News
Take a stand at the Home and Gift exhibition in Harrogate...
Added on May 18, 2012 17:33
Design Network North are taking a stand at the Home and Gift
exhibition in Harrogate on the 15-18th July.
It’s one of the largest trade shows covering all areas of home, jewellery, gift
products, and attracts buyers from all the major retailers looking for stock for Christmas.
Digital debate: eMarketing good practice
Added on May 18, 2012 06:58
Date: Wednesday 6 June, 08.15 – 10.30
Venue: Newcastle University Business School, 5 Barrack Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4SE
Refreshments will be available throughout the morning.
Understanding Through Tangential Questioning: Art, Dance Your Ph.D., and the Large Hadron Collider
Added on May 17, 2012 18:22
"It seems rare, indeed, for science to seek out the arts. Projects like Dance Your Ph.D. and Collide@CERN are the exception, not the rule. To me this seems like a failure of both art and science, as there is ample opportunity for each to enrich the other."
HC Productions presents an 18th Century Dance Workshop for beginners
Added on May 16, 2012 07:37
B3 Media’s Talentlab is back for 2012
Added on May 14, 2012 12:03
Film Skills Fund, University of Nottingham’s Horizon/ Mixed Reality Lab, and the Binger Filmlab, Amsterdam. We are looking for Black, Asian and minority ethnic artists and filmmakers based in the UK, with short or long form film, digital art, or transmedia projects, to take part in a series of development labs.
Artists and audience engagement
Added on May 14, 2012 12:02
An article from Creat Equity argues: "if we can utilize the expertise of teaching artists in strategic decisions and core programming within arts organizations, we will make serious inroads to connecting more authentically with our communities and audiences".
Departure Foundation Student Art Prize and Exhibition in Sunderland.
Added on May 14, 2012 11:57
Calling all undergraduate and postgraduate fine art students in the North East! The Departure Foundation is planning a student art prize and exhibition in Sunderland. We’ve been given use of an empty office building where we’ll be showing some outstanding work by students from universities in the region (Newcastle, Sunderland, Northumbria etc).
TRIANGLE 2012 – APPLICATIONS FOR DIRECTORS AND PRODUCERS
Added on May 14, 2012 11:53
Northern Film & Media, Screen Yorkshire and Skillset have teamed to launch Triangle 2012 - a new national talent development initiative to support emerging writers, directors and producers in film to develop new working relationships – ‘triangles’.
Musical director for choir, Bailiffgate Singers Alnwick Northumberland
Added on May 14, 2012 11:49
Our Musical Director is moving to pastures new, so the Bailiffgate Singers of Alnwick are seeking to appoint a musically accomplished individual with experience of choral music as our new Musical Director from September 2012.
¡VAMOS! Festival volunteers, ¡VAMOS! Festival
Added on May 14, 2012 11:45
The North East’s celebration of Latin and Lusophone Culture ¡VAMOS! Festival 2012 (www.vamosfestival.com) is looking for volunteers to help out with this year’s festival which runs for 6 weeks from 1 June - 15th July 2012 with vibrant events celebrating Spanish and Portuguese speaking cultures.
Pen and Tonic's first e-news...
Added on May 14, 2012 11:40
... introducing our new book Writing Exercises that Work.
UK Festivals join Green Festival Alliance’s Powerful Thinking Campaign
Added on May 11, 2012 09:28
Camp Bestival, Festival Republic, Shambala Festival, Summer Sundae and Sunrise Celebration are among the first festivals and promoters to join Powerful Thinking...
Summer school performimg arts assistant, Middlesbrough Council
Added on May 8, 2012 07:37
Middlesbrough Town Hall is developing a range of participatory workshops and activity for young people within the local area covering the summer period. The musical theatre summer school will focus on popular musical pieces. The content of the classes will cover aspects of dance, singing, and theatre and performance skills. The appointed assistant will have the support from a lead drama facilitator and take a lead on dance related aspects.
The summer school week will consist of 5 sessions running from Monday to Friday 9.30am – 3.30pm 6th - 10th August at Middlesbrough Town Hall.
Programming Commission - Call for Proposals, Let's Circus
Added on May 8, 2012 07:32
The Alnwick Garden, in association with Let’s Circus, will in 2012 develop a series of outdoor performances/installations based around the theme of Human Sculpture. Titled ‘Still’ this programme will bring contemporary Street Theatre back into The Garden.
