I’m taking a little break which means that the blog site will be pretty quiet for the next 2 weeks. Over the next two weeks, why not take a look at the arts service web pages at http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/arts-galleries. If you are looking for: jobs/opportunities in the arts, explore the various job site links in this page … Continue reading
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Opportunity: Call out for artist/urban designer, West Bay Dorset
An exciting opportunity for an artist/urban designer to work as part of an engineering team on regeneration projects in West Bay, Dorset. Dorset Coast Forum are looking for an artist/designer for three projects as part of the wider Dorset Coastal Connections’ portfolio of 18 projects funded by the Coastal Community Fund and coordinated by the Dorset … Continue reading
Guest Blog: Community artist Kathryn Gray talks about an arts project to light up the streets in winter
I’m a community artist based in North Wiltshire. I run workshops in the community providing creative opportunities for people of all ages and abilities and try to seek out inclusive creative opportunities to engage with the local community. Collaborating with Ashton Keynes C of E Primary School in North Wiltshire, we applied successfully for a … Continue reading
Funding: The Peter Cruddas Foundation
The Foundation gives priority to programmes calculated to help disadvantaged and disengaged young people in England and Wales towards pathways into education, training and employment through charitable organisations. To be eligible for funding an organisation must be a registered charity. There is no minimum or maximum amount and projects can be funded for more than one … Continue reading
Local artists asked to donate artworks for charity
Fibromyalgia Research UK are asking all local artists to donate artwork for a charity event on the 2nd Dec 2017 at the Chippenham Golf Club. Artwork received will be featured in the Gazette and Herald newspaper; the artist who raises the most funds for the charity can exhibit their artwork in a number of participating … Continue reading
Job: Learning Officer, South West Heritage Trust, Somerset (fixed term)
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our well-established Learning Team. As a learning professional you will be responsible for developing and delivering a range of heritage learning sessions and resources, mainly to primary school pupils. Your major focus will be at the Museum of Somerset, one of the premier museums … Continue reading
Resource: Governance in the arts and museums – a practical guide, Clore Leadership Programme
The Clore Leadership Programme, supported by Arts Council England, has published a pilot practical guide for good governance in arts and museums. It includes: Practical advice on governance structures The board’s roles and responsibilities Articles on managing change, artistic risk, working in partnership and young people on boards Useful templates to help with board recruitment, … Continue reading
Artsmark Celebration Week – 9 to 13 October 2017
Artsmark celebration week takes place from 9 to 13 October 2017 and Arts Council England want you to share your amazing stories of the schools putting arts and culture at the heart of education. It a celebration of the amazing achievements of the 3000 Artsmark schools who are putting arts and culture at the heart of education. … Continue reading
Opportunity: Call out for expression of interest in developing a Wiltshire County Youth Choir
Wiltshire Music Connect wishes to support and invest in an organisation or partnership of organisations with proven knowledge and expertise in singing and managing choirs to develop and launch a county-wide, inclusive youth choir for Wiltshire. The choir will be for young people across the county, and not just associated with one venue or location. … Continue reading
Opportunity: Call for expressions of interest from disabled instrumentalists, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra is inviting applications from disabled instrumentalists who will join existing BSO players to form our new ensemble as a major part of our Change Makers programme. The new ensemble will initially deliver six ensemble performances and four workshops at schools around the South West over the course of 2018/ 2019. In addition … Continue reading
