Resource: Digital Update from Audience Agency

Katie Moffat,  head of digital at the Audience Agency, has circulated another newsletter with updates on what’s happening in the world of social media as relevant to the arts, culture museums and heritage sector. In this newsletter Katie mentions the following: A good summary of the recent Ofcom report into children’s and young people’s media use. … Continue reading →

Opportunity: The Big Draw 2019 – ‘Drawn to Life: Creativity & Wellbeing’

This year the Big Draw Festival theme will invite event organisers to celebrate and explore the benefits of being actively creative to make positive change and improve wellbeing. This positive impact could be for an individual, group or even an entire community, bringing people together to help champion the ever increasing evidence, both anecdotal and … Continue reading →

Networking: Creative Bridges International – Work & Research with Words for Wellbeing

Creative Bridges International brings together varied experiences of researchers, practitioners and participants to explore Creative Writing for Therapeutic Purposes (CWTP) and words for wellbeing. Early Bird ticket deadline extended until end of March. Creative Bridges International brings together the varied experiences of researchers, practitioners and participants to explore Creative Writing for Therapeutic Purposes (CWTP) and words for … Continue reading →

Resource: Arts Pay 2018 – a summary of pay and earnings in the arts and cultural sector

A full report of the findings from the ArtsPay 2018 survey has been published online by Arts Professional. It paints a detailed picture of earnings in the arts and cultural sector in 2017/18, and provides a benchmark against which future trends can be identified and measured. The report can be viewed at https://www.artsprofessional.co.uk/sites/artsprofessional.co.uk/files/artspay_2018_report.pdf Source: Arts … Continue reading →

Job: Head of Development and Communications, Wiltshire Music Centre, Bradford on Avon (fixed term, maternity cover)

Wiltshire Music Centre is seeking maternity cover for their Head of Development and Communications. Starting date: 1 May 2019. Deadline for applications: 4 April 2019 at 9am. Furthers details below and at https://www.wiltshiremusic.org.uk/about-us/work-us

Job: Senior Technician, Bristol Hippodrome

Key responsibilities of this role are: To welcome visiting company staff, and assist with their requirements during their stay at the Bristol Hippodrome To ensure the smooth running of fit ups, get outs and shows, in line with health and safety legislation and the requirements of the visiting company To implement and comply with the … Continue reading →

Job: Events Coordinator (Commercial), University of Bristol Students’ Union

We’re looking for someone with a passion for events to ensure the Students’ Union is a go to destination as part of a diverse range of event programming. Someone who has a passion for customer service and likes working in a varied and busy team. Comfortable with taking a lead on negotiating contracts and deliver … Continue reading →

Job: General Manager, Bristol Old Vic & Theatre Royal Trust Ltd

We are recruiting our next General Manager to join our newly refurbished theatre and to oversee the running of the operations under the direction of the Commercial Director – the position is to commence April/May 2019. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the operations of this prestigious theatre in the heart of Bristol city centre. Managing, … Continue reading →

Symposium: Why Museums Matter for Mental Health, Holburne Museum, Bath

This symposium is primarily for heritage, health and arts professionals but open to all. Bringing together specialists from arts, heritage and health sectors, this cross sector learning event will talk about the benefits, challenges and outcomes of working together on Health and Heritage projects which use creativity to promote mental health and wellbeing. As well … Continue reading →

Training: Outside In Artist Support Day

Outside In, the arts charity who provide a platform for artists who face barriers to the art world, are running an artists support day on Thursday 28th March 2019. The Artist Support Day takes place at M-Shed, Princes Wharf, Wapping Road, Bristol from 10:30am – 4:00pm and aims to assist artists in signing up to Outside … Continue reading →