Moving Image Commission, Berwick Film & Media Arts Festival/North East Photography Network
Added on May 8, 2012 07:28
Berwick Film & Media Arts Festival and the North East Photography Network are currently accepting proposals for a new, ambitious commission, to be presented as part of the Festival, 19th – 23rd September 2012.
PA to Director / Event Support, Event International
Added on May 8, 2012 07:19
We are looking to recruit an experienced PA to offer comprehensive support to the Director to allow him to develop the business within the UK and worldwide. The role also involves providing admin and logistic support for Event International events.
Associate Director, ZENDEH
Added on May 8, 2012 07:16
ZENDEH are an innovative small-scale theatre company based in Newcastle upon Tyne and are one of Arts Council England's National Portfolio of Organisations. We are looking to appoint an Associate Director to work with us on our next production FLOCK which is inspired by Conference of the Birds and scheduled to tour in March 2013.
Grow your business with Culture Works Creative Cities programme
Added on May 1, 2012 20:45
REGISTER your place at Destination Local - London
Added on April 30, 2012 13:07
More than 1 Million Pounds Worth of Funding Available for Hyper Local Media projects
Pixel Palace & The Factory: Artist in Residence 2012, Tyneside Cinema
Added on April 30, 2012 08:22
Tyneside Cinema is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the Pixel Palace Artist in Residence programme 2012 in collaboration with The Factory.
Communications Manager for National Youth Choirs of Great Britain
Added on April 30, 2012 08:15
The Communications Manager is an important new post at NYCGB, generously supported by the Arts Council for a two-year fixed period. This position offers the right candidate an exciting opportunity to build a professional marketing function in a small but dynamic organisation which stands on the brink of an ambitious new era.
Closing date: Monday 14 May 2012. Interviews will take place in London w/c 21 May.
Media Relations Executive, Baltic
Added on April 30, 2012 08:11
£25,108 per annum, 37 hours per week, 3 year fixed-term contract.
Closing date: 5 pm, Thursday 10 May 2012.
Artist for Creative Community Engagement
Added on April 25, 2012 20:12
"The council wishes to appoint an artist with experience in socially engaged practice who can take a creative approach to engaging our communities in consultation, draw out current opinions and aspirations around health and wellbeing, and reflect these through public art".
The HSI April newsletter is now available online...
Added on April 25, 2012 15:19
This month’s newsletter focuses on three North East bursary opportunities which are now open for application.
All Our Stories: Heritage Lottery Fund launches new funding programme
Added on April 23, 2012 12:09
Have you ever wondered what your local area was like in the past? Or how people in your community used to live?
This week, the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) is launching a new £1m small grant programme designed to help local communities answer these and countless more questions about their past.
Gallery Calls On Fashionistas To #wearmima
Added on April 23, 2012 11:46
North East fashionistas are being called upon to show off their style to be in with a chance to wear jewellery from mima’s extraordinary collection and be featured on The Space.
Culture Cloud competition – deadline 4 May
Added on April 23, 2012 11:39
New Art Exchange, in collaboration with technology providers Artfinder, has opened registration for the online Culture Cloud competition. UK- based artists can enter the competition by uploading two dimensional artworks to the project website.
Workshop to Rent, Fiona Gray Design Asssociates
Added on April 23, 2012 09:37
Workshop space within my own studio at 36 Lime Street, a building housing about 40 artist designers, in Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne.
The space is on a mezzanine floor, enclosed with own door. There is natural light & storage. My studio is on the 4th floor.
The space is aprox 3.3 x 3.1m.
Arts Award Training in County Durham, The Forge
Added on April 23, 2012 09:31
Thursday 7th June 10am-4pm at The Forge, Stanley Education Centre, County Durham.
Senior Learning & Engagement Officer, National Glass Centre at the University of Sunderland
Added on April 23, 2012 09:22
National Glass Centre, Faculty of Art, Design and Media
Senior Learning & Engagement Officer, maternity leave cover for a minimum six month period commencing late May/early June. 37 hours per week, £23,094 - £28,329 pa
Summer school performimg arts assistant, Middlesbrough Council
Added on April 23, 2012 09:18
The assistant will be expected to assist the performing arts facilitator in the delivery of a high standard of activities for young people within the performing arts remit. We require an assistant to have a varied knowledge of drama, vocal and movement skills.
Donated IT equipment on offer
Added on April 17, 2012 15:35
Donated IT equipment
If you are interested you will need to act quickly because the application deadline is 20 April 2012.
