Exhibitions and Other Useful Information
For more information about performing and creative arts go to www.shropshireandtelfordartspartnership.co.uk
Photographic project called VIEWPOINT
by a group of teenagers on the Autistic Spectrum
has now moved from Attingham Park.and can now be seen inthe VAN Gallery until June 25th
for further information please contact Mairi on 01743761069
Calling all artists!
Galleries Live is part of the Visual Arts Network, a registered charity dedicated to helping artists exhibit and sell their work to a wider audience. Galleries Live is run by local artists who volunteer their time.
The next date for submitting is Saturday 18th June
£5 per submission of artwork
Cheques should be made out to 'galleries live'
Unfortunately at this time we can only exhibit 2D work
There are also opportunities to promote your work in the town centre for free
Galleries Live Telford opening hours are Wednesday- Saturday 10am-4pm
Galleries Live
Sherwood Square
Telford Town Centre
Telford
(Next to Wetherspoons)
If you have any queries or are interested in volunteering please email Gallerieslivetelford@gmail.com
Telford and Wrekin Markets
As part of its initiative to improve the markets offer across the Borough, Telford & Wrekin Council is holding a number of arts and crafts-related markets throughout the year, including three arts and crafts fayres at The Place theatre in Oakengates and the Ironbridge Christmas market. The Markets Team is particularly keen from local individuals/businesses who would like to sell their work at the markets. For more information, please call 01952 384187 or email markets@telford.gov.uk
Call for artists to deliver London 2012 Open Weekend project across the UK,
July 22 – 24 2011
As part of London 2012 Open Weekend the ‘Dysarticulate’ project, led by artist Jon Adams, aims to engage artists and audiences from across the UK and ‘celebrate’ by creating and planting one million flags recycled from book pages.
There are paid opportunities for artists to help deliver the project over London 2012 Open Weekend (22-24 July)
If you / artists you know are interested in this opportunity, simply complete the expression of interest form and return by 10th June @ 2pm.
Applications from emerging Deaf and disabled artists, especially those who have a ‘hidden relationship with the written word’ are welcome.
Lauren Amery
Cultural Research Analyst
Tel: 0121 631 5705
Email: lauren.amery@artscouncil.org.uk
QUBE relaunch
To celebrate its re-launch Qube is thrilled to announce it will be holding an
Open Art Competition sponsored by Aico.
Aico is the acknowledged market leader in residential fire detection. They offer a wide range of high quality Smoke, Heat and Carbon Monoxide alarms designed to provide people with the best possible protection. Aico is based in Oswestry and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ei Electronics.
Prize for the best in show will be £1000.
Prize for the public’s favourite will be an exhibition at Qube in 2012. The winner will be allocated 4 weeks in the main Qube gallery for exhibiting their work.
Criteria:
• Entries can be either 2D or 3D.
• Entries must fit a 30cm³ cube (see examples on next page).
• The competition is open to all ages.
• Work submitted can be on any theme and by any medium, such as illustration,
textile, sculpture, metal work, watercolour or jewellery.
How to Enter and Conditions of Entry
Entry forms are available from Qube or by emailing info@qube-oca.org.uk
Artists are required to include an image of the piece they plan to enter into the competition. This image will be used in the selection process and in any marketing.
Entry forms must be completed and returned by Saturday 30th July 2011.
Forms can be handed into Qube or posted to:
Qube Open Art Competition
Qube
Oswald Road
Oswestry, SY11 1RB.
Each piece may consist of one or more element and must fit a cube 30cm x 30cm x 30cm.
There is a fee of £10 to enter the competition. Artists may submit more than one piece of work.
The work does not have to be for sale. Qube does take commission of 20% plus VAT on the commission
for any sale of works.
Selection for the Exhibition
All artwork submitted will be judged by Qube’s Arts Panel and selected local artists. Entries will be selected for the exhibition.
Successful entrants will be notified on Wednesday 15th August 2011. Original work selected for the exhibition will need to be left at Qube between 24th and 31st August ready for installation on the 31st. Delivery and collection of any artwork is the responsibility of the artist.
