NEWS & EVENTS
Award winning photographer Phil McMenemey has just launched a new website,
www.pmcphotography.co.uk so why not take a look. He would also like to extend extend a welcome to you all to the ‘Gallery at Laurieston’ – where a warm welcome is guaranteed, music will be playing and you might also be offered a cuppa!!
Owning Creativity: how intellectual property relates to your business’
A Cultural Enterprise Office networking event in for practitioners and businesses in film, media and design in partnership with The City of Edinburgh Council
17:00-20:00, Thursday 23 February 2012
Radisson Blu, Royal Mile, Edinburgh
Scottish Ballet's Find Your Feet
Community Information Evening: 7-8.30pm, 1 March at Kirkcudbright Academy
In autumn 2012, Scottish Ballet will be visiting Dumfries and Galloway to deliver four full days of dance workshops, talks, events and taster performances in a project designed to bring Scottish Ballet activities to community participants of all ages and abilities.
The final programme of events for Dumfries and Galloway will be created following a community information evening which will be held on 1 March at 7pm in Kirkcudbright Academy.
We would like to welcome representatives from local groups and interested members of the public to attend to hear more about Find Your Feet, and to meet local groups who would like to engage with us and generate ideas for activities.
The project can cover a range of activities and events linked to Scottish Ballet’s productions and focus on creative dance, ballet technique, sport and dance, music, costume and design.
We hope you can join us at Kirkcudbright Academy on 1 March.
If you are unable to attend but would like to know more, please contact Scottish Ballet on Helen.Coughtrie@scottishballet.co.uk or 0141 331 6297
Project Background
Scottish Ballet’s Find Your Feet project has been funded by Creative Scotland’s First in a Lifetime fund. As part of this project Scottish Ballet will visit seven communities across Scotland: Islay, Mull, Arran, Greenock, Perth, Fort William and Dumfries and Galloway to celebrate the Year of Creative Scotland.
Scottish Ballet’s Find Your Feet project has been funded by Creative Scotland’s First in a Lifetime fund. As part of this project Scottish Ballet will visit seven communities across Scotland: Islay, Mull, Arran, Greenock, Perth, Fort William and Dumfries and Galloway to celebrate the Year of Creative Scotland.
Arts and Business Scotland Seminar
on the Latest Ways to Raise Funding
Friday 9 March 2012 2-5pm Gracefield Arts Centre
The afternoon will cover
- Business sponsorship of the arts
Business sponsorship can be a valuable source of income for the cultural sector. Learn about what it entails and how to go about it.
- The New Arts Sponsorship Grants scheme
A match funding scheme which aims to increase the number of businesses sponsoring the arts in Scotland by doubling the sponsorship benefits for companies sponsoring the arts for the first time.
- A&B Scotland’s new crowd-funding site AngelSharesScotland.com.
Crowdfunding is a way for organisations to raise money from private donations online. Donors can give varying amounts to a project and receive rewards from the organisation, which could vary between a pin badge, to an artist’s signed print or a ticket to see a show. www.angelsharesscotland.com
There will be a break with refreshments.
The event is suitable for:
- Arts practitioners and cultural organisations of any size and arts practitioners who have never considered sponsorship but would like to know more
- Arts practioners and cultural organisations of any size and arts practitioners who have been successful in obtaining sponsorship and would like to know more about the New Arts Sponsorship Grants scheme
- Arts practioners and cultural organisations of any size and arts practitioners who would like to know more about how to go about crowd-funding to raise income for their cultural project.
If you wish to attend please return the booking form to lesley.rogers@dumgal.gov.uk by Monday 5 March
“Catching the Light” Photographs by Robert Dabner
29 February – 17 March
Tolbooth Art Centre, Kirkcudbright
The Tolbooth Art Centre in Kirkcudbright continues its 2012 exhibition programme with an exhibition in the main gallery of photographs by Robert Dabner, from Stranraer. Since 2005 he has been able to turn a photographic hobby into a profession, as he recounts:
“My passion for photography starting at 11 years of age working with my father in a wet darkroom and using half and full frame plate cameras both on glass plates and film. This has continued throughout my life mainly keeping a photographic history of my family and photographic industrial records and advertising for business use. In 1996 I started to use photoshop to produce my photos. Five years later and with six upgrades of printer, I finally started to produce finished prints which I was happy with. In 2005 I started to produce large landscape prints and to my surprise a lot of people were willing to buy them so a passion turned from a hobby into a profession”.
