Planet Art have been continuing with the Commission at George Ward Gardens as best we can during these unprecedented times. A quick update. As part of the consultation in early January, Planet Art presented a week long exhibition in Melksham Town Hall show-casing our designs alongside work completed by schools:- River Mead, Shaw C.E., Forest … Continue reading
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Resource: Coronavirus COVID-19 – sources of advice and information for the arts sector
I hope you find the details below helpful during these uncertain and challenging times; whether you are a freelancer, an arts organisation or anyone working in and involved with the arts sector I will keep adding information as I become aware of them. Please do get in touch if you would like me to add … Continue reading
Opportunity: Fantastic for Families Awards
Are you Fantastic for Families? The Fantastic for Families Awards celebrate the wealth of outstanding creative events and spaces for families across the UK. Whether you are part of a venue or a company, a museum or heritage site, or you’re an artist or a producer, you can apply for a national Fantastic for Families … Continue reading
Resource: Participatory arts, sport, physical activity & loneliness – the role of space and place
The What Works Centre for Wellbeing has just published the evidence review “Participatory arts, sport, physical activity & loneliness: the role of space and place”. The spaces and places that cultural and sporting activities take place in can enhance wellbeing and alleviate loneliness. Further detail in their blog.
Resource: Covid-19 impact survey report, a-n The Artists Information Company
Drawing on the findings of the recent survey by a-n and reflecting the views of over 4,000 members, the Covid-19 impact survey report provides robust insights into the emerging impacts of the public health crisis with 93% of respondents reporting that their practice or career has been affected by the outbreak.
Opportunity: Callout for artist or surface designer – Paignton Coastal Flood Defence
Opportunity for an artist or surface designer experienced in surface and pattern design to develop concept designs that can be integrated into the surface treatment of new sea walling as part of a major flood defence project. We are interested in work that will relate to and promote aspects of the distinctive nature of Paignton … Continue reading
Training: Creative Writing and Publishing FdA, New College Swindon
More details about this course on the New College Swindon website. Find out more about the virtual open evening here. You can apply here.
Opportunity: Share Your Sky – Pound Arts virtual community exhibition
Pound Arts invite you to #shareyoursky and take part in our virtual community exhibition for our #blueskyandbeyond festival. Take a step outside, or look out of your window, and create something that shows us your piece of the sky. Experiment and explore – all mediums are welcome. You could create a sculpture, animation, drawing, collage, … Continue reading
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 sectors. In this newsletter Katie mentions the following: Some Zoom related bits & pieces (whether you’re hosting or participating – or both!): … Continue reading
Survey: Arts Council England
Arts Council England are working closely with government to make sure your voices are heard as government considers its own response. They’re asking you to help them by responding to this survey. They understand this comes at a challenging and busy time, and that you may not have much time to do so. However, if … Continue reading