Attention web designers and developers!
Added on April 17, 2012 11:30
Greetings Thinkers!
Some of you will know about our sister conference DIBI which is coming up in a few weeks time! Design It, Build It will happen on 16-17th April at The Sage Gateshead and is curated for and by web developers and designers with an array of international experts, giving us the latest in the web world.
Arts Award CPD opportunity
Added on April 17, 2012 11:25
Please find below, information about a CPD opportunity which will enable you to run the Arts Award qualification at Bronze and Silver with young people you work with.
Linking with commissioners
Added on April 17, 2012 11:05
London Arts and Health Forum is planning some research into the barriers, challenges and incentives facing commissioners looking to work with the arts and we are keen to hear from you!
Finance for Business North East Microloan Fund
Added on April 17, 2012 10:40
Loan finance is available for small to medium-sized businesses based in the North East of England.
Entrust manages the £5 million Microloan Fund on behalf of North East Finance. The fund aims to support the creation of new enterprises and the growth of existing micro and small businesses (including third sector organisations) across the North East of England.
PLAY YOUR PART
Added on April 17, 2012 10:34
An event designed to offer everyone with an interest in culture in Gateshead and Newcastle the chance to shape what happens here in the next 10 years.
Tuesday 8 May 2012 at 2pm-5pm, Great Hall, Discovery Museum
Take part in On Kawara's One Million Years at BALTIC
Added on April 17, 2012 10:17
Since the launch of On Kawara's One Million Years at BALTIC on the 1st March 2012, over 240 men and women have signed up to take part. They have completed 120 reading sessions and read for a total of 186 hours.
The feedback from these readers, from visitors and press has been overwhelming and we are looking forward to the continued development of the work,
Ideas Fund Innovators
Added on April 17, 2012 10:13
Ideas Fund Innovators is IdeasTaps funding scheme open to all creative disciplines. If you're aged between 16-25 and have a creative project that could do with a cash injection, this is the fund for you. 10 projects will receive £1,000 each to help get them off the ground. Successful projects in the past have included everything from dance and film initiatives to music and photography collectives. Deadline: 22nd June 2012.
Bursary Awards 2012, Royal British Society of Sculptors
Added on April 17, 2012 10:12
The Royal British Society of Sculptors is currently inviting applications from early career sculptors for 10 Bursary Awards. Benefits of the Award include two years of free membership of the Society and mentoring by senior members of the Society. Deadline: 9th May 2012.
MyStreet Film Competition 2012
Added on April 17, 2012 10:10
MyStreet is an exciting opportunity for you to tell your story about your area, through film. Share with the world where you are, who you are and how you live. The 10 best documentaries will be screened at Open City Docs Fest. Deadline: 8th May 2012.
FREE TV Skills Training Scheme, MediaGuardian Edinburgh International Television Festival
Added on April 17, 2012 10:08
Want to work in TV? The Network is MGEITF’s unique career development scheme for people who want to work in TV. It is a 4 day programme of FREE workshops, masterclasses, networking opportunities and career advice which runs alongside the Edinburgh International Television Festival in Edinburgh at the end of August. Deadline: 22nd April 2012.
Cockpit Arts/NADFAS Award - Call for Entries!
Added on April 17, 2012 10:05
Applications are invited for the fifth Cockpit Arts/NADFAS Award which aims to support professional craftspeople working with traditional craft skills with a prize of free studio space and business development support for one year worth £3,000! Deadline: 30th April 2012.
CALLING ALL DESIGNERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS & ILLUSTRATORS,
Added on April 17, 2012 10:02
We are bosscards, an online greetings card store.
We pride ourselves on having a unique range of designs form a number of up and coming artists.
Call for designer-makers, Fashion and Textile Museum
Added on April 17, 2012 09:55
The shop@FTM is committed to supporting young design talent and stocks a great range of products from some of the best up and coming designers you will find anywhere in the UK. The shop is currently looking for emerging designer-makers and brands to be stocked in store during our summer exhibition POP! CULTURE AND FASHION 1955-1976 opening 6 July 2012 to 27 October 2012.
Heritage Skills Education & Engagement Coordinator
Added on April 17, 2012 09:44
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work with the North of England Civic Trust. We are seeking a highly organised co-ordinator to work as part of the HSI team, starting an innovative new project funded by Heritage Lottery Fund.
Full time, 3 year fixed term contract £24,500 -£26,000
Where now for equality-focused third sector organisations in Tyne and Wear?