All artwork should be labelled with the following information:
• The artist’s name
• Title of the artwork
• Either not for sale or for sale, with full sale price, inclusive of commission and VAT on commission.
Competition winners will be announced at the Exhibition Opening in the beginning of September.
For further information call Qube on 01691 656882 or email info@qube-oca.org.uk.
Forthcoming exhibitions at QUBE
17 June – 5 July
Millicent Kaye
An exhibition that children will love, this years theme is the circus, so come along and see who is in the Big Top and enjoy all the fun of the fair.
8 July – 30 August
Comics Stripped
A cartoon exhibition incorporating cartoons from the Shrewsbury Cartoon Festival and the work of nationally renowned cartoonist and illustrator.
2 September – 4 October
Qube Open
Competition open to artists with the theme of presenting their work in a cube. Come along to see the final pieces including the winning entry.
7 October – 8 November
Shropshire Illustrators
See the work of this local group at the gallery.
11 November – 23 December
Made in Shropshire
Come and browse in the gallery for the perfect Christmas present. Crafts made by Shropshire artists are on display.
'Material' an exhibition of Contemporary Textiles at the Bear Steps
Helen Foot (recent Graduate from the Royal College of Art) & Julie Hedges both Open Studios Artists will be exhibiting, together with other artists from Shropshire and the surrounding area from Sunday 19th June until 2nd July.
The exhibition will be open 7 days a week 10am - 4pm.
Julie Hedges Julie will be running a course An Introduction to Ply-Split Braiding during Open Studios week at The English Bridge workshop. Julie has recently published her second book, Ply-Split Braiding Further Techniques launched during her recent workshop tour of USA,
On the course you can learn some of the basic methods of ply–split braiding using 4 ply twisted cords, to make a series of samples that may be used for textile jewellery.
The English Bridge Workshop, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury SY2 6AD
Wednesday 6 July. 10am - 4 pm
Cost £35 + £5 approx for materials. All materials and equipment supplied.
For more information & booking contact
Julie Hedges on 01743 340701 or e-mail julie.hedges@virgin.net
www.julieheges.co.uk
There will also be an Enamelling course with Jill Leventon at The English Bridge For more details email jill.leventon@btinternet.com
Ironbridge Fine Arts An Exhibition of new work from Rod Willis & Jenny Gunning
Rod Willis & Jenny Gunning will both be exhibiting new collections of work at Ironbridge Fine Arts from 4th June until 31st August.
The Hills and Skyscapes of Shropshire and Worcestershire is a concise collection of ten giclees which celebrate and capture the landscape which Rod considers home. The paintings have taken over 12 months to produce and have involved many early morning and late afternoon visits to collect sketches and photographs. Starting with the Clent Hills, and moving westwards across to the Stiperstones while taking in Malvern, The Clees, the Wrekin & the Long Mynd, the collection captures the stunning landscape of these two counties. His website will be relaunched to coincide with the exhibition at www.rod.willis.co.uk.
From first light on the Grand Canal through to evening in St Marks’ square, Rod captures the mood and atmosphere of the magical city of Venice in a brand new collection of giclees.
Jenny is releasing a set of artist proof etchings inspired by prominent landscapes she has visited from her travels around the world. Alongside these she has completed a set of more intimate portraits of people that have touched her life in some way.
The gallery is open Tuesday until Saturday from 10 til 5 and Sunday from 12 til 4.
Ironbridge Fine Arts
Merrythought Village,
Dale End,
Coalbrookdale
Shropshire
TF8 7NJ
Tel 01952 434033
jenny@ironbridgeframing.co.uk
rod.willis@clara.co.uk 07909913247
‘Icons of the Sky’ at RAF Museum Cosford
Cosford Shifnal, Shropshire TF11 8UP
01902 376 200
Open Daily 10pm-6pm
The exhibition ‘Icons of the Sky’ relates to the classics of aviation from the Red Barons fragile DR1 Triplane to the majesty of supersonic Concorde.
