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The Ovation Awards ...a short play competition
August 17, 2010 09:01
Welcome...
The Ovation Awards (UK) is an event designed to bring new writing for theatre to the forefront. There is a lot of exciting new writing talent in the theatre industry which struggles to find a forum in which to be presented. These awards hope to provide a platform for writers to showcase their work, as well as an opportunity to receive feedback from industry professionals and theatre goers.
Ovation: enthusiastic recognition, accompanied by prolonged applause to express approval.
Innovation: something which is newly introduced.
Get involved with the Earlyarts International Conference!
August 11, 2010 18:13
Dear Friend of Earlyarts
s you may be aware Earlyarts International UnConference will take place on 9 November 2010, in Halifax, and you have the opportunity to really get involved:
GROW Your Own workshop – come and share the best learning, ideas, skills, approaches and connections you have developed in your practice.
LIME, MORTARS, MASONRY & MORE
August 11, 2010 17:56
PROGRAMME 6TH – 9TH SEPTEMBER 2010 at
ALL SAINTS CHURCH, HAREWOOD
Free heritage event
August 11, 2010 17:52
09.30 – 17.00
Thursday 16th September 2010
Demand the Right Skills for the Repair & Maintenance of Traditional Buildings
Demos: 09.30 – 5.00 pm (Seminar: 2.30pm – 5.00pm)
Venue: Main Hall, Town Hall, High Street, Skipton BD23 1AH
Tender opportunity for Digital City
August 11, 2010 17:47
Title of tender: Provision of services for the DigitalCity Business interim Sales Director project
Are you dyslexic?
August 11, 2010 17:32
An invitation to participate in an important research project . Do people with dyslexia have a special talent for business or do they simply have a narrow range of career options? Or is there something else that we don’t yet know about driving their choices?
Design and make the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Torches!
August 4, 2010 17:05
The Olympic and Paralympic Games wouldn't be complete without their Flame. Design consultancies, engineering firms and manufacturers are being sought to create the Olympic and Paralympic Torches for London 2012. Product and industrial design, engineering and manufacturing talent are invited by The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG), in partnership with the Design Council, to register their interest in developing these key items of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Launch of culture jobs international
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
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.
Re-build a rubble wall!
August 4, 2010 15:39
Dear All!
An exciting opportunity to work with an accredited contractor on a current live project consolidating and re-building a rubble wall has come up next Wednesday 11th August from 10am until 4pm in Wooler, Northumberland. There are currently a only few spare places available, so it really is a first come first served basis.
Thinking Digital Conference 2010 videos are now ready for your personal viewing!
August 3, 2010 16:56
Hi All,
Are you ready for some inspiring summer viewing? I hope so because the Thinking Digital Conference 2010 videos are now ready for your personal viewing!
International Call to Artists, Architects + Designers, The BECA Foundation
August 2, 2010 18:59
The BECA Foundation is pleased to present SHIFT, an exhibition of new works of art + design featuring works that express, reveal, embody or address a change or movement on some level – be it social, cultural, physical, metaphysical, political, technological or any other relative shift. For the purpose of this Call, submitting artists, architects and designers are encouraged to freely interpret the meaning of the word ‘shift’.
The deadline is August 10, 2010.
Summer School for Artist Teachers, BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art
August 2, 2010 18:56
This three-day intensive course aims to further your enthusiasm for making art. The course, led by artist Tanya Axford, will be a chance to explore the process of making art. Throughout the course, participants will have the opportunity to consider their own artistic practice and how it might be developed within a supportive and creative environment.
Exhibition Opportunity, Stairwell Gallery, Empty Shop HQ, Durham, Empty Shop
August 2, 2010 18:51
The Stairwell Gallery is an exhibition space programmed and run by Empty Shop to encourage a culture of creative response at Empty Shop HQ and to provide an opportunity for artists to exhibit in a non-gallery context.
We are currently taking submissions for the next show in the Stairwell. There is no brief other than that the work must be original and created in direct response to the space.
Performing arts Facilitor, Middlesbrough Council
August 2, 2010 18:45
Middlesbrough Town Hall is developing a range of participatory workshops and activity for people within the local area. The performing arts classes will run continually every Saturday during term-time. Covering aspects of dance, singing, theatre and performance skills.
The workshop will consist of 2 x 3 hour sessions every Saturday 10.00am – 1.00pm ( 7 – 11year olds) 1.30pm – 4.30pm ( 11 – 16 year olds).
Closes Friday 13 August
Salsa Tutor, ARC- Stockton Arts Centre Ltd
August 2, 2010 18:42
Stockton Arts Centre is looking for an experienced, dynamic and enthusiastic salsa tutor to teach a weekly term-time only, one hour class. (£15k-20k pro rata)
Closes Sunday 8 August
Full Time Administrator, Alan Hillary Events
August 2, 2010 18:39
One of the North Easts leading event management companies in the cultural sector, Alan Hillary Events is seeking to appoint a Full Time Administrator to be based at their eco-friendly offices in The Greenhouse, Annfield Plain. (£10k-15k) Full time
Award winning Pentabus Theatre invites UK based playwrights to submit a play for their 2012 season.
August 2, 2010 17:36
Dear Writers
Please see below for details of an exciting opportunity from Pentabus Theatre.
Success sans frontières
July 30, 2010 14:59
Théâtre Sans Frontières, in collaboration with Canadian theatre company Ex Machina and actor and director Robert Lepage, has won a Dora Mavor Moore Award and a Golden Mask Award for its epic nine hour show Lipsynch.
The company was also Highly Commended in the CILT European Awards for Languages for its participatory project Marie Curie and the Discovery of Radium.
Renaissance north east - freelance exhibition curator wanted
July 29, 2010 20:54
Curator, Durham Light Infantry Museum
Deadline for quotations: 5pm, 6 August 2010
A peronal development budget...