Added on April 17, 2012 09:42
A Business Plus event
Thursday May 3rd 2012
Disability North, Newcastle upon Tyne
12.00noon – 2.30pm
PIANIST wanted for CONTEMPORARY MUSIC PROJECT
Added on April 17, 2012 09:30
Classically trained Pianist wanted for independent project (with saxophone, cello, and electronics).
Middlesbrough Town Hall Business Development Manager, Middlesbrough Council
Added on April 17, 2012 09:28
Middlesbrough Council is seeking to recruit an experienced and dynamic venue manager to lead Middlesbrough Town Hall in its next exciting phase of development.
As well as leading a thriving cultural and community venue that has seen significant growth in programme and audiences over the last 5 years, the post-holder will take forward development of the Town Hall as a vibrant music hub for the Tees Valley, and will lead a planned £9 million major capital redevelopment of this significant heritage asset..
£33,661 - £35,430. 37 hours per week
Programme and Marketing Coordinator (Freelance, & Part-time), Berwick Film and Media Arts Festival
Added on April 17, 2012 09:25
Berwick Film & Media Arts Festival is currently offering a part-time, freelance contract, to work as Programme & Marketing Coordinator between end May – end October 2012. The role will be best suited to an early career freelancer with a can-do attitude and an eye for detail to administrate the programming and selection processes, to manage the collation, editing, printing and dissemination of marketing materials, and to coordinate events over the week of the Festival itself.
Relationship Manager, Music Hubs, Arts Council England
Added on April 17, 2012 09:22
Fixed term until 30 September 2013, working 35 hours per week
Salary: £29,000 per annum, plus excellent benefits
When Art Became Fashion:The Story of South Shields Designer Jax Styler
Added on April 2, 2012 11:35
Discover the story and fashion of Jax Styler, a young designer from South Shields who is making a name for herself in the world of Fashion.
11 Feb - 14 Apr 2012 South Shields Museum and Art Gallery.
Barnaby Barford - Free artist talk at the Laing Art Gallery
Added on April 2, 2012 11:30
The final sculpture in the series which charts the rise and fall of a modern day layabout will arrive on Tuesday 1 May.
Creative opportunities for dance professionals
Added on April 2, 2012 11:10
Dance City, the dance development agency for the North East, is delighted to announce that applications are now open for their Creative Summer initiative.
Saltburn Arts Fair Call for Applications
Added on April 2, 2012 11:07
Saltburn will host its first curated Arts Fair in the streets of Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Cleveland.
Moving Image Commission, North East Photography Network/Berwick Film & Media Arts Festival
Added on April 2, 2012 11:03
Berwick Film & Media Arts Festival and the North East Photography Network now accepting proposals for a new commission
to be presented as part of the Festival, 19th – 23rd September 2012.
Visual artist, Newcastle City Council
Added on April 2, 2012 10:38
Brunton 1st School is looking to work with a visual artist to create an artwork for the front of the school. The piece should include the schools logo and the names of the children in the school and needs to be permanent and durable.
The budget for fees, materials and fabrication/installation is £4000.
Call for Ideas - Research & Development Support for Artists
Added on March 30, 2012 08:07
Without Walls invites artists and companies from any discipline to propose ideas for the development of new outdoor work for presentation in 2013. Deadline: Wed 4 Apr 2012
Heritage Skills Initiative Conference
Added on March 29, 2012 10:41
Principled Procurement: Target Training for Heritage Projects
24th April 2012 9.30 – 16.30 Registration from 9.00
Main Hall, Town Hall, Durham
ICT technician, BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art
Added on March 29, 2012 10:23
We are currently recruiting for an ICT Technician to assist with the effective operation and support of BALTIC’s ICT infrastructure. You will provide help desk facilities to ensure the day-to-day operations of servers, desktops, printers, wifi, networks, telephones, epos and other ICT services.
Stockton Town Centre - Street Furntiure Design Commission, Stockton Borough Council
Added on March 29, 2012 10:20
Stockton Borough Council has announced ambitious plans to improve Stockton Town Centre's offer and attractiveness to retail operators, shoppers and visitors alike. The town centre is the focus of impressive development plans set to transform the High Street over the next 3 years. We aim to use artist led design where ever possible to explore how the historical cultural roots and contemporary vision of the Town can be woven into its physical fabric. These characteristics will help us attract people to the town, provide excuses for them to interact and encourage them to stay.
