreneurs over lunch.

Lunch is locally sourced, the wonderful Studio Pastry pasties

Explore what you and your organisation can do to help tackle ecological disaster without breaking the bank in our two-day workshop. Speakers include David Hunter of leading social enterprise solicitors Bates Wells Braithwaite and Eoin McQuone of Sustainable Business Design as well as prominent local corporate and branding coaches.

Are you an arts practitioner, or arts organisation in the Forest of Dean? A maker? Maybe you'd love to work with artists and aren't sure how to apply for grants to support you to do so? If so, this is for you. Do you know that you don’t have to be an artist to apply for Arts Council Grants?

We are thrilled to have four fantastic local artists exhibiting with us for our Portraiture exhibition.

Featuring works from Andrew Kirk, Casey Rogers, Kayleigh Almara and Paul Normansell.

Studio 18 has opened its doors to a wide range of artists both local and afar. Spanning medium such as film, installation, sculpture and a full range of visual art.

Closing night on 20th July. Last chance to view the exhibition and an opportunity to meet the artists.

This July SVA is bringing you Stroud's new FESTIVAL OF PLAY aimed at children but inclusive of adults; with activities, workshops and entertainment spread across two days in two locations. For more info about ak the events please go to Playground Fest

Culture Declares Emergency is a growing community of creative practitioners and organisations concerned about the dire state of our living planet. 

Since launching in April, over 400 individuals and organisations have ‘declared’ emergency as part of a movement demanding systemic change to support life on Earth. 

Learnings Friday is coming up this week @makeitstroud 

In our lunchtime slot we’ll be designing a Digital Plan for the coming months. Yes - it can be that easy!

We’ll work out your best plan, using your natural talents, your way of working, your audience and your story to identify a realistic, achievable and enjoyable timetable for action.

Learning Fridays is about taking time to learn something new and try it out with like-minded entrepreneurs over lunch.

Lunch is locally sourced, the wonderful Studio Pastry pasties

Creative takeover @ the Green Dragon Hotel, Hereford

This one-day event in Hereford city for anyone aged 16 to 30 whether you're an art student, gamer, museum geek, early-career creative or you don't know what your future holds.

The main session is for 16-30 year olds. At 5pm, the event opens to everyone and there will be a networking session for all ages.

To find out more and book free tickets, please go to: http://bit.ly/Create-Fuel-2019

Explore what you and your organisation can do to help tackle ecological disaster without breaking the bank in our two-day workshop. Speakers include David Hunter of leading social enterprise solicitors Bates Wells Braithwaite and Eoin McQuone of Sustainable Business Design as well as prominent local corporate and branding coaches.

Robin Watkins - Davis is a contemporary artist (and the UK's youngest yoga teacher!)

An installation of her project SHIFT will be in St Laurence Church in Stroud from 12-18th October 2019. The aim of the week is to share creative practices (movement, art and music) with people to create an environment which facilities a SHIFT in perspective, state of mind and mood. In her own words “Movement and art has been a massively useful tool in my life and I want the program to offer people a choice of arts to so that they can experience a SHIFT and to find the right creative tool for them”.

YPIA is a national organisation for arts professionals at the outset of their careers. The S.West group is holding a networking event on the 18th June so you can meet colleagues in the cultural and creative industries. Find out more here:

Tales of the Forest is an ecological art project that aims to use imagination to look in new ways at contemporary issues, from sustainability and the natural world, to ageing and loneliness, exploring how these things might be related. The project is about looking at the narratives we live by, understanding them as malleable, and re-imaging them through art, collaboration and experimentation.