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 MISCELLANEOUS OPPORTUNITIESScreen Printing Workshops Dates of 1 day workshops: 14 & 29 November & Sat 6 December 2008 Dates of 2 day workshop: Fri 21 - Sat 22 November 2008 Venue: Krowji, The Old Grammar School Cost: £30 for 1day workshop/ £60 for 2 day workshop Contact Name: Lesley Plumridge Contact Phone Number: 07971 671654 Contact Email:studionine@live.com Fancy a go at Screen Printing onto Fabrics. Studio Nine is running two workshops this month were you will get to learn the basics and have fun. Classes are limited to 4 in total to ensure all participants receive the attention they need. Each course is for two days and will cover all aspects of
screen printing, equipment use, print binders, fixing details, paper and
exposed stencils, polychromic printing, flocking and foiling. Participants
should wear old clothing or bring an apron. Tea, coffee and will be provided,
but you will need to bring a packed lunch. __________________________________________________________ ***NEW*** Revolver Art Cornwall Dates: 21 November 6-10pm - PZ Gallery, Penzance 28 November 6- 9pm - Open Space Gallery Penryn PZ A phenomenal gathering of all those interested in the future of art here. From the great and good to the seething underground of raw emerging talent. Penryn With the generous support from university college falmouth and the gallery. Also speeches, etc as above. Not all those we admire are featured but it offers an insight into the depth and range of creativity here. Available in bookshops and galleries, throughout Cornwall and National outlets. £25 A Special Price At Launchs £18 (we regret there may be no card facilities at PZ) If you are unable to make the show, but would like to order
a copy please email us.
__________________________________________________________ ***NEW*** Please come and join us to mark international women’s day against violence against women 8.00pm start Gather at Somerfield car park, Fore Street, Newquay from 7.30pm Followed by a free women’s only celebration at newquay youth
centre from 9pm __________________________________________________________ ***NEW*** School Events Co-ordinator Deadline: 12 noon Tue 25th November 2008 Contact Name: Theresa Aslett Contact Phone Number: 01752 588351 Contact Email: theresa.aslett@su.plymouth.ac.uk APT&C Scale 5 - £21,449 - £23,410 The University of Plymouth Students’ Union is a democratic organisation led by students for students. The role of our staff is to support the services and objectives of the students. You will co-ordinate the planning and development of school sporting and cultural events within the South West Peninsula region, involving HE and FE volunteers in a fun and engaging way. You will be educated to degree level, with significant experience of working with young people and volunteers. You will have an understanding of the sporting and cultural sectors and a commitment to deliver high standards of service. A full driving licence is essential and you will be required to undertake an enhanced level CRB check. This is an annualised hours position, working 37 hours a week and is for an initial 20 month fixed term. Interviews: Mon1st
and Tue 2nd Dec 2008.
__________________________________________________________ You will be involved in the recruitment and development of up to 1000 University of Plymouth students throughout the region who take part in various volunteer projects. You will have a proven ability to undertake risk assessments, design and deliver safety training, together with experience of volunteering. You will have a full, clean driving licence and an IOSH Certificate as a minimum qualification. This is an annualised hours position, working 30 hours a week, 32 weeks a year. Interviews: Mon1st
and Tue 2nd Dec 2008. __________________________________________________________ ***NEW*** Vacancy - Creative Agent, Plymouth Deadline: 26 November 2009 Contact Name: Jemima Taylor Contact Phone Number: 018725 275187 Contact Email: Jemima.taylor@realideas.org Website: www.realideas.org RiO is looking for a key person to work with partners and
