Worcestershire Arts Partnership Blog
Thursday, 26 February 2015
Monday, 23 February 2015
Next Worcestershire Arts Partnership Event 18th March 1.30 (for 2pm start) to 5pm. Venue Kidderminster Town Hall
Next
Worcestershire Arts Partnership Event 18th March 1.30 (for 2pm
start) to 5pm. Venue Kidderminster Town Hall
WORCESTERSHIRE
ARTS PARTNERSHIP – A NEW FUTURE
The
Worcestershire Arts Partnership would like you all to come along to The
Kidderminster Town Hall to an event to look at what an independent arts led Arts Partnership might look like.
Led by
The Transition Group of the WAP, the event will:
· Remind us WAP's journey so far
·
Explore the views of creative
people in Worcestershire based on the feedback from the recent Survey Monkey
questionnaire https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WorcsAP
· Begin to answer some of the key
questions you may have through an open space format (please bring along a question
too)
· Look at the way forward
If you haven't
already please complete the link which is attached.
To book
a place please contact Diane Thomson on DEThomson@worcestershire.gov.uk
We will
be supplying tea and coffee and biscuits too!
Please
see attached on how to get there – there is plenty of parking in the centre of
Kidderminster – I would pick the Aldi car park which is very nearby.
Vicar Street Kidderminster, Worcestershire DY10 1DB, United
Kingdom
Vicar
StreetGBWorcestershireDY10 1DB
01562 732158
Thanks
Steve
Stephen Wilson
County Arts Officer
01905 765754
07850 923358
Small Scale Commissions
www.kidderminsterartsfestival.org.uk
KAF SMALL
SCALE COMMISSIONS
Continuing on from KAF’s successful Small Scale Commissions
in 2014 & 2015 KAF now seeks proposals from Worcestershire based artists to
create site specific works on the theme of ‘Transformation’. If you want to use
other themes and are unsure of their suitability please contact us directly. This
theme is inspired by the large scale physical regeneration happening in Kidderminster
town centre over the coming 2 years. Artists should consider the impact that
dramatic change can be a catalyst for.
Artist should demonstrate
through their proposal the link with the theme and describe the context they
would like to display their work; we are particularly looking for outdoor work.
When will it happen?
The KAF Small Scale Commissions Scheme will commission new
works to be shown at KAF 2015 between the 8th and the 22nd of
August.
You must display your work for at least one day, though we
encourage you to display your work for longer, please give details of this in
your proposal.
Budget
Applicants could be
given a grant towards their costs on completion of the work. We will be able to confirm the level of
funding available to you if you are accepted.
You must give a detailed budget breakdown of the costs you
anticipate you will incur during the production and installation of your work.
Scheme Deadlines
The scheme will be advertised widely from February 2015 for
artists to apply the closing date will be close of business April 24th
Selections will be made by May 22nd 2015
What are we looking
for?
Our priority for selection will be visual art or mixed art
form work, which can appear at the festival for a minimum of one full day.
Artists should submit a proposal outlining their idea in
full in no more than 2 sides of A4, you can include images of previous work to
give an indication of your style and to show your experience of using different
materials.
Considerations should be given to health and safety,
appropriate use of space and appeal to our audiences. You must identify the site you would like to
use if you have a fixed idea of location in mind, otherwise your work will be
located to compliment other elements of the program. Please also state if you have dates where you
and your work will not be available to display or any dates your work would not
be available. You must be responsible for the delivery, installation and
security of your work at all times.
You must outline all this in your proposal.
Your idea must be new, or in development and have never been
shown in Worcestershire previously.
It must not make any permanent change to the landscape or
buildings or require planning permission.
You must be self sufficient throughout your installation
process.
You will be responsible for delivery, installation and
collection and must ensure your work is watched if necessary throughout its
stay, we will not be responsible for any damage. You may want to consider insurance you will
not be covered by the Festivals insurance.
Your proposal should outline the following:
·
Exactly what you plan to do.
·
How your work will be presented and any
restrictions on time it is to be displayed
·
Your preference for its location.
·
How it will be installed and removed, how long
will this take?
·
How the project might benefit the development of
your work
·
Why you think KAF is a good place to present
your work.
If necessary Wyre Forest District Council will seek any
appropriate permission required, we will discuss this with you in detail before
any decisions are made.
You will be required to give bank details as if you are
selected your payment will be made after your work has appeared at KAF and will
be paid directly into your account.
Deadlines for proposals are close of business April 24th
and should be submitted by email to loz.samuels@wyreforestdc.gov.uk
Selections will be made by May 22nd 2015
Please call 01562 732 977 for further information
Evesham AsparaWriting Festival 2015
More information about the AsparaWriting Festival. I
should be grateful for any help you can give in promoting the event.
The event is going to be somewhat different in 2015 -
concentrated over just one week, Saturday 6th - Saturday 13th June, with events
on every day through the week. The Short Story Competition is already
open and advertised with a closing date of 1st March (adult and junior
categories). Each day throughout the Festival we have a half day Writing
Workshop, more of interest really to those who are aiming to improve their
writing skills. And each evening, and potentially of much wider appeal,
we have an Evening Talk by the writers. Those should appeal to anyone who
just likes books and reading, and isn't necessarily aiming to write themselves.
New this year on the afternoon of Saturday 13th will be an Open Mic
session, hosted by Worcestershire Poet Laureate, Fergus McGonigal, and a chance
for aspiring writers to present their poetry or prose. This is followed
by the Festival Finale at which Dr Ian Mortimer, historian and author of the
Time Traveller Guides, will present the prizes for the Short Story Competition.
