NEWS
Advice Sessions for Makers in Dumfries & Galloway
Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th September, Gracefield Arts Centre, Dumfries
With the support of Dumfries & Galloway Council we are offering six hour long advice sessions specifically to craft businesses with Carol Sinclair, our Edinburgh and East Central Adviser.
If you would like to book a craft advice session, please contact info@culturalenterpriseoffice.co.uk or call 0844 544 9990.
Garage Gallery Opening Saturday 28th August, 12-4pm
D&G artists are invited to the opening of The Garage Gallery at New Station Road, Dalbeattie, Saturday 28th August, 12-4pm.
Dumfries & Galloway Visual Art & Craft Development Awards 2010/11
The awards will be running through 2010/2011, with three rounds staggered over the course of 6 months.
Submission Deadlines:
Round 1- 26 July 2010
Round 2- 27 September 2010
Round 3- 29 November 2010.
Copies of the form can be downloaded from the 'Grants' section of this website - http://www.artandcraftsouthwestscotland.com/index.php?page=exhibitions
Alternatively they can be sent by post or email from Colin Tennant, Visual Arts Development Officer. We encourage you to take a look at this information and contact us with any queries or for advice in submitting an application well in advance of the relevant deadline (01387 262084, colin.tennant@dumgal.gov.uk)
Timber from flooring in schools prior to demolition.
There may be an opportunity for artists and carftmakers from D&G to purchase timber from schools in the region prior to them being demolished. If you are interested in this please send an e-mail to Colin Tennant - colin.tennant@dumgal.gov.uk stating your name and contact details.
Kings of Dumfries looking to Showcase work of local artists
With the recent refurbishment of Kings in Dumfries town centre, there has also been a shift of focus and adoption of a new style. Realising the lack of top quality coffee in the area, as well as understanding that the coffee scene is closely tied with the art and music culture these days, Kings now aims to fill the gap in Dumfries.
Attempting a modern take on rustic style, many locally sourced and natural materials have been used in the refurbishment, providing a hip but inclusive atmosphere. Kings also looks to hold events such as coffee cuppings, live music performances, wine & cheese evenings, and many more - which hopefully will in turn develop a sense of community among customers and help stimulate the creative juices.
With all the new developments - which include using new coffee roasters, Edinburgh based Artisan Roast, as well as a new menu of exciting ciabattas, sandwiches etc. - there is also now the opportunity to showcase some of the local artistic talent using the walls as a gallery space.
Kings will be holding an exclusive launch party in the evening of Friday 27th August, and would love to extend an invitation for submissions and to hold a private viewing as part of the launch party celebrations on the 27th. One artist being selected to exhibit for the first month, but this will be an ongoing and frequently changing opportunity to exhibit so all submissions welcome.
For more information or to submit work, please contact Bek Freeman at bekjfreeman@gmail.com or Mark Smith at mark@kingsonline.co.uk
Call for Applications - Kirkcudbright Studios
Back in 2007 WASPS purchased two former townhouses, Claverhouse and Canonwalls, on Kirkcudbright's High Street. Their first project in Dumfries and Galloway, these buildings will soon be home to up to 17 artists. Construction work is due for completion at the end of July 2010. If you would be interested in finding out more about these studios, please click here.
OPPORTUNITES
Lead Artist, Helix Arts. Artist Fee: £6,050
Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Friday 3 September 2010
Helix Arts are seeking applications from artists working in any art form to undertake the delivery of Phoenix, a five month arts programme that will be delivered as part of the Sacriston Arts Project.
We want to appoint an artist with experience in participatory arts practices, and preferably with experience of working with vulnerable adults, to deliver a five month creative programme to engage and inspire participants taking part in the Phoenix project. The artist will work alongside participants to help them personally engage with and explore the materials, processes and concepts within the artist's creative practice, enabling participants to use the arts to reflect on and explore their own personal narratives.
The artist will deliver 20 two-hour creative workshops from October 2010 to March 2011. Working with a group of adults who have had experience of domestic abuse the artist will explore the interests and the issues that influence and affect the lives of these individuals.
The Sacriston Arts Project is an ongoing multi-arts programme. Working with parents who are engaged with centres in the Chester-le-Street Sure Start Cluster, the project aims to build the self-esteem of participants and allow them to explore their creativity, while taking part in activities with which they may not otherwise engage.
For further information and an application form please visit our website http://www.helixarts.com/pages/opportunities.html or contact Juliana Mensah, Senior Project Manager, or Yvonne Dobson, Administration and Finance Officer, on 0191 241 4931 or email Juliana.Mensah@helixarts.com or Yvonne.Dobson@helixartscom
Conserving Ecologies: Craft and Biodiversity
Craftmakers Exhibition Opportunity, Deadline 13th September 2010
Celebrating the diversity of Scotland's contemporary craftmakers and our natural environment, this exhibition will explore how our choices impact on the world we live in.
craftscotland in partnership with Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh are presenting a new exhibition to be held at the John Hope Gateway, Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh from December 2010 - March 2011.
This exhibition aims to highlight the issues surrounding the significance in preserving our biodiversity through the unique presentation of Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh's own research and a selection of contemporary Scottish craft.
