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The latest opportunities for artists and educators.

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In this bulletin:

Vacancies & Commissions

Opportunities & Workshops

Training

Events

Call for Artists - Animation, Film, Performance Poetry, Dance/Movement, Costume, Music - Penzance - start 13 September 2010


As part of Extended School provision for the East Penzance cluster of schools, a primary school arts programme is being put together.

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This is a pilot project but if it is successful it is hoped that it will become a regular event in the school calendar. Each half term will be given a theme. An artist specializing in a particular field; dance, film, animation, sculpture etc will attend one school as their ‘resident’ artist to facilitate a series of workshops. At the end of the workshops all of the schools will come together to create a short show or exhibition.


The theme for the project launch is 'Message in A Bottle - Penzance and the Sea'.
The final piece will be performed/exhibited at the Youth Proms Event on Monday 25th October, as part of Penzance Proms week

• We are looking for 6 artists to work with primary schools in the Penzance Area.
• The skill sets that we are looking for are; Animation, Film, Performance Poetry, Dance/Movement, Costume, Music
• You will run a weekly after school club for 6 weeks between 13th Sep and 22nd October (1st half of the Autumn Term).
• The final piece produced by all of the schools will be exhibited / performed on Monday 25th October at The Youth Proms Event in St. Mary's Hall, as part of Penzance Proms Week.
• You will need to be registered self employed and be able to provide a copy of your most recent CRB. You must have public liability insurance.
• You will be paid £25 for each one hour after school clubs and £75 for one half day in order to pull together the final piece of work.
• Travel expenses can be claimed for
• There is a small budget for materials
• Each artist will be assisted by one or two students from Humphry Davy School . These will be students who have volunteered to be involved in the project because they have an interest in the arts or working with children.


This is a local project for local children and we arereally keen to involve local artists as much as possible. If you are starting out, this project could be a great way to show case your work and make some really good connections within both the artistic and school communities. We are hopeful that we will be able to build on the success of this project, to extend the work not only within the primaries, but by setting up similar projects involving more students from Humphry Davy School.


If you are interested in being involved, we would love to hear from you. We areinterested in the style of your work, previous projects and experience, and any ideas or thoughts that you have about this project would also be good to hear. Likewise if you have any queries or questions, please get in touch.


Lucy Harrington - lharrington@humphry-davy.cornwall.sch.uk - 01736 352150/07973 280 557

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Regional Development Co-ordinator - Turning Point South West - deadline 27 September 2010


Fixed Term Freelance Contract
3 days per week for 18 months
Fee: £27,000 (£30,000 per annum pro rata) plus approved expenses
Start date: 1st November 2010 - End date: 30th April 2012

The successful candidate will be expected to attend the Turning Point Network National Meeting on the 3rd November 2010.

This post reports to the steering group of Turning Point South West and is line managed by its Chair.

A highly motivated and experienced professional with excellent knowledge of the visual arts is sought to work with the visual arts sector across the South West region. We would expect candidates to have experience of project management and delivery in order to take forward a wide range of initiatives and programmes. You must have effective communication and negotiation skills and be able to develop and manage relationships at all levels.

Download the full brief here

Tendering process
We invite expressions of interest from suitably qualified professionals to be sent to the Chair, by the deadline of 5pm September 27th 2010. This should include your CV with the inclusion of two referees and letter stating your relevant professional experience and how you match the person specification giving details of your relevant skills and experience you may have and what particular qualities and experience you would bring to the post if appointed.

Provisional interview date: 11th October 2010

Turning Point South West makes every effort to inform all candidates if they have not been successful for interview. However, in the event of not being contacted by 6th October 2010 then please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

For further information please contact:
Tom Trevor
Chair
Turning Point South West
c/o Arnolfini, 16 Narrow Quay, Bristol BS1 4QA
Telephone: 0117 917 2300
Email: tom.trevor@arnolfini.org.uk

Submit tenders to Tom Trevor, Chair, Turning Point South West; address as above.

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CLA - Brief for Project Manager (Bristol based work)  - 1 November 2010 – 31 March 2011 - deadline 1 October 2010

Creative Learning Agency is an arts education agency established in 2001. Its work extends across four local authorities; Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. It is funded by Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol City Council, North Somerset Council, South Gloucestershire Council and Arts Council England, South West.