The paintings and prints are all available for purchase but from the artist directly not through staff at the museum. Contact details for Jeremy can be found on his website www.avart-jez.co.uk more of his aviation art can also be viewed on this site.
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MORE JOBS & OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS
TOUCHWOOD is urging local artists and community groups to take part in its Your Space scheme.
The initiative, launched last year, allows organisations or individuals to showcase their cause, service or talent, in front of thousands of shoppers. Interested parties can sign up to occupy a space, free of charge, for periods of a week to a month, from Monday. The only condition is that the area is used to promote or display something engaging and of interest to the local community.
Lucy Burnett, marketing manager at Touchwood, said: “We launched Your Space as a year-long initiative, but the scheme has proved so popular that we have decided to extend it into 2011.
“Your Space offers a great opportunity to help raise awareness of some of the deserving and interesting organisations in the area.
“During 2010 a whole host of different groups took advantage of the space, from the RSPCA and Marie Curie, to the British Sugarcraft Guild, Solihull Youth Workshop and Ackers Adventure.
“Space is limited so we encourage anyone interested to apply now and let us know how they would like to use the area.”
For an application form contact Gemma Smith on 0121 713 3775 or email gemma.smith@europe.mccann.com
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Adults and Community
Post designation: Arts and Social Care Project Assistant
Division: Cultural Services
Section: Arts & Heritage
Responsible to: Arts and Social Care Coordinator
Grade: Scale 3
Hours: 18 hours/week
Fixed Term contract until 31st March (with possible extension) 2012 funded by
Wolverhampton PPF Team
Job Purpose and Role:
The role of the Project Assistant is to support the Arts and Social Care Project
developments and delivery of activities and programmes. They will assist the Arts and Social Care Coordinator in the delivery of the Arts and Reminiscence Programme, a partnership project with Wolverhampton Social Services Team. The Project Assistant will engage with primarily older people but also children in care, adults with learning disability and any groups identified as vulnerable to social exclusion who may find it difficult to engage and access the arts. Through educational and interpretative content of the exhibitions and displays provided by the Arts and Heritage Service the Social Care Project Assistant will provide access to our services with a variety of interpretative and reminiscence techniques. They work as part of the education and outreach team.
This post requires occasional weekend and evening work
http://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk/NR/rdonlyres/68463AB9-5D0C-4AB9-83C5-FF5C23EBE9E4/0/Jobdescriptionandpersonspecification.pdf
Artist Educator Opportunity with Paul Granjon’s Oriel Factory
We are looking for an artist(s) who works with sculpture / recycled materials / kinetic / using wind, human or solar power for a substantial schools outreach project with Key Stages 2 & 3 this autumn term. Deadline 7 July.
The artist(s) will be working in relation to Paul Granjon’s Oriel Factory exhibition, between September – end November 2011. Up to 20 days @ £180 per day.
Artist(s) must have relevant workshop experience and CRB clearance. Welsh language and interest in sustainability issues useful.
To apply
Please contact Helen Kozich, Education Officer at helenk@orieldavies.org with your CV and up to 4 images of your work.
Salon Art Prize 2011
Exhibition dates: 7th - 29th October, 2011
The Salon Art Prize 2011 is the fifth annual open submission exhibition produced by Matt Roberts Arts at our gallery on Vyner St in East London.
We will exhibit up to 100 artists and to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Salon Art Prize we will be offering a separate prize of £1000 for each exhibition category
(Painting, Sculpture and Installation (including sound) and 2-D Media).
This years' Selectors are:
Patricia Bickers (Editor, Art Monthly)
Pippa Hale (Director, Project Space Leeds)
Robert Leckie (Exhibitions Curator, Gasworks)
The deadline for applications and payments is:
17.00 (GMT), Saturday 13th August, 2011
In order to apply you will need to send three images of work you would like to submit to sap2011@mattroberts.org.uk and make an
associate membership fee of £10 via our website www.salonartprize.com
ARTIST BRIEF
The Project Group:
The Project Group (Oswestry) CIC is an arts based community business (not for profit) working largely on art commissions for the public and private sectors. The group’s activities include community and public workshops, a retail range and the development of workshops and commissions for corporate clients.