Biodiversity is the variation of life, from diversity within species to the vast array of distinct species and habitats. Biodiversity is often used as a measure of the health of ecosystems. The biodiversity found on Earth today consists of many millions of distinct biological species
Scotland is unique in its own Biodiversity, which is recognised by The Scottish Government who place Scottish biodiversity as a key priority. The Scottish Biodiversity Strategy aims to conserve and enhance biodiversity for the health, enjoyment and wellbeing of the people of Scotland.
Scotland hosts a vibrant 'craft ecology' of over 3000 makers contributing to Scotland's rich craft Biodiversity. Craftworking presents audiences with a viable, sustainable and ethical alternative to mass produced stock, preserving traditional skills, whilst developing them through contemporary and creative processes. It is this choice and crafts contribution to enriching the Scottish creative landscape which we aim to celebrate through this exhibition. This will be presented alongside the physical impact that humans are having on their natural environment.
We are looking for makers expressions of interest in being involved in this exhibition. Work will be displayed within the John Hope Gateway gallery space, as well as being available for purchase within the John Hope Gateway shop and several opportunities will be available for makers to lead workshops.
Please register your interest by the 13th September 2010, by emailing rebecca@craftscotland.org for more information.
Call For Artists & Makers to Sell work at Glasgow Markets
We are currently looking for people to hold a stall at different Glasgow Markets. Our markets are very well supported by locals and also tourist (especially Saturdays).
Scotland's best independent traders line the lane running from Buchanan Street to Argyll Street every weekend to showcase their products and create the visual feast that is Sloans Market and throughout Shawlands Arcade during the week.
The markets aim is to encompassing a wide range of goods from bespoke jewellery, delicious food, unique clothing and legacy gifts, our markets offers a variety of unique items that cannot be found in high street stores.
Prices for stalls are;
Sloans Market Glasgow - Every Sat £40 and Sun £20
Shawlands Market Glasgow - Every Thu and Fri £20 per day
If you would like more details or if you would like to request a booking form please contact Caroline Donald - sloansmarket@yahoo.co.uk.
Visual Artist, Royal Liverpool University Hospital
Deadline Friday 10 September 2010 Paid (£10k-15k pro rata)
The hospital is currently undergoing a refurbishment programme and an opportunity has arison for a visual arts commission for a main internal corridor.
We are looking for an Experienced Visual Artist working within the public realm, to undertake a commission for an internal main corridor, with no natural light or external views. The work could, possibly, be backlit and although we do not want to be totally prescriptive, there have already been a number of requests that the work will be relaxing and give a sense of space and light to the corridor. Site visit. 24 August (by arrangement) for the artist brief and details contact, nicky.duirs@rlbuht.nhs.uk Arts for Health Lead.
Understanding Brittish Portraits
The deadline for all applications is Friday 10 September 2010
Details of our five Bursaries offering candidates the support and funding to pursue a specific portrait-related project are now online. Please follow this link to our website.
Pushing Print's second open submission - Deadline: 31 August 2010
Who: printmakers and artists whose work responds to print.
What: artists are invited to submit to Pushing Print's second open submission print exhibition. This event provides an opportunity for printmakers and artists whose work responds to print to showcase their work in an exhibition across five venues in Margate's Old Town.
Submission deadline 5pm Tuesday 31 August.
When: 9-31 October 2010.
Payments: prizes: one artist will be offered a solo exhibition to take place in 2011. One artist will be awarded a one-day introductory screen print session at Bainbridge Studio, London.
Charges: £20 (non refundable) to submit up to 4 works.
Apply: submission form and guidelines available to download from www.pushingprint.co.uk
Contact: pushingprint@hotmail.co.uk
J D Fergusson Arts Award 2011 (Exhibition)
Application deadline: Sunday 31 October 2010
The J D Fergusson Arts Award Trust is offering an artist the chance to win an exhibition award for a solo show to be held at the Fergusson Gallery in Perth in 2011. The value of the award will be around £2,000. Applicants must be Scottish by birth or have spent more than half their life resident in Scotland, not have won any other major awards, and not be in full-time education. For an application form and guidelines visit www.pkc.gov.uk/museums and follow links for Fergusson Gallery, Visitor Information, or send an A5 SAE to: The Administrator, JDFAAT, The Fergusson Gallery, Marshall Place , Perth , PH2 8NS .
Craft Grants Deadline: 31 August
This is for registered or exempt charities based in the UK. Bursaries and other support fees are normally paid to the education organisation.
What: The Radcliffe Trust supports craft training among young people both at the level of apprenticeship and also at the post-graduate and post-experience levels. Crafts are broadly defined, including building conservation skills, rural skills and traditional creative craft skills. The Trustees are also concerned to promote a standard of excellence through support for conservation and craft projects involving traditional or innovative crafts skills.
Payments: the majority of grants awarded are for amounts between £1,000 and £5,000. Apply: further information available online. Contact: radcliffe@thetrustpartnership.com, www.theradcliffetrust.org
3rd International Silicate Arts Triennial Deadline: 30 December 2010
Who: individuals of any nationality working with ceramics, porcelain, glass and concrete.
What: the International Triennial of silicate Arts is organised by the International Ceramics Studio in Hungary and the Foundation for Contemporary Ceramic Arts. The exhibition and competition focuses on the silicate arts of ceramics, porcelain, glass and concrete. The aims of the triennial are to stimulate both fine and applied artists to create interesting and innovative objects and to give scope to the industrial and artistic application of new materials and technologies, encouraging the widening of directions in twenty-first century silicate arts.