July 28, 2010 17:17
The chance to take part in an innovative and exciting approach to capacity building. By offering personal budgets to organisations we are allowing you to completely design a capacity building training package that fully takes into account the individual needs of your organisation and the organisations which you support.
Collector Relations Consultant wanted by Vane
July 28, 2010 13:24
deadline for tenders 5pm Monday 2 August 2010 to
Designed and Made call for artists, makers and designers from the North East
July 28, 2010 13:01
to submit proposals for multiple objects that can be in included in their mobile exhibition and project; Love Me, Live With Me.
The BIG ART AFFAIR are calling for submissions
July 28, 2010 12:48
The BIG Art Affair are calling for submissions for the UK's Largest Artist Art Fair. It's all happening in one of Londons most affluent areas only 10 minutes from Central London.
Understanding Vocal Technique with Rebecca Pedlow, Teesside University
July 28, 2010 12:44
with Rebecca Pedlow, Teesside University - date changed to Saturday 11th September.
help to shape the design of new creative workspace in the Tees Valley
July 27, 2010 17:28
Contents May Vary Open call for submissions
July 27, 2010 17:22
Contents May Vary Issue 4 will take the form of a short-run printed puzzle book featuring artwork selected from an international open call: Work based on games and puzzles such as crosswords, word searches, anagrams, spot the difference, dot-to-dot, instructional games, visual games, postal games, trivia / quiz, number puzzles, etc. Curated by Alice Bradshaw.
The AA2A project opens for business
July 27, 2010 17:18
The AA2A project offers artists & designer makers the opportunity to undertake a
period of research or realise a project using art college facilities eg. workshops,
IT facilities, lending library, & lecture programme. AA2A schemes aim to benefit students and Colleges through their interaction with practising artists.
DCMS announces a number of our public bodies are set to be merged, abolished or streamlined
July 27, 2010 13:33
This is part of the Government's drive to cut costs and increase transparency, accountability and efficienc
'Innovation Voucher' Scheme
July 27, 2010 11:29
The Innovation Voucher is a government-funded business support product available nationally via the Business Link service. Business Link North East is managing the programme in our region. The voucher provides funding to help businesses innovate and improve their performance by using academic and/or technological expertise and facilities. Northumbria University is a one the academic providers participating in the scheme.
Earlyarts International UnConference - 9 November 2010, Halifax, Yorkshire. SAVE THE DATE!
July 27, 2010 10:10
Here is advanced notice of our forthcoming International UnConference on 9 November at the Square Chapel Centre for the Arts and Eureka! The National Children’s Museum in Halifax.
Short Cuts Millions Reminder
July 27, 2010 10:06
As you may know we’re doing something a little different for the next Short Cuts. We’ll be showing some of Craig Taylor’s One Million Tiny Plays about Britain (originally printed in The Guardian and recently staged in Glasgow to critical acclaim) and asking some of our group of emerging writers to write their own Tiny Plays in response as well as reading the best of your entries.
So, taking inspiration from these pieces of micro theatre, the theme is MILLIONS
Only SEVEN days left to apply for Liverpool Design Festival: The Design Show
July 27, 2010 10:01
Liverpool Design Festival 2010 - The Design Show: 19th - 21st November 2010
This is the final week in which you have an opportunity to apply to join 60 other designers from across the UK at this major show.
Arts Council England publishes self evaluation framework
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.
Arcadea is looking for a new Director...
July 22, 2010 09:34
Director
(Salary Scale NJC PO Points 35-38.
£29236-£31,754, subject to review)
Heritage Contractors Breakfast Event
July 21, 2010 15:32
Thursday 12th August at 8am (8:30am start) until 10:30am at the Constructing Excellence North East (CENE) Offices in Durham.
This event is FREE and bacon sandwiches will be provided!
Future Cultural Leaders Programme
July 21, 2010 15:31
Changemakers are young people who lead positive change in their world. Anyone can be a Changemaker. The Changemakers Foundation exists to discover, inspire, develop and connect Changemakers. We also clear their path in the world by influencing the culture of organisations and the direction of policy.
Creative consultant wanted
July 21, 2010 15:29
Changemakers is looking for a creative consultant who has experience of working with Muslim communities to support us with our Young Unity Programme, a youth leadership opportunity for young people aged 16-25 which is funded through Newcastle City Council’s Unity Programme.
Community Arts & Education Coordinator wanted
July 21, 2010 08:13
An administrative role supporting the delivery of a high quality programme of outreach and participatory activity. Duties will include assisting with all aspects of project delivery, evaluation, promotion, development of new projects and fundraising. (20 hours per week, fixed term contract until March 2011)
Salary: £15,000 pa pro rata
Huddersfield Arts Festival 2010: Call for Proposals
July 21, 2010 08:06
Alice and Bob need ambitious work! This is the first Huddersfield Arts Festival and we invite proposals and expressions of interest from contemporary artists.
What: Large scale and/or participatory sculpture, installation, performance.
Where: The Warehouse, Bates Mill, Huddersfield, HD1 3DX, UK
When: Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd October 2010
Who: Contemporary artists with new ideas and/or existing work
Courses from ARTSPLAN
July 21, 2010 07:56
Artsplan is delighted to have the following youth arts training courses taking place in partnership with BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art in Gateshead this autumn:
'Using the Arts with Young People at Risk' - 23rd September 2010, 10 am- 4.15 pm
'Behaviour Management and Youth Arts' - 11th November 2010, 10 am- 4.15 pm
Please find further course details below.
HYPER ISLAND CREATIVITY LAB
July 21, 2010 07:50
Introducing the Creativity Lab, a one-day intensive lab session on idea generation and development, for creative people who want to seize the digital advantage.
Venue: Institute of Digital Innovation, University of Teesside, Middlesbrough.
Time: 10:00 and close at 17:30.
NGO Programme to help UK Charities support people into employment
July 15, 2010 11:00
Microsoft has launched the Britain Works Initiative to help 500,000 people into employment by giving them access to vital IT skills over the next 3 years. A major component of this is the NGO programme which provides resources and connects UK registered charities working in the employability arena.
