Marlborough Open Studios (MOS) are still open to applications for new artists for 2019. Open Studios is a friendly group, welcoming practising artists and makers to exhibit from their studios or workshops or pop-up galleries within our catchment area, subject to a successful (free) application. The catchment area is from Calne to Hungerford and from … Continue reading
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Funding: The Science Museum Group Wroughton Solar Park Fund
Wiltshire Community Foundation is delighted to announce funding for the community from Science Museum Group Wroughton Solar Park. The solar park started to generate power in July 2016 and funding is available to benefit the community in the surrounding area. Applications are now open for community groups to apply for small grants funding of up … Continue reading
Training: ESTA Postgraduate Certificate for teachers of strings or piano
The ESTA PG Cert was launched in 2017 and represents a partnership and collaboration with the University of Chichester in the UK. This international course is at Masters Level (level 7) and is delivered online, beginning with one week of residential study at the University of Chichester campus. Enrolment is now open for 2019, and … Continue reading
Training: Mental Health and Well-being in the Music Teaching Environment
This workshop explores inclusive practice in our music provision to students with mental health difficulties. It will give an overview of mental health challenges and the ways in which those challenges can impact upon students’ learning within a music lesson, both in a group, and in a one to one lesson. The workshop includes: an … Continue reading
Opportunity: Pewsey Male Voice Choir seeks a Conductor
Pewsey Male Voice Choir is seeking a Conductor to start January 2019. Rehearsals take place on Mondays from 7.30 – 9pm. This is a paid post with an accompanist. Click here to email for more info Source: Wiltshire Music Connect
Survey: Annual survey of teaching and accompanying rates, Incorporated Society of Musicians
The ISM’s annual survey of teaching and accompanying rates is now available online. Please do take part in the survey – the more musicians who complete the survey, the more authoritative the results will be as an indicator of what musicians have been charging. More details here Deadline: 30 November 2018
Opportunity: NYJO Academy Mentor Scheme
The National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO) Academy mentor scheme offers hands-on practical experience for emerging jazz musicians to work in an education setting, alongside our experienced team of Musical Directors. Mentors will receive training throughout the project and have the opportunity to support the delivery of NYJO Academy ensembles, working with talented young musicians aged … Continue reading
Funding: Developing Inclusive and Creative Economies (DICE) Collaboration Grants, British Council
Developing Inclusive and Creative Economies (DICE) is a British Council programme supporting the development of creative and social enterprises in the UK and five key emerging economies: Brazil, Egypt, Indonesia, Pakistan and South Africa. More information and to apply of DICE Collaboration Grants worth between £20,000 – £85,000 to co-develop and co-deliver initiatives in these countries at https://www.britishcouncil.org/programmes/dice/fund. Deadlines: 11 November 2018 for projects … Continue reading
Resource: Action Plan – how Government supports museums in England
The DCMS has published an Action Plan that indicates how government will support museums so that they can flourish, through DCMS working with Arts Council England, the Heritage Lottery Fund, Historic England and other government bodies, for each of the nine priorities for museums set out in the Mendoza Review. Source: DCMS
Networking: Culture Café, Chippenham
The Chippenham Culture Café now takes place on the last Friday of the month at The Cause, The Causeway, Chippenham from 5 to 7pm. The next date is Friday 26 October 2018 and gives you an opportunity to stay for the Cause live music café. The Culture Café is for anyone interested in the arts and cultural events … Continue reading