When: May 2011.
Charges: participation fee €40. Details: organised by the Foundation for Contemporary Ceramic Arts and the Internationals Ceramics Studio, the triennial will include an international competition, exhibition and ceramic workshops. Apply: further information available online - application forms available from June. www.kitsa.org
Charlatan Ink Prize Deadline 15th of February 2011
Charlatan Ink New York would like to invite artists and galleries to participate in the US$ 25'000.00 juried international 2011 Charlatan Ink Art Prize for the visual arts.
Jury members : Anthony Lister (AUS), Peter Gric (CZ/AU), Bing Dawe (NZ), Winston Smith (USA), Marlene Antico (AUS), JoAnne Berkow (USA), Ed McCormack (USA).
Entries are open to all visual artists. For more information please follow the link www.charlataninkartprize.comResidencies
RESIDENCIES
Banff Residency deadline extended until 30 August 2010
A bursary of £6000 is offered to support an artist for six months (March 2011 - August 2011) to research and develop their work at the Banff New Media Institute, part of the Banff Centre for the Arts in Canada . The residency provides accommodation, studio access, meals, flights, and equipment/technical costs in addition to the £6000 bursary at this world-renowned centre.
Additional Guidance Notes on the Banff Residency are available here www.scottisharts.org.uk/1/information/publications/1007181.aspx and from the Creative Scotland Enquiry Service.
Application form and guidelines can be found at
www.scottisharts.org.uk/1/funding/apply/individuals/visualarts.aspx#banff
Old Church House in Fife Residency
A free residency to photographers, photojournalists and multimedia artists to finish existing projects, develop new work and ideas or create work that have a meaningful and humanitarian aspect to them. The residency programme runs throughout the year with the exception of August and Christmas. Each residency lasts 1-2 weeks or by arrangement. Residents have full use of the space to work on projects without distraction in an idyllic location. The only thing asked is that each resident leaves a photograph or piece of work when they leave. Location: Old Church House, 3a School Wynd, Pittenweem, Anstruther, Fife, KY10 2NP. For more information visit: www.oldchurchhouse.org on the Residency page. To apply email to residencies@changingideas.org
JOBS & OTHER
For a range of jobs please visit http://www.creativescotland.com/#/jobs/current
THE EDINBURGH ART FESTIVAL - DIRECTOR, Salary £27k pro rata, 4 days a week, Maternity Cover (six months in the first instance) 8 November 2010 - 6 May 2011. Deadline for Applications: 4pm Thursday 9th September 2010 Interviews to be held: Edinburgh, Thursday 7th October 2010
The Edinburgh Art Festival is seeking a dynamic Director. You will have the commitment, enthusiasm and skills to build on the continued success of The Edinburgh Art Festival, its annual festival, strategic plans and other activities.
The EAF is Scotland's largest visual art festival, promoting and enhancing the work of visual art organisations, and encouraging innovative approaches to the presentation and interpretation of art that celebrates and develops the interface between art and audiences.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a proven arts manager with vision, ambition, strong strategic leadership skills and fundraising experience to develop The Edinburgh Art Festival, both within the visual art sector and across the public realm. It is the only partnership of public, commercial, national, academic and artist led visual art organisations across Edinburgh therefore a collaborative and strategic thinker is essential. You will also represent the EAF on the Board of Festivals Edinburgh, working alongside colleagues in other Edinburgh festivals towards local, national and international initiatives.
We welcome applications from candidates who have a proven track record in strategic thinking, collaborative working, fundraising, event and people management.
For further information and to receive an application pack please contact Joanne S. Brown, Tel: 0131 225 5668, E-mail: joanne@edinburghartfestival.com
The Edinburgh Art Festival is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from a diverse range of people.
Carrick Rural Arts Group; Girvan - Arts/Crafts Project Worker (part time/ Temp.)
deadline: Friday 10th September 2010
Community Arts Group; CRAG, is looking to employ two part time freelance artists to lead a programme of Lantern Workshops in schools and community centres for Carrick Festival Of Light, Lore and Legend 2010. The workshops will be run throughout the week including some weekends and evenings, September - November 2010.
With an Arts/Crafts background and an interest in performance, you will be able to demonstrate good practical skills and previous experience of Community Arts Projects. This project involves working with groups of all ages and abilities. Previous experience of lantern making would be an advantage though a lantern making training week will take place in September. This position will suit someone looking to gain further experience in community arts practice.
An easy-going friendly manner is essential as is the ability to use your own initiative and work both unsupervised and as a member of a team working towards the Carrick Festival of Light Lore & Legend 2010 on 6th Nov 2010. A driving license and own transport is essential as the post involves travel. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Scotland Certificate.
Duties include lantern making, workshops supervision, preparation and other duties as required. Number of hours TBC, this will involve flexible hours, and includes weekend working. Wage £15 per hour, on a self-employed basis.
To apply, please send portfolio of recent examples of your work ( hardcopy or CD/disc) and CV to Lynda Gordon, Secretary, Carrick Rural Arts Group, c/o 26 Hamilton St. , Girvan, Ayrshire, KA26 9EY.