Youth Centre Artwork Unveiled
July 15, 2010 10:56
What springs to mind when you hear the words ‘Youth Centre’? I bet it’s pool, street art, dj-ing, chilling out…well, at Redcar Youth Centre, something completely different has been happening over the past few months.
Hartlepool-based glass artist Rachel Gretton has been working with students from Rye Hills School and young people who attend the Youth Centre to create work to be installed at the centre, giving the main room something of a make-over.
BIG Event 2010 at Centre for Life
July 15, 2010 10:49
The British Interactive Group (BIG) Event 2010 is a conference for everyone who works in science centres, museums and cultural attractions. Improve your own practice, join the most important discussions of the science communication current agenda, and form a network of science communication professionals.
The Shed fundraiser
July 15, 2010 10:47
Dear all
The Shed are having a fundraiser to raise money for future exhibitions and events.
Advice for aspiring writers
July 15, 2010 10:41
Poet Lemn Sissay and author Tiffany Murray spoke to Choices° about being creative, the challenges of financing a creative career and advice for aspiring writers.
Launch of Phase 2 Pathfinders for Earlyarts.
July 5, 2010 17:29
If you would like to become a key part of the Earlyarts infrastructure, in return for Earlyarts supporting your own growth and development at this crucial time, you are warmly invited to bid into this process by sending us an expression of interest and showing how you meet the criteria set out below. Suitable partners will then be invited to come together with us to discuss it more fully before final decisions are made. If you are not in a position to apply for a Pathfinder Partnership but would still like to benefit from the Earlyarts network, you are still very welcome to join the network and get involved in other ways.
Seeds and Songs Training Opportunity
July 5, 2010 16:43
Please find information about an exciting development opportunity through The Sage Gateshead’s Seeds and Songs Project. I would appreciate it if you could help forward this information through your networks to reach as many people as possible who may be interested. The project is aimed at supporting singer/musician from a Black or Minority Ethnic, or new arrived community, who aspires to work as a singing/music facilitator in the North East. The deadline for applications is Wednesday 14 July.
DIY7 2010 Call for Participants
July 1, 2010 18:32
DIY7: 2010
Call for Participants
=Professional development projects BY artists FOR artists=
DIY 7 is an opportunity for artists working in Live Art to take part in unusual training and professional development projects conceived and run by artists for artists.
Thirteen projects will take place in August and September 2010, which will be led by: Ania Bas; Bird la Bird; Simon Bowes; sean burn and Tim Rubidge; Karen Christopher; Alice Cutler; Abi Davey; Renata Gaspar, Ioana Paun and Tania El Khoury; Lottie Leedham; Martin O’Brien; Joshua Sofaer; Fiona Templeton; and Manuel Vason.
Procurement Training and Mentoring Programme
June 30, 2010 21:15
As part of the NESEP Procurement Training and Mentoring Programme, Community Ventures Ltd will deliver the next training seminar, ‘Winning Tenders’, on:
Monday 5th July 2010 at Chester-Le-Street Cricket Club
A limited number of places are still available.
All Seminars are free, run from 09.30 to 16.00, and a light lunch will be served.
Inkspot invitation!
June 30, 2010 11:23
...to attend a free workshop next Monday, 5th July.
Inkspot is a Gateshead-based company, originally started as a platform for collaboration, sharing and storing of data, analysis and processing within the science sector. However we are increasingly finding that we offer a wide range of benefits to a far more diverse spectrum of companies: from those which want to compress photographic images quickly and cheaply, or simply store lots of data, track weather, deliver video online, distribute information about finance, communicate with different groups of people in different ways but at the same time, work within communities of practice in digital creativity.....doubtless other interests will emerge as we broaden the remit that we started with!
So I thought I would reach out to my colleagues and friends in the digital, creative and technology industries to offer the opportunity to come and see what Inkspot is all about and discuss how we may be able to help your business. If we can be of any use to you, Newcastle Science City will fund us to work with you for free for up to 4 days in order to investigate ways that the service can be used to support the regions SMEs.
Factory Folk Showcase @ Lit and Phil
June 30, 2010 09:27
Rednile in collaboration with The Literary and Philosophical Society are hosting a celebration event to showcase ideas and new works that have developed from the Factory Night series since 2008 and new ideas from Factory Night sketch books.
Enchanted Parks 2010 - A Call for Expression of Interest for Artists Commissions
June 28, 2010 21:37
The award-winning Enchanted Parks returns this winter to Gateshead’s Saltwell Park from Wednesday 8th – Sunday 12th December 2010.
Once again transforming the park after dark with innovative and atmospheric creations using visual art installations, light, sound and performance on a large and small scale, Enchanted Parks is an opportunity for artists to work in this unique setting to create a truly memorable experience for audiences of over 10,000 people*.
BBC Work Experience Opportunity in Middlesbrough
June 28, 2010 21:09
BBC Blast is looking for young people (aged between 18-24) to work on a BBC Blast Event in Middlesbrough and ideally live in the area (although not essential). The work experience placement is for 3 weeks, starting on the 11th October, 2010. The deadline for applications is the 12th September and interviews will be held shortly after.
Calling young film makers!
June 28, 2010 21:01
2nd Call for entry to all
young filmmakers from the
UK aged 6 - 16 years
Kids for Kids UK Film Festival is still seeking submissions of short films made by children and young people from the UK of up to 10 minutes in any of the following 3 categories:
* Live Action * Animation * One Minute Films
Introduction to Lead Hopper Heads
June 28, 2010 20:43
There are still spaces available on the Introduction to Lead Hopper Heads taster day at the newly opened Seaton Delaval hall on 3rd July. This free full day event will provide participants with an opportunity to try their hand at making and shaping a lead hopper head under the tutorage of Brendan Teesdale of Team Force.