The exhibition will feature many recently photographed landscape subjects from the Kirkcudbright and district area especially prepared for this exhibition.
The Tolbooth is open from 11am to 4pm, Monday to Saturday, and there is free admission.
con-TEXT Designer/Maker Residencies - AN INVITATION TO A PRESENTATION OF NEW WORK
Heriot-Watt University, School of Textiles, Galashiels
Monday 19th March 2012: 10.30 am - 13.00 pm, followed by lunch and networking
FREE EVENT
You are invited to attend a presentation of new work and work in progress by the 5 con-TEXT residents who have been based at Heriot Watt University since September 2011 - and to hear more about their experience and how this has contributed to their individual creative practice. It promises to be a really interesting session and will also give you the opportunity to meet with other practitioners and creative professionals from across the South of Scotland.
From Dumfries and Galloway: Lisa Gallacher, Naomi Lethbridge, Alice Francis
From Scottish Borders: Mirjam Van Beek, Liz Douglas
Please RSVP by Monday 12th March to: con-TEXT Co-ordinator Louise Butler - Email: louise.exfactor@virgin.net
More information and maps here
OPPORTUNITIES
ARTMAG looking for Dumfries and Galloway Craft makers to feature
Ian Sclater the Editor of Artmag , Scotland ’s largest circulation art magazine, has been in touch to say he is interested, in featuring more D&G-based craftmakers in their Craft & Design section. If you are interested in possibly having your work included in a future issue of Artmag, please email some information about your work, along with hi-res images to editor@artmag.co.uk
Summerhill Green Spaces Art Project : Artist Commission
Note New Deadline: Deadline for notes of interest is 5pm, Monday 27 February 2012. The deadline for tender submission is 12 noon, Wednesday 6 March 2012.
We can’t change the whole world, BUT we can make a difference and raise awareness in our own small community. “Think Global – Act Local”
(Quote taken from a presentation made by ‘The Base Youth Project’ for its Environmental Challenge Project.)
Artists are invited to apply for a public art commission and associated community engagement programme at Summerhill in North West Dumfries as part of Neighbourhood Renewal, one of the Dumfries and Galloway region’s major regeneration projects.
The project is being developed by the Summerhill community through a Management Team which includes local residents, in particular members of The Base Youth Project . They have been central to setting a theme for the commission which is to connect to environmental issues and impacts and their effect on the world (Nature and Humans’ place within it and our subsequent impact on it, both locally and globally.) The commission is also being supported by Dumfries and Galloway Council, through its Neighbourhood Renewal and Community Learning and Development sections.
This is an exciting opportunity for an artist to become involved in a commission to develop and implement work in line with “New Perspectives” – Play in the Landscape (Earthworks and Landforms), articulated in more detail in the North West Dumfries public art commission plan, and to engage people through public art to celebrate their communities’ distinctiveness and sense of place.
There is a budget of £22,000 for all fees and capital works. Work on developing the artwork concept is scheduled to start in late March 2012 and site installation is to be completed in September/October 2012.
The commission is being funded by the Holywood Trust and Dumfries and Galloway Council, and Project Managed by ARTS UK.
The commission brief can be downloaded from the Public Contracts Scotland website www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk you must register and note your interest in this opportunity before you will receive the Invitation to Tender (ITT) document. By registering, you can also receive alerts to similar future opportunities with all Public Sector organisations in Scotland.
Scottish Poetry Library: Programme Manager
Deadline: Friday 2nd March 2012
Description
The Scottish Poetry Library is a dynamic organisation, a unique national resource and advocate for poetry. The SPL is looking for a creative and experienced person to join its small team as Programme Manager, helping to fulfil the SPL’s aim of bringing people and poetry together. This new, full-time post will be based in the SPL in Edinburgh, but the Programme Manager will be expected to work flexible hours and work outwith the SPL as required.