Further information available by emailing crartsg@hotmail.com or phone Ingrid on 01465 715621
Lead Artist opportunity: for OpeningUp, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire.
Fee £4000. Start mid-Oct. Project duration-approx 3 months. A further budget of £2000 is available for materials and additional activity.
Aberdeenshire Council Arts Team in partnership with Inverurie Health Development Group seek a Lead Artist specialising in film and/or animation to develop and deliver "OpeningUp", a project, which will engage marginalised groups in Inverurie.
For a brief and further information about how to apply, visit www.aberdeenshirearts.org.uk
Scottish Sculpture Workshop: Office and Finance Manager. Deadline - 5pm, Friday 3 September 2010
£20,000 pro rata plus pension: 28 hours per week over 5 days (9.30 am - 3.30pm)
Applications for the post of Office & Finance Manager should be sent to the following address, including a copy of your CV and a one page outline of why you think you would be our best candidate for the job. You will also be required to provide three recent references, one personal and two work related. These will be taken up following the interview.
FOR ALL FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Kelly Anderson, Scottish Sculpture Workshop
Telephone and Fax +44(0) 1464 861 372 e-mail: office@ssw.org.uk
CURATOR: Look at Me! Images of Women & Ageing Exhibition. Deadline Friday 3rd September 2010
We are looking for a curator for an exhibition in March 2011 which is the culmination of a 2 year research project into images of older women. www.representing-ageing.com The curator will be responsible for deciding on the selection, hanging and displaying of images (photographs/fine art/sculptures) which have been created by the different strands of the research project. The exhibition will take place in The Workstation, Sheffield, another more commercial venue (TBC), and a university exhibition space (Jessop West). The curator will also be responsible for supervising the transfer of the exhibition from one venue to the other.
A total of 15 days work between October 2010 and April 2011.
A daily rate of £200, to include all expenses, attendance at meetings etc.
Applicants should send a CV and a covering letter (to Dr Naomi Richards ) explaining their suitability for the role and outlining their approach to the project by Friday 3rd September 2010.
For further particulars please contact: Dr Naomi Richards 0114 2226405
Public Artwork Commissions - Deadline for application is 31st August 2010
Sustrans Cymru are looking to commission a number of innovative site-specific public artworks for new routes of the National Cycle Network across the South Wales Valleys.
Commissioned works will range from small scale interventions to large scale permanent sculpture. We wish to promote and celebrate the rich diversity and quality of contemporary art practice in the UK, and to support and encourage innovation in the field of public art.
We now invite expressions of interest from artists across the UK>
Deadline for application is 31st August 2010.
For the brief and further information contact:
Sara Rees, Sustrans Cymru
123 Bute Street, Cardiff CF10 5AE
T: 029 2065 0602
CALLS FOR WORK
Jerwood Painting Fellowships 2010 - Closing date: 24 September 2010
A new initiative from Jerwood Visual Arts.
UK based painters are invited to apply for three new Jerwood Painting Fellowships, to be awarded to outstanding artists in the first five years of their professional practice.
Three selected artists will each receive a bursary of £10,000 and a six-month period of critical and professional development support from mentors
Tomma Abts
Paul Bonaventura
Stephen Farthing RA
During that time each artist will be expected to work toward a body of new work. In April 2011, an exhibition of this new work will take place at Jerwood Space, London before touring, as part of the Jerwood Visual Arts programme.
Closing date: 24 September 2010.
For further information and to apply please visit www.jerwoodvisualarts.org
For all enquiries please contact Parker Harris:
T: 01372 462190 E: jpf@parkerharris.co.uk
Contents May Vary Issue 4: Open Call for Submissions
Deadline: 31st August 2010
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.
http://www.contentsmayvary.org/
What: 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 games, number puzzles, etc.
The final format will be a black and white printed publication comprised of selected games and puzzle based image/text. Artists should send print-ready files for review with the following details:
1. Title
2. Artist
3. Website / email for publicity
File format: jpg or tiff
Colour: black & white / greyscale only.
Size: A5 portrait at 300dpi (1754x2480 pixels / 148.5 x 210mm / 5.85 x 8.27 inches)
To apply: email 2D submissions to info@contentsmayvary.org (subject: Issue 4)
Multiples and limited editions: Artist multiples and limited edition submissions are also accepted. If you have an edition of 2D or 3D puzzles/games based work you would like to include as a supplement/insert to a number of publications, such as jigsaws, travel board games or prizes, please email info@contentsmayvary.org (subject: Issue 4 Multiples) detailing proposed works with supporting images and/or web links.
Online edition: Online and internet game based submissions are also being accepted for a special online edition. Please email info@contentsmayvary.org (subject: Issue 4 Online) with images/links to artworks with details including software and hosting requirements.
Scottish Nature Photography Awards Photographic Competition 2010
Deadline for entries: 30 November 2010
This new Photographic Competition aims to provide a platform to showcase the depth of photographic talent that is drawn to and inspired by Scotland's landscape and natural heritage. Open for entry for images taken in Scotland by professional, semi-professional or amateur photographers. The categories are Scottish Wildlife, Scottish Landscape, Natural Abstract and Environmental. The four category winners will compete for the overall winning title of "Scottish Nature Photographer of the Year". Category winners and 2nd and 3rd place runners-up will have their images included in an exhibition tour.
