SWCTN are looking to invest in prototypes that use creative technologies to deliver original processes, products, or platforms within automation. We are looking to fund ideas that are brave, distinctive, that open automation to new voices and challenge the status quo. We anticipate awarding grants between £10-£40k.

Applications close 16/09.

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/

Active Impact provides FREE Inclusion training for individuals and organisations in Gloucestershire who work with children and young people.

We've supported everyone from artists to sailing clubs, magicians to Early Years settings to gain confidence in welcoming disabled children and young people.

Our popular Inclusion Needs You programme is running again this autumn. We have spaces available on both our week day and weekend sessions. We know that volunteers may often work during the week so once a year we run a full Saturday programme to enable them to participate in this valuable training. However, you can book a mix of weekday and weekend sessions if this suits you better.

If you are thinking of turning your creativity and passion into your life’s work then this FREE Start-up Course for Creatives is for you!

Canopy are looking for someone to complete an evaluation process for Canopy activity over the coming months. The appointed person will work closely with the team to devise a suitable framework and range of methodologies to ensure we acquire useful data going forward.

Ideally the evaluator will live in the area as the hours are limited.

Jay Haigh is looking for a p/t freelance Projects and Marketing Assistant. Deadline 12 noon 9th September 2019.

The Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham is looking for 2 experienced practitioners (1 on a Tuesday evening, 1 on a Wednesday evening) to work across the academic year with our Youth Theatre, this will include directing productions to perform as part of our FESTIVAL OF YOUTH in July 2020 – each company has a 1 hour performance slot. 

Call for Advisors (deadline 14 August) and Call for Channel Partners (deadline 6 September) on Paper Nations' new project, 'Writing for All'

Canopy in the Forest of Dean are looking For Innovative Approaches To Delivering Unique Experiences in Telephone Boxes.

Got a great idea for a business? Want to start up your own venture, or work freelance? This course will show you how you can make it happen

When is the course?
Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th September, 10:00am-4.30pm.

Why would an artist want a variety of ‘things’ people could buy - at a range of price points?
What kinds of merchandise would suit your work/brand/customers?
How can you get your Art on the merchandise you want?

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.

For women in pregnancy - join us at this free meetup to find out about our upcoming workshops.

We are planning a free series of workshops for women in pregnancy, starting in October.

A weeklong celebration running from the 9th-15th September featuring a huge range of workshops and talks promoting wellbeing, mental health and the arts

A one-day symposium examining how different models of creative engagement enable individuals and communities to re-imagine social and cultural narratives.
Presented by Periscope to accompany their community event The Explorer's Dream

This Arts & Health Creative Lab will explore Arts and Health and Arts on Prescription* with a focus on Gloucestershire’s delivery. We will share experiences from a number of different arts and health providers from the perspectives of practice and evidence.

Visual Arts South West in partnership with Arnolfini invites artists, curators, arts organisations and audiences to gather for a day of discussions and learning. Join inspiring speakers to work collectively and consider our future amongst increasing precarity, limited access to the arts, the turn away from the European community converging with the rise of fascism, the rapid development of digital technologies, and the climate emergency.

Submissions for 'Falling Walls' an international mail art exhibition hosted by SVA

Studio 18 presents 'Feedback Loop' by Alice Shepard Fidler; a site specific installation exploring social interdependency with our ever-advancing age of technology. Open for 4 days only with special preview on 5th September 6pm-9pm.

Aimed at local authority commissioners, service managers and staff, leaders of social enterprise and charities and those who fund the arts & culture sector, this free event features an exciting range of speakers including Create Glos Director, Pippa Jones.

From the 18th-30th August, the REVULVA gallery hosts ‘FAREWELL’, a nexus for young female artists navigating personal evolution. From old goodbyes to new philosophies, the revolutionaries of ‘FAREWELL' celebrate beginnings, journeys, artistic visions and infinite ventures.