Green Museums - Tender brief
June 28, 2010 20:35
The North East Regional Museums Hub is looking to contract an experienced individual(s) to co-ordinate and deliver activity as part of Renaissance North East’s Green Museums programme, a programme of activity that is supporting museums in the region to achieve a greater level of environmental sustainability.
The North East Regional Museums Hub wishes to build on what has been achieved during 2009/10 and contract an individual(s) with the expertise and knowledge to develop and deliver further support for museums in the region. The successful contractor would also be expected to identify and provide advice on 2-3 grant funded projects and deliver a dissemination event in February 2011.
Social Change Happens: The Funding Network
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.
Retail opportunity for artists...
June 21, 2010 18:01
ARC attracts a wide variety of arts engaged customers into the venue making it an ideal location for artists to exhibit and sell their work. We are expanding our current visual arts provision to include a retail space for selling commercially viable and affordable retail items. This will include the sale of jewellery, small scale sculptures, glass and ceramic work and affordable photographic prints and original artwork in a new dedicated retail space in the ground floor of our building.
Artist Opportunity: Cabinet of Curiosities
June 21, 2010 17:56
Cabinet of Curiosities is a heritage based project working with Arts Development and Stockton Museum Service to explore different ways of interpreting its collections through collaboration with contemporary artists. We want to commission an artist or company to work with the collection and invite local people to contribute objects and/or stories creating an interactive piece of work which will provoke a sense of curiosity and wonder and make connections across different cultures and eras.
Intensive Digital Production course
June 21, 2010 17:50
With apologies for the short notice, please find details of an Intensive Digital Production course on 5th July aimed at media practitioners and those working in the museums and galleries sector in the North East.
Deadline for application to this no-cost short course is Wednesday 23rd June -
FINAL FACTORY NIGHT IN CURRENT PROGRAMME
June 21, 2010 17:48
Factory Nights is a series of inspiring working sessions for ANY visual artists, photographers, writers, poets, musicians, filmmakers and any other creatives!
Factory Nights is not a discussion event, seminar or workshop.
Factory Nights are free sessions that simply provide an opportunity for creative people to come together in an interesting venue and supportive environment to make work or initiate ideas. Artists can come to the sessions with something they have been working on or could start something brand new, inspired by the space.
Arts funding/Arts Funding site...
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.
The Reggio approach to working with young children
June 20, 2010 14:30
An introduction to the values, principles and practice of the Reggio Emilia approach. Wednesday 14th July 2010 1pm – 4pm /Refreshments provided. Sightlines Initiative, 20 Great North Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4PS.
Free to attend.
Places for Everyone
June 19, 2010 07:12
Are you considering or in the process of refurbishing or redeveloping a building?
Would you benefit from expert support and guidance?
The third sector and European funding
June 19, 2010 06:56
Come along to find out:
o The range and type of European funding available to third sector organisations
o Upcoming funding opportunities
o Support available from Riverside Consulting and elsewhere
Thursday 1st July
12noon-2.00pm @ Lyndhurst Centre, Gateshead
Welcome to our special Futurising newsletter
June 17, 2010 21:20
Own-it is proud to be partnering Futurising on the very first creative industries festival of opportunity and recruitment.
And now Futurising is just two weeks away!
Taking place on 29th and 30th June at the massive Nicholls & Clarke building in the heart of Shoreditch, this is a vital date for your diary.
defeat your fear of presenting!
June 17, 2010 21:12
Greetings! On 23rd to the 25th of June this year Mark Butcher will deliver an exceptional presentation skills course. This course is for professionals, team and project leaders who need to inspire and motivate their people. Your job may involve public speaking in front of a live audience, or you may need to present yourself and make a fantastic impression to a funder, your colleagues or a potential new employer.
Interested in running Arts Award?
June 17, 2010 21:06
If you work with young people aged 11 – 25 you might be interested in running Arts Award with them.
It’s a flexible qualification, and is as much about teamwork, leadership and personal development, including NEET young people and care leavers.
What can musicleader north east and creative apprenticeships do for you?
June 15, 2010 08:04
Find out
create a brand new work...
June 10, 2010 16:55
Join artist Sam Belinfante and singer Linda Hirst, one of the foremost performers of new vocal music, in creating a brand new work for choir based on John Cage's beautiful Aria (1988)
Your vote is needed! North East projects in lottery awards semi-final
June 10, 2010 13:43
North East projects in lottery awards semi-final
The National Lottery Awards are an annual search to find the UK's favourite Lottery-funded projects. Public voting for the semi-finals of The National Lottery Awards is now open. There are 6 projects in the North East looking for your vote:
NewcastleGateshead Initiative needs your event submissions
June 10, 2010 13:28
Hello all,
It’s that time again – NewcastleGateshead Initiative needs your event submissions for its WHAT’S ON listings for NewcastleGateshead, Sunderland, North Tyneside and South Tyneside (from July to September 2010).
Call for Proposals- Factory Night Celebration Event@Lit and Phil
June 9, 2010 12:05
two opportunities below
New National Trust Apprenticeship Scheme
June 7, 2010 16:54
We have created a major new Apprenticeship Scheme in a bid to tackle the severe building skills shortage in the heritage sector.
The programme, which is aimed largely at 16 – 19 year olds, will train young men and women in traditional skills including stone masonry, carpentry, joinery, lead work, plumbing, painting and decorating.
HERITAGE IRONWORK FORUM -
June 6, 2010 12:40
Saturday 10th July...
The blacksmith conservator/restorer…..what theories & principles are
there to guide & evaluate their work?
Beach Life Balance...
June 6, 2010 11:27
As part of North East Festival of Architecture 2010, Inspire Northumberland present ...
“Beach Life Balance” an exhibition of young people’s design models of “Low Carbon” beach huts. This exhibition takes place in two of the beach huts at Blyth beach and has been commissioned by Inspire Northumberland.