For further details please contact info@scottishnaturephotographyawards.com or visit http://www.scottishnaturephotographyawards.com
Call for project proposals: The Future of 'Public' in Public Transport Deadline for applications is 01 October 2010 The organisers, the Neue Gesellschaft fuer Bildende Kunst (NGBK) in Berlin, are looking for situation specific and/or participatory ideas, visions, experiments and interventions which address the future meaning of 'public' in Berlin's public Underground Network. They can range from being short, interventionistic artistic reactions to specific occurrences on the Underground to being long term collaborations aimed at creating sustainable relationships to Underground staff and/or users over a number of years. A total budget of 30.000 Euro for artist's fees, production, travel and accommodation is available for a maximum of four projects to be realised from May to December 2011. Artists or collaborative groups of artists and non-artists are invited to take part in this call for submissions. Preference will be given to artists who see their work as a means of exchange and shared dialogue and who are interested in reaching new audiences. This may include a readiness to collaborate with, for example, groups of BVG staff or passengers who have little experience of contemporary art. The organisers cannot take part in the call themselves.U10 - from here to the imaginary and back again is an NGBK Berlin project, initiated and run by Sofia Bempeza, Ania Corcilius, Jacopo Gallico, Eva Hertzsch and Adam Page. U10 is funded by the Senatskanzlei - Kulturelle Angelegenheiten / Kunst im Stadtraum and supported by BVG, Berliner Fenster and Wall AG,Contact ngbk@ngbk.de. Phone: +49 (0)30 - 616 513 -0 Fax: +49 (0)30 - 616 513 -77 See www.U10-berlin.de for project info
ThornhillArts Summer Art Competition 2010
The work should represent the character of Thornhill or its surrounding area, and be suitable to be made into an attractive card. Entries may be paintings, drawings or collages in any media, but not photographs.
Cash prizes will be given to the winner in each category.
Category A ( 5 -11 year olds) 1st prize £ 30
Category B ( 12 - 16 year olds) 1st prize £ 100
Category C Adults 1st prize £ 200
The Entry Fee for Adults is £3 per entry. Entry is FREE for Categories A and B.
Full rules and entry form please e-mail - mccann.irene@gmail.com or collect from Thomas Tosh, Thornhill
Win the opportunity to exhibit at Saatchi Gallery, London
Entry deadline: 31st August 2010
Categories: Judges:
Painting & Drawing Terry O'Neill
Photography Christian Furr
Sculpture Vic Reeves
Entry deadline: 31st August 2010
Lynn Painter-Stainers Prize 2010 - Total prize money £22,500
A prize for representational painting.
Total prize money £22,500
Regional collection points are provided across the UK.
Entry forms can be downloaded from www.parkerharris.co.uk
Or send a SAE to Lyn Painter-Stainers Prize, Parker Harris, PO Box 279, Esher, Surrey KT10 8YZ.
For general information T: 01372 462190 or E: lps@parkerharris.co.uk
'see me' photography competition 2010 - Deadline 17th September 2010
About 'see me'?
'see me' is Scotland's national campaign to end mental health stigma and discrimination. 'see me' works with a range of organisations across Scotland and local projects supported by 'see me' have included mental health awareness raising through a Tshirt design competition at Castle Douglas High School and peer education sessions at Stranraer Academy. 'see me' have also sponsored Newton Stewart football club and their strips and tracksuits sport the 'see me' logo to show the club's support for raising awareness of challenging stigma. Newton Stewart FC, the University of the West of Scotland and Dumfries and Galloway Job Centre are some of the local organisations who have signed the 'see me' anti-stigma pledge.
How do I enter?
A copy of the entry form and guidelines is enclosed or can be downloaded from www.seemescotland.org/photogrpahy. Complete the entry form giving as much detail as you can. Post the entry form, along with a hard copy of your photo (one per entrant) plus a digital copy of the photo (on CD or similar) to your local host by 17th September 2010. Our host for Dumfries and Galloway is Jocelyn Rose and her contact details are:
Jocelyn Rose
NHS Dumfries and Galloway
Directorate of Public Health
Lochar West
Crichton Hall
Bankend Road
Dumfries
DG1 4TG
Tel: 01387 272742
Email: Jocelyn.rose@nhs.net
We will hold an exhibition during October 2010 and a judging panel will award prizes to the winners of two categories:
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Entrants who are under 18 years of age on 17th September 2010
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Entrants who are over 18 years of age on 17th September 2010
There will also be a 'people's choice' prize voted for by the public at the exhibition. Each local winner will receive a £50 voucher and their photograph will go forward to a national final hosted by 'see me' where the winner for each category will spend a day with a professional photographer.
Open Call to Artist: APW Gallery, NYC
APW Gallery is presenting World of Imagination Vol.3 (square foot exhibition) at a new location on 3 May 2010. Last time over two thousand 12" x 12" paintings were displayed. The idea is to have artists from all over the world, submit up to 5 pieces of 12" x 12" or 30cm x 30cm canvas.
