The Arts in Wiltshire

Guest blog: Creative Arty Facts from the Human Henge Project

The Human Henge Project was and is a pilot project about archaeology and mental health; participants explored the area surrounding Stonehenge and its history, ending in time inside the Stone Circle. The project ran for 2 groups, the first ending near the winter solstice and the second near the spring equinox. During the 10-week sessions … Continue reading →

Guest blog: Sophie Scott of Ginkgo Projects talks about Public Art for East of Melksham

Ginkgo Projects has been delivering an engaged public art programme for a major scheme of new housing in East Melksham. This project which has taken place over a number of years has resulted in a range of writing, film, youth theatre and a series of permanent public art pieces that link the new development to … Continue reading →

Guest Blog: An insight into our working practices towards a curated show at The Pound Arts Centre, Corsham – Melissa Cole, Sculptor and Jonathan Mansfield, Landscape Painter

We are two Wiltshire-based artists who have been brought together by Fiona Cassidy, curator at The Pound Arts Centre, for an exhibition of sculpture and painting: Ancient Landscapes: New Lines – complementing the Salisbury Museum summer 2017 initiative of celebrating British Art: Ancient Landscapes which is an exhibition that runs to 3 September 2017 at Salisbury Museum … Continue reading →

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 →

A short break in postings

I’m taking a little break which means that the blog site will be pretty quiet for the next 2 weeks. Over the next two weeks, why not take a look at the arts service web pages at http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/arts-galleries. If you are looking for: jobs/opportunities in the arts, explore the various job site links in this page … Continue reading →

Opportunity: Call out for artist/urban designer, West Bay Dorset

An exciting opportunity for an artist/urban designer to work as part of an engineering team on regeneration projects in West Bay, Dorset. Dorset Coast Forum are looking for an artist/designer for three projects as part of the wider Dorset Coastal Connections’ portfolio of 18 projects funded by the Coastal Community Fund and coordinated by the Dorset … Continue reading →

Guest Blog: Community artist Kathryn Gray talks about an arts project to light up the streets in winter

I’m a community artist based in North Wiltshire. I run workshops in the community providing creative opportunities for people of all ages and abilities and try to seek out inclusive creative opportunities to engage with the local community. Collaborating with Ashton Keynes C of E Primary School in North Wiltshire, we applied successfully for a … Continue reading →

Funding: The Peter Cruddas Foundation

The Foundation gives priority to programmes calculated to help disadvantaged and disengaged young people in England and Wales towards pathways into education, training and employment through charitable organisations. To be eligible for funding an organisation must be a registered charity. There is no minimum or maximum amount and projects can be funded for more than one … Continue reading →

Local artists asked to donate artworks for charity

Fibromyalgia Research UK are asking all local artists to donate artwork for a charity event on the 2nd Dec 2017 at the Chippenham Golf Club. Artwork received will be featured in the Gazette and Herald newspaper; the artist who raises the most funds for the charity can exhibit their artwork in a number of participating … Continue reading →

Job: Learning Officer, South West Heritage Trust, Somerset (fixed term)

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our well-established Learning Team. As a learning professional you will be responsible for developing and delivering a range of heritage learning sessions and resources, mainly to primary school pupils. Your major focus will be at the Museum of Somerset, one of the premier museums … Continue reading →

Resource: Governance in the arts and museums – a practical guide, Clore Leadership Programme

The Clore Leadership Programme, supported by Arts Council England, has published a pilot practical guide for good governance in arts and museums. It includes: Practical advice on governance structures The board’s roles and responsibilities Articles on managing change, artistic risk, working in partnership and young people on boards Useful templates to help with board recruitment, … Continue reading →

Artsmark Celebration Week – 9 to 13 October 2017

Artsmark celebration week takes place from 9 to 13 October 2017 and Arts Council England want you to share your amazing stories of the schools putting arts and culture at the heart of education. It a celebration of the amazing achievements of the 3000 Artsmark schools who are putting arts and culture at the heart of education. … Continue reading →

Opportunity: Call out for expression of interest in developing a Wiltshire County Youth Choir

Wiltshire Music Connect wishes to support and invest in an organisation or partnership of organisations with proven knowledge and expertise in singing and managing choirs to develop and launch a county-wide, inclusive youth choir for Wiltshire. The choir will be for young people across the county, and not just associated with one venue or location. … Continue reading →

Opportunity: Call for expressions of interest from disabled instrumentalists, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra is inviting applications from disabled instrumentalists who will join existing BSO players to form our new ensemble as a major part of our Change Makers programme. The new ensemble will initially deliver six ensemble performances and four workshops at schools around the South West over the course of 2018/ 2019. In addition … Continue reading →