Responsibilities
to develop and manage the SPL’s events strategy
to create and manage an events programme that is accessible and attractive to a diverse audience, from initiation through to evaluation, including budget management and events logistics
networking and developing relationships with a range of writers, artists and speakers to ensure a strong programme
to collaborate with other organisations to bring poetry to a wider audience
to create and edit weekly podcasts for the broadcast programme, in association with other members of staff
to manage the marketing of the programme, through print and social media
to support the Friends scheme and fundraising activity
to manage venue hire
Essential skills
Broad knowledge of poetry and the literary environment
Experience of creating and managing events for a range of audiences
Excellent communication skills
Excellent time management
Strong budgeting skills
Ability to take initiative and follow through with care
Desirable experience
Podcasting experience
Marketing experience
Experience of chairing events
Social media skills
Salary
£20,000 per annum starting salary
Applying
See the attached background information for a general description of the SPL’s work:
http://www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/about/jobs-opportunities
If you wish to proceed with an application, please send your CV with an accompanying letter, setting out your reasons for applying for this post and drawing attention to particularly relevant qualifications.
Please let us know where you found out about this post.
Referees’ names should be included but references will only be taken up in the event of your being selected for the post.
Applications should be addressed to:
Dr Robyn Marsack, Director, Scottish Poetry Library, 5 Crichton’s Close, Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8DT
and emailed to:
reception@spl.org.uk
The closing date is midnight Friday 2 March 2012.
We expect to interview short-listed candidates on 20 March.
The Scottish Poetry Library is a dynamic organisation, a unique national resource and advocate for poetry. The SPL is looking for a creative and experienced person to join its small team as Programme Manager, helping to fulfil the SPL’s aim of bringing people and poetry together. This new, full-time post will be based in the SPL in Edinburgh, but the Programme Manager will be expected to work flexible hours and work outwith the SPL as required.
Responsibilities
to develop and manage the SPL’s events strategy
to create and manage an events programme that is accessible and attractive to a diverse audience, from initiation through to evaluation, including budget management and events logistics
networking and developing relationships with a range of writers, artists and speakers to ensure a strong programme
to collaborate with other organisations to bring poetry to a wider audience
to create and edit weekly podcasts for the broadcast programme, in association with other members of staff
to manage the marketing of the programme, through print and social media
to support the Friends scheme and fundraising activity
to manage venue hire
Essential skills
Broad knowledge of poetry and the literary environment
Experience of creating and managing events for a range of audiences
Excellent communication skills
Excellent time management
Strong budgeting skills
Ability to take initiative and follow through with care
Desirable experience
Podcasting experience
Marketing experience
Experience of chairing events
Social media skills
Salary
£20,000 per annum starting salary
Applying
See the attached background information for a general description of the SPL’s work:
http://www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/about/jobs-opportunities
If you wish to proceed with an application, please send your CV with an accompanying letter, setting out your reasons for applying for this post and drawing attention to particularly relevant qualifications.
Please let us know where you found out about this post.
Referees’ names should be included but references will only be taken up in the event of your being selected for the post.
Applications should be addressed to:
Dr Robyn Marsack, Director, Scottish Poetry Library, 5 Crichton’s Close, Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8DT
and emailed to:
reception@spl.org.uk
The closing date is midnight Friday 2 March 2012.
We expect to interview short-listed candidates on 20 March.
For further information, please contact reception@spl.org.uk (Kay Bohan), or call 0131 557 2876, or visit http://www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/about/jobs-opportunities.
Emerging Artist Series
Deadline: Friday 16th March at 17.00
SSW has seen a diverse selection of artists coming through its doors for the residency programme during 2011. Emma Fitts, Ursula Boehmer, Ross Robertson and Samantha Donnelly have all made use of the updated facilities and surrounding Aberdeenshire landscape. With the success of the programme during 2011 it will now continue into 2012.
There are currently EIGHT places open for three to five week Emerging Artist residents. These residencies are for emerging artists working in the fields of sculpture as well as 2D or time based media. The residencies are offered as a way for artists to complete a body of work for a specific purpose, e.g. an exhibition or portfolio, or to explore a new avenue of work that takes advantage of the SSW facilities or location. The residency costs £230 for three weeks, and can be extended for a further two weeks at the student rate of £130/wk. Residents are provided with self catering accommodation, studio space, use of facilities and basic technical assistance. Residents must pay for materials used, foundry charges and kiln firings.