For more information email info@apwarts.com
Call for Work: Welcome Home
Welcome Home is seeking interesting pieces, products and work from new artists and designers from all disciplines. If interested in stocking or exhibiting, send images of work with details and prices to Mhari McMullan at hello@welcomehomestore.co.uk
For more information, visit www.welcomehomestore.co.uk
Call for project proposals: The Future of 'Public' in Public Transport
Deadline for applications is 01 October 2010
The organisers, the Neue Gesellschaft fuer Bildende Kunst (NGBK) in Berlin, are looking for situation specific and/or participatory ideas, visions, experiments and interventions which address the future meaning of 'public' in Berlin's public Underground Network. They can range from being short, interventionistic artistic reactions to specific occurrences on the Underground to being long term collaborations aimed at creating sustainable relationships to Underground staff and/or users over a number of years. A total budget of 30.000 Euro for artist's fees, production, travel and accommodation is available for a maximum of four projects to be realised from May to December 2011.
Artists or collaborative groups of artists and non-artists are invited to take part in this call for submissions. Preference will be given to artists who see their work as a means of exchange and shared dialogue and who are interested in reaching new audiences. This may include a readiness to collaborate with, for example, groups of BVG staff or passengers who have little experience of contemporary art. The organisers cannot take part in the call themselves.U10 - from here to the imaginary and back again is an NGBK Berlin project, initiated and run by Sofia Bempeza, Ania Corcilius, Jacopo Gallico, Eva Hertzsch and Adam Page. U10 is funded by the Senatskanzlei - Kulturelle Angelegenheiten / Kunst im Stadtraum and supported by BVG, Berliner Fenster and Wall AG. Contact ngbk@ngbk.de Phone: +49 (0)30 - 616 513 -0 Fax: +49 (0)30 - 616 513 -77
See www.U10-berlin.de for project info
APEXART OPPORTUNITIES http://apexart.org/opportunities
"Commercial" Art: Video Call
Open call for video submissions with an opportunity to win $2,000. Accepting submissions through October 31, 2010.
Commercials may or may not be the most creative thing on TV or the Internet, but we know you can make them better. Take any broadcast commercial, cut it, dub it, repeat it, or flip it and make it art for an upcoming apexart exhibition that will be on view from November 10 - December 22, 2010.
The Franchise Program: F 2011
Let us finance your exhibition anywhere in the world.
Accepting submissions from July 14 - October 1, 2010.
Mount your own group exhibition anywhere in the world. For the past two years, apexart has presented The Franchise exhibitions in Los Angeles (2009) and Thailand (2010). apexart will present two Franchise exhibitions anywhere in the world in 2011.
Unsolicited Proposal Program: UP 2011
Open call for apexart exhibitions.
Accepting submissions January 14 - February 14, 2011.
For the 14th year running, apexart accepts 600-word, idea-based proposals for exhibitions in New York City. Reviewed independently, anonymously and without support materials, submissions are evaluated solely on the strength of the idea. No mountain too high, no river too deep!
NEWS & EVENTS
RSA awards £21,000 to Scottish Artists
The Royal Scottish Academy has recently administered four awards totaling £21,000 to artists in Scotland. These awards are given by the RSA on behalf of the individual benefactors and trusts in keeping with the primary aim of the RSA: to encourage and support artists. The awards form part of the RSA's annual awards programme and each award is presented annually.
The RSA is delighted to announce the winners of the following four awards:
The Alastair Salvesen Art Scholarship (£12,000) awarded to Heather Ross.
The Morton Award for lens based media (£5000) awarded to Christine Borland.
The Barns-Graham Travel Award (£2000) awarded to Geri Loup Nolan.
The William Littlejohn Watercolour Award (£2000) awarded to Jean Duncan.
Alchemy Film and Moving Image Festival
Friday 10th to Sunday 12th September
A magical mix of screenings, special events and talks inspired by the theme of landscape in relation to transformation and identity. As part of it's third birthday celebrations, Heart of Hawick will host the first Alchemy Film and Moving Image Festival in the Scottish Borders from Friday 10th to Sunday 12th September. he festival promises to bring you three thought provoking days of moving image shorts; films and documentaries; and special events and premieres by local, national and international artists and film-makers. Watch out for films throughout the town too, with screenings by Hawick Film & Video Group
and the Little Theatre Film Club in a cosy 42-seat cinema and moving image installations in unexpected places.
Many of the artists and filmmakers will be attending the festival, so you can join in Q & A sessions, or mingle in the lively Beanscene café at Tower Mill.
for more detailed information on the festival programme, and to book tickets - follow the links on
www.alchemyfilmfestival.org.uk
Kings Launch Party
You are invited to the official re-launch of Kings on Friday 27th August.
Because we love it so much, and we want you to as well, we'll be serving as much of our exquisite new speciality coffee as you can indulge in. And of course, what would a launch party be without celebratory drinks? The party starts at 7pm for two hours of coffee heaven.
Crossing Borders
3rd - 5th September 2010
Crossin Borders brings artists and craft makers from the Scottish Borders and North Northumberland together to shout out loud for creative talent in the area. It represents painters and printmakers, ceramic and glass artists, sculptors, photographers and woodworkers, artists working creatively in textiles, jewellery, metal and leather work and in the rapidly changing field of multimedia.
Some of the artists taking part include Gill Walton who is creating a clay heads exhibition similar to the work of Anthony Gormley where people can come and make clay figures for an installation - or make two - one to take home and one for the show, and Lindsay Roberts - the self-styled Border Tart - who is running drop-in mini-workshops during the event.
