DEVON ARTIST NETWORK E-BULLETIN
July 2010
Issue 41
July 2010
Issue 41
Dear Artists,
Welcome to the July e-bulletin which I hope you will find both useful and informative. Please send any information for inclusion in the August edition by July 26th to Julia at E: mjvella@tiscali.co.uk
Welcome to the July e-bulletin which I hope you will find both useful and informative. Please send any information for inclusion in the August edition by July 26th to Julia at E: mjvella@tiscali.co.uk
Information you would like posted on the website can be sent to Joanna
Radford at info@devonartistnetwork.co.uk
The e-mail sent to members notifying that this is up had a report of our
Media Training Day: this is the link for Radio Devon interviews with DAN
artists - until 10 July only - http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/p008gjx8
We have had this excellent offer from an advertiser in this year’s Open
Studio Guide -
Formatrix DAN Giclée Printing Offer
Fine art printers Formatrix are offering DAN members the opportunity to produce giclée print editions at a preferential rate, in readiness for Devon Open Studios 2010. Services on offer include origination of high resolution image files direct from the original artwork, via drum scanner or large format digital scan, prior to giclee print production on Hahnemuhle 310gsm matt art paper, or acid free stretched canvas.
DAN members qualify for a discount of 40% on origination costs and 10% on printing costs (when ordering 2 or more giclee prints per artwork). The offer runs from 10th June to 31st August 2010. Contact: production@formatrix.eclipse.co.uk, tel. 01647 24411, quoting DAN/OS/2010.
For more details visit: http://www.formatrix.co.uk/index.php?p=news#danos_2010
Formatrix DAN Giclée Printing Offer
Fine art printers Formatrix are offering DAN members the opportunity to produce giclée print editions at a preferential rate, in readiness for Devon Open Studios 2010. Services on offer include origination of high resolution image files direct from the original artwork, via drum scanner or large format digital scan, prior to giclee print production on Hahnemuhle 310gsm matt art paper, or acid free stretched canvas.
DAN members qualify for a discount of 40% on origination costs and 10% on printing costs (when ordering 2 or more giclee prints per artwork). The offer runs from 10th June to 31st August 2010. Contact: production@formatrix.eclipse.co.uk, tel. 01647 24411, quoting DAN/OS/2010.
For more details visit: http://www.formatrix.co.uk/index.php?p=news#danos_2010
PLEASE NOTE: We collate information from many sources for the DAN
e-bulletin and the views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the
views of the Board or staff.
opportunities
ART @ DELAMORE 2011
After another fantastic annual exhibition during May, we are now looking for submissions for Art @ Delamore 2011. If you would like to be considered for the show, please email or post some examples of your artwork, along with your contact details to admin@delamore.com or 01752 837711or Delamore Arts, Delamore Estate, Cornwood, Ivybridge, Devon PL21 9QT Tel: 01752 837711 / 837236 www.delamore-art.co.uk
Deadline1st September 2010.
After another fantastic annual exhibition during May, we are now looking for submissions for Art @ Delamore 2011. If you would like to be considered for the show, please email or post some examples of your artwork, along with your contact details to admin@delamore.com or 01752 837711or Delamore Arts, Delamore Estate, Cornwood, Ivybridge, Devon PL21 9QT Tel: 01752 837711 / 837236 www.delamore-art.co.uk
Deadline1st September 2010.
THE TACSS TOOLKIT
Cultural tourism and creative tourism offer the opportunity for visitors to experience our wonderful environment whilst at the same time learning about the local culture and taking away new creative skills. They utilise the skills of both the creative and tourism sectors to offer memorable visitor experiences and expand business for all concerned.
The TACSS toolkit helps the Devon creative and tourism sectors to take advantage of the growth in creative and cultural tourism. The toolkit takes you through easy steps to creating a proposal and offers information and guidance through links, contacts and case studies of successful collaborations. Free to Devon postcodes www.devontourismadvice.co.uk/tacss
Cultural tourism and creative tourism offer the opportunity for visitors to experience our wonderful environment whilst at the same time learning about the local culture and taking away new creative skills. They utilise the skills of both the creative and tourism sectors to offer memorable visitor experiences and expand business for all concerned.
The TACSS toolkit helps the Devon creative and tourism sectors to take advantage of the growth in creative and cultural tourism. The toolkit takes you through easy steps to creating a proposal and offers information and guidance through links, contacts and case studies of successful collaborations. Free to Devon postcodes www.devontourismadvice.co.uk/tacss
WORD QUEST DEVON
Starting soon, we will be working with a large group of partners across Devon to create a map featuring information about Devon and its writers, old and new. If you'd like to become involved (or just hear about developments), please click to add your information to the project database. Your information will be kept safe and will only be used for the project. It will probably be early summer before you will hear from us, but sign up now! http://www.auneheadarts.org.uk/dartmoor/projects/quest/wordquest-signup.html
Starting soon, we will be working with a large group of partners across Devon to create a map featuring information about Devon and its writers, old and new. If you'd like to become involved (or just hear about developments), please click to add your information to the project database. Your information will be kept safe and will only be used for the project. It will probably be early summer before you will hear from us, but sign up now! http://www.auneheadarts.org.uk/dartmoor/projects/quest/wordquest-signup.html
AESTHETICA CREATIVE WORKS COMPETITION 2010
Aesthetica Magazine is inviting all artists, writers and poets to submit their work into the Aesthetica Creative Works Competition 2010.