The exhibition is a part of European Energy Day for Northumberland, and, with Architect, Tim Bailey and artists from Xsite Architecture, will raise awareness of energy saving and sustainability through exciting and innovative design solutions.
Unlimited Commissions - Advice Sessions
June 6, 2010 11:04
Unlimited Commissions will support the creation and production of high quality work across all artforms that places disabled and Deaf people at its centre.
Commissions totalling £1.5 million will be awarded to help celebrate the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games across the UK.
EAT needs you!
June 6, 2010 10:49
Call out for volunteers. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to support the festival. This is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable experience in event management, working closely with the production team. We are looking for volunteers to help out in a variety of roles. The event takes place in various locations across Newcastle and Gateshead.
Practitioner with research and writing skills needed...
May 28, 2010 19:13
We are looking for a practitioner with research and writing skills and experience of working with young people as equal partners to help us with our Tell Us Bus project
NEW!: Silver Jewellery Course
May 27, 2010 16:59
New from Jan Hinchliffe McCutcheon - 3D forming for jewellery – in silver & mixed materials
Tuesday evenings, 6 – 8.30pm
5 week course commencing 8 June
Course fee £80
Includes some copper & basic materials
Precious metals to pay for
Opportunities at Leeds Met for lecturers in Event Management
May 26, 2010 18:13
Salary: Lecturer: Grade 7 (£34,607 - £38,951) or Senior Lecturer: Grade 8 (£38,951 - £45,155).
Have you got what it takes to offer inspirational teaching and conduct research at one of the world’s leading providers of events management education? Are you looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to shape and influence the next generation of event professionals in a vibrant, diverse and exciting industry?
1 x drama practitioner and 1 x dance/ movement practitioner required:
May 26, 2010 17:21
1 x drama practitioner and 1 x dance/ movement practitioner required: Priory Woods School & Beverley School (Tees Valley)
Total fee - £3450 each artist (inclusive of any VAT & travel)
Closing date: 7 Jun 2010
Creative Industries Consultant - Interim Creative Advisor wanted
May 26, 2010 15:14
A new contract has been published by Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council
Artist opportunity - Public Art for Tees Heritage Park
May 26, 2010 14:56
Friends of Tees Heritage Park is pleased to announce the launch of a Competitive Interview for a series of artist-designed gateway features for the Tees Heritage Park.
Strategy Seminar for thought leaders
May 26, 2010 14:42
Our Strategy Seminar for thought leaders is fast approaching – and we still have a few places left on this intensive half-day event.
We already have senior managers, directors and CEOs attending from organisations such as RNIB, National Autistic Society, British Red Cross and the Arts Council. We hope you'll join them on this fantastic learning and networking opportunity.
International Design Symposium Designing a Better World
May 26, 2010 13:27
Hello, we're delighted to invite you to join us for our one day International Design Symposium - Designing a Better World, on Wednesday 16th June 2010.
Created to bring together the leading design practitioners, researchers, educators and commentators, this event will give us the chance to debate the big questions facing our community today.
POWER OF DANCE
May 26, 2010 09:25
Are you 16 – 25 years old? Do you want to dance with 5 international choreographers? Now is your chance!
The Big Give School Logo Competition (UK)
May 25, 2010 08:48
The Big Give, in association with their design partner Golly Slater, has announced the launch of The Big Give Logo Competition, open to students, giving them a chance to design a brand new charity logo. TheBigGive.org.uk features over 6,000 charities, many of whom do not have logos, which reduces the impact of their charity page.
New UK Cultural Contact Point for European opportunities
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.
One of the most unusual events in North Tyneside...
May 24, 2010 20:37
Poetry Boxing
Saturday 5 June, 7.30pm
Saville Exchange, Howard Street, North Shields
Tickets £7 (£5 concs)
Box office 0191 643 7093
Safety Guidance for Street Arts... (2nd Edition) and other publications NOW
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.
Conservation Studies CPD Courses:Lime and the Building Stones of Yorkshire
May 24, 2010 19:10
June 7th to 9th, 17th and 18th
The use of lime to conserve stone buildings is a historic technique that has been proven effective time and time again. The first three days of this course will cover the principles and methods behind the conservation and repair of stone buildings with lime. Underpinning knowledge lectures will be reinforced by practical sessions, which will allow delegates to
experience and understand the materials and their characteristics. The second two days of the course, which are also available independently, will deal with the pertinent issues of the characteristics and conservation of the building stones of Yorkshire and the challenges of practical stone cleaning and the removal of inappropriate surface coatings.
Five Day Course Fee: £356.35 (reduced fee: £142.54)
Are you a Freelancer? We have the perfect opportunity just for you!
May 21, 2010 09:11
MusicLeader North East - Managing a Freelance Career
This is a rare opportunity to obtain knowledge, tips and advice from experts in the field of HR, Marketing Technology and Finances. This course should help you to stand out from the crowd and show you what you need to know about being self employed but were afraid to ask!
It's time to Reflect again...
May 21, 2010 16:52
REFLECT YOUTH is designed to get under 16's interested in photography and winners will receive £50.
North East Festival of Architecture needs volunteers...
May 21, 2010 14:16
We have just opened recruitment for festival volunteers.
As well as volunteers to help with the logistical delivery of festival events, we are looking for photographers and a number of marketing and communications assistants to help us promote some specific events in the run up to the festival.
If you think you might be interested, please email me:
The Writers Room invites you to...
May 21, 2010 08:49
Five Days in May
Do you have a rapid response to the general election?
Were you compelled by the five agonising days between polling day and the formation of the new coalition government? Were you inspired? Unsettled? Appalled? Surprised? Is there something you are bursting to say? Did a story form in your mind as events unfolded?
Kenton Bunker – Public Art and Educational Opportunity
May 21, 2010 08:00
A tender from Newcastle City Council for the development, production and construction of a public artwork and a supporting education program, as part of a linked public and education commision.