Juice Festival Administrator, NewcastleGateshead Initiative
Added on March 29, 2012 10:18
Inclusive Fee: £5000 (an estimated 70 days over six months with a peak of activity in September and October)
FREE MARKETING WEBINAR
Added on March 26, 2012 12:54
In B2B marketing, small changes can mean big differences to the success of marketing programmes. Join Tamara Gielen of Plan to Engage and Liz Smyth of Marketo, as they explore best practices and strategies to drive revenue with email marketing. This webinar will also cover the value lead nurturing can have on your email marketing programmes.
Best,
Alan Shortt, Sales Development Representative, +353 12423013
Call for Designers
Added on March 23, 2012 09:36
Factory Nights Factory Outlet Launch Unique Commissions Update
Sneak peek...think digital
Added on March 23, 2012 09:22
Preview of Thinking Digital University
Greetings Thinkers!
It’s a wonderfully sunny day up North so here’s hoping this finds you doing really well today.
WOO HOO! 278 THINKERS REGISTERED
We’re happy to let you know that 278 remarkably lovely Thinkers are now signed up for Thinking Digital 2012. We can’t thank everyone enough for your early support of the Conference which enables us to produce the best possible experience for you all.
Heritage Skills Initiative conference
Added on March 23, 2012 09:17
Principled Procurement: Target Training for Heritage Projects being held in Durham on 24th April this year.
Arts and Health inspiration and news
Added on March 22, 2012 17:56
The latest edition of the London Arts and Health Forum e-news is on our website now - if this is your area of work we think you'll like it.
Routes to Investment @ Boho One
Added on March 22, 2012 10:09
We are delighted to announce that North East Access to Finance (NEA2F) is holding their highly successful Routes to Investment workshop programme here at Boho One in Middlesbrough.
NESTA call for artwork
Added on March 21, 2012 13:06
We’re looking for art to inspire our staff and our visitors.
Interested in personal development and growth?
Added on March 19, 2012 11:19
How about getting a mentor? Do you know how to go about getting the right mentor and what it takes to be a good mentee?
Budding writers who are passionate about the theatre...
Added on March 15, 2012 14:09
Live Writers Group (LWG) is geared towards supporting you through the process of writing a one-act play.
Live Writers Group runs from Wednesday 28 March to Wednesday 23 May 2012 at Live Theatre and the course fee is £80 or £60 for concessions. (NB: There is no session on Wednesday 25 April.)
Thinking Digital Ticket Window Closing Soon
Added on March 14, 2012 09:33
Ahoy Thinkers, we hope this finds you doing great.The preparations for Thinking Digital 2012 are steaming ahead. 250 places are now booked so the £290+vat ticket window will close in two weeks at 12 noon on Wed, 28 March.
Social Investment made simple
Added on March 13, 2012 12:20
The term ‘social investment’ covers the different types of financial activity used to create social impact. Here NCVO explores the main investment types available to third sector organisations. Understand the terms involved so you can decide whether social investment is right for your organisation.
Berwick Film & Media Arts Festival is now open for submissions!
Added on March 12, 2012 09:25
Berwick Film & Media Arts Festival is now open for submissions!
We are, first and foremost, reciprocators and cooperators...
Added on March 9, 2012 16:41
If like me, your interior world is darkened by the apparent mind-sets of bankers, and policy makers or bigotted pronouncements about same sex unions...
Calling women musicians
Added on March 8, 2012 17:11
Women Make Music is back for a 2nd Edition
The second year of Women Make Music comes after a hugely successful pilot programme in 2011 and its launch coincides again with International Women’s Day on March 8th.
Application deadlines are:
1st round - 17 May
2nd round - 10 October
Financial support of up to £5000 is available, and new music in any genre is welcome, from classical, jazz and experimental, to urban, electronica and pop.
resident companies sought by ARC
Added on March 7, 2012 12:00
ARC, Stockton Arts Centre is seeking two resident companies to be based in its fabulous five-storey building. Boasting three performance spaces, a cinema and a dance studio, ARC is a contemporary arts venue based in the heart of Stockton on Tees.
Live Music Seminar
Added on March 7, 2012 11:51
Generator, in association with The Bunker, is proud to bring MusicTank’s live music seminars to the region.
Tuesday 20th March & 17th April 2012
10.30am – 4.30pm
The Place, Athenaeum Street, Sunderland, SR1 1DF
Creative Space Available at Newcastle Arts Centre
Added on March 7, 2012 11:47
Newcastle Arts Centre Trust Limited is pleased to present as available to rent, two studios in the heart of the Arts Centre situated on Westgate Road, a short walk from the Central Station and Metro.