The Competition has three categories, Artwork, Poetry and Fiction.
Winners and finalists are published in the Aesthetica Creative Works Annual.
Winners of each category receive £500 prize money plus other prizes.
Entry to the Creative Works Competition is £10.
The entry fee allows the submission of 2 images, 2 poems or 2 short stories.
More guidelines on how to submit can be found online at http://www.aestheticamagazine.com/submission_guide.htm
Deadline 31st August
Aesthetica Magazine is inviting all artists, writers and poets to submit their work into the Aesthetica Creative Works Competition 2010.
The Competition has three categories, Artwork, Poetry and Fiction.
Winners and finalists are published in the Aesthetica Creative Works Annual.
Winners of each category receive £500 prize money plus other prizes.
Entry to the Creative Works Competition is £10.
The entry fee allows the submission of 2 images, 2 poems or 2 short stories.
More guidelines on how to submit can be found online at http://www.aestheticamagazine.com/submission_guide.htm
Deadline 31st August
PUBLIC ARTS OFFICER
Temporary for 18 months, 37 hours per week Grade E (£20,858 to £22,958)
Plymouth City Centre Company and Plymouth City Council's Arts Unit are looking for a motivated individual who can assist in the development and support of the growing Creative Economy in Plymouth. The role will oversee the development and strategic overview of public art across Plymouth, working in particular with the City Centre Company, Arts Development, Planning, Leisure and Highways and externally with a range of private sector partners. For more information or an informal discussion please contact the Principal Arts Officer on 01752 307315. Quote reference: 062/9387 for an application form and further details please contact 01752 668000, email Jobs@plymouth.gov.uk or apply online at www.plymouth.gov.uk/counciljobs
Deadline 5th July
Temporary for 18 months, 37 hours per week Grade E (£20,858 to £22,958)
Plymouth City Centre Company and Plymouth City Council's Arts Unit are looking for a motivated individual who can assist in the development and support of the growing Creative Economy in Plymouth. The role will oversee the development and strategic overview of public art across Plymouth, working in particular with the City Centre Company, Arts Development, Planning, Leisure and Highways and externally with a range of private sector partners. For more information or an informal discussion please contact the Principal Arts Officer on 01752 307315. Quote reference: 062/9387 for an application form and further details please contact 01752 668000, email Jobs@plymouth.gov.uk or apply online at www.plymouth.gov.uk/counciljobs
Deadline 5th July
OPEN WEEKEND - FRIDAY 23 - SUNDAY 25 JULY 2010
Be part of Open Weekend and join hundreds of organisations from across the UK celebrating the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This year we would like to invite even more organisations to think of new and exciting ways to be part of the Games. Open Weekend is your way to join in and build momentum to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. To join in you need to set a challenge that the public can participate in, that encourages people to try something new. http://www.london2012.com/get-involved/open-weekend/index.php
Be part of Open Weekend and join hundreds of organisations from across the UK celebrating the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This year we would like to invite even more organisations to think of new and exciting ways to be part of the Games. Open Weekend is your way to join in and build momentum to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. To join in you need to set a challenge that the public can participate in, that encourages people to try something new. http://www.london2012.com/get-involved/open-weekend/index.php
A NEW SHOP/GALLERY IN BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET requires local and national
designers/makers/crafters to supply work. The shop will be stocking
approximately 70% local artists and maker’s work alongside emerging
designer/makers. The shop will sell contemporary jewellery, ceramics, textiles,
glass and metalwork and pictures (paintings and print work) as well as cards,
some furniture and prints. The shop is to be in a prominent high street position
in a town with complimentary shops but little direct competition.
If you are interested please do get in touch at stephcarswell@hotmail.com
If you are interested please do get in touch at stephcarswell@hotmail.com
UMBERLEIGH CHRISTMAS BAZAAR - CALL FOR ARTISTS & MAKERS
Sunday, 21st November 2010. 10am - 4pm
A small, but highly successful event held in Umberleigh Village Hall (right next to the Exeter to Barnstaple Tarka Line Station). Numbers limited to 25 stalls.
To apply, please email; stella@widgerystudios.com
Deadline 31st July 2010
Sunday, 21st November 2010. 10am - 4pm
A small, but highly successful event held in Umberleigh Village Hall (right next to the Exeter to Barnstaple Tarka Line Station). Numbers limited to 25 stalls.
To apply, please email; stella@widgerystudios.com
Deadline 31st July 2010
JOIN AN ON-LINE ARTISTS' COMMUNITY
It only costs £10 now to join Devon Artist Network. This is a one-off payment that gives you a gallery page on the website www.devonartistnetwork.co.uk where you can upload ten images, an artists' statement, a link to your own website as well as a piece of text for each image.
As a member you receive notification of a monthly e-bulletin giving you news of opportunities for artists locally, nationally and internationally. You are also sent notices of individual opportunities for member artists by e-mail as they come up. In addition we occasionally organise exhibitions and an art fair is planned for April 2011 at Rosemoor, and the annual Devon Open studios event. Finally, you can network with fellow artists by commenting on the events and news pages of the website, and you can do so by joining twitter!
