Job Opportunities
School Manager Ref: ALC415, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, University of East Anglia
£30,424 to £36,298 per annum
As School Manager you will provide high quality administrative support, advice and strategic guidance to Heads of School in delivering the School's teaching and research plans and supervise the work of local support offices.
We seek a pro-active, self-motivated, highly organised individual with experience of running a busy office. You will develop processes, monitor performance and manage workflows to ensure the delivery of efficient and effective administrative services to staff.
Essential skills include a degree or equivalent qualification or demonstrable comparable experience; excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Closing date: 12 noon on 13 December 2013.
Further particulars and an application form can be obtained from the link below or by calling 01603 593493
http://www.uea.ac.uk/hr/jobs/alc/alc415.htm
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Digital Manager, Aldeburgh Music
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 depending on experience
Application deadline: midday on Monday 25 November
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced digital manager to help translate Aldeburgh Music's world-class artistic programme into an equally high-quality online and digital experience.
Over the next few years digital and online work is a key priority for the organisation and this position will play an important role in achieving the organisation's digital ambitions. The role will combine managing websites and social media with producing content and running digital strands of work. The role reports to the Head of Communications and is supported by the Digital & Design Officer.
To apply: download a job description and application form.
Digital Manager job description
Digital Manager application form
Equal opportunities form
For enquiries, contact Jane Alexander on 01728 687127 or [email protected]
http://www.aldeburgh.co.uk/about_us/jobs
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Marketing and Publicity Officer, King’s Lynn Festival
The King’s Lynn Festival is seeking a Marketing and Publicity Officer who will be responsible for publicising the annual King’s Lynn Festival and other activities throughout the year. Working closely with the Administrator, the post-holder is expected to raise public awareness of Festival activities, develop its profile in the Public and Private sectors, maximise attendance at events, promote the Festival at local, regional and national levels and to show a commitment to producing a world-class arts festival within tight financial constraints.
In this part-time role, you will become part of a small, dedicated, passionate and enthusiastic team in a relaxed but hard-working environment. The post-holder must be confident, energetic and enthusiastic and have the ability to work without direct supervision. You’ll be a knowledgeable self-starter with an eye for detail, and at least one year’s experience of working in a similar role dealing with advertising, distribution, communication and media activity.
This is a part-time post working an average 3 days a week based at our offices in King’s Lynn, Norfolk.
We are open in our approach to filling this post and Job-share will be considered. The workload is seasonal, with a peak of activity from December to July. During the Festival itself (13 – 26 July 2014) an ‘all hands on deck’ attitude is necessary, as is a flexible approach to hours and duties as it may be necessary to work some evenings, weekends and long days.
Starting salary from £19,000 pro-rata depending on experience.
Please visit www.kingslynnfestival.org.uk to download further information.
Deadline for applications: 12 noon, Friday 29 November
Interviews take place in King’s Lynn week commencing on 9 December 2013
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Jobs at Firstsite, Colchester
With a new Director and vision for the future, firstsite, the East of England's leading centre for the contemporary visual arts is seeking ambitious, creative and talented individuals to join our team at this exciting time.
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Head of Communications
The Head of Communications is responsible for all elements of the marketing and positioning of the gallery, expanding the profile of the organisation, and increasing and diversifying audiences for firstsite through the implementation of a new communications strategy, to be developed by the post-holder.
This will involve a new brand identity, a new website, enhanced digital content, CRM database development and expanded use of social media so this is a great opportunity to creatively shape firstsite's profile and reputation.
With a keen interest in the contemporary visual arts, you will have thorough experience of brand management, press, media and public relations in the arts and excellent communication, advocacy and networking skills.
For full details of the role and the skills and experience required please download the following documents:
Job Description & Person Specification
Read more about firstsite
Please download and fill in the Application Form and email to [email protected]
If you have any questions or for an informal discussion about the role please contact Matthew Rowe via [email protected]
Closing date for applications: Monday 2 December 2013
Interviews: Week commencing 9 December 2013
Executive Assistant
An opportunity has arisen for an Executive Assistant to act as a trusted aide to the Director and provide full administrative support to ensure the smooth running of his office.
You must possess first class written skills to draft documents and prepare briefing notes and excellent interpersonal skills to interact with the wide range of people and organisations that contact the Director.
The role will include complex diary management and travel arrangements, meeting logistics, preparation of agendas, formal and extensive minute taking, drafting papers and responses along with routine filing and record keeping and you must treat all matters with absolute confidentiality and integrity.
Supremely well organised, you will be able to work unsupervised and use your initiative. Highly IT literate, a fast and accurate typist with first class drafting skills, you must have excellent attention to detail.
For full details of the role and the skills and experience required please download the following documents:
Job Description & Person Specification
Please download and fill in the Application Form and email to [email protected]
If you have any questions or for an informal discussion about the role please contact Matthew Rowe via[email protected]
Closing date for applications: Monday 2 December 2013
Interviews: Week commencing 9 December 2013
Facilities Manager
The Facilities Manager is responsible for ensuring that the prestigious Rafael Viñoly Architects designed firstsite gallery, facilities and off site premises are operated in a safe and efficient manner, that the building is maintained to the highest possible standards and that all systems and technology are managed and maintained in-line with appropriate guidance, warranties and best practice.