young people in schools and learning settings, based in Plymouth. __________________________________________________________ ***NEW*** Vacancy - Cultural Commissioner North Cornwall Extended Services Deadline: 28 November 2008 Contact Name: Gemma Liddicoat Contact Phone Number: 01208 265550 Contact Email: glliddicoat@cornwall.gov.uk £8,000 pa plus expenses based on 2 days per week. The intention is for the Commissioner to work with a range
of existing providers to develop a coherent on-going programme of arts and
cultural activities focused on schools and their communities throughout North
Cornwall. The role is intended to be part-time (the equivalent of two days per
week) and is for an initial 12 month period with the potential for a further
two year extension. For an information pack about this role, please contact
Gemma Liddicoat at: Cornwall County Council, Family Services, 1-3 Normandy Way,
Walker Lines Industrial Estate, Bodmin PL31 1ET Tel: 01208 265550 or email: glliddicoat@cornwall.gov.uk __________________________________________________________
Wildworks is looking for emerging artists to work in an arts in the community project taking place from January 15 to February 7 2009. Wildworks is an international theatre company based in Cornwall which produces unique landscape theatre and community projects. Wildworks has been commissioned through an exciting new arts programme called FEAST to lead an ambitious art in the community project in a select few towns across Cornwall. Each town project will be lead by a small team of experienced WILDWORKS practitioners. Working directly with members of the community we intend to gather memories, hopes and dreams for the future and, in response to this, create a series of interactive installations that will be open to the public, in February 2009. The theme of ‘Travel Agencies’ provides the opportunity to ‘travel’ into the past, the future, the imagination… We are looking for emerging artists across Cornwall, who have very good making skills, are interested in or have experience in working across art-forms and a strong interest in working with communities. The selected candidates will work under the guidance of experienced WILDWORKS artists. We would expect the selected artists to: Be enthusiastic and sensitive when talking to members of the community. Contribute ideas to the overall project. Contribute to the making of the installation. Be capable of working effectively both as individuals and as members of a small team. Where possible we will be selecting artists who are local to the area in which the project is located. Project locations are: Liskeard, Bude, Wadebridge, St Austell, Penryn, Hayle and St Just. The fee for the project is £1,000. You will be expected to work for a minimum of 13 days. In addition you will be expected to attend a training and CPD workshop on 15th and 16th of December, led by Wildworks, which will be an exciting opportunity to explore Wildworks methodologies and meet other artists. Please send a letter of interest, a full CV and (if you have them) up to 5 images of your work, either on disk or as a hard copy to The Works, Crusader House, Newham Road, Truro TR1 2DP Applicants will be shortlisted for interview, which will take place on 4th Dec 2008. FEAST is funded by Arts Council England South West and led
by Cornwall County Council’s Creative Unit. __________________________________________________________ Art Form – Women’s Art Group - Recruiting Deadline: 30 November 2008 Contact Name: Sue Emery Contact Phone Number: 01209 716557 Contact Email: sueemery@yahoo.co.uk ‘Art Form’ is a new
women’s art group in Cornwall. We are looking for dedicated and exciting female artists of all art forms to join. If you are interested you will need to: Please send your application and contact details to: __________________________________________________________ Bauble Blowing Evening & Lessons Date: Sunday 30th November 2008 Time: 6.00 – 9.00pm Contact Name: Malcolm Sutcliffe Contact Phone Number: 01326 377020 Contact Email: studio@malcolmsutcliffe.co.uk Website: http://www.malcolm-sutcliffe.co.uk/news.asp Mulled wine, hot fruit punch and home made mince pies to enjoy while you gather round the furnace to watch how Malcolm makes his Christmas Baubles. Looking for a gift for someone who has everything?...then
why not give them a "Glassblowing Lesson" the lessons start in
November this year and run through January, February &
March 2009.