To join e-mail admin@devonartistnetwork.co.uk you will be sent an application form to print out and return with a cheque for £10. Your membership will last for as long as you like: you will be contacted each year to confirm that you wish to remain on the website. All you are asked to do is to complete your web/gallery page and to keep it up to date. Membership is restricted to Devon residents.
It only costs £10 now to join Devon Artist Network. This is a one-off payment that gives you a gallery page on the website www.devonartistnetwork.co.uk where you can upload ten images, an artists' statement, a link to your own website as well as a piece of text for each image.
As a member you receive notification of a monthly e-bulletin giving you news of opportunities for artists locally, nationally and internationally. You are also sent notices of individual opportunities for member artists by e-mail as they come up. In addition we occasionally organise exhibitions and an art fair is planned for April 2011 at Rosemoor, and the annual Devon Open studios event. Finally, you can network with fellow artists by commenting on the events and news pages of the website, and you can do so by joining twitter!
To join e-mail admin@devonartistnetwork.co.uk you will be sent an application form to print out and return with a cheque for £10. Your membership will last for as long as you like: you will be contacted each year to confirm that you wish to remain on the website. All you are asked to do is to complete your web/gallery page and to keep it up to date. Membership is restricted to Devon residents.
CALL FOR ARTISTS
Duchy Square Christmas Exhibition Noёl 5 November – 3rd January 2011
A Christmas selling exhibition which will celebrate the diversity of contemporary craft and offer individually handmade designer crafts for Christmas. This is an opportunity for you to create exciting new and innovative work, preferably oriented towards Christmas. If you are interested in submitting work for the exhibition please send by email 3-4 digital images of your work & a statement about the proposed work. Please include as many details as you can, e.g. quantity, scale, materials, retail price etc. As this exhibition is open to any artist-designer craftsperson, this information is very important if we are to consider your application professionally, so as to curate a cohesive exhibition submissions to gallery@duchysquare.org
Delivery of selected work: 1 November 2010 Collection of unsold work 4 January 2011
Deadline 24th August 2010
Duchy Square Christmas Exhibition Noёl 5 November – 3rd January 2011
A Christmas selling exhibition which will celebrate the diversity of contemporary craft and offer individually handmade designer crafts for Christmas. This is an opportunity for you to create exciting new and innovative work, preferably oriented towards Christmas. If you are interested in submitting work for the exhibition please send by email 3-4 digital images of your work & a statement about the proposed work. Please include as many details as you can, e.g. quantity, scale, materials, retail price etc. As this exhibition is open to any artist-designer craftsperson, this information is very important if we are to consider your application professionally, so as to curate a cohesive exhibition submissions to gallery@duchysquare.org
Delivery of selected work: 1 November 2010 Collection of unsold work 4 January 2011
Deadline 24th August 2010
MALL GALLERIES CALL FOR ENTRIES
Society of Wildlife Artists – receiving days 13 & 14 August
Royal Society of Marine Artists - receiving days 12 & 13 September
Royal Institute of Oil Painters - receiving days 5 & 6 November
Local pick up points for further information visit www.mallgalleries.org.uk
Society of Wildlife Artists – receiving days 13 & 14 August
Royal Society of Marine Artists - receiving days 12 & 13 September
Royal Institute of Oil Painters - receiving days 5 & 6 November
Local pick up points for further information visit www.mallgalleries.org.uk
EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITY: ‘GET FRESH’ AT THE DEVON GUILD OF CRAFTSMEN
For emerging designer-makers from the South West. Graduated within last 3 years? Or self-taught and started within last 3 years? Resident in the South West? Working in a craft area (including photography, printmaking & sculpture) and producing innovative, imaginative work coupled with a sensitive use of appropriate materials? Potential to achieve the highest standards of workmanship and design and clear sense of personal direction? ‘Get Fresh’ offers a showcase exhibition, support, sponsorship, awards and critical debate. A panel consisting of craft commentators, artists, designers and Guild exhibition staff will select exhibitors via digital image submissions. Visit www.crafts.org.uk/opportunities.aspx for more details. Submit artist’s statement, CV and 6 digital images to saffron.wynne@crafts.org.uk 01626 832223
Deadline 23 July 2010
For emerging designer-makers from the South West. Graduated within last 3 years? Or self-taught and started within last 3 years? Resident in the South West? Working in a craft area (including photography, printmaking & sculpture) and producing innovative, imaginative work coupled with a sensitive use of appropriate materials? Potential to achieve the highest standards of workmanship and design and clear sense of personal direction? ‘Get Fresh’ offers a showcase exhibition, support, sponsorship, awards and critical debate. A panel consisting of craft commentators, artists, designers and Guild exhibition staff will select exhibitors via digital image submissions. Visit www.crafts.org.uk/opportunities.aspx for more details. Submit artist’s statement, CV and 6 digital images to saffron.wynne@crafts.org.uk 01626 832223
Deadline 23 July 2010
ART AUCTION IN AID OF THE JUDY DAWSON CHARITABLE TRUST
Call for artists to contribute a piece of art, the auction to be held at Browns Hotel, Tavistock on Sunday September 12th.