Community Builders Fund opens...Apply!
Added on February 29, 2012 10:09
From 27 February to noon on 13 April 2012, organisations are welcome to apply for Communitybuilders Feasibility Grants.
The Ideas Fund
Added on February 28, 2012 11:19
What is the Ideas Fund?
Got a creative project that needs funding?
Aged between 16-25?
Based in the UK?
Brighton Road Studios Opens its doors
Added on February 28, 2012 09:21
Studio space is still available for this new and exciting space.
Nominations are open for the 33rd Arts & Business Awards
Added on February 24, 2012 09:10
Social Investment Made Simple
Added on February 22, 2012 08:53
Whether you want to know quasi-equity from your social impact bonds or just work out what this new financial topic is all about. NCVO have teamed up with the experts from CAF Venturesome to produce a straightforward online guide that explores the main investment types available so you can make informed decisions on whether social investment is right for your organisation.
Creativity and Business: Connectivity, Values and Interventions
Added on February 22, 2012 08:44
IBM’s 2010 Global CEO Study found that of 1500 CEOs surveyed, the majority believe the key to navigating today’s volatile, uncertain and increasingly complex business environment is creativity. The ability to instil creativity throughout an organisation was rated as more crucial than rigor, management, discipline, integrity or even vision as a means to future success.
This one day conference at The British Library will explore whether this is actually the case.
UNESCO-Aschberg Bursaries for Artists
Added on February 19, 2012 18:33
The annual UNESCO-Aschberg Bursaries for artists program aims to promote the professional growth of young artists in different disciplines, through opportunities for further training and residencies in 29 countries. No deadline.
Pollock-Krasner Foundation
Added on February 19, 2012 18:31
The Pollock-Krasner Foundation welcomes applications from visual artists who are painters, sculptors and artists who work on paper, including printmakers. The Foundation encourages applications from artists who have genuine financial needs; grants are intended for a one-year period of time. No deadline.
The role of grassroots arts activities in communities: a scoping study
Added on February 19, 2012 18:22
This scoping study highlights the significant and positive contribution that grassroots arts activities make to the development of Civil Society. It identifies a range of different impacts and outcomes of amateur arts groups.
Coastal communities fund opens
Added on February 19, 2012 18:18
The Government wants to help coastal communities unleash their growth potential that can only be harnessed locally. The new Coastal Communities Fund underlines the commitment to supporting coastal places now and in the future so they can benefit from the growth in revenues produced by the Crown Estate as it further develops its coastal and offshore resources.
Craft in an Age of Change report launched
Added on February 16, 2012 19:30
The Crafts Council, Creative Scotland, Arts Council of Wales and Craft Northern Ireland have launched one of the most comprehensive surveys into contemporary craft of the last ten years.
New fully funded support to help you win new contracts
Added on February 16, 2012 15:34
Building on the success of the Winning Business Newcastle Programme, Newcastle City Council have secured further funding to enable us to continue to help businesses across the City. The previous programme helped businesses of all types and size win millions of pounds in contracts - and secured significant numbers of jobs.
200 Voices - Open Call
Added on February 15, 2012 07:53
200 Voices will profile, spread and showcase some of the world’s most exciting artists online throughout 2012. Launching on January 1, submissions will be streamed throughout the year.
ICT magic
Added on February 13, 2012 14:11
First place for the 2011 Best Educational Wiki went to Martin Burrett for his ICTmagic wiki. It’s a truly inspiring collection of IT resources for students and teachers, and it’s sure to give you more ideas than you could possibly have time to try.
DepicT! 2012 Call for Entries
Added on February 8, 2012 09:23
Filmmakers worldwide: we need you! DepicT! ‘12 challenges you to get creative in just one little minute and a half. Whatever your budget or genre, we want your super shorts – you can enter for free online and be in with a chance of winning £1500 prize money, invaluable industry exposure, and other exclusive prizes.
Tantalise your personal and professional development taste-buds.
Added on February 2, 2012 08:27
Here are a few programmes from The Art of Possibility specifically designed to meet the needs of the cultural and social sectors and tantalise your personal and professional development taste-buds.