We wish to appoint a freelance project manager for five months from 1 November 2010 – 31 March 2011 specifically to deliver the terms of the Service Level Agreement with Bristol City Council.

Creative Learning Agency’s offices are based in the Arts Development Team at Bath & North East Somerset Council. As this work is based in Bristol, it is envisaged that the project manager will work from home, though space can be made available in the office in Bath with prior arrangement between the Manager and the Project Manager.

The project manager will be line managed by the Creative Learning Agency Manager.

The contract is offered on a freelance basis.

Freelance: £2000 for 10 days (approximate equivalent 2 days per month) over five months

Please send your CV and covering letter outlining your skills and experience along with a written proposal including:

• How you would approach each of the three discrete areas of work
• How you develop and devise the projects
• What the outcomes would be of each of the projects
• Whether you would deliver the work yourself or contract an artist (if so, how you would source them, etc.)
• Full budget breakdown showing how the budget would be allocated to each piece of work

Please send to:

donna@creativelearningagency.org.uk or by post to:

Donna Baber
Manager
Creative Learning Agency
Abbey Chambers
Kingston Buildings
Off York Street
Bath BA1 1LT

The deadline for applications is 5pm Friday 1 October.

Shortlisted applicants will be notified by Friday 8 October.

Interviews will take place during the week beginning 11 October (most likely Friday 15 October) in Bath.

The successful applicant should expect to start work from 1 November 2010.

Download full brief here

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Arts & Health South West are looking to recruit a Co-ordinator - Home based - deadline 8 September 2010


Salary: £24,000 pro rata
Location: Home Based
Days: 2 days per week
Start date: November 2010
Duration: 1 Year Fixed Term Contract
Annual Leave: 10 days per annum
Hours of Work: 15 hours per week.

Flexibility is required as to when these hours are worked in order to fit in with Trustees and Members Meetings.

Principal Purpose
The role of the Coordinator of AHSW is to implement the smooth running of the organisation and its objectives. The Coordinator will work with the Director to implement the delivery of the Development Plan and the projects identified within it, including the development of the website and the delivery of members meetings, and be responsible for managing the day to day clerical and administrative aspects of the organisation.

How to apply
Download the application form & Recruitment Pack
You must use the application form provided. CVs will only be accepted as supplementary information.
Completed application forms should be posted to: Coordinator Vacancy, Arts & Health South West, PO Box 2696, Bristol BS2 2AL
Or emailed to: info@ahsw.org.uk with “AHSW Coordinator” in the subject box.
Closing date
The closing date for applications is 5pm Wednesday 8th September 2010
Shortlisted applicants will be notified by Friday 10th September
Interviews
The interviews will be held in Dorset on Wednesday 15th September 2010
Subject to periods of notice to be served, we are looking for the successful candidate to take up post as soon as possible after interview.

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RIO - Guildhall Event and Business Manager - deadline 10 September 2010

The Real Ideas Organisation is a pioneering social enterprise which helps young people around the world realise their potential and make change happen.

We have recently moved into the newly renovated Devonport Guildhall and we’re transforming it into a buzzing social enterprise hub and cultural centre for Devonport, Plymouth and the South West.

We are looking for a key role to join the team that manages this Social Enterprise hub and work with the RIO family of social enterprise units and services.

Guildhall Event and Business Manager
35 hours per week, with the need to be flexible
Fixed term contract for one year
26-32k dependant on experience
For a job pack or further information about the post please contact us on 07889 408193 or jobs@realideas.org

For further information about RIO, please visit www.realideas.org

Closing date: 10th September

Interviews date: 20th September

RIO values diversity and is an equal opportunities employer.

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Daisi is looking for an experienced Artistic Director for Devon Youth Theatre (DYT) - deadline 21 September 2010

Are you an experienced and inspirational theatre practitioner with a track record of excellent directing? Do you work effectively alongside young people, developing creative, inclusive and collaborative working processes? Are you committed to shaping quality opportunities for young people to engage with theatre?

Daisi is the arts education partnership organisation for Devon and Torbay. DYT is a Devon County Council funded project, developed and co-ordinated by Daisi. DYT creates opportunity for talented young people (age 14 to 18) in Devon to experience a variety of approaches to making theatre, alongside professional practitioners and like-minded peers.