Meanwhile in Smailholm there are a series of interactive workshops in a grand collaboration at Smaillholm Pottery and the Village Hall. Not only will new work be on display each artist will be demonstrating and there will be sketching workshops with Claire Blyth from 3pm -4pm and mixed media demonstrations 12pm-1pm on Saturday and Sunday. Rob Thomson will be Bodging (working with green wood for furniture) at 11am daily and Kinsman-Blake Ceramics are throwing pots on the wheel at 2pm daily while Samieston Ceramics will demonstrating Clay mark making every day. Not only is all of this free you will be able to indulge with tea and home-made cakes provided by and in aid of Marie Curie Cancer care. Visit www.crossing-borders.org.uk for a free Trail Guide.
Digital Revolutions: BURNOUT! (The Return of The Clan!)
Saturday 28th August 2010, 5pm - 9pm
Council Depot - Stapleton Road - Annan (DG12 6JP)
The Digital Revolutions project really is a collaborative,
community-centred event, involving local young people, artists,
volunteers and support from local businesses and local authority
departments. It forms part of the Scotland-wide Creative Identities
programme, funded by the Scottish Government's Cashback for Communities
scheme. Creative Identities in the South of Scotland (the Borders and
Dumfries & Galloway) is being managed by VOMO (Voice of My Own).
Burnout! is an open, informal programme of workshops and showcase
material incorporating stunt cycling, dance, film and music developed
during the project. Everybody is welcome - we'd be delighted if you
could join us to experience something quite unique and spectacular!
Free Artwork Project at Edinburgh Art Festival 2010
A series of site specific Art searches engaging audience, art and space. Curated by Heather Tweed. A serendipitous Art project will enable anyone lucky enough to find a hidden piece of Artwork in Edinburgh during the Edinburgh Art Festival, to report their find and keep the piece. Twenty-eight small artworks secreted at psychogeographically selected sites across Edinburgh City centre within walking distance of The Heart Of Midlothian will be available for anyone to find and keep.
Eight specially selected Artists from a National call have contributed to the project, Lost Not Found:Abscission which is currently self funded by Artist and curator, Heather Tweed. Three of the Artworks are created using real gold leaf and although the Artists are all aware that their work may go astray they are all keen for residents and visitors to the City to be on the lookout for the special packages that bear the legend 'FOUND. Congratulations you have discovered a piece of artwork'. Finders are then requested to follow the instructions on the packaging to participate in the project and keep the artwork. As each Artwork is found and reported, it will be documented and details of location added to an online map and social networking sites will be utilised to spread the word.
The project started informally in Edinburgh during the Fringe last year and continues to develop in slightly differing forms, including a version at Figment in New York during June this year. Artworks include sculpture, photography and real gold leaf collage.There are no clues to the whereabouts of the Artworks, this is a game of luck, chance and good fortune.
Selected Artists :Millie Burton, Peter Crush, Vicki Fleck, Carl Gent , Alison McKenzie, Christopher Parks, Charlotte Pratley , Sarah Tulloch, Heather Tweed.
Kirkbean Art & Craft Fair 2010
Sun 24 October
Friendly Art & Craft Fair. Locally-made work, including ceramics, painting, photography, textiles & knitting, stained & fused glass, jewellery, metalwork, handmade books, candles, handmade soaps, cards & papercrafts. Enjoy a filled roll or homemade cake & tea/coffee, whilst you decide on those early Christmas purchases.
11 am to 4.30 pm. Admission 30p for adults & children over 11 years.
Kirkbean Village Hall Dumfries Galloway DG2 8DW
National Crafts month 2011
Craft and Design magazine, are now committed to promoting a national crafts month in 2011 and are proposing that the first week of May should be national ceramics week. Anyone who wants to can be involved by simply doing something in that week - open studios, ceramic trails, exhibitions, demonstration days, workshops - anything ceramics based to raise pubic awareness of studio ceramics during that week.
As well as informing the public it might also create better networks between potters in particular areas to help facilitate future initiatives.
There's no need for external funding - no "fat cat" co-ordinator - just a set date when every potter in the UK can do their own thing and claim a week for ceramics just by taking part.
Galleries could be involved, promoting their own ceramics exhibitions. Schools and colleges could also take part but that's up to them. All we can do as individual makers is promote ourselves. Multiply this by a few thousand throughout the UK and we're making a major statement about ceramics in the community. We don't have to ask permission or lobby any government departments for recognition we just have to do it - all at the same time.
Craft and Design magazine have just put a contact link on their home page www.craftanddesign.net - contact to express an interest - but hope to have an area soon where everyone can see who's taking part. At that time all you have to do is tell them what you're going to do during that week and they'll list it for free.