To submit an application to this program please complete a residency application, including a timeline for your three week stay, material and facility requirements. Please send completed applications to office@ssw.org.uk with Emerging Artists Series and your name in the subject line. Proposals should demonstrate an understanding of SSW and location.
For any enquiries before submitting an application please contact emily@ssw.org.uk.
For further information, please contact emily@ssw.org.uk (Emily Gray), or call 01464 861372, or visit http://www.ssw.org.uk.
There are currently EIGHT places open for three to five week Emerging Artist residents. These residencies are for emerging artists working in the fields of sculpture as well as 2D or time based media. The residencies are offered as a way for artists to complete a body of work for a specific purpose, e.g. an exhibition or portfolio, or to explore a new avenue of work that takes advantage of the SSW facilities or location. The residency costs £230 for three weeks, and can be extended for a further two weeks at the student rate of £130/wk. Residents are provided with self catering accommodation, studio space, use of facilities and basic technical assistance. Residents must pay for materials used, foundry charges and kiln firings.
To submit an application to this program please complete a residency application, including a timeline for your three week stay, material and facility requirements. Please send completed applications to office@ssw.org.uk with Emerging Artists Series and your name in the subject line. Proposals should demonstrate an understanding of SSW and location.
For any enquiries before submitting an application please contact emily@ssw.org.uk.
For further information, please contact emily@ssw.org.uk (Emily Gray), or call 01464 861372, or visit http://www.ssw.org.uk.
UZ Arts: Call for artists
Deadline: Monday 27th February at 12.00
UZ Arts in partnership with South Ayrshire Council, are looking to commission an artist in any art form to create 1 of 3 commissions to be developed with groups across South Ayrshire.
Inspiration for this project is taken from the period of Scottish history, which embodied the great leap forward in scientific, cultural and creative thinking; the Scottish Enlightenment.
Working under the umbrella theme of 'lighting up the darkness' UZ will commission an artist in any art form, to work with groups across the authority to create a 'beacon'.
This will be a work which takes a visual form ie; a projection work, series of bill posters, a sculptural work, or a performative form, to be sited in Wellington Square Gardens, Ayr. It will be highly visible, and visual markers in the town will guide the public to it.
The artist will organize, design and timetable any creative engagement sessions in collaboration with Ayrshire Council’s senior cultural coordinator.
This project is funded by Creative Scotland and South Ayrshire Council, and will include a fee of £4000 paid in 2 stages.
For further information, please contact jo@uzevents.com (Jo McLean), or call 0141 5594910, or visit http://uzarts.com.
Inspiration for this project is taken from the period of Scottish history, which embodied the great leap forward in scientific, cultural and creative thinking; the Scottish Enlightenment.
Working under the umbrella theme of 'lighting up the darkness' UZ will commission an artist in any art form, to work with groups across the authority to create a 'beacon'.
This will be a work which takes a visual form ie; a projection work, series of bill posters, a sculptural work, or a performative form, to be sited in Wellington Square Gardens, Ayr. It will be highly visible, and visual markers in the town will guide the public to it.
The artist will organize, design and timetable any creative engagement sessions in collaboration with Ayrshire Council’s senior cultural coordinator.
This project is funded by Creative Scotland and South Ayrshire Council, and will include a fee of £4000 paid in 2 stages.
For further information, please contact jo@uzevents.com (Jo McLean), or call 0141 5594910, or visit http://uzarts.com.
Arts and Business Scotland Seminar
on the Latest Ways to Raise Funding
Friday 9 March 2012 2-5pm Gracefield Arts Centre
Learn about the latest ways arts and heritage organisations and practitioners can diversify income streams at this free half day event.
We will look at how to go about securing business sponsorship of the arts, applying for the A&B Scotland New Arts Sponsorship Grants and how to raise money for your project through A&B Scotland’s new arts crowdfunding site Angel Shares Scotland.
If you wish to attend please return the booking form to lesley.rogers@dumgal.gov.uk by Monday 5 March
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