We provide a creative environment for individuals, in touch with mental health services, to achieve at their own pace. Most of our members are currently unemployed and use their time with The Project Group to become confident within a work like environment, gain new skills and motivation to become “work ready”.
Innovation and quality are at the heart of our success. The ethos of the group encourages artistic experimentation and risk taking – whilst providing a framework for less confident members to move forward at their own pace. We work with professional artists, at all times, within a professional studio environment.
The Project Group has 35 members and we foster a culture of achievement. Through this culture members gain in confidence and self-esteem, showing motivation and commitment, achieving well above expectations. Members come from all over Shropshire.
Facilities:
At the Project Group we have:
- 2 glass kilns
- Ceramic kiln
- Screen printing facilities
- Dry point printing press
- studio flat for artists in residence
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Opportunity:
We are currently looking to build up a database of artists who could lead workshops for our members in order to widen our portfolio and learn transferable skills which could be used for both art commissions and retail products. We are looking to both learn completely new as well as to build on our existing skills.
Aims:
• To improve ideas generation and processes of design and production
• To explore and experiment with materials and their properties to discover potential for their use in developing new products or responding to commissions.
• To improve technical skills and quality of making
• To explore methods and means of production to make best use of equipment, facilities and collective skills
• To leave behind a range of samples/resources and materials for reference and use (where appropriate)
• To raise creative ambition and increase awareness of the marketplace
• To transfer knowledge and experience of professionalism in crafts practice as a career
How to respond:
Please send us information about yourself, your experience in running workshop, pictures of your work and a proposal of how you would structure a workshop with the project group.
We haven’t got a specific project in mind at the moment – please be creative with your proposal. Opportunities depend on project funding. We also invite artists in to actively manage holiday cover, as we are a small organisation with only part time staff.
Please send your proposal to:
Gabi Hampson
The Project Group
17a Cross Street
Oswestry
SY11 2NF
01691 655140
gabi@theprojectgroup.co.uk
Call for Sculptors
keep an eye on www.Ellesmeresculpture.co.uk where there will be an interesting announcement
concerning entries for Sculpture in the Landscape 2011 very soon! Contact us via the website
PRIZE Westhope Craft College is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2011 and is offering a prize of £500 for the most exciting piece of work in any medium from computer graphics to textile art or bas relief glass, reflecting the joy of creativity, influenced by the beauty of the natural world. Base the work on your own experiences or on the college. There are pictures and details of the college on our website www.westhope.org.uk.
The competition closes on the 29th July 2011 and the winner will be announced at the opening of the anniversary celebrations on the 19th August 2011.
Creative England outlines proposed strategic priorities for film
for 2011/12
Responses now invited from industry
Creative England, the new body that will support the growth of the creative industries in England, has embarked upon its first stage of formation by outlining proposed strategic priorities for film for the first year of operation.
Creative England: A Consultation on Strategic Priorities for Film for 2011/12 sets out the draft film strategy for the coming year, and is now open for responses from the UK film industry. It will be followed by later consultation on proposals for creative industries support.
Creative England: A Consultation on Strategic Priorities for Film for 2011/12 is available to download from the Creative England website http://www.creativeengland.co.uk.
Steamroller Prints at The Sidney Nolan Trust
In August 2011 The Sidney Nolan Trust is offering printmakers a rare opportunity to make really big prints - up to 8foot x 4foot (2.4 x 1.2m). As it says in the title, we'll print these using a steamroller. The time commitment will be one weekend in July (2-3 July) plus up to five days in August (17-21 August). The venue is The Trust headquarters near Presteigne, a fabulous rural location on a 250acre organic farm and mediaeval manor. Participants in a similar venture in 2009 had a ball!