Dumfries War Games Show - Albanich and '38 Fest Wargames Show
Saturday 22nd January 2011
The Cairndale Hotel, Annan Road , Dumfries, 10-4pm
Warhammer Ancient Battles 2000 points Competition-
FOG 15mm Competition plus trophy for best painted army in action on the day
Painting Competition. Competition for participating clubs
As its 132nd Anniversary of Rorkes Drift we are offering a trophy for best Colonial theme game, as well as best participation and best demonstration games (any period)
1938 A Very British Civil War and Interwar period games with trophy for best game
We are working on a number of other ideas for the show keep looking for regular updates. Plus Free VBCW event special figure by Paul Hicks for the first 200 admissions and advanced ticket sales. Please visit - http://solwaycraftsandminiatures.webs.com/albanich2011.htm for further details.
a-n (NAN initiative) event: Friday 27 August 2010 6.30pm
Research Resource, Glasgow Sculpture Studios
Established artist and NAN advisory member Catherine Bertola will talk about the NAN initiative. Run through artist's newsletter (a-n) the initiative funds artists' groups and networks through Go and See travel bursaries for research and development.
For more information, go to www.a-n.co.uk/nan
Free Admission, but booking is essential due to limited capacity. To book, contact info@glasgowsculpturestudios.org
COURSES
Life-Drawing Classes for Higher & Advanced Higher Art Pupils
Venue: Gracefield Studios Dumfries Time: 7-9pm
Dates: Tuesdays 21 Sept; 5 & 26 Oct; 2, 16, 30 Nov; 7 & 14 Dec 2010
For this block of 8 evenings the cost will be £68 per person, payable in advance
To find out more/ book a place please contact Linda Lyons on 01683 220793
E-mail: lindalyons50@googlemail.com
Beginner's Art Classes for Adults
An Introduction to pencil, pastel & charcoal drawing
Venue: Gracefield Studios Dumfries, Studio 2 Time: 10-1pm
Dates: Wednesdays 22, 29 Sept; 6, 27 Oct; 3, 10, 17, 24 Nov; 1, 8 Dec 2010
For this block of 10 classes the cost will be £147 per person
This includes all materials and a large drawing board, & hire of model for last 2 sessions
To find out more/ book a place please contact Linda Lyons on 01683 220793
E-mail: lindalyons50@googlemail.com
Drawing Together, Cove Park, Friday 1 - Sunday 3 October 2010
Cove Park is now taking bookings for the third in its series of residential weekend drawing courses. 'Drawing Together' is devised and led by artists Kate Davis and Frances Priest. The course will examine the possibilities for drawing as action, as conversation, as looking and as a means to invent, to think and to be. The course fee of £300 includes two nights on-site accommodation, studio and dinner on the first evening. For further information please visit www.covepark.org or contact Alexia Holt on 01436 850 123 and alexia.holt@covepark.org
Writers' Factory Introduction to Screenwriting Course
Dates: Weekends 25/26 Sept and 2/3 October (10am - 6pm)Course Fee: £250
Start telling stories and study the craft of screenwriting with this well-established introductory course during the Wigtown Book Festival. Develop your ideas into stories on this intensive double weekend course.
For more information or to book a place on the course please visit the website: www.rbcft.co.uk
Or contact Alice, Dumfries and Galloway Council Film Officer on 01387 263094 or alice.stilgoe@dumgal.gov.uk
Writers' Factory is funded by Creative Scotland and is coordinated by the Playwrights' Studio, Scotland. www.writersfactory.co.uk
E-Safety and Youth Arts- Artsplan Training, Manchester
North West, 14th October 2010
E-Safety and Youth Arts 14th October 2010, 10 am- 4.15 pm, Cornerhouse, Manchester Artsplan, the training and publications department of Artswork and the in-house training provider of ENYAN (English National Youth Arts Network) ...
http://www.artsjobs.org.uk/?RDCT=c2158414995ab116a31b
Blender 3D Modelling and Animation Workshops
Fri 1 Oct 2pm - 6pm Sat 2 Oct 11am - 4pm Sun 3 Oct 11am - 2pm
North West, Cumbria
Blender 3D Modelling and Animation Workshops at Lanternhouse, Ulverston Spend the weekend with Monster3D ...
http://www.artsjobs.org.uk/?RDCT=28898b5387704eab9951
EXHIBITIONS
A NIGHT OUT AT THOMAS TOSH WITH LOCAL ARTISTS
TUE 24TH SEPTEMBER
Three locally-based artists will be centre stage for a special late night opening of Thomas Tosh in Thornhill this coming Tuesday (24th September). Linda Woodfield, Hannah McAndrew and Phil McMenemy are the trio behind the latest exhibition at Thomas Tosh: Camera, Clay & Cloth. Each of the artists works in a different medium. Phil is the photographer, Hannah is the ceramist and Linda works with textiles.
And the artists will be on hand to chat about the exhibition at Tuesday's evening event. Hannah McAndrew's pottery has a huge amount of fans. She uses the ancient art of slipware to create beautiful decorated pieces. Linda Woodfield's textiles are exuberant and intricate. Linda has a great eye for colour, respect for tradition, and a readiness to work with new fabrics. And Phil McMenemy's photography distils Dumfries and Galloway to its most beautiful. His images vividly demonstrate his love of the natural world. The event will last from 7pm-9pm and is free, as is entry to the exhibition Camera, Clay & Cloth that runs until the 16th September. The exhibition and open evening are at Thomas Tosh, The Old Parish Hall, 19 East Morton Street, Thornhill. DG3 5LZ. Tel: 01848 331 553. Thomas Tosh - 01848 331 553. http://www.thomastosh.com/
The Whitehouse Gallery presents 'The Summer Exhibition 2010'
Saturday 3rd July - Sunday 29th August