This will involve ensuring that firstsite complies with all relevant legislation, regulations, British Standards and tenancy agreements and will provide Health and Safety Management, advice and training across the organisation.
You will have building control experience and an extensive knowledge of health and safety provisions along with understanding of complex building management systems and IT and AV equipment.
For full details of the role and the skills and experience required please download the following documents:
Job Description & Person Specification
Please download and fill in the Application Form and email to [email protected]
If you have any questions or for an informal discussion about the role please contact Wayne Warner via[email protected]
Closing date for applications: Monday 2 December 2013
Interviews: Week commencing 9 December 2013
Assistant Curator
This is an opportunity to support the development of an acclaimed visual arts programme in the East of England. Based in Colchester, firstsite has built a reputation over the last 15 years for presenting new work to new audiences through its integrated learning and artistic programmes.
Working closely with the Senior Curator and Technical Manager, this is one of two Assistant Curator roles that support the successful implementation of firstsite’s programme of exhibitions, publications, events and other artistic projects.
You will bring a strong knowledge of and interest in modern and contemporary visual art and culture with relevant experience of working within a contemporary visual arts.
For full details of the role and the skills and experience required please download the following documents:
Job Description & Person Specification
Please download and fill in the Application Form and email to [email protected]
Closing date for applications: Monday 2 December 2013
Interviews: Week commencing 9 December 2013
Learning Co-ordinator
With a new Director and vision for the future, firstsite, the East of England's leading centre for the contemporary visual arts is seeking ambitious, creative and talented individuals to join our team at this exciting time.
The Learning Co-ordinator will support the development and delivery of the learning programme and co-ordinate and deliver exhibition resources. The programme aims for an innovative and creative approach to learning and participation within a gallery context and delivers a diverse range of visitors.
For full details of the role and the skills and experience required please download the following documents:
Job Description & Person Specification
Please download and fill in the Application Form and email to [email protected]
If you have any questions or for an informal discussion about the role please contact Judith Merritt via[email protected]
Closing date for applications: Monday 2 December 2013
Interviews: Week commencing 9 December 2013
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Freelance NCS Area Co-ordinator (Suffolk), Future Creative, Suffolk
Salary: £ 17,500 ~ inclusive of travel ~ paid in monthly installments
1 years fixed term
Future Creative is recruiting a Suffolk Area Coordinator for our National Citizen Service programme.
This role supports the National Citizen Service (NCS) programme delivery for 2014.
The contractor will work in close collaboration with key partners in schools and communities to develop NCS recruitment strategies for young people across the county, building contacts and best practice.
The Area Co-ordinator role will form part of a hands-on team involved in the local engagement of young people through schools, colleges and other provision and their recruitment onto the programme. The post holder will need energy, enthusiasm, flexibility and a creative approach to encouraging expressions of interest and applications from young people. He/she will help to coordinate the work of facilitators and volunteers to deliver the programme across the Spring, Summer and Autumn of 2014.
The post holder will work in close contact with Future Creative’s Head Office alongside the Programme Manager, Co-ordinator and Administrator. He/she will co-ordinate their work with other area co-ordinators also based in the region.
Application Deadline: Friday 22nd November
A full job description can be found here.
The Application Form can be found here. Please complete before the above deadline and send to [email protected]
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MS SQL Analyst/Programmer, Baker Richards, Cambridge
This is a full-time, permanent position based in Cambridge. The salary offered is in the range of £22,500-£30,000, subject to experience.
Baker Richards is a leading international provider of software and consulting in the arts and wider cultural sector. We are widely considered to be the foremost authority on pricing and revenue management in the cultural sector.
We are looking to recruit an individual with practical SQL experience into this new, permanent role. Experience of SQL and MS Office tools is a pre-requisite but the highly specialised nature of our work still means that there will be a heavy emphasis on training and learning for the successful candidate in the first few weeks. During this time you will be undertaking delegated tasks (e.g. writing SQL to deliver agreed specifications or performing data loads), while developing your understanding of our products and systems to begin to take responsibility for work under your own steam or for individual projects.
You will be highly numerate with a strong feel for the possibilities and limitations of data. The ability to think logically and systematically is a pre-requisite, along with meticulous attention to detail. The role requires using your initiative and taking responsibility to solve problems and deliver agreed outputs with alacrity without compromising quality – strong communication skills are also essential.
This is a classic small company role in that a high-level of multi-tasking is required, so excellent organisational skills are essential, as well as being prepared to be flexible and ‘muck-in’.
For further information and details of how to apply, please download the application pack from www.baker-richards.com/vacancies.
Closing date is 1pm on Friday 22nd November.
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Modern Choir Singing Tutor Teacher, Funky Voices, Essex and Suffolk
Closes Tuesday 12 November 2013
Paid (£15k-20k pro rata) Part time
Contact: Sandra Colston [email protected]
Part-time evening singing tutor required for rapidly growing Essex and Suffolk based modern choir.