We are looking for an inspiring theatre artist to work with Daisi to design and deliver a youth theatre project which is relevant and exciting for 2010-2011.

For more information about this opportunity, the Artistic Director’s person specification and a full brief including payment terms and details about how to apply, please contact Daisi (details above). For further information about Daisi and DYT please contact Daisi or visit our website at www.daisi.org.uk

Application Deadline –Tuesday 21st September 2010

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engage South West area group meeting: Watch this Space - Tate St Ives - 13 September 2010

Monday 13 September 2010
13.30 - 17.00
Tate St Ives, Cornwall
Free to engage members, £5 to non-members
A limited number of travel bursaries are available for freelance engage members
Booking essential - contact engage (info@engage.org / 020 7729 5858) to book or to apply for a travel bursary

This afternoon seminar will explore skills shared through collaborative practice between schools and galleries. Hear about a variety of approaches to school and gallery partnerships through Watch this Space placements in the South West and take part in a practical session with learning curator, artist and teacher from Tate’s national programme, Teachers in Partnership.

Come early for free access to Tate St Ives’ current exhibitions.

Watch this Space is a funded professional development programme for galleries, teachers, artists and gallery educators in England. It enables them to gain first-hand experience of each other's work to initiate, build and sustain relationships that introduce school students to contemporary art in galleries.

Teachers in Partnership is an annual professional development programme which aims to develop relationships between teachers who are keen to explore opportunities to work with art as a teaching and learning resource. Through a combination of INSET and artist-led sessions with students, teachers are supported to develop an innovative arts project, including a visit to the gallery.

http://www.engage.org

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The Open West competition and exhibition invites submissions - deadline 26 October 2010

Dates for the open west 2011 are announced - an annual open competition and exhibition, inviting submissions from national and international artists practising contemporary and conceptual art, inclusive of painting, installation, film, photography, print and sculpture.

The exhibition, of up to 40 shortlisted artists, will run from 9 February to 5 March 2011, in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. The deadline for applications is 26 October 2010.

The panel of selectors for 2011 will include Richard Billingham and Matthew Raw together with the curators Lyn Cluer Coleman and Sarah Goodwin.

There will be an opportunity for interested artists to participate in a community programme. An artist's residency will be available at the Meantime project space in Cheltenham. the open west publishes a limited edition screenprinted catalogue and organises artist talks alongside the exhibition.

the open west is supported by Cheltenham Borough Council, the University of Gloucestershire, Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum and Griffith Clarke

For all further information visit the website - http://www.theopenwest.org.uk – or email - info@theopenwest.org.uk

contacts:

Sarah Goodwin
Lyn Cluer Coleman
07594 354791
info@theopenwest.org.uk
http://www.theopenwest.org.uk

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New sample HR policies and job descriptions available to request for free


Since June this year the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) has updated its HRBank with 64 new policies and job descriptions.

The HRBank is an online resource of policies and JDs which have been donated by voluntary and community organisations, and are available for organisations to amend and tailor to their own needs.

Visit HRBank at www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/workforce-development/hrbank to request a policy or job description.

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Lapidus Cornwall at Truro Community Library - The Magic of Words FREE taster workshops – 18 September 2010


The use of creative writing and reading to promote health and well-being - Saturday 18th September 2010

There is growing evidence that creative writing and reading are good for physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. Come and experience the benefits for yourself at our FREE Taster Workshops. These are open to all – no experience needed - and a chance to meet local practitioners and find out more about Lapidus. First floor training room, lift, refreshments provided.

10.30 am - 12.30 pm - Writing for Connection and The Golden Bowl with Angela Stoner and Judith Sayers
Angela Stoner is a writer who works in community, education and health settings to promote the healing power of words. Her workshops have been amazingly well-received and successful in enhancing well-being. Judith Sayers is the creator and facilitator of the Golden Bowl Workshops and will be bringing The Stupendous Sock Saga for you to join in with.

1.30 pm - 2.30 pm - Reading and Writing Poetry for Health and Well-being with Caroline Carver and Moira Andrew
Moira Andrew is a poet who works with Lapidus. She encourages young people in hospital to write poetry and facilitates reading and writing groups with adults. Caroline Carver is a Hawthornden Fellow, National Poetry Prize winner, and currently poet-in-residence at Trebah Gardens. She’s a member of Falmouth Poetry Group and is very active on the poetry scene in Cornwall.