We are seeking art & craft work in any media, loosely on
the theme of ‘Animals’ for our Christmas exhibition (no reindeer please!) in St
Agnes. Please send images to the e mail address above or arrange to bring in
examples Wednesday to Saturday – nothing twee thanks. __________________________________________________________ Appledore Visual Arts Festival Appledore Arts is inviting artists to submit proposals for the 12th Appledore Visual Arts Festival. The Festival will be a contemporary celebration of the inspiration and potential for artistic renewal that fire can offer. For millennia fire has been an integral part of the creative process, from our earliest history it has been used to create and inspire many crafts, including; glass, ceramics and metalwork. Fire is a fundamental element in our natural and cultural world, it offers opportunities for transformation and its raging heat has played an integral role in shaping our history and our artistic development. Proposals on all and any ideas are welcomed. Please submit proposals for any of the following categories: ***NEW*** Full-time position, fixed term contract until January 2010 We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and dynamic individual who will be responsible for driving forward and managing the Community Radio station. Applicants must possess broadcasting, project management, volunteer management and fund-raising skills and experience. Applicants must also have access to a car and possess a full driving licence. Salary £21,000 per annum. Penwith Community Radio is a community interest company. Interviews will be held on Monday 15th December 2008. __________________________________________________________
Period of Engagement: 17.5 days between end of December 2008 and March 2009 (timescales of overseeing the construction may depend on planning consents) Fee: £3,500 We strongly encourage applications from disabled people as they are currently under-represented in our organisation. In response to the redevelopment of public space around The Brewhouse, the organisation is seeking to commission an artist/facilitator to work with local developers and communities facing barriers to participation at the venue to produce a piece of public art that explores issues around improved access to the main entrance of The Brewhouse. This project follows on from the ‘On the Next Level’ initiative, facilitated by Art Shape, Gloucester, which involved artists and arts organisations across the south west. This role would suit an accomplished public artist who is excited by the creative possibilities of construction as a means of encouraging access and enhancing cultural experience. Interested parties should send a CV, and a covering letter
stating how they would contribute to this project along with examples of their
work by Monday 8 December. Please send
you application to Entry Level Project, The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts
Centre, Coal Orchard, Taunton, Somerset TA1 1JL, or email craig.morrow@thebrewhouse.net __________________________________________________________
First Spark: a Radio Festival Soundart Radio will be celebrating transferring to our community radio licence, creating a permanent arts station for South Devon. Artists are invited to respond to the theme of ŒFirst Spark¹ as the festival will coincide with the ancient festival of Imbolc or Candlemas, when we note the very earliest signs of Spring. The spark could be light, fire, transmission, inspiration, electricityŠ The work could be a radio drama, sonic artwork, poem, sound installation, discussion, live performance... We are interested in ideas suitable for broadcast, of any
length from a brief moment up to 24 hours, both live events and pre recorded
works. __________________________________________________________ ***NEW*** Studio spaces available in Falmouth Contact Name: Susanne Partoll Contact Phone Number: 07941 059247 Contact Email: Susanne.partoll@btinternet,.com Large studio spaces available at Falmouth Wharf, North
Parade. Rooms from £ 84 - £155 per month, individual or shared occupancy.
__________________________________________________________ Artist? Dancer? Musician? Full website designed and made from scratch, artist consultation on content and design, ideal for Artists who don't know where to start with websites. £250 for full design, image resizing, video encoding, website upload and email/webmail account. Simple and understandable website design. For examples of previous work please see the following links: www.benwadams.com __________________________________________________________ Creative Expression is looking for bush craft/outdoor skills survival training practitioners to work on session basis in different locations in the county. Please look at our website for further info or contact us
directly for an informal chat. __________________________________________________________ ***NEW*** Posted 20/11/08
__________________________________________________________ Step Beyond Travel Fund Deadline: Applications can be made at any time Website: www.eurocult.org/we-support-cultural-cooperation/programmes/mobility /apply-step-beyond. Grants for young artists and performers The European Cultural Foundation provides grants for young artists and performers to collaborate and network with other young Europeans. There are no application deadlines but applications to the STEP beyond travel fund should be submitted at least eight weeks before the date of travel. The Fund has a particular focus in 2007 and 2008 on promoting Europe’s cultural diversity. The fund is available to artists, cultural operators / activists, cultural journalists, cultural translators and cultural researchers. The STEP beyond fund will make a contribution to travel costs, visa costs, and, in certain cases, accommodation costs (through an allowance) of those awarded a grant. It is an asset if the host organisation could support the accommodation costs. Posted 8/10/08
__________________________________________________________ Workshops Available at Krowji, The Old Grammar School, Redruth Join a lively community of over 40 makers, visual artists and musicians. There is a café on site and wireless internet available. Please click here for an application form and click here for our studio guidance notes.
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