Funding: Rural Community Energy Fund

More details at https://growthhub.swlep.co.uk/support/business-support-details/rural-community-energy-fund Deadline for first round:  23 August 2019 Source: OCM

Funding: The Coombs Scholarship, Future Talent

The Coombs Scholarship is a biennial award made to an exceptional young musician of any genre aged between 16 and 17 who are in transition from full-time education to music specialism. A prize of £2,000 per annum will be awarded to one exceptionally talented musician between the ages of 16 and 17, that can be … Continue reading →

Training: Young Leadership Course

The Young Leadership Course, which looks specifically at directing young voices takes place over two residential weekends in September 2019 and January 2020 in Suffolk. Seeking aspiring vocal leaders to take part whcih will equip you with the skills needed to confidently lead singing sessions with young people. More details at http://www.fridayafternoonsmusic.co.uk/blog/young-leadership-course-201920 Deadline: Monday 29 July 2019

Training: Hothouse, Crafts Council

Hothouse is the Crafts Council’s programme of creative and business development opportunities. It is delivered over a 6 month period for talented makers at the start of their career. More details on the Crafts Council website Deadline for applications: 9 September 2019

Resource: Culture is Digital – a DCMS update report

Culture is Digital: June 2019 progress report can be downloaded at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/culture-is-digital/culture-is-digital-june-2019-progress-report

Resource: Socio-economic Diversity and Inclusion in the Arts: A Toolkit for Employers

Socio-economic Diversity and Inclusion in the Arts: A Toolkit for Employers is a new guide by Jerwood Arts and the Bridge Group. More details and download the toolkit here.

Training: Making Music with Others, MOOC (Massive Open Online Course)

This online course will help you reflect on your own music-making activities and the way you interact with other musicians. More information at https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/making-music

Opportunity: Studio Space at Fisherton Mill, Salisbury

Looking for a new space for your creative business?  A small Studio will shortly be available within the lovely first floor studios. With our fab cafe on the ground floor and the exciting Gallery shop alongside, as well as all the other creative studios,  Fisherton Mill really is a great location in which to expand a business. If … Continue reading →

Opportunity: Engage Trustees

Engage, the National Association for Gallery Education, is seeking new trustees to join our established and dedicated Board in November 2019. The Board, which currently has 15 members, meets quarterly. We are interested in applications from individuals (including practising artists) with knowledge and expertise in visual arts education and gallery education. In particular, we are … Continue reading →

Creativity at Horningsham School

In this inspiring film, students and staff at Horningsham Primary School talk about the wonderful creative curriculum their young people get to enjoy.