New Culture Secretary devotes first speech to arts
May 20, 2010 18:21
By Ben Miller | 19 May 2010
The new Culture Secretary, Jeremy Hunt, has spoken of "a culture of giving and a culture of asking" and announced a 20-year strategy to protect the arts from "boom and bust public funding" in his first ministerial speech at the Roundhouse in London.
Freelance Dance Teachers wanted by Dancefuzion
May 19, 2010 08:23
Dancefuzion is looking for new, enthusiastic freelance dance artists to work alongside them to deliver a range of dance classes to Primary/Secondary schools, colleges and community groups in the North East of England.
This post is brilliant for new teachers who can be guided through their classes to help build confidence.
Teachers are paid an hourly rate - which increases with length of time with the company.
Freelance Curator / Producer opportunity, Berwick Film & Media Arts Festival
May 19, 2010 08:18
Berwick Film & Media Arts Festival requires a freelance Curator / Producer to lead on the commissioning and developing of two installation projects as part of the Artist Trail and two live events. Closing date Friday 28th May
Needed: volunteer Administrator
May 19, 2010 08:11
Empty Shop is seeking voluntary administrative support for our Durham City based headquarters. Likely to be around one day's work a week duties would include handling exhibition submissions, liaising with artists and partner organisations, basic website maintenance (training provided) and a variety of other day to day tasks. Knowing your way around MS Office would be preferable. Being friendly and flexible is a must. Would suit a graduate or artist looking to get into arts admin.
Advancing the Arts: How Arts and Cultural Organisations Innovate
May 18, 2010 18:39
Arts funders and policymakers increasingly call on arts and cultural organisations to be more innovative. Yet, what does innovation mean in an arts and cultural context? What types of innovation should arts and cultural organisations be doing that they are not already doing? How can the arts and cultural sector use new technologies to widen and deepen their audience reach and develop the art form? What new methods can arts and cultural organisations use to measure their cultural as well as economic value? Braced for the tightest fiscal environment for many years, both arts leaders and funders urgently need answers to these questions. In a new report by Hasan Bakhshi and the cultural economist David Throsby – drawing on results from experimental research with the National Theatre and the Tate – NESTA tries to address this challenge.
Childrens Art day - and £50 seed funding...
May 18, 2010 17:57
Be one of the first 150 organisers to register a Children’s Art Day event for the chance to get £50 seed funding! Children’s Art Day aims to inspire children, teachers and families to engage with the visual arts.
Calling all writers...
May 17, 2010 19:20
If you’re interested in new writing get yourself along to the Ink Festival! For further information,
ONE NE e-tendering opportunity
May 17, 2010 19:00
Newcastle Science City - Facilitators, explainers, communicators and entertainers for community based Science Engagement events
Launch of Thinking Digital Webstream
May 17, 2010 18:49
Dear Friends,
With just over a week to go until Thinking Digital Conference 2010, we're happy to announce the launch of the Thinking Digital Web Stream!
We've been testing our live streaming thoroughly across a range of events to make sure you get the best experience throughout the 2 days and with a bespoke web page with a dedicated amount of bandwidth for the live streaming we're sure it will live up to its expectations.
Invite to participate in Barnaby Art Market
May 16, 2010 20:57
Dear artists, collectives, studio groups and zine makers,
We are delighted to invite you to take part in our upcoming Art Market on Sunday 20th June at the Barnaby Macclesfield Festival 2010. The Art Market will be situated in the grounds of St Michaels’ Church in the centre of Macclesfield, Cheshire, and will be in the main hub of Barnaby Festival activity. This unique context provides us with rich pickings to work site-responsively and we have invited you to come and set up stall in this context.
FACTORY NIGHT at Saltburn Ship Inn
May 16, 2010 17:48
Factory Nights is a series of inspiring working sessions for ANY visual artists, photographers, writers, poets, musicians, filmmakers and any other creatives! Factory Nights is not a discussion event, seminar or workshop.
the Late Shows this week-end...
May 13, 2010 08:30
Sue Woolhouse and Theresa Easton will be opening their studio door at Level 1, 36 Lime Street during the Late Shows.
Calling all young film makers...
May 14, 2010 22:50
The UK Kids for Kids Film Festival has been made possible by funding from
Northern Film and Media
Apply now for Watch this Space 7
May 13, 2010 22:35
Watch this Space 7, engage's funded professional development programme for galleries, teachers and gallery educators is now open for applications.
Join us for The Shed at the late shows
May 10, 2010 20:12
Join us for the first ever Shed showcase: exhibitions, workshops, performances, refreshments, and and and...
Workshops...
a constellation for film makers and producers
design your own house
make your own patterned lamp
interactive artwork with micro chips and sensors
Wanted: LGBT and Queer Artists and Talent
May 6, 2010 19:05
For GFEST - Gaywise FESTival 2010 - London's LGBT cross art festival for all
Project management skills training
May 11, 2010 20:25
Greetings!
On the 20th May 2010, as part of or management development programme, 'Lead the Field' we will be running a day on Project Management.
The course is intended to offer those who need to run a project on time and on budget, the key tools they need to be successful.
News and opportunities from Sightlines
May 6, 2010 18:30
Sightlines Initiative is a unique organisation to the UK, acting as a reference point for early year’s excellence. Established in 1995, it has a track record for providing advice, support, advocacy and practical exemplar projects as demonstrators of the creative approach to learning for young children. It is the UK reference point for the international Reggio Children network, based in Reggio Emilia, Italy.
Job Opportunity: two Arts Development Officers for North Tyneside
May 6, 2010 18:15
To complete the restructure of the Arts service, North Tyneside Council is looking to appoint two Arts Development Officers. This is an exciting opportunity for the right people to play a key role in developing our successful and diverse programme of arts projects, investment and partnerships.
