Jobs: American Museum and gardens – Two vacancies

The American Museum and gardens in Bath takes you on a journey through the history of America, With its remarkable collection of folk and decorative arts, the Museum shows the diverse and complex nature of American traditions. The only museum of Americana outside the United States Vacancies Business & Development Director – The Museum is … Continue reading →

Magic and Mayhem festival is back for 2020

Pound Art’s Magic and Mayhem festival is back for 2020 from 9-15 November, and this year it’s jam-packed with magical, mischievous and macabre wonders to experience LIVE at The Pound, or online from the comfort of your own home.  Feast your eyes on all the festival highlights

Festival of Archaeology film premier

Ebb & Flow is film about the interconnection between rivers, people, wellbeing, art, environment, climate breakdown and geoarchaeology. Join Claire Mellett, Geoarchaeologist and James Aldridge, artist, as they follow the River Avon through Salisbury, noticing and responding to their surroundings from two very unique perspectives. Coming together in this one shared experience. Watch on Saturday … Continue reading →

Arts Council funding for individuals

The Arts Council England’s Developing your Creative Practice fund supports creative practitioners thinking of taking their practice to the next stage to research, have time to create new work, travel, training, develop ideas, network or find mentoring. Funding between £2,000 and £10,000 is available and can be used for: Research and development opportunities; building new … Continue reading →

AIM Biffa Award History Makers grant reopens after COVID pause

Following a pause over COVID-19 lockdown, the AIM Biffa Award History Makers Scheme  has opened its grant scheme. Grants of up to £75,000 are available to museums, galleries and cultural facilities so that they can tell the stories of some of our lesser known historical figures. They are inviting expressions of interest from projects that … Continue reading →

Lights , camera, action – let’s go to the movies

The Pound Arts centre is dimming the lights and going to the movies. Starting from 27 October until the end of November they are presenting a film programme with productions who at their very core are the essence of cinematic – unique intense experience shared in a darken auditorium. The diverse range of films include: … Continue reading →

Job: Wessex Archaeology – Various vacancies

Wessex Archaeology is one of the largest independent archaeological practices in the UK and is a registered Charity whose aims are to support the education of the public in the arts, culture, heritage and science through the pursuit of archaeology, to benefit society and the economy. Current vacancies include: Development Officer – 22.2 hours per … Continue reading →

Wiltshire support from the Cultural Recovery Fund

The Arts Council has published its list of organistations who have been successful in securing funding from their Cultural Recovery Fund including over £1.2 million for five organisations from Wiltshire. Congratulations to: Pound Arts Wiltshire Creative Wiltshire Music Centre Chalke Valley History Festival WOMAD Festival The team at Pound Arts said, After a difficult six … Continue reading →

Celebrating Black History Month

The Arts Council has published its special edition of the Creative Lowdown that celebrates Black History Month bringing to you just some of the many ways you can engage with Black History Month this year, from talks and workshops to exhibitions and showcases from around the UK. Closer to home, Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre … Continue reading →

ArtCare

ArtCare is the arts in health service for Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. Arts in health is widely recognised as a valuable asset to the quality of care provided in hospitals and healthcare settings.  ArtCare aims to bring colour and inspiration to the Trust by delivering a quality arts programme. However you too can enjoy the work … Continue reading →