Position is in varied locations across Essex and Suffolk.
Must be able to play piano (vamp) and teach vocal harmonies to large groups, so must be able to read music. Familiar with popular music, soul, rock classics etc. Friendly, humorous and energetic personality a must. Own car, portable piano/keyboard/guitar and playback equipment necessary.
Funky Voices is a modern choir open to all abilities and ages over 16 with classes all over Essex. Singing modern popular music in preparation for competitions, local performances and shows.
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Volunteer Coordinator, Ickworth (Job ref: 36656), National Trust, Bury St Edmunds
Closing date: 18 November 2013
Salary: £15,685 pro rata (£9,411 per annum)
Contract: Fixed term 12 months, part time, 22.50 hours per week.
Ref: IRC10091
Our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do, and each and every one of them does a fantastic job. Which is why this is such an important role at the heart of the volunteering at Ickworth.
It is an exciting time for Ickworth. Last year, we launched our award-winning Ickworth Lives project to restore and reinterpret the Rotunda basement and now we are developing new projects across the wider estate to further improve and extend our visitor offer. You will play a vital role in delivering these projects, whilst also supporting significant improvements to our existing volunteering team.
You'll have a huge impact on the way we work with our volunteers. You'll be the first point of contact for our volunteers and for recruiting new volunteers to the property. You'll be responsible for managing rotas, work load, organising meetings, events and project work.
About you
To get the most out of the role you'll need to be brilliant at managing a varied, evolving workload. You'll need to have excellent people skills and be able to work with, manage and motivate a team of varied skills, abilities and experiences. You'll have the diplomacy and tact required to work with a team who willingly give their time to the Trust because they share our love of our places.
You'll have confident planning, presentation and communication skills too. Naturally, we'd like you to have experience in either volunteer management or community involvement, along with a background in heritage or conservation work.
Incredibly rewarding
Do great things for us and we'll do great things for you and your career. We'll give you all the training, support and continued professional development you need, and we appreciate that work/life balance is important. You can also look forward to free admission to all our incredible places, and a helpful 20% off at our shops, cafes and restaurants. But they're just the benefits we can tell you about here. There are lots more at www.nationaltrustrewardsandbenefits.org.uk
To be part of something special, please visit our website.
Closing date: 18th November 2013.
Interview date 21st November 2013
Details and Application
https://irecruitment.nationaltrust.org.uk/OA_HTML/OA.jsp?page=/oracle/apps/irc/candidateSelfService/webui/VisVacDispPG&OAHP=IRC_EXT_SITE_VISITOR_APPL&p_svid=10091
Please quote University of Leicester, Museum Studies Jobs Desk in your application.
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Development Manager and Volunteer Coordinator, The Friends of Langham Dome, Langham
Closing date: 30 November 2013
Self-employed, part-time
The Friends of Langham Dome is a charitable organisation, working with the North Norfolk Historic Buildings Trust to restore the Langham Dome, a World War II Anti-aircraft Training building on the edge of Langham, in North Norfolk, and incorporate an interpretation of its use, along with a history of the airfield and Langham's role during the War and the years following.
They are looking for a part-time Development Manager and Volunteer Coordinator to help to establish Langham Dome as a tourist and educational attraction when it opens in 2014, following the completion of the on-going restoration by the North Norfolk Historic Buildings Trust, thanks to grants from the Heritage Lottery Fund, English Heritage and a number of local charities.
The Appointee will be asked to coordinate the volunteers who will be manning the Dome on open days, including summer weekends.
The Appointee will oversee all aspects of the week-by-week running of the Dome, promoting it as an attraction, and report to the Committee of the Friends of Langham Dome (Chairman Patrick Allen of Langham and Vice-Chairman Henry Labouchere of Field Dalling).
The post is self-employed, part-time; flexible hours will include some weekend duties.
The remuneration will be based on 8 hours per week averaged throughout the year.
For a more detailed Job Description please contact Patrick Allen, email [email protected]
The closing date is 30th November 2013.
Please quote University of Leicester, Museum Studies Jobs Desk in your application.
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Arts Development Consultant: Milton Keynes Council
A budget of £17,500-£22,500 is available for this work for 190 days over a 10-month period.
Milton Keynes Council requires an Arts Development consultant to deliver services for the local authority covering 190 days during a 10-month period [2nd December 2013 to end of September/early October 2014]. This contract is being re-advertised as either full or part-time as job-shares will now be considered:https://intendhost.co.uk/miltonkeynescouncil/aspx/ProjectManage/1599
Ongoing Development work shall include:
Contact: Lucy Bedford – [email protected] – 01908 253379.
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Development Opportunities
Creative Training Hub, Introduction to Project Management
Venue: The Cube (near Liverpool St, Central London) Date and time: 5 December 2013, 10.30am to 4.30pm.