Your Short Cuts deadline
May 6, 2010 17:47
Hello Everyone
There was a typo in the brochure regarding the deadline for Short Cuts, so to clarify; you need to submit your ten-minute scripts (or extracts) by midday on Monday 7th June. The theme is Escape – the scripts we’re most likely to select will be the ones that respond to the prompt in original and imaginative ways. Go beyond your initial response and come up with something that will startle and delight us; something that will challenge our expectations…
Anyone with an interest in or experience of Mental Health and/or the Arts should make it a priority to view this one off event...
May 5, 2010 18:07
Using the Arts to Develop Aspiration, Leadership and Potential
May 5, 2010 17:52
24th June 2010, 10 am- 4.15 pm, BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead.
The one-day course, ‘Using the Arts to develop Aspiration, Leadership and Potential’, has been created as part of the legacy for the 2009 ENYAN Campaign and has been developed following a period of research conducted by ENYAN, throughout the 9 English regions into how participation in cultural activities can have a significant impact on young people’s development and can give young people the chance to develop important life skills such as creativity, confidence, self discipline, effective communication and the ability to work in teams.
OpenFORUM - A six week festival of professional development support for artists and photographers
May 5, 2010 10:07
STORYING SHEFFIELD EXHIBITION AND SHOWCASE
May 3, 2010 18:30
Storying Sheffield is an innovative art and community project hosted at the University of Sheffield. The project involves students and people from the city working together to produce films, digital artefacts, artwork, narratives and many other representations of the lives of Sheffield people, and the ‘life' of this major British city.
Time to express interest in third phase of community radio
April 30, 2010 18:29
The communication regulator Ofcom is considering whether it will embark on a third round of licensing for community radio as the second round is drawing to a close. To help it plan for a possible third phase, Ofcom has asked for (non-binding) expressions of interest from prospective applicants for community radio licences.
A selection of writing opportunities from the Soho Theatre newsletter.
April 30, 2010 18:05
BBC Connect & Create
April 30, 2010 15:38
Since launching in 2007, the BBC's volunteering initiative Connect & Create has gone from strength to strength. In the last three years, over 200 projects have placed 2100 BBC staff on volunteering opportunities all across the UK. Nine new national charities will become new Connect & Create partners from April 1st 2010, joining established partner, the Media Trust.
Projects throughout the year will provide opportunities around the UK for BBC staff to develop production, leadership and mentoring skills, as well as make significant impact on the work of the charities, individuals and the wider community.
Factory Nights 2010 -2011 programme
April 30, 2010 09:29
Factory Nights is a series of inspiring working sessions for ANY visual artists, photographers, writers, poets, musicians, filmmakers and any other creatives!
Factory Nights is not a discussion event, seminar or workshop.
Factory Nights are free sessions that simply provide an opportunity for creative people to come together in an interesting venue and supportive environment to make work or initiate ideas. Artists can come to the sessions with something they have been working on or could start something brand new, inspired by the space.
Thinking Digital University pre-conference workshops.
April 29, 2010 17:53
Dear Thinkers,
With only one month to go before the start of Thinking Digital 2010, I'm very happy to announce the Thinking Digital University pre-conference workshops.
Given the popularity of last years Thinking Digital University, we have expanded our University to bring you five unique sessions and in addition when you book your workshop you'll automatically get access to the Thinking Digital Opening party held at Eye on the Tyne.
‘Design beyond the recession’ debate is now available to view.
April 29, 2010 17:01
The webcast of the Design Council Design beyond the recession’ debate is now available to view. The debate was organised to launch the findings of our recent national survey of the UK design industry.
EXTRAORDINARY MEASURES
April 29, 2010 16:31
English Heritage Hosts Top Contemporary Artists
at Belsay Hall, Northumberland -
- “New art and great heritage should not exist
in separate closed-off worlds” -
Value Added: Advocating for artists' studio groups online
April 28, 2010 19:22
Dear APD network members
I like to draw your attention to our event:
Value Added: Advocating for artists' studio groups online
Alan Smith - Pelican performance – volunteers needed
April 27, 2010 16:10
from Alan Smith at ACA Dovetail / Allenheads Contemporary Arts (an ACA Dovetail project)…
Feeling for the order lying behind the appearance.
Albert Einstein
2 x week long placements working on listed buildings
April 23, 2010 08:25
We would like to advertise two week long placement opportunities working with Historic Property Restoration Ltd as part of the North Pennines AONB Partnership's Living North Pennines project. Working on the Grade II Listed Shildon Engine House near Blanchland, Northumberland, this will be an opportunity to gain first hand experience of monument consolidation techniques including the use of lime mortars, stone fabric repairs and soft capping techniques.
Meanwhile … in Stockton
April 22, 2010 15:39
Transforming empty spaces with creative activity. Open call to artists, performers, writers, film makers, dancers, schools, colleges, community groups - anyone looking for free creative space!
It's time to Reflect Again...
April 21, 2010 16:34
Capture the north east on camera. The Port of Tyne Reflect Awards has added a film category this year. Paper pitches for a one minute film reflecting an unusual, interesting, surprising, visionary or special aspect or activities associated with the River Tyne to be received by no later than Monday 10 May.
Culture-led Regeneration: Inclusive Design & Creative Engagement: A European Conference at Northern Stage May 11th
April 21, 2010 16:24
Cities such as Newcastle have invested heavily in regenerating their cultural places and spaces, but many groups - young people, minority ethnic communities and people from poorer areas - feel ignored and excluded and are rarely engaged in their design or in cultural planning and provision. Architects, artists and others involved in culture, heritage and regeneration meet to consider best practice and new approaches.
Register now for Children's Art Day!
April 19, 2010 18:18
Be one of the first 150 organisers to register an event for the chance to get £50 seed funding!
Children’s Art Day aims to inspire children, teachers and families to engage with the visual arts.
A fantastic resource for new writers
April 19, 2010 18:08
Dear Writers
The Bush Theatre launched a fantastic resource for new writers way back in December 2009 (I think) and I can’t remember if I’ve already let you know about it so I’m sending out the info now just in case I haven’t.