Please book on 01326 319030 or 01326 376110

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Exciting new opportunity for young people and their dance teachers - deadline 24 September 2010

We are looking to recruit 12 young people and their dance teachers/ leaders from across the region to take part in a residential retreat at the newly opened regional centre for dance: Pavilion Dance, Bournemouth, 23 -25th October. (There will also be 8 young people and their dance teachers from Bournemouth and Poole participating.)

During the retreat participants will be introduced to a range of new view points and experiences through practical activity and provocation from some of the country’s leading creative professionals. Sessions will include choreography, live art, music production, lighting design, leadership &, technology. Each day will explore a different theme: Creativity, Risk, and Leadership. Over the course of the retreat the young people will create and choreograph a 1 minute piece on their dance teacher.

At the end of the retreat it is hoped that the young people will have the initiative and skills to lead their current youth group in producing a brand new piece of work. These pieces will be showcased at a regional performance in early 2011.

For further information and to apply go to www.dancesouthwest.org.uk

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Green Paper for Culture - deadline 15 October 2010

Our rich cultural heritage and strong sense of identity provide amazing opportunities to make Cornwall a great place to live, visit or invest.

As the second largest unitary authority in England, and the largest employer in Cornwall, we have a responsibility to provide strategic leadership, using our power, resource and influence to protect and grow Cornwall’s cultural assets. This leadership will become more critical as we ride out a period of recession and public sector funding cuts.

But even with strong leadership, we cannot protect or develop the cultural assets of Cornwall alone. We need the cultural sector, community and stakeholders to pull together to address the key challenges and to make the most of new opportunities.

We have set out in this paper the rationale and framework for a five year culture programme for Cornwall, inviting comment from funding partners, the cultural sector (organisations and individuals), businesses and the wider community.

It is similar to a Government Green Paper; it presents our ideas on a way forward and asks for detailed feedback. With your responses and ideas we can set about putting together some specific proposals for Cornwall that are likely to have widespread support.

Please respond to the prompts and questions and give your views on other relevant matters of concern. We are committed to working in partnership with the whole sector and our communities to develop Cornwall’s cultural offer and would particularly value your contributions to help turn this Green Paper for Culture into definitive proposals and propositions. We are hoping for input from the widest possible group of people.

This is a significant opportunity to have your say in expanding on Cornwall’s already rich cultural heritage and further developing its strong sense of identity. We hope to hear from you and to work with you to make our aspirations a reality.

There are several ways you can respond to this consultation:

In writing to Charlotte Gray, Room 429, New County Hall, Treyew Road, Truro TR1 3AY
Using our online consultation questionnaire at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/R2G9JMS
By email to cdgray@cornwall.gov.uk

Please note the consultation period ends on 15 October. All responses must reach us by 12pm on that day.

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Come and sing! Levow an Bys (World Voices) is welcoming new members - Penzance

Would you like to try singing in a friendly community choir in Penzance?

Levow an Bys ('World Voices') is welcoming new members from 8th September 2010.

We are a friendly community choir which sings beautiful harmonies from around the world (in 2, 3 and 4 parts).
We meet on Wednesday evenings during term-time, 7-9pm in the community rooms at Humphry Davy school, Penzance.

Open rehearsal - come and see if it's your thing. - Wednesday 8th September 7-9pm.

We do perform a few times a year - but mostly we sing for pleasure, relaxation and the delight of singing in harmony.
All voices very welcome, men, women ... high voices, low voices or 'not sure what I am' voices.
No audition and no need to read music.

You can find out more about the choir at:
http://levowanbys.co.uk

or by contacting the Pip Wright who leads the Levow an Bys
wright@dit.upm.es Telephone 01736 763766

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Young people’s Arts Award Adviser Training - 13 October 2010

The young people’s Arts Award is the first accredited scheme to recognise and celebrate the development of young artists and young arts leaders aged 11 to 25. Gold Arts Award is also now recognised on the UCAS tarifff. For more information about the award visit
www.artsaward.org.uk

The Bronze & Silver Arts Award Adviser training course for Cornwall is on:
Wed 13 October 2010 at Truro Library.

The course costs £135 and runs from 10-5pm. As soon as you have completed the training you can start registering your young people
on the Award so book now!