We have a great line up of writers and really hope that this
event will catch on. There is nothing else like it in Evesham and its a
great addition to the range of other festivals. I attach copies of the
two leaflets (Writing Workshops and Evening Talks) and should be grateful if you
could promote as widely as possible among your members. Tickets for the
evening talks will be available shortly via our website (www.AsparaWritingFestival.co.uk
or from the Almonry or Sue Jenkinson at Evesham Hotel. There are
discounts for multiple bookings.
24 Hour Culture Survey - now live
Results of the 24 Hour Culture Survey are now on general release
and can be found online at www.24hourculture.co.uk
If you are able, do please help to get the positive messages out
to your audiences, visitors, funders, your MP and so on, as appropriate to your
organisation.
All best
Helen
Vote 4 Ange
Angela T. Is the top ten finalists in the national
VisitEngland Tourism Superstar Awards. It will be great coverage for
Worcestershire if she wins.
Deadline for entries is 28th February.
Thank you
Victoria Carman ï Tourism Development Officer
Destination Worcestershire ï Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce
Severn House ï Prescott Drive ï
Warndon Business Park ï Worcester ï WR4 9NE
Facebook: www.facebook.com/visitworcestershire
ï Twitter: www.twitter.com/visitworcs
In partnership with:
Sunday, 15 February 2015
Dancefest Creatives: Equinox (20+)led by Marie Oldaker
Dancefest
Creatives: Equinox (20+)led
by Marie Oldaker
Sunday 8 March, 10am-1pm, Dancefest, The Angel Centre, Angel Place, Worcester WR1 3QN
An open, welcoming, practical workshop for anyone interested in contemporary dance, theatre, art and music, exploring how choreographers take inspiration from the everyday things around them.
This fun, thoughtful and inventive workshop takes its theme from the Equinox as winter turns to spring, with its fresh starts and balance of night and day. Suitable for both experienced dancers and for people who have never danced before; a sense of adventure and imagination is encouraged!
£15/£12 concessions
You can book your place via our website http://www.dancefest.co.uk/participation/workshops/dancefest-creatives and there’s a flyer attached to this email.
Sunday 8 March, 10am-1pm, Dancefest, The Angel Centre, Angel Place, Worcester WR1 3QN
An open, welcoming, practical workshop for anyone interested in contemporary dance, theatre, art and music, exploring how choreographers take inspiration from the everyday things around them.
This fun, thoughtful and inventive workshop takes its theme from the Equinox as winter turns to spring, with its fresh starts and balance of night and day. Suitable for both experienced dancers and for people who have never danced before; a sense of adventure and imagination is encouraged!
£15/£12 concessions
You can book your place via our website http://www.dancefest.co.uk/participation/workshops/dancefest-creatives and there’s a flyer attached to this email.
Thursday, 12 February 2015
Another exciting announcement from RSC
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Tuesday, 10 February 2015
Showcase your work at County hall
Gallery at County Hall
1.
Introduction
·
Proposals
are sought for a Visual Arts organisation or group of artists who are looking
to showcase their work at County Hall in Worcestershire as we wish to use the
building in a more creative way and to showcase the great talent we have in the
County.
·
County
Hall is situated just off the M5 and is placed in beautiful grounds within
woodland and lakes.
·
Supporting
local businesses is a key priority for the County Council and we would hope
that artists and arts organisations could benefit from the use of this space
for sharing and selling their work. This will be the third exhibition at County
Hall.
2.
Project Description
·
Gallery at County Hall consists of an existing large public space
which contains three large wall spaces each being 7 meters wide and 3 meters
high. There are also two cabinets
approximately 6ft high by two feet which can exhibit 3D work
·
The
work should be by Worcestershire artists and be 2D work for the walls, with the
option of 3D for the cabinets. It needs
to suitable for the public and not contain anything which is liable to offend
or distress. The final decisions on work to be exhibited for the work will be
made by the County Council.
·
The
space surrounds the Council Chamber and is open to the public during council
working hours from 8am to 6.30pm.
·
The
work should be temporary and can also be 'for sale'. The County Council will
not take any commission for the work but all financial transactions will be
made by the artist(s) or the organisations who represent the work.
·
An
'opening event' can be held which will be organised in conjunction with the
artist or organisation.
·
The
County Council will work with artists to have in place an appropriate picture
rail hanging system.
·
The
County Council cannot guarantee complete security of the work and the work is
displayed at the risk of the group.
·
We
would be looking to change the work two or three times per year. This will be
confirmed depending on interest.
·
Please
note that we cannot pay any group to display or co-ordinate the exhibitions but
can assist in the opening event as well as giving advice on the space
·
The
lead contacts for this are Steve Wilson, County Arts Officer and David
Harrison, Facilities Manager
Terms and conditions of hire:
The Artist Space is situated in
the area surrounding the Council Chamber.
The building is open to the
public Monday – Friday 8am – 6.30pm and
includes a cafe. .
The artist(s) will be
responsible for:
·
preparation,
installation and removal of exhibits or residency materials
·
insurance of works
·
all labels and
information
·
publicity and
marketing
Worcestershire County Council will
be responsible for:
·
Advising about
installation and display
·
Electricity and
space heating
·
Space cleaning
daily
·
Signposting within
the building
·
A press release to
local media in advance of your booking
How to apply
·
If you are interested in this please
contact Steve Wilson, County Arts Officer on 01905 765754 or email swilson@worcestershire.gov.uk or
Diane Thomson, Culture and Community Project Support Officer on 01905 765770 or
email dethomson@worcestershire.gov.uk
·
Please outline who you are, the nature
of your work and how many artists you have within your work.
·
We will expect to invite artists and
organisations to County Hall to see the space prior to full agreement to
confirm that the space is satisfactory.
Initial expressions of interest are
requested by 6th March 2015
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