Green TV Project Photographer plus Green TV Volunteer
April 15, 2010 16:39
Project Photographer required, Green TV, Year One
Exploring New Technologies – Expanding Your Creative Business’ Productivity
April 15, 2010 15:53
Cleveland College of Art & Design is running a session on how Adobe Illustrator can help Designer Makers to improve their digital manufacturing skills with Bettina Nissen. Utilising Illustrators transferability to 2D CAD software, the course is giving an introduction on how new technology can improve your creative business.
Unmissable Training Opportunity
April 15, 2010 09:07
Training Opportunity with Dan Baron Cohen 24th April from Musicleader North East
SPONSORS’ DEN – Why Culture is Good for Business
March 11, 2010 15:18
Join us and five business dragons to hear from four cultural organisations on why culture is good for business and their project is worthy of the dragon’s support.
Up for grabs is up to £5,000 from our business members. The Sponsors’ Dragons will be chaired by Julie Harrison, Partner, Ward Hadaway who is also Chair of The Sponsors Club for Arts & Business. The Dragons themselves will be Paddy Lewis, Director of Investment, UBS Wealth Management; Nigel Bellis Partner, Dickinson Dees; David Sims, Managing Director, NCJ Media and Helen Ager, Managing Partner, Crutes Law Firm.
100 Free Open University Courses
March 1, 2010 12:00
Creative Choices Exclusive online offer
Creative Choices has negotiated free access to a range of short online courses created by the Centre for Professional Learning and Development at The Open University. They cover a wide spectrum of development needs across leadership, management and ICT. Each online course can improve your professional skills and drive up productivity in your company.
They are entirely free and only take 20 minutes of enjoyable online study. There is really no excuse for not trying them out.
Business Exchange North East brings Olympic Games to the north east
February 25, 2010 09:06
Six ways to find out more about the art of playwriting
February 25, 2010 08:25
Up-coming events from Live Theatre...
ensuring growth of the UK's creative businesses
December 7, 2009 17:18
The UK risks the loss of its world-class creative community, if it doesn't come up with new and robust business models that support growth in the creative sectors, says Jonathan Kestenbaum, NESTA CEO.
Disability and Youth Arts
November 21, 2009 11:27
This one day course, developed in partnership with Dada South is designed to encourage a broader exploration of equal opportunities within youth arts. Participants will develop an understanding of the importance of inclusive practice, through looking at political and cultural contexts, and exploring practical ways of ensuring youth arts projects and venues are genuinely inclusive to young disabled people. The course will leave participants feeling confident about their responsibilities, and inspired to engage in youth arts practice with young disabled people.
support for visual and applied artists
November 18, 2009 14:54
Join a-n - AIR membership benefits inc £5m PPL insurance cover and lots more...
Help with your IT from Circuit Riders
October 5, 2009 18:41
Do you have IT issues, problems or questions?
Want some sound and sector friendly advice?
Northern Rock Foundation Circuit Riders (NRFCR) offer fully funded, plain and easy to understand, non technical but expert, IT advice to the regional VCS.
We can also offer practical help and tips on sources of funding for IT, where and what to buy, limited technical assistance, training, in depth help with resource management and planning, and much more.
Advice for employers of lone workers
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
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
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
June 17, 2009 12:07
For inspiration, take some time out and read this.
CCSkills publishes the skills plan for the north east
June 15, 2009 09:54
CCSkills (the skills council for advertising, crafts, cultural heritage, design, literature, music, performing and visual arts) has just published the north east Creative Blueprint, its skills plan for the north east region.
BLACK ROUTES - A NEW NETWORK FOR AFRICAN & CARIBBEAN MUSIC
May 13, 2009 11:16
Black Routes will tour the best of African and Caribbean music. The network, funded by Arts Council England initially for a two-year period, is a partnership between five organisations – Africa Oyé (based in Liverpool), Centre for Music & Arts Technology – CMAT (Birmingham), Joyful Noise (London), Punch (Birmingham) and Serious (London). The organisations have been selected to bring a diversity of skills, output, scale, location and experience to the network.
At last! Apple Authorised Logic and Final Cut training and certification in Gateshead
April 28, 2009 10:07
Northern School of Sound is the first and only Apple Authorised Training Center for Pro Apps in the North East. Housed in a purpose built commercial recording studio in Gateshead, we deliver Apple training and certification in Logic Studio and Final Cut Pro as well as the whole Mac OS X curriculum (in association with AT Computers). We also offer short courses in Ableton Live 8, Propellerheads’ Reason 4 and specialist audio master-classes from noted industry professionals.
The North East's Legacy Trust UK programme, Generation 2012, open for applications.
April 27, 2009 14:20
The North East's Legacy Trust UK programme, Generation 2012, is now open for applications.
You are invited to join one or more of the online groups
April 6, 2009 19:40
You are invited to join one or more of the online groupswhich have been set up specifically for creative people in business.
Hundreds of creative people in business have already joined this international network - and it's growing daily.
Support for People in the UK Film, Cinema and TV industry
March 10, 2009 17:54
From: Charlotte Johnson [charlotte@charlottejohnson.co.uk]
Dear all, please see the e-mail below forwarded to you on behalf of the Cinema and Television Benevolent Fund, which may be of use to you or someone you know.
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New funding network for work with women and girls
February 19, 2009 10:14
Rosa is a new funding network for work with women and girls .Rosa’s here to champion and invest in exciting initiatives to improve the lives of all women and girls in the UK.
Did you know that you can hire space at ACA?
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.
make your festival green
November 6, 2008 13:55
nine festivals have been awarded a 'Greener Festival Award'.
Opportunities to volunteer with culture10
October 6, 2008 09:49
Do you have any spare time and skills you can share with us? Would you like to gain valuable experience of working within the cultural sector?
Then why not consider volunteering with culture10 at NewcastleGateshead Initiative?
Work based learning and the creative industries: a new report
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.
Affordable insurance for artists - Specialist scheme now available through AIR
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.
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.