Calling all craftspeople, heritage organisations, local history groups and universities/colleges offering conservation or traditional skills courses
Added on January 30, 2012 12:27
I would like to invite you to take part in the Heritage Skills Festival 2012. Last year’s festival attracted over 2000 members of the public, with several craftspeople reporting job opportunities being generated as a direct result of their participation. The Heritage Skills Festival is an excellent opportunity to raise awareness of traditional heritage skills and the formal and informal training opportunities within the conservation and traditional skills sector, as well as to sell hand crafted items and promote the North East’s rich built, craft, engineering and cultural heritage.
National Plan for Music published
Added on December 14, 2011 10:24
A little light reading for the holidays...
The North East Angel Fund
Added on November 30, 2011 17:48
The North East Angel Fund is a specialist fund investing in new and established small companies with growth potential in the North East of England.
Promote your activities for free on BBC Things To Do.
Added on November 16, 2011 10:34
It’s a great site that is seeing promotion through BBC programmes and is a great opportunity for non-commercial partners to increase uptake in their activities.
Santander Social Enterprise Development Award
Added on September 14, 2011 10:48
The Santander Social Enterprise Development Awards aim to support social enterprises and Community Interest Companies looking to grow their business and improve their local community.
The Development Awards are targeted at established social enterprises, with two or more years of trading, that have ambitions to develop their business but need a financial boost to help them realise their ideas.
Five Big Mistakes Creative People Make With Money
Added on July 21, 2011 14:34
Here's a great resource - a new e-book from Mark McGuiness at MyCake...click through to the last pages (good summary of issues) and then on to the audio.
The Big Society Bank
Added on June 29, 2011 10:40
Changing funding models to include investment finance may be a thing for the future...could you be 'investment ready?'
New International co-production manual
Added on June 23, 2011 12:09
IETM is proud to announce the launch of the free online publication that we produced together with KAMS – Korea Arts Management Service, for cultural operators and artists interested by cooperation in Asia, in Europe and between Asia and Europe: International Co-Production Manual - The journey which is full of surprises.
Culture and Volunteering - a new guide
Added on June 20, 2011 10:17
The London Mayor's Office has published 'Culture and volunteering: An introduction to volunteering across the arts and cultural sector in London'
How ‘co-working’ can help you develop your small or home-based business
Added on May 18, 2011 14:38
Hello - Space on Tap will be delivering a 15 minute presentation online as a FREE webinar at 10 am on Friday 10th June: How ‘co-working’ can help you develop your small or home-based business'.
on-line giving
Added on April 8, 2011 17:11
The major telecom (and IT) company BT has set up an online giving facility as part of its contribution to the community, so isn't charging, except for credit/debit card charges.
apps for mini-volunteers
Added on April 8, 2011 17:07
An app which runs on smartphones (currently just the Apple iPhone) has been created by mobile phone provider Orange to encourage 'five minute volunteering'
Culture and well being resources
Added on March 25, 2011 10:04
This website now holds a wide range of resources including press coverage and policy documents as well as research into the impact of the arts on wellbeing. The resources section of the site is searchable and we are continuing to update it with new evidence. The site is free and (we hope) easy to use.
measuring value
Added on March 9, 2011 10:08
New Philanthropy Capital will be looking at different charity sectors and producing shared measurement frameworks over 2011, publishing shared measurement research pieces on youth offending, NEETS and mental health later in the year.
join the co-production network
Added on March 2, 2011 15:34
If you're interested in design and delivery of services by citizens and professionals in equal partnership...
Support for Creative co-operatives
Added on February 9, 2011 17:56
Creative Co-operatives is for anyone working in the creative industries who is interested in collaborating and co operating with other people.
Think before you drop your prices!
Added on February 4, 2011 19:08
How are creatives holding up through the recession?
My Community Space
Added on January 30, 2011 16:49
“Hello all - several of you have already signed up for My Community Space - and this has sparked several conversations about how to get the best out of this opportunity - though I'd share a couple of these with everyone...
New free e-book for creative entrepreneurs
Added on January 18, 2011 17:10
I thought you'd be interested in this new free eBook for creative entrepreneurs:
'Freedom, Money, Time - and the key to Creative Success' by Mark McGuinness.
A simple way for businesses to track and report on their time, money and mileage
Added on December 16, 2010 17:13
how to raise money for your creative enterprise
Added on November 22, 2010 15:42
A message to all members of T-Shirts and Suits Creative Enterprise Network
Use 'crowdfunding' / 'crowdfinancing' to raise money online in small amounts from hundreds of donors for your creative project.