For further details contact Jason Brooker Jason@judystrust.org.uk 01752 727585
Call for artists to contribute a piece of art, the auction to be held at Browns Hotel, Tavistock on Sunday September 12th.
For further details contact Jason Brooker Jason@judystrust.org.uk 01752 727585
CREATIVE APPRENTICESHIPS
Creative Apprenticeships are available for companies involved in several activities, including community arts management, photo-imaging, print, design, fashion and textiles amongst others.
Plymouth College of Art creative business service is looking for more people who are seriously interested in developing the careers of young people to come forward.
For more information about the benefits an apprentice can bring to your company, contact Hannah Revell on 01752 205714 or visit www.creativebusinessservices.co.uk
Creative Apprenticeships are available for companies involved in several activities, including community arts management, photo-imaging, print, design, fashion and textiles amongst others.
Plymouth College of Art creative business service is looking for more people who are seriously interested in developing the careers of young people to come forward.
For more information about the benefits an apprentice can bring to your company, contact Hannah Revell on 01752 205714 or visit www.creativebusinessservices.co.uk
FARAWAY ISLAND GICLEE Fine art reproduction by artists for artists
A fine art giclee print specialist offering a dedicated, one-to-one service where artists can talk to someone who understands colour, paint and print. With the acquisition of a Phase One FX 5x4 scanner they are now able to offer additional specialised high resolution image scanning. This gives them the facility to scan original paintings and drawings much larger than has been previously possible and heavy impastos and pastels can be scanned more successfully. Until now artists have been restricted to film copy, medium format capture or scanning, both usually to A3. The Phase One can scan up to 360Mb in one take. In camera terms, it has a memory capacity of 135 megapixels, artists can now copy their work even at over a metre across. Along with their 24 and 44 printers, Faraway Island Giclee offers a bespoke imaging, proofing and fine art print service to all artists and galleries, and is based in Tavistock. For further details contact
Ian Heard, Faraway Island Giclee, Higher Tor, Walreddon, Tavisock, PL19 9EQ
01822 617337 info@farawayislands.co.uk www.farawayislands.co.uk
A fine art giclee print specialist offering a dedicated, one-to-one service where artists can talk to someone who understands colour, paint and print. With the acquisition of a Phase One FX 5x4 scanner they are now able to offer additional specialised high resolution image scanning. This gives them the facility to scan original paintings and drawings much larger than has been previously possible and heavy impastos and pastels can be scanned more successfully. Until now artists have been restricted to film copy, medium format capture or scanning, both usually to A3. The Phase One can scan up to 360Mb in one take. In camera terms, it has a memory capacity of 135 megapixels, artists can now copy their work even at over a metre across. Along with their 24 and 44 printers, Faraway Island Giclee offers a bespoke imaging, proofing and fine art print service to all artists and galleries, and is based in Tavistock. For further details contact
Ian Heard, Faraway Island Giclee, Higher Tor, Walreddon, Tavisock, PL19 9EQ
01822 617337 info@farawayislands.co.uk www.farawayislands.co.uk
LEARNING CLUBS AND GROUPS is a new website designed to support the many
people who learn in clubs/groups organised by members. The website is set out to
allow groups to choose the sections that are most useful. The material is made
available through a Creative Commons licence which allows people to use and
change the materials as much as they like so long as the original source is
mentioned, so people can re-write them, add photographs and so on to make them
relevant for a specific group. www.selforganisedlearning.com
BIG SCREEN PLYMOUTH
The Plymouth Big Screen is ready to showcase film and video made in Devon to the thousands of people who pass by every day. All submissions will be considered on merit, but the screen cannot show commercial advertisements, hard-hitting campaign led content or films that include music which hasn't had copyright clearance.
Contact Kevin Heathorn 01752 234922 bigscreenplymouth@bbc.co.uk
http://www.bbc.co.uk/devon/bigscreen/
looking for potential funding sources?
The Plymouth Big Screen is ready to showcase film and video made in Devon to the thousands of people who pass by every day. All submissions will be considered on merit, but the screen cannot show commercial advertisements, hard-hitting campaign led content or films that include music which hasn't had copyright clearance.
Contact Kevin Heathorn 01752 234922 bigscreenplymouth@bbc.co.uk
http://www.bbc.co.uk/devon/bigscreen/
looking for potential funding sources?
THE GOLSONCOTT FOUNDATION
The Golsoncott Foundation aims to promote, maintain, improve and advance the education of the public in the arts generally and in particular the fine arts and music. This includes providing access to the arts for young people and developing new audiences. Grants vary according to context and are not subject to an inflexible limit, but they are unlikely to exceed £5,000 and are normally given on a non-recurrent basis. The Trustees meet on a quarterly basis (February, May, August and November) to determine applications.
All applications for awards should be sent by post by the end of the month preceding the month of the Trustees meeting, and should include the following:
• a clear and concise statement of the project;
• whether the award sought will be for the whole project or a component part;
• whether the applicant organisation is of charitable status;
• evidence that there is a clear benefit to the public;
• the amount requested should be specified;
• whether this is the only source of funding being sought (if not, all other sources of funding should be indicated, including those that have refused funding).