Artist brief and application at http://www.sidneynolantrust.org.uk/SRP2011_ArtistsBrief.htm
We will use a 3-ton construction roller. Delightful ‘though it would be to use a traditional steamroller, technical considerations rule this out (to cope with the camber of highways, steamrollers had split front rollers, which would leave a line down the middle of prints. Modern construction rollers arrive on a trailer and thus can have continuous wide rollers.)
This will be a public occasion with other attractions, including sculpture display. Members of the public will be invited to join in the fun of large-scale prints as spectators and by making their own "foot-square" relief plates at workshop sessions held over the weekend. These plates will then be printed using the steamroller.
We have borrowed the name "Steamroller Prints" from an annual event sponsored by the San Francisco Centre for the Book, with their consent.
CALL FOR ENTRIES: AESTHETICA CREATIVE WORKS COMPETITION
The 2011 Aesthetica Creative Works Competition is now open for entries! Aesthetica Magazine is inviting all artists, photographers, writers and poets to submit their work into the Creative Works Competition, Now in its fourth year, the competition is dedicated to celebrating and championing creative talent across the disciplines and welcomes entries from poets and writers as well as artists working in any medium, including sculpture, textiles, photography, ceramics, paint, digital art and more!
• The Competition has three categories, Artwork & Photography, Poetry and Fiction.
• Winners and finalists are published in the Aesthetica Creative Works Annual.
• Winners of each category receive £500 prize money plus other prizes.
• Entry to the Creative Works Competition is £10.
• The entry fee allows the submission of 2 images, 2 poems or 2 short stories.
• The deadline for submissions is the 31st August 2011.
• More guidelines on how to submit can be found online at http://www.aestheticamagazine.com/submission_guide.htm
TOUCHWOOD is urging local artists and community groups to take part in its Your Space scheme.
The initiative, launched last year, allows organisations or individuals to showcase their cause, service or talent, in front of thousands of shoppers. Interested parties can sign up to occupy a space, free of charge, for periods of a week to a month, from Monday. The only condition is that the area is used to promote or display something engaging and of interest to the local community.
Lucy Burnett, marketing manager at Touchwood, said: “We launched Your Space as a year-long initiative, but the scheme has proved so popular that we have decided to extend it into 2011.
“Your Space offers a great opportunity to help raise awareness of some of the deserving and interesting organisations in the area.
“During 2010 a whole host of different groups took advantage of the space, from the RSPCA and Marie Curie, to the British Sugarcraft Guild, Solihull Youth Workshop and Ackers Adventure.
“Space is limited so we encourage anyone interested to apply now and let us know how they would like to use the area.”
For an application form contact Gemma Smith on 0121 713 3775 or email gemma.smith@europe.mccann.com
Survive & Thrive – free guide on using technology
Dramatic funding cuts make it urgent for charities and community groups to embrace technology. Good use of technology offers your organisation new routes into funding and lets you reach more people – donors, policy makers or beneficiaries – more effectively, cheaply and 24/7. So, ultimately, you can improve more lives.
Eight of the UK’s top funders met last month to discuss the role of technology in the modernisation of charities and to improve their efficiency.
As a result the Survive & Thrive guide was produced full of useful case studies and tips on how you too can use technology to cut costs, raise more money, build communities, increase your reach and more vividly demonstrate your impact.
Download your free guide now at http://tinyurl.com/4vrowm8
kinocafe@kinokulture.org.uk
Tickets to KinoCafe cost £3.00
Film makers whose work has been selected for screening will be invited to come along to present their films and gain free entry.
KinoCafe is hosted by kinokulture with support from Shropshire Arts for more information on kinokulture please visit: www.kinokulture.org.uk
COURSES
OPPORTUNITIES IN THE ARTS FOR ADULTS
SHROPSHIRE HILLS DISCOVERY CENTRE, CRAVEN ARMS
Shooting Portraits with Karl Bungey
During an evening theory session followed by a day’s practical workshop, learn how to light portraits to flatter your subjects and how to compose pictures in order to make them more attractive.