A new residency initiative between the UK & Japan
Added on September 30, 2010 17:33
Atelier Interaction Residency Programme UK-Japan.
Fountain and P3 Art and Environment (Tokyo) are proud to present a new residency initiative between the UK & Japan.
Thriving on less?
Added on September 23, 2010 09:54
Follow the debate in the company of Mission Models Money...
Launch of culture jobs international
Added on August 4, 2010 16:10
Culture Jobs International (CJI) is a new European website that keeps cultural operators informed about jobs in Europe, and enables cultural organisations to recruit from across Europe. Our main collaborator is Changing Room (Trans Europe Halles project to stimulate cross-border mobility of cultural operators).
Japan: artists residency database launched
Added on August 4, 2010 16:01
The Japan Foundation launches AIR_J, a new website with information on Artist-in-Residence programmes across Japan in both Japanese and English.
Arts Council England publishes self evaluation framework
Added on July 27, 2010 09:50
The framework aims to support all organisations to improve their self-evaluation processes, providing a valuable check-list, useful guidance and many sources of further information.
Social Change Happens: The Funding Network
Added on June 28, 2010 16:08
The Funding Network was short-listed as a finalist for the Investing in Social Change for its work endeavouring to create social change through collective giving by bringing together like-minded people interested in social change and carefully selected small, innovative charities at special events.
Arts funding/Arts Funding site...
Added on June 21, 2010 16:53
The purpose really of this site will be to allow the sector(s) to come together and share information and thoughts - as really a joined up and well informed sector will enable us to react creatively and intelligently.
New UK Cultural Contact Point for European opportunities
Added on May 25, 2010 08:46
Visiting Arts is the new official UK Cultural Contact Point (CCP) for the European Commission's Culture Programme, taking over from Euclid, which had been the CCP since 1999. Visiting Arts will undertake presentations about the Culture programme and other EU funding opportunities at a range of events across the UK.
Safety Guidance for Street Arts... (2nd Edition) and other publications NOW
Added on May 24, 2010 20:10
AVAILABLE from ISAN
ISAN is happy to announce that the fully updated 2nd Edition of Safety Guidance for Street Arts, Carnival, Processions and Large Scale Performances is now available from the ISAN office.
Advice for employers of lone workers
Added on September 24, 2009 11:18
A leaflet from the Health and Safety Executive, giving advice and guidance on how to keep lone workers healthy and safe, has been updated.
Encouraging growth in the UK creative sector
Added on September 24, 2009 09:58
Here's a useful resource from NESTA - packed with helpful stuff.
The impact of culture on creativity: new research from the European Commission
Added on August 13, 2009 13:32
The Impact of Culture on Creativity - Published by the European Commission, this new report explores the still largely underestimated links between culture, cultural diversity, creativity and - more largely - social, scientific and economic innovation. The study was conducted by KEA Affairs and BOP consulting.
The case for participatory arts
Added on June 17, 2009 12:07
For inspiration, take some time out and read this.
Did you know that you can hire space at ACA?
Added on January 29, 2009 10:16
Allenheads Contemporary Arts: Flexible spaces available for short to mid-term use.
Suitable for studios, workshops, conferences, meetings and social events.
Audio/Visual editing and presentation facilities available.
Catering and accommodation options.
Rural setting, spectacular views, 1hour from Newcastle or Carlisle.
Work based learning and the creative industries: a new report
Added on September 26, 2008 13:29
CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES: A NESTA commissioned report that examines the role that the creative industries, one of the fastest growing sectors of the UK economy, can play in work-related learning. Downloadable from our research page (links section) or here.Also availabe via this link is Rural Opportunities, a report that examines the barriers to engagement in education for rural employers and how these could be overcome.
New leaflets on skills programmes from the Arts Council
Added on September 15, 2008 21:54
Affordable insurance for artists - Specialist scheme now available through AIR
Added on September 8, 2008 12:33
Following the introduction of free £5m public and products liability insurance for UK-based AIR members in 2007, brokers Hencilla Canworth Ltd and a-n The Artists Information Company have developed the Artists’ Insurance Policy (AIP) for practising visual and applied artists.
Need to raise funds? Some new downloads in the resources section of our website.
Added on April 17, 2008 08:18
Join Culture Works as a full member, go to the resources section and dowload these excellent resources - Recently added: Funding Central, a new service from NCVO for third sector organisations - looks excellent. Researching Trusts and Foundations checklist; Funds listed alphabetically; Making a strong application checklist; Fundraising planning checklist.