Wherever possible an annual report and accounts should accompany the application along with any other supporting information deemed relevant.
For more details write to the Golsoncott Foundation, 53 St Leonards Road, Exeter, EX2 4LS or phone 01392 252855.
Deadline 31st July & 31st October
The Golsoncott Foundation aims to promote, maintain, improve and advance the education of the public in the arts generally and in particular the fine arts and music. This includes providing access to the arts for young people and developing new audiences. Grants vary according to context and are not subject to an inflexible limit, but they are unlikely to exceed £5,000 and are normally given on a non-recurrent basis. The Trustees meet on a quarterly basis (February, May, August and November) to determine applications.
All applications for awards should be sent by post by the end of the month preceding the month of the Trustees meeting, and should include the following:
• a clear and concise statement of the project;
• whether the award sought will be for the whole project or a component part;
• whether the applicant organisation is of charitable status;
• evidence that there is a clear benefit to the public;
• the amount requested should be specified;
• whether this is the only source of funding being sought (if not, all other sources of funding should be indicated, including those that have refused funding).
Wherever possible an annual report and accounts should accompany the application along with any other supporting information deemed relevant.
For more details write to the Golsoncott Foundation, 53 St Leonards Road, Exeter, EX2 4LS or phone 01392 252855.
Deadline 31st July & 31st October
WELCOME TRUST SOCIETY AWARDS (UK)
The Welcome Trust Society Awards provide grants of over £30,000 for ambitious and creative projects that engage people of all ages and walks of life with developments in biomedical science on a regional or national scale. Projects should aim to achieve at least one of the following:
Stimulate interest, excitement and debate about biomedical science through various methods;
Examine the social, cultural, historical and ethical impact of biomedical science;
Encourage new ways of thinking about biomedical science.
The scheme is open to anyone with a good idea for engaging people with developments in biomedical science. This might include:
Mediators and practitioners of science communication
Science centre/museum staff
Artists
Educators
Health professionals
Academics in bioscience, social science, bioethics and history.
Grants will normally be awarded through organisations, but individuals can apply. The closing For more information visit:
http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/Funding/Public-engagement/Grants/Society-Awards/index.htm
Deadline12th October
The Welcome Trust Society Awards provide grants of over £30,000 for ambitious and creative projects that engage people of all ages and walks of life with developments in biomedical science on a regional or national scale. Projects should aim to achieve at least one of the following:
Stimulate interest, excitement and debate about biomedical science through various methods;
Examine the social, cultural, historical and ethical impact of biomedical science;
Encourage new ways of thinking about biomedical science.
The scheme is open to anyone with a good idea for engaging people with developments in biomedical science. This might include:
Mediators and practitioners of science communication
Science centre/museum staff
Artists
Educators
Health professionals
Academics in bioscience, social science, bioethics and history.
Grants will normally be awarded through organisations, but individuals can apply. The closing For more information visit:
http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/Funding/Public-engagement/Grants/Society-Awards/index.htm
Deadline12th October
IMPACT
Is a fund which will provide opportunities for Deaf and disabled artists in the South West to be an equal, valued and integral part of the arts and cultural sector.
Applications must be for activities which take place between 1 June 2010 and 31 March 2011.
For more information and advice about Impact in the first instance please contact Carla Hiley carla.hiley@artscouncil.org.uk or Ruth Kapadia: ruth.kapadia@artscouncil.org.uk
or telephone the Arts Council’s Enquiries line: 0845 0300 6200 and they will put you through to Carla, Ruth or someone else who can help.
Is a fund which will provide opportunities for Deaf and disabled artists in the South West to be an equal, valued and integral part of the arts and cultural sector.
Applications must be for activities which take place between 1 June 2010 and 31 March 2011.
For more information and advice about Impact in the first instance please contact Carla Hiley carla.hiley@artscouncil.org.uk or Ruth Kapadia: ruth.kapadia@artscouncil.org.uk
or telephone the Arts Council’s Enquiries line: 0845 0300 6200 and they will put you through to Carla, Ruth or someone else who can help.
THE WINSTON CHURCHILL MEMORIAL TRUST awards Travelling Fellowships to
British citizens aged 18 and above on 31 December 2010 who are resident in the
UK, to cover the costs of an overseas project lasting between four and twelve
weeks. The 2011 Fellowship categories are as follows:
Arts, Crafts and Music.
Citizen and Civil Society.
Education and Training.
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Exploration, Adventure and Sport.
Science, Engineering, Technology and Communications.
Open.
The Trust will consider applications in support of projects that will bring real benefit to the applicant as an individual and will enable positive benefit to their community or field of interest.
http://www.wcmt.org.uk/
Deadline 5 October
Arts, Crafts and Music.
Citizen and Civil Society.
Education and Training.
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Exploration, Adventure and Sport.
Science, Engineering, Technology and Communications.
Open.