Find out how to plan and run your projects effectively. Michele Lazarus will take you through the fundamentals of project management. This interactive and practical course provides an opportunity for you to work together, share ideas and approaches to project management. You will learn how to implement realistic project planning techniques and to manage your projects with skill and confidence. Course fee: £120 (includes course handbook, refreshments and a light lunch). Booking and more information: http://www.creativetraininghub.co.uk/training/event-listings/ To request an invoice please email:[email protected]
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IXIA Public Art Survey
ixia has launched its third annual survey into public art. They are asking you to provide them with your answers to a set of questions about public art - and are seeking your responses now - whether you are based in the UKor internationally. The survey investigates:
Last year’s survey showed an active and core public art sector of at least 1,000 people working within a market valued at least £53m in England alone. Whilst this was a fall of 6% on the previous year, it still represented an employment market of around £17m for artists and arts workers. With the development sector showing signs of recovery over the last 12 months, and new planning policies and guidance actively promoting cultural well-being and public art, will this year’s survey identify an increase in the size and value of the public art sector? Are there any new funding models emerging?
They are interested in your views and experiences, whether you are directly involved with, used to be involved with, or simply have an interest in public art. The survey will take between 3 to 15 minutes to complete, depending on the extent of your involvement with public art. The survey is confidential and only aggregated data will be published. All subscribers to ixia/Public Art Online’s e-list will receive a summary of the survey's findings at the same time as the media. To complete the survey please click here.
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Opportunities for Artists/Writers/Performers
All are welcome to the AGM of North Norfolk Exhibition Project (NNEP)
Wednesday 20th November at 7pm
NWT Cley Visitor Centre NR25 7SA on A149 Coast Road, east of Cley
The Cley 14 Curators are Polly Binns and Rod Bugg
Polly Binns will talk about their ethos and vision for Cley 14: A Creative Conversation
AGM Agenda attachement with NNDC e-news email
www.cleycontemporaryart.org
Literature Wales Launches the 2014 International Poetry Competition
Offering one of the largest monetary prizes for a poetry competition of its kind, this initiative encourages writers to submit their own poems, giving them a chance to get their unique writing style known.
The first prize is £5,000; the second £500; the third £250 and five runners-up will receive awards of £50.
Entries are accepted from writers of any nationality and from any country, provided the work is submitted in the English language. There is no limit to the number of poems an entrant may submit, but each should be accompanied by a £7 entrance fee.
The 2014 competition is now open. Entries will be judged by award-winning poet and playwright Lemn Sissay, poet and musician Rhian Edwards and Welsh poet Samantha Wynne-Rhydderch.
The closing date for entries is 14 March 2014.
http://www.literaturewales.org/cipc/
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Future Radio & Community FM presents: Connect: Transmit – East Anglia
Friday 29th November 2013 – 12:30pm to 4pm @OPEN, Bank Plain, Norwich, NR2 4SF
Are you interested in using radio to work with Young People? Looking for an interesting hook to appeal to students? Want to find out about the education work at Future Radio? This half-day conference is for you.
A chance to form partnerships, and learn about the power of community radio. Including 3 Breakout Sessions: Making Radio, Ideas For Projects and Obtaining Funding For School Radio Projects .
Sign up FOR FREE now: www.futureradio.eventbrite.co.uk
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Drillaz Circus School is recruiting new members!
Drillaz is SeaChange Arts International Circus School, where young people aged 8-18 can learn a wide range of skills including; static trapeze, silks, aerial hoop, acrobatics, juggling and object manipulation for FREE!
Lost in Translation Circus, SeaChange Arts resident company lead the classes with guest tutors from international circus companies and circus schools visiting regularly. Classes are split into two age groups, 8-11 and 12-18. We have spaces in our 12-18 year old training sessions, which run Tuesday 6.30-8pm and/or Thursday 5.30-7pm. At present we have a waiting list for anyone interested in joining the younger group and will contact those interested as spaces become available.
Drillaz is a great opportunity for those looking for a new challenge, to widen and develop performance skills or to make new friends! The year round programme looks to develop circus skills through the term time classes with special intensive training available during school holidays. Performance opportunities are available throughout the year, including at Out There International Festival of Circus and Street Arts!
For those aged 14-25 we also offer Urban Fuse! With two sessions per week, Monday 7-9pm and/ or Thursday 7.30-9pm, Urban Fuse offers the opportunity to try out, Circus, Street Dance, Theatre, and Parkour. As well as all this, Urban Fuse also provides the opportunity to take part in Arts Awards, a nationally recognised qualification! Arts Awards can be achieve through the activities in these sessions, at Bronze, Silver or Gold level under the guidance of an Arts Award advisor. Again all this is offered FREE of charge!
If you or someone you know is interested in signing up for either of these sessions or for more information please contact Siobhan on 01493 745458 or email [email protected]
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Young Circus Troupe Auditions!
SeaChange Arts and Lost in Translation will also be holding auditions for our young circus troupe on Monday 2 December 5.30-7.30pm at the Drill House.
The troupe will train together each week to develop performances that will then be presented at events over the summer of 2014. The troupe will be open to those aged 14-25 who wish to further their existing skills and who are willing to commit to training as a young circus company. This will be a relaxed and friendly group audition, looking at group work and individual skills. Those wishing to audition do not need to have an act prepared but can share a skill if they wish to after the group session, this can be in any art form, from musical skills, dance, acting to any other weird and wonderful skill you may like to share!
