The Arts in Wiltshire

Guest blog: No Added Sugar deliver their one thousandth project and tell us how they have created and run a successful arts business

Our One Thousandth Project and our 16 year journey. No Added Sugar is a specialist participatory arts organisation managed by professional artists Toni and Gordon Dickinson. Our mission is to promote inclusion and provide creative opportunities for people of all ages and abilities. We provide platforms for participants to realise their untapped creative potential through … Continue reading →

Guest blog: Jules Hobbs talks about how theatre company FINDINGTHE WILL has had an impact on young people’s lives. Ten years and twenty thousand children later…….

When Richard Curnow and I started FINDING THE WILL in 2007 it was meant to be a ‘fill in’ job. Something we could do when we were ‘resting’ as actors. We never dreamt that it would become the success it has, nor did we ever think it would become our main income stream. What a … Continue reading →

Guest blog: Archive Conservator Sarah Volter talks about a project to conserve two works of art on paper.

My role is dedicated to the long term preservation and repair of paper and archival items including: paper and parchment documents, books, maps, photographs and works of art on paper such as prints and drawings. I work with a wide variety of heritage organisations such as museums and archives as well as private collectors to … Continue reading →

Guest blog: Arctic Convoys Project. Dawn Gorman talks about the interplay between heritage and creative writing, and how a group of young Scouts discovered that they were writers.

I’m a freelance writer and arts facilitator, which in practice means I run creative writing workshops, devise and run community engagement arts projects, and collaborate with artists, musicians and others (recently a firm of undertakers) – so to expect the unexpected is both part of the job description and one of the principal pleasures of … Continue reading →

Guest blog: Wylye Valley Art Trail Coordinator Laura Rich considers the inclusive role of open studio events and the impact on the participating artists.

Mentoring the artist’s way. Dip into the Wylye Valley Art Trail. Anthony Connolly, recently listed as one of Britains top portrait painters by the Mall Galleries, was my A-Level art teacher. I remember him coming into class and singing sentences accompanied by playing his guitar. I loved the way he taught without actually ever saying … Continue reading →

Guest blog: “But let’s be honest, a film isn’t going to make any difference, is it?” Claire Williams, Creative Learning Officer for Pound Arts discusses whether Art can make a difference

“But let’s be honest, a film isn’t going to make any difference, is it?” On 13th April 2017 Pound Arts, in partnership with Bath Spa University created and delivered an Arts and Social Change day which included two screenings of Ken Loach’s BAFTA award-winning film I, Daniel Blake, discussions following each screening, arts and social … Continue reading →

Sign up to be part of The Age of Creativity Festival 2017

England’s first festival for older people is happening later this year. Creativity and culture is good for you, particularly in later life. The Age of Creativity Festival 2017 will celebrate an eclectic programme of national, regional, local and community events from across England. The festival fortnight (1st – 14th October 2017) will shine a light … Continue reading →

Job: Sales and Conference Coordinator (Corporate Events), Bristol Music Trust, Colston Hall (fixed term)

Bristol Music Trust are looking for an enthusiastic team player to provide support to the Sales and Conference Manager in building corporate client relationships and delivering a range of events from conferences and meetings, to parties and weddings at our unique venue, generating commercial income to meet our charitable objectives. The successful applicant will be proactive … Continue reading →

Training: Professional development opportunities, Wiltshire Music Connect

Wiltshire Music Connect have the following professional development opportunities: Teach Meet: piano + keyboards Tues 5 Sept 2017, 10am – 12noon @ Wiltshire Music Centre Teach Meet: brass + woodwind Wed 6 Sept 2017, 10am – 12noon @ Salisbury Arts Centre Out of the Ark: Where Can A Song Take You? A Creative Journey Weds … Continue reading →

Training: The National Arts Fundraising School

Finding funding is tough and is becoming more challenging. The National Arts Fundraising School takes individuals and their organisations to previously undreamt levels of fundraising in just 6 intensive, focused days. The next School is running 12 – 17 November 2017. Book your place here.

Training: a-n Writer Development Programme

a-n is seeking applications from a-n members for its 2017/18 Writer Development Programme, following the successful first iteration of the programme in 2015/16. Aimed at artists and art organisers who wish to develop their reviewing, critical writing and journalistic skills, the programme will run from August 2017 to March 2018 and include a combination of … Continue reading →

Funding: GLL Community Foundation

Spacehive has officially partnered with GLL, the UK’s largest charitable social enterprise to launch the GLL Community Foundation. The Foundation has been set up to provide both grant funding and practical ‘in kind’ support with a value of up to £5,000 to community projects across the UK. Projects could include: Creating or renovating public spaces … Continue reading →

Funding: The Elephant Trust

The Elephant Trust has announced that the next deadline for applications is the 9th October 2017. The Trust offers grants to artists and for new, innovative visual arts projects based in the UK. The Trust’s aim is to make it possible for artists and those presenting their work to undertake and complete projects when confronted by … Continue reading →

Resource: Creative freelancers’ survey findings, Creative Industries Federation

The Creative Industries Federation have today launched the findings of their creative freelancers’ survey. Read more about the report and download a copy here.

#CultureisDigital – join in the conversation

#CultureisDigital is a conversation between Government, the cultural sector and tech companies, led by DCMS. The project will look at how culture and digital technology can work together to drive audience engagement, unleash the creative potential and boost the capability of cultural organisations. You can join the conversation, share the issues you face and ideas … Continue reading →

Job: Assistant Archivist, Science Museum (Wroughton)

Details of this post can be viewed on SWFed website Deadline for completed applications: Monday 24 July 2017