The Trust will consider applications in support of projects that will bring real benefit to the applicant as an individual and will enable positive benefit to their community or field of interest.
http://www.wcmt.org.uk/
Deadline 5 October
THE COMMUNITY DIVIDEND FUND
Uses the odd pence donated from Co-operative Group Dividend cardholders to fund projects that benefit local communities. Community and voluntary groups as well as charities are able to apply for funding of between £100 and £5,000 to support projects that benefit the local community. To be eligible, the project must benefit a local community in which at least one Co-operative group business trades. Applications can be made at any time.
www.co-operative.coop/membership/Community-Fund/
Uses the odd pence donated from Co-operative Group Dividend cardholders to fund projects that benefit local communities. Community and voluntary groups as well as charities are able to apply for funding of between £100 and £5,000 to support projects that benefit the local community. To be eligible, the project must benefit a local community in which at least one Co-operative group business trades. Applications can be made at any time.
www.co-operative.coop/membership/Community-Fund/
exhibitions /performance/residencies/courses
TAPESTRY WEAVING CLASSES with Jenny Cook.
Fridays July 2nd &16th and August 6th & 20th 10am-4pm.
Introduction to tapestry and those wishing to take tapestry further. Location Tiverton For more details contact: jennyk.cook108@gmail.com 01884 250155
TV PRODUCTION COURSE FOR 15 – 19 YEAR OLDS
26th July – 30th July Coombeshead College Newton Abbot
Contact Gillian Webster 01803 762443 yourtube.tvprog@yahoo.co.uk
Fridays July 2nd &16th and August 6th & 20th 10am-4pm.
Introduction to tapestry and those wishing to take tapestry further. Location Tiverton For more details contact: jennyk.cook108@gmail.com 01884 250155
TV PRODUCTION COURSE FOR 15 – 19 YEAR OLDS
26th July – 30th July Coombeshead College Newton Abbot
Contact Gillian Webster 01803 762443 yourtube.tvprog@yahoo.co.uk
MAKE A RADIO PLAY FOR 10 -13 YEAR OLDS
26th July – 29th July Coombeshead College Newton Abbot
Contact Sue Mead 01626 201800 welcome@coombeshead.devon.sch.uk
For further information and booking forms for both courses visit http://online.coombeshead.devon.sch.uk/news_events/10/Summer_Projects_2010.aspx
26th July – 29th July Coombeshead College Newton Abbot
Contact Sue Mead 01626 201800 welcome@coombeshead.devon.sch.uk
For further information and booking forms for both courses visit http://online.coombeshead.devon.sch.uk/news_events/10/Summer_Projects_2010.aspx
DEVON OPEN STUDIOS - 4-19 September 260 artists 130 venues
Visit http://www.devonartistnetwork.co.uk/AboutDOS to download a brochure, request further information, and register for the 2011 event.
Visit http://www.devonartistnetwork.co.uk/AboutDOS to download a brochure, request further information, and register for the 2011 event.
BORDERS, LANDANCE 2010
Be Part of an Arts Project Exploring the amazing Hill Fort site of Woodbury Castle.
Develop Skills in Dance, Music, Visual Art/Design or Film at workshops leading to performances in the landscape. Come and join us at Woodbury Castle in East Devon in June & July.
You will devise and create unique performances with five arts professionals and can choose to take centre stage as a dancer, perform as a musician, develop visual art/ costume design or film a documentary of the project. The workshops are open to everyone (from age 8 upwards) - no special skills needed! All workshops & performances will take place outside at Woodbury Castle (we will meet in a local hall if it's raining heavily), OS map ref: SY 032 873 near EX5 1JJ, on the B3180 between the Halfway Inn and Exmouth
Workshops: Saturdays 3rd, 10th, 17th July, 10am - 1pm
Tuesdays 6th, 13th, 20th July, 5pm - 7pm
Dress Rehearsal, Thursday 22nd July 5 - 7pm
Performances:
Saturday 24th July, 7pm at Woodbury Castle
Sunday 25th July, 6pm at Woodbury Castle
Fee: A one off project charge of £20 per person for participation in all workshops and performances and £10 each for any accompanying sibling/ parent/carer. Free concessions available to individual or parent/carer in receipt of income support or income based job seekers allowance. This fee is heavily subsidised by the East Devon AONB SDF, Dance in Devon and Dance South West. SHORT OF TIME? You can still get involved by partaking in one section of this exciting programme (Sat & Tue + Dress Rehearsal: Thurs. 22nd, 5-7pm, then performances) contact Landance to register your interest.
PLACES ARE LIMITED, PLEASE ENROL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
To book a place ring 07807 052515 or email ella@landance.org.uk
Further information about the project on our website at: www.landance.org.uk
Be Part of an Arts Project Exploring the amazing Hill Fort site of Woodbury Castle.
Develop Skills in Dance, Music, Visual Art/Design or Film at workshops leading to performances in the landscape. Come and join us at Woodbury Castle in East Devon in June & July.
You will devise and create unique performances with five arts professionals and can choose to take centre stage as a dancer, perform as a musician, develop visual art/ costume design or film a documentary of the project. The workshops are open to everyone (from age 8 upwards) - no special skills needed! All workshops & performances will take place outside at Woodbury Castle (we will meet in a local hall if it's raining heavily), OS map ref: SY 032 873 near EX5 1JJ, on the B3180 between the Halfway Inn and Exmouth
Workshops: Saturdays 3rd, 10th, 17th July, 10am - 1pm
Tuesdays 6th, 13th, 20th July, 5pm - 7pm
Dress Rehearsal, Thursday 22nd July 5 - 7pm
Performances:
Saturday 24th July, 7pm at Woodbury Castle
Sunday 25th July, 6pm at Woodbury Castle
Fee: A one off project charge of £20 per person for participation in all workshops and performances and £10 each for any accompanying sibling/ parent/carer. Free concessions available to individual or parent/carer in receipt of income support or income based job seekers allowance. This fee is heavily subsidised by the East Devon AONB SDF, Dance in Devon and Dance South West. SHORT OF TIME? You can still get involved by partaking in one section of this exciting programme (Sat & Tue + Dress Rehearsal: Thurs. 22nd, 5-7pm, then performances) contact Landance to register your interest.
PLACES ARE LIMITED, PLEASE ENROL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
To book a place ring 07807 052515 or email ella@landance.org.uk
Further information about the project on our website at: www.landance.org.uk
MASTERCLASS WORKSHOP WITH SHOZO MICHIKAWA, RIZU TAKAHASHI
AND LISA HAMMOND
Masterclass Workshop from Monday 5th to Friday 9th July. Price: £400
Please call us on 01837 53027 to enquire about availability of places Kigbeare Studio Pottery, Kigbeare Manor, Southcott, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 4NL
Tel: 01837 53027 www.lisahammond-pottery.co.uk
AND LISA HAMMOND
Masterclass Workshop from Monday 5th to Friday 9th July. Price: £400
Please call us on 01837 53027 to enquire about availability of places Kigbeare Studio Pottery, Kigbeare Manor, Southcott, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 4NL
Tel: 01837 53027 www.lisahammond-pottery.co.uk
DAILY DROP IN WORKSHOPS CREATIVE FUN 17 July – 31 August 10 am- 4 pm
at The Arts & Crafts Chapel, Cross St Moretonhampstead TQ13 8NL
Artists and Craft Makers will be there every day, demonstrating and teaching, the cost is £7.50 per hour. You can stay all day or just make something in an hour. Materials are included. Suitable for Adults and Children. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For details phone 01647 441171 or visit www.partofthecountry.com
at The Arts & Crafts Chapel, Cross St Moretonhampstead TQ13 8NL
Artists and Craft Makers will be there every day, demonstrating and teaching, the cost is £7.50 per hour. You can stay all day or just make something in an hour. Materials are included. Suitable for Adults and Children. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For details phone 01647 441171 or visit www.partofthecountry.com
DARTMOOR ARTS SUMMER SCHOOL EVENING EVENTS WEEK 25-30 JULY 2010
A week of evening events open to the public including artists talks, film screenings, discussion and live music at the Drewe Arms, Drewsteignton, Dartmoor. All welcome, no need to book, cost £5 per event on the door. The evenings are part of the Dartmoor Arts 2010 summer school.
The programme includes artists talks by Tim Knowles and Kate Davis, a talk by award winning architect Piers Taylor, music from Pavlov and the Devon based band The Jive Jacks and a film screening of new work by the 2010 Dartmoor Arts documentary film making students. The opening night event is 'Desert Island Images' where a panel of castaway artists talk about their top eight artworks that have inspired them in their practice over the years.
For more information visit www.dartmoorarts.com Tel: 01647 281295
A week of evening events open to the public including artists talks, film screenings, discussion and live music at the Drewe Arms, Drewsteignton, Dartmoor. All welcome, no need to book, cost £5 per event on the door. The evenings are part of the Dartmoor Arts 2010 summer school.
The programme includes artists talks by Tim Knowles and Kate Davis, a talk by award winning architect Piers Taylor, music from Pavlov and the Devon based band The Jive Jacks and a film screening of new work by the 2010 Dartmoor Arts documentary film making students. The opening night event is 'Desert Island Images' where a panel of castaway artists talk about their top eight artworks that have inspired them in their practice over the years.
For more information visit www.dartmoorarts.com Tel: 01647 281295
FORKBEARD: SUMMER SCHOOLS 2010
Friday 2nd - Friday 9th July
Friday 16th - Friday 23rd July
For further information write to: Forkbeard Fantasy, PO Box 1241, Bristol, BS99 2TG
T: 0117 930 9933 E: ff@forkbeardfantasy.co.uk
Or visit www.forkbeardfantasy.co.uk where you can also download the application information:
Friday 2nd - Friday 9th July
Friday 16th - Friday 23rd July
For further information write to: Forkbeard Fantasy, PO Box 1241, Bristol, BS99 2TG
T: 0117 930 9933 E: ff@forkbeardfantasy.co.uk
Or visit www.forkbeardfantasy.co.uk where you can also download the application information:
MOSAIC WEEKENDS
July 10/11 MIRRORS & BOXES + glaze-painting ceramic pieces
August 21/22 INTERIOR MOSAICS
September 17/18 GARDEN MOSAICS + glaze-painting ceramic pieces
October 16/17 MIRRORS & CLOCKS
£130 per weekend; all materials/firing included,
10-4.30 each day, Studio 6, Bridge Farm, Harberton, Devon TQ9 7PP (2 miles from Totnes)
further details information@janohighway.com tel 01803 863223 www.janohighway.com
July 10/11 MIRRORS & BOXES + glaze-painting ceramic pieces
August 21/22 INTERIOR MOSAICS
September 17/18 GARDEN MOSAICS + glaze-painting ceramic pieces
October 16/17 MIRRORS & CLOCKS
£130 per weekend; all materials/firing included,
10-4.30 each day, Studio 6, Bridge Farm, Harberton, Devon TQ9 7PP (2 miles from Totnes)
further details information@janohighway.com tel 01803 863223 www.janohighway.com
DARTMOOR ARTS SUMMER SCHOOL 25-31 JULY 2010
An intensive week long course of skills based workshops including traditional and new media taught by established artists. Courses in iron casting, Earth art (traditional cob techniques and ceramics), painting and drawing masterclasses, spatial structures, photography and documentary film making plus talks and events
Email admin@dartmoorarts.com or visit www.dartmoorarts.com
TAMAR PRINT WORKSHOP COURSE DATES Cherrybrook House, Tavistock
JULY
5 DAY WORKSHOP: Monday 5th – Friday 9th.
1 DAY WORKSHOPS: Saturday 17th & Saturday 24th.
AUGUST
7 DAY WORKSHOP: Monday 16th – Sunday 22nd
Contact Mary Gillett for full details and booking information 01822 810329/07817 165856 mary@gulwork.wanadoo.co.uk www.marygillett.co.uk
JULY
5 DAY WORKSHOP: Monday 5th – Friday 9th.
1 DAY WORKSHOPS: Saturday 17th & Saturday 24th.
AUGUST
7 DAY WORKSHOP: Monday 16th – Sunday 22nd
Contact Mary Gillett for full details and booking information 01822 810329/07817 165856 mary@gulwork.wanadoo.co.uk www.marygillett.co.uk
international opportunities
RESIDENCY FINLAND
For new media artists, working in the intersection of new media, new technologies and contemporary art. The programme started in 2006 and it is the first residency programme specializing in new media art in Finland. PAYMENTS: 200 Euros per month for work expenses plus a studio and accommodation. The artists also have the possibility to give lectures in the Arts Academy of Turku and give paid workshops in their chosen field. To apply send a CV, samples of recent work and a project plan. (postmark deadline). Gallery Titanik / Sumu, Itainen Rantakatu 8, 20700 Turku, Finland. For further information sumu@arte.fi http://www.arte.fi/
Deadline 30 September
RESIDENCY FINLAND
For new media artists, working in the intersection of new media, new technologies and contemporary art. The programme started in 2006 and it is the first residency programme specializing in new media art in Finland. PAYMENTS: 200 Euros per month for work expenses plus a studio and accommodation. The artists also have the possibility to give lectures in the Arts Academy of Turku and give paid workshops in their chosen field. To apply send a CV, samples of recent work and a project plan. (postmark deadline). Gallery Titanik / Sumu, Itainen Rantakatu 8, 20700 Turku, Finland. For further information sumu@arte.fi http://www.arte.fi/
Deadline 30 September
Workshop/exhibition space
THE MORETONHAMPSTEAD DEVELOPMENT TRUST is working on a project to
re-develop the town’s old primary school building, to create a ‘multi-use’
community facility, including artists studios/workshops, an Arts and Heritage
Centre with gallery and shop, offices and a standalone youth centre. The Trust
would like to hear from anyone interested in studio or gallery space and you can
respond by completing the questionnaire, which can be found online at www.moretonhampstead.com/community-sites/moretonhampstead-development-trust/the-old-school-project
For further information please contact Julia Darby on 01647 440855 or email manager@moretonhampstead.com
For further information please contact Julia Darby on 01647 440855 or email manager@moretonhampstead.com
OKEHAMPTON BUSINESS CENTRE a new business park built and managed by West
Devon Borough Council is now complete. The building is designed to reduce the
carbon footprint by maximising benefits to the environment by utilising, natural
light, rainfall collection, solar panels, wind turbine and heating provided by a
biomass boiler. The centre is made up of 16 units offices and workshops.
For further information contact Michelle Baker mbaker@westdevon.gov.uk or 01822 813702
Or visit http://www.westdevon.gov.uk/upload/public/attachments/898/opp_oke2forweb.pdf
For further information contact Michelle Baker mbaker@westdevon.gov.uk or 01822 813702
Or visit http://www.westdevon.gov.uk/upload/public/attachments/898/opp_oke2forweb.pdf
DUCHY SQUARE CENTRE FOR CREATIVITY has a TEACHING/COURSE/WORKSHOP SPACE for
hire by the week or by the day; this also has a small amount of display hanging
space. Cost £42 a day. And LARGE & SMALL STUDIOS AVAILABLE for start up
creative businesses and hot desk spaces available, for further information
contact The Gallery Manager gallery@duchysquare.org 01822 890828,
Duchy Square, Princetown. PL20 6QF
Please note that information contained in this Bulletin is forwarded for
information only. Devon Artist Network cannot endorse courses and events offered
by other organizations or any other promotional material – it is always wise to
research opportunities for yourself to ensure they are right for you.