Tuesday 21 June 7—8.30pm & Sunday 26 June 10am—4pm Cost for both days: £35
EXPLORING ART AND DESIGN
Sumptuous Silk Scarves with Linda Till
A chance to indulge yourself and spend a whole day making a scarf or wrap personal to you. Decorate with buttons, beads, sequins and fabric crayons.
Saturday 18 June 10.30am—3pm Cost: £22.50
Vamp up your Vintage! With Linda Till
A trouble–shooting sewing day to make those items you love or want to keep work for you. Bring your items of clothing or soft furnishings to give them a revamp so that you can wear or use them again.
Saturday 25 June 10.30am—3pm Cost: £19.50
BOOKING
All sessions have limited places so it is essential you book in advance.
Tel: 01588 676060 or E-mail: discovery.centre@shropshire.gov.uk
Useful Websites
info@voluntaryarts.org
Go to for the latest Telford Culture Zone newsletter
www.telfordculturezone.com
Go to for the latest Telford Culture Zone newsletter.
www.artscouncil.org.uk
Go to the above for the latest edition of the Arts Council newsletter.
www.praxisartsandhealth.org.uk
Go to the above for the latest edition of the Praxis newsletter.
www.easwestmidlands.org.uk
Go to the above for the latest edition of the EAS WM newsletter.
www.bobbybritnell.co.uk
Go to the above for the latest edition of Bobby’s newsletter.
www.creativealliance.org.uk
Go to the above for the latest edition of the Creative Alliance newsletter.
www.businesslinkwm.co.uk
Go to the above for the latest edition of the Business Link West Midlands newsletter.
www.ccskills.org.uk
Go to the above for the latest edition of the Creative and Cultural Skills newsletter.
www.re-title.com
Go to the above to find lots of opportunities for artists.
Voluntary and Community Sector Newsletter
Lots of useful pages with local information about available support and events. Visit: www.2shrop.net/2shropnet/AToZOfMinisites/V/VoluntaryCommunitySectorAssembly/LatestNews
EVENTS Information
Events @ Ludlow Assembly Rooms
Please visit www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk for a list of all forthcoming events at the Assembly Rooms.
Events @ Wem Town Hall
Please visit www.wemtownhall.co.uk for a list of all forthcoming events at Wem Town Hall.
Events @ Festival Drayton Centre
Please visit www.festivaldraytoncentre.com for a list of all forthcoming events at the Festival Drayton Centre.
Events @ The Talbot Theatre, Whitchurch Leisure Centre.
Please visit www.whitchurchleisurecentre.co.uk for a list of all forthcoming events at The Talbot Theatre, Whitchurch Leisure Centre.
See Also
Arts Alive - www.artsalive.co.uk
The Hive - http://www.hiveonline.org.uk
Theatre Severn - www.theatresevern.co.uk
Edge Arts Centre - www.edgeartscentre.co.uk
www.shrewsburyjazznetwork.co.uk
www.enyan.co.uk for important news items, professional development opportunities, employment opportunities, events and funding - all relevant to those working in the youth arts sector.
Please email us at arts.service@shropshire.gov.uk if you would like us to promote an event in the next copy of enews
The Council receives most of its listings information from other sources, usually the organisers of the events. Therefore it cannot accept responsibility for any changes to times and venues or for any inaccurate information provided by the organisers. Where possible, the Council provides contact details of organisers. If you wish to attend an event, please check beforehand that the information provided is still correct.
Discover Shropshire website
The new Discover Shropshire website has now been launched, www.discovershropshire.org.uk. The site is the essential guide to the county’s cultural, sporting and countryside activities; Leisure, Literature, Arts, History, Nature, Parks and Countryside.
Whatever your scene is, find out how you can get active.
To add an event to the What's On section, please email details to: arts.service@shropshire.gov.uk including the following information.
- Event Name
- Date, including start and end
- Event details
- Venue, address (also include if in northern, central or southern area)
- Contact details
- Ticket price if applicable
- Web address if available