To book training go to www.artsaward.org.uk and click on “Book A Training Course” at the bottom of the page.

If you have any queries contact Helen Reynolds at KEAP on 01872 275187

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Event management training courses for businesses delivered by professionals


Event Cornwall offers development and delivery of all sizes and types of learning event. Our network of contacts and experience of delivering events enables Event Cornwall to supply your business with inspiration, creativity and development opportunities.


We offer 4 1-day courses, either based at our office in Truro or sessions can be delivered in the workplace or further afield. Each of the courses is designed for business and we only have 6 places per course to ensure that everyone gets the maximum from each session.


The courses are:
INTRO TO EVENT MANAGEMENT
EVENT DESIGN & MARKETING
EVENT PLANNING & OPERATIONS
DELIVERING BEST PRACTICE EVENTS

Please visit our website www.eventcornwall.co.uk and click on training and conferences for course description and dates.

To book your place on any of these courses, please contact Sammy on sammy@eventcornwall.co.uk

Each course place costs £50 + VAT (individuals)/£75 +VAT (if being paid by an organisation).

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FREE Arts Award follow up sessions


The session will be led by an Arts Award Trainer and will go over your role as the adviser, using the toolkit and the resources and support on the website, group discussion about elements you might be finding difficult, helping young people evidence their work and create portfolios, and how to present portfolios for the moderators and how to organise moderations…and anything else you might have a question about!

Follow up sessions in the South West are:


Cornwall - 13 Sep to book email helen.reynolds@keap.org.uk
Plymouth - 21 Sep to book email jemima.taylor@realideas.org
Poole - w/c 13 Dec (TBC) to book email l.clark@poole.gov.uk

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Breakin' Convention is coming to Cornwall, Hall for Cornwall (12 -13th November) and Bristol, Colston Hall (15th November)


Now in its seventh sold-out year in London, Breakin’ Convention is the not-to-be-missed national hip hop event.

Breakin' Convention is coming to Cornwall, Hall for Cornwall (12 -13th November) and Bristol, Colston Hall (15th November)

Breakin’ Convention is more than just a show – it’s an experience. For one night only the entire venue is transformed with pre-show and interval activities in the foyers, including an open dance floor with live DJs, have-a-go workshops, graffiti art, giveaways and more...

Some of the top hip hop artists on the planet, plus the best local dance crews, hit the stage with force and a thrilling set of performances. The BC10 UK Tour features stunning work by Sebastien & Raphael, a B Boy duo from France and Germany who use dance and projection to create clever visual trickery and haunting images.

Hosted by hip hop dance theatre pioneer, Jonzi D, this action-packed event is guaranteed to be a totally exhilarating night out.

To book tickets go to http://www.breakinconvention.com/

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Stepping the Tinners Way - 17 September 2010


A Community project about the history of the Tinners Way with the 'Tough Dough'.
Friday 17th September 5.30pm-7.30pm


Celebratory screening event and exhibition at the Hard Rock Museum, Geevor Tin Mine and Museum, Pendeen.
Nancledra School, St. Madderns C of E, Trythall School and Pendeen School explore the Tinners Way.


This is a premiere event of the schools animations, artwork and creative writing.
Exhibition of photographic artwork by Penwith College Creative Media students.
Light refreshments will be available.


(The exhibition with films will remain open from Wednesday 15th September- Sunday 30th October Open Sunday- Friday: 9am-5pm)

For more details contact lizzie@lizzieblack.com

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University College Falmouth’s MA Shows 2010 - 7-11 September 2010


You are invited to attend our annual exhibition of work by graduating MA Students from Art, Design, Media and Performance courses.
The exhibition features work by students from University College Falmouth's Tremough, Woodlane and Dartington campuses and will be the public's first opportunity to see the College's newest and brightest stars to graduate display an exciting range of work from across the College's art, design, media and performance-based Master's degree courses.


Venue: University College Falmouth, Woodlane Campus, Falmouth, TR11 4RH
Date: Tuesday 7 to Saturday 11 September 2010
Time: Tuesday to Thursday, 10am to 4pm; Friday, 10am to 4pm and 6pm to 9pm, Saturday, 11am to 4pm
Private View: Friday 10 September 6pm-9pm (includes MA Television Production screenings)
Admission: Free

www.falmouth.ac.uk/events

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