To book a place on the audition please contact Siobhan on 01493 745458 or email[email protected]
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Menagerie’s Young Writers Workshop Spring 2014
Saturdays 2-5pm, January 25th – March 1st 2014 at Cambridge Junction.
Menagerie’s Young Writers Workshop returns to Cambridge Junction next spring – so now is your chance to get involved! The Workshop is a great opportunity for young aspiring playwrights in the East of England to develop their craft, extend their horizons, and make important connections with a professional new writing theatre company and fellow writers. It also offers writers a chance to see their work performed at the acclaimed Hotbed Festival 2014.
If you are a writer aged 16 - 25 who is fervent about theatre and live performance, and who is based in the East of England, this Workshop is for you. There are just 12 places available and participation is by application only. Applications are open until Friday 6th December 2013.
The total cost of the workshop is £45. You will ONLY have to pay if you are accepted. Travel bursaries for those further than 35 miles away and scholarships for exceptional candidates will be available.
For full details on how to apply, please visit www.menagerietheatre.co.uk or contact [email protected].
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Words and Women – Call for Entries
Words and Women pioneer a new prize for writing women in the East of England.
£600 first prize.
Winner and runners-up to feature in Words And Women's flagship anthology.
The judges are looking for distinctive work, finely crafted, strong, creative and adventurous. This is your competition, open to all women over the age of 16 - short fiction, memoir, life writing, and creative non-fiction, up to 3,000 words. Send in your best and boldest before the 30th November!
See the Words And Women blog for more details: www.wordsandwomennorwich.blogspot.co.uk
The winners will be announced in January 2014 and the launch of the first anthology of women's writing in the East will be held on March 8th, 2014, International Women's Day.
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Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Celebrity Makers Masterclasses
The Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, at the University of East Anglia Norwich has announced a series of Masterclasses giving budding and experienced artists the chance to learn and develop new skills with internationally renowned artists.
Jonathan Keep, Freddie Robins, and Tracey Rowledge will share their expertise and skills in a series of three Masterclasses covering a range of media including cutting edge 3D printing and ceramics, textiles and bookbinding.
The first Masterclass on 30 November – 1 December will be given by Suffolk based potter Jonathan Keep. A feature of Keep’s work has been to consider new ways of working in ceramics using digital techniques. Jonathan’s work has been exhibited widely and has been seen recently at Collect in the Victoria and Albert Museum, Network Europe at the Museum of International Ceramic Art, Denmark, Unexpected Too at Sotheby's in New York, the Carlin gallery, Paris, Puls gallery, Brussels and Sarah Myerscough Fine Art, London.
This workshop is set to be fascinating, involving hands on experience with readily available 3D computer software and 3D printing in clay.
The second Masterclass is on 18-19 January and will be led by internationally renowned artist, and Senior Tutor on the Textiles programme at the Royal College of Art, London, Freddie Robins. Her work is in many public and private collections including Victoria and Albert Museum, Crafts Council, Nottingham Castle Museumand Aberdeen Art Gallery.
Freddie’s approach to textiles pushes traditional boundaries of craft, art and design, creating exquisite, playful knitted sculptures. The experimental weekend will unpick ideas surrounding ‘masterpiece’ whilst investigating combinations of materials and tensions between media, thinking outside traditional practices and pushing conventional ideas of textiles, sculpture and craft.
The third Celebrity Makers: Masterclass on 8-9 February with Tracey Rowledge looks at bookbinding as a creative medium making two non-adhesive paper-covered book structures. Whilst learning these book structures participants will explore how best to learn their craft, harness their creativity and push the quality of their work.
Tracey’s work has been shown internationally and is held in various private and public collections including The British Library, London, The National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh, and The National Art Library (Victoria andAlbert Museum), London.
Dates and booking details:
Jonathan Keep: Digital Ceramics - Saturday 30 November - Sunday 1 December
Freddie Robins: Textiles - Saturday 18 - Sunday 19 December
Tracey Rowledge: Bookbinding - Saturday 8 - Sunday 9 February
All workshops take place over a weekend from 10.30am-4.30pm in the Education Studio at the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts.
Each workshop costs £120, £100 concessions; includes materials.
Booking is essential and can be done by ringing the Gallery Reception on 01603 593 199.
For further information or photographs please contact:
Penelope Lucas, Marketing & Communications Officer, Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, T 01603 593649 E[email protected]
www.scva.ac.uk
Masterclasses at the Puppet Theatre, Norwich
Costuming for Puppets
Iain Halket, 23–24 November
NEW DISCOUNTED PRICE: ONLY £70 (was £120)
This Masterclass will acquaint participants with a range of costume and textile techniques for puppetry. Everyone will start by creating a simple glove/rod puppet on which they will work over the weekend. Techniques which will be looked at include basic pattern cutting, print, stencil and appliqué. These will be utilised to create depth and pattern which you will develop into a finished costume for your puppet.
Iain is the Artistic Director and main performer of Folding Theatre Puppet Company. He has worked extensively within theatre for the past 30 years as a set and costume designer, prop maker, production manager and performer. He has designed many costumes for NPT’s own productions.
To book contact [email protected] or call the Theatre on 01603 629921
The Power of the Puppet
Neville Tranter, 6–8 February, £125
Participants will be guided to explore the potential of puppetry to create powerful and unique theatrical languages. There will be a strong emphasis on the role of the puppeteer as a performing actor. A puppeteer never disappears behind a puppet. The puppeteer’s presence on stage is an integral element of any performance and central to the audience’s theatrical experience.
Each participant will work with a puppet and bring it to ‘life’. Short scenes will be developed, within which the puppet and its manipulator articulate and respond to dramatic situations. As well as interacting with their own puppets, participants will also work together, creating and performing short dramatic scenes.
Over the past 30 years Neville Tranter’s combination of wicked, down to earth humour, deadly seriousness and virtuoso puppetry has won him international acclaim throughout the world. The Masterclass will finish at 4pm on 7 February as Neville is performing Punch & Judy in Afghanistan at 8.30pm as part of manipulate Visual Theatre Festival.
To book contact [email protected] or call the Theatre on 01603 629921
Funding Opportunities
Music Export Growth Scheme - Reminder of Imminent Round One Deadline
The Music Export Growth Scheme is designed to make grants available to UK-registered independent music companies to assist them with marketing campaigns when looking to introduce successful UK music projects overseas.
Grants ranging from £5,000 to £50,000 are available. The programme can contribute a maximum of 70% of the necessary costs.
Grants are intended to fund international marketing campaigns that aim to expand audience and revenues for British artists overseas.
Expenditure to be taken into account will be external costs to the label or management, not normal running costs.
Eligible project costs include:
Further application rounds will take place periodically over the next three years, with the next one planned for spring 2014.
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Music Grants for Older People (England & Wales)
The registered charity, Concertina which makes grants to charitable bodies which provide musical entertainment and related activities for the elderly has announced that the next deadline for applications is the 30th April 2014. The charity is particular keen to support smaller organisations which might otherwise find it difficult to gain funding. Since its inception in 2004, Concertina has made grants to a wide range of charitable organisations nationwide in England and Wales. These include funds to many care homes for the elderly to provide musical entertainment for their residents. Some of the charities that have received grants from Concertina include:
Read more at: http://www.concertinamusic.org.uk/Grants.php
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Arts Council England – Exceptional Awards (England)
The Arts Council England has announced that organisations with projects that have the potential to make a significant additional contribution to the arts but sit outside its normal funding routes have the opportunity to apply for grants of above £50,000 through its Exceptional Awards. Projects need to help deliver the Arts Council’s ambitions as set out in its Achieving great art for everyone strategic framework.
The projects funded will probably have national (and even international) impact in terms of outcomes and it is likely that the Arts Council will make fewer than 25 Exceptional Awards before 31 March 2015, given limited resources at this time. Read more at: http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/funding/apply-for-funding/exceptional-awards/.
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Wallace & Gromit’s Children’s Foundation (UK)
The Wallace & Gromit’s Children’s Foundation has announced that its grants making programme has re-opened for applications. The Foundation supports projects in children’s hospitals and hospices throughout theUK to enrich and enhance the lives of patients. Projects that could be considered by the Foundation include amongst others:
· Arts, music, play and leisure programmes
· Facilities to support families of children treated in hospitals or hospices
· Care and facilities in hospices
· Supporting children with physical and emotional difficulties
· Medical equipment.
In the past, the average grant awarded was just over £9,000. Previous projects supported include:
· Naomi House Children's Hospice Winchester which received funding for new play equipment and art materials.
· The Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Edinburgh, which received funding towards a new family accommodation facility to enable more parents to stay near their children.
The closing date for applications is the 6th December 2013. Read more at: http://www.wallaceandgromitfoundation.org/about/apply-for-grant/
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The Radcliffe Trust – Music Grants (UK)
The Radcliffe Trust has announced that the next deadline for applications to its Music making grants programme is the 31st January 2014. Through its grant making programme, the Radcliffe Trust supports classical music performance and training especially chamber music, composition and music education. Particular interests within music education are music for children and adults with special needs, youth orchestras and projects at secondary and higher levels, including academic research. The Trustees respond to applications and also initiate their own projects. Applicant must be a registered charity or an exempt charity. Applications are considered under eight headings. These are:
· Composition and contemporary music
· Bursaries for courses and summer schools
· Limited to U.K. based students
· Music therapy / special needs
· Academic research / projects
· Youth orchestras; performance projects
· Educational projects
· Miscellaneous.
During 2011 the average grant awarded was in the region of £3,800. Read more at:http://www.theradcliffetrust.org/criteria-for-music-grants.php.
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Arts Council England - Strategic Touring Programme (England)
ACE has announced that its Strategic Touring Programme has re-opened for applications. The £45 million Strategic touring programme aims to encourage collaboration between organisations, so more people acrossEngland experience and are inspired by the arts, particularly in places which rely on touring for much of their arts provision. The funding is available to both organisations and individuals. Partnerships, networks and consortia can also apply. These can include:
· Promoters
· Producers
· Artists
· Agencies
· Companies
· Marketing or audience development specialists
· Or / and local authority representatives or any other kind of organisation or individual.
Grants need to be more than £10,000 per project. The closing date for applications is the 29th November 2013. Read more at: http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/funding/apply-for-funding/strategic-touring-programme/.
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Will Charitable Trust - Blind People & Learning Disabilities Grant (UK)
The Will Charitable Trust has announced that its Blind People & Learning Disabilities grants programme is now open for applications and will close on the 31st January 2014. Through the programme UK charities can apply for funding for the care of and services for blind people, and the prevention and/or cure of blindness. The Trust also supports projects that support the long-term care of people with learning disabilities either in a residential care or supported living. Around 12 charities are supported each year with grants varying from £5,000 to around £20,000. Examples of previous awards made include:
· A grant of £12,000 to develop a volunteering programme to supplement a charity’s care package for residents by providing volunteer-led day activities.
· A local charity which provides long term day care and employment for individuals until retirement was awarded £10,000 to help fund the equipping and refurbishment of new premises.
· A charity was awarded £8,500 to fund the introduction of music therapy in one of its care homes for residents and day service users.
Read more at: http://www.willcharitabletrust.org.uk/howtoapply.htm
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Arts Council England - Strategic Touring Programme (England)
ACE has announced that its Strategic Touring Programme has re-opened for applications. The £45 million Strategic touring programme aims to encourage collaboration between organisations, so more people across England experience and are inspired by the arts, particularly in places which rely on touring for much of their arts provision. The funding is available to both organisations and individuals. Partnerships, networks and consortia can also apply. These can include:
· Promoters
· Producers
· Artists
· Agencies
· Companies
· Marketing or audience development specialists
· Or / and local authority representatives or any other kind of organisation or individual.
Grants need to be more than £10,000 per project. The closing date for applications is the 29th November 2013. Read more at: http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/funding/apply-for-funding/strategic-touring-programme/.
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Will Charitable Trust - Blind People & Learning Disabilities Grant (UK)
The Will Charitable Trust has announced that its Blind People & Learning Disabilities grants programme is now open for applications and will close on the 31st January 2014. Through the programme UK charities can apply for funding for the care of and services for blind people, and the prevention and/or cure of blindness. The Trust also supports projects that support the long-term care of people with learning disabilities either in a residential care or supported living. Around 12 charities are supported each year with grants varying from £5,000 to around £20,000. Examples of previous awards made include:
· A grant of £12,000 to develop a volunteering programme to supplement a charity’s care package for residents by providing volunteer-led day activities.
· A local charity which provides long term day care and employment for individuals until retirement was awarded £10,000 to help fund the equipping and refurbishment of new premises.
· A charity was awarded £8,500 to fund the introduction of music therapy in one of its care homes for residents and day service users.
Read more at: http://www.willcharitabletrust.org.uk/howtoapply.htm
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Funding for Breakfast Clubs (UK)
Kellogg’s have joined up with Forever Manchester, a UK charity to deliver the Help Give a Child a Breakfast campaign in the UK. Through the campaign, schools can apply for funding to support their Breakfast Clubs. Established Breakfast Clubs can apply for £200 plus £100 of Kellogg’s Cereal Vouchers and a further £100 of Kellogg’s Cereal Vouchers upon completion of a satisfactory feedback form. Schools wanting to start a new Kellogg’s Breakfast Club will receive £400 and will be required to attend a Kellogg’s Breakfast Club Information Day where they will receive advice, support, handy tips and techniques to running their club. There are no restrictions set on how breakfast clubs can use the money. It can pay for food, equipment, games, materials and staff time. Any items which would help support the running of the breakfast club. To be eligible for funding, at least 40% of the pupils at the school should be eligible to claim free school meals and the school should be based within the 0 – 40% most disadvantaged communities as ranked by the country’s Indices of Multiple Deprivation. Schools can apply for funding up until 28th February 2014. Read more at: http://www.giveachildabreakfast.co.uk/get_involved.aspx#start_breakfast
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Schools Challenge Fund (UK)
Primary and secondary schools as well as FE colleges in the UK can apply for funding to develop joint thematic activities with schools and colleges in Germany. This should include both joint project work and visits. The aim of the fund is to inspire young people from the UK and Germany to get involved in relevant interaction, learning and dialogue with their peers, to enhance their international experience and intercultural awareness in a creative, practical and enjoyable way. Applications are also welcomed from clusters of schools. To be eligible, at least 10 young people from each participating institution must be involved in the project visits and an additional substantial number of young people must take part in project activities at their own schools. Grants are available for both large and small projects and the amount can be anything up to, but will not exceed, £5,000. The Challenge Fund programme provides grants of normally 50% towards the overall eligible costs. In exceptional circumstances this can be up to 75%. The next closing date for applications is the 31st January 2014. Read more at: http://www.ukgermanconnection.org/schools-challenge-fund.
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Volunteering Opportunities
Norwich Puppet Theatre - Trustee/Treasurer
As an exciting, ambitious and much loved small arts charity, we have a vacancy for a retired or currently employed qualified accountancy professional wishing to serve as a Trustee and Honorary Treasurer.
Norwich Puppet Theatre is a much-loved and very active small arts charity with more than 30 years of track record in providing excellence in puppet theatre performances and education for audiences of all ages.
Our strategy is to develop our unique cultural venue in St James', Whitefriars, Norwich into a centre of excellence in puppet theatre, one of only two such dedicated facilities inEngland.
As a charity, oversight of our professional artistic management team is by a Board of Trustees, and we have a vacancy for a qualified accountancy professional wishing to serve as a Trustee and Honorary Treasurer.
The role would be filled in an entirely voluntary basis. The person appointed would have responsibility to provide strategic rather than hands on oversight of the work of the staff who undertake the bookkeeping and financial processes of the business.
The role would include additionally leading the Board's Finance sub-committee, and help the Board in its assessment of the company's financial health and planning. The Treasurer would have a key role to play in providing the Board with a financial perspective on strategic priorities and business plans.
The commitment we would be looking for is to attend 4 full Board meetings per year, plus a further 4 Finance sub-committee meetings each year, to be arranged around the Treasurer's convenience. The normal period of service before our rotation rules take effect is three years after an initial period of mutual trial. The initial three-year period can be and often is extended with approval at the AGM and the continued enthusiasm of the trustee!
Trustees are of course unpaid but the benefits are substantial in terms of community engagement, new networks and friendships, and the chance to develop leadership and governance skills. The Company does of course reimburse appropriate necessary expenses.
Whilst arts experience is not a requirement, an enthusiasm or potential passion for an active small arts enterprise is a great advantage!
For more information about Norwich Puppet Theatre can be found on-line at http://www.puppettheatre.co.uk/ and via the Charities Commission websitehttp://www.charitycommission.gov.uk/find-charities/ using our Charity Number 271041.
A full role description is available on request by emailing: [email protected]
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Manager - Swaffham Museum
Voluntary position
Closing Date: For expressions of interest 19 November 2013
The Trustees of the museum wish to appoint a Manager to take overall charge of the museum, dealing with longer term strategy as well as day to day matters.
Developing the heritage and the management of the collection will be important aspects of the work.
It is expected that the appointee would become a Trustee responsible to the Board and would become the 'public face' of the museum.
The post is new and is a volunteer position only although it is hoped that in the longer term funding will be available for a salaried position.
Approved expenses whilst on duty would be payable.
For full details of the position please contact:
James Dean (Trustee, Swaffham Museum Ltd),
The Barn,
White Cross Road,
Swaffham, PE37 7QY,
Tel: 01760 720756.
email: [email protected] as soon as possible, but before 19th November 2013.
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Voluntary Marketing and Administration Intern, King’s Lynn Festival
We would like to hear from anyone who aspires to work in marketing, administration and communications in an arts environment, and would like the opportunity to work regularly part-time hours over a 3 month period (May – July 2014).
This is a Voluntary Worker position at the Festival which is a charity. This role involves working on a range of marketing and communications campaigns, tackling bespoke projects and routine tasks. This is on the job training to complement your own work or study.
Please visit www.kingslynnfestival.org.uk to download further information.
Deadline for applications: 12 noon, Friday 29 November
Interviews take place in King’s Lynn week commencing on 9 December 2013
School Manager Ref: ALC415, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, University of East Anglia
£30,424 to £36,298 per annum
As School Manager you will provide high quality administrative support, advice and strategic guidance to Heads of School in delivering the School's teaching and research plans and supervise the work of local support offices.
We seek a pro-active, self-motivated, highly organised individual with experience of running a busy office. You will develop processes, monitor performance and manage workflows to ensure the delivery of efficient and effective administrative services to staff.
Essential skills include a degree or equivalent qualification or demonstrable comparable experience; excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Closing date: 12 noon on 13 December 2013.
Further particulars and an application form can be obtained from the link below or by calling 01603 593493
http://www.uea.ac.uk/hr/jobs/alc/alc415.htm
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Digital Manager, Aldeburgh Music
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 depending on experience
Application deadline: midday on Monday 25 November
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced digital manager to help translate Aldeburgh Music's world-class artistic programme into an equally high-quality online and digital experience.
Over the next few years digital and online work is a key priority for the organisation and this position will play an important role in achieving the organisation's digital ambitions. The role will combine managing websites and social media with producing content and running digital strands of work. The role reports to the Head of Communications and is supported by the Digital & Design Officer.
To apply: download a job description and application form.
Digital Manager job description
Digital Manager application form
Equal opportunities form
For enquiries, contact Jane Alexander on 01728 687127 or [email protected]
http://www.aldeburgh.co.uk/about_us/jobs
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Marketing and Publicity Officer, King’s Lynn Festival
The King’s Lynn Festival is seeking a Marketing and Publicity Officer who will be responsible for publicising the annual King’s Lynn Festival and other activities throughout the year. Working closely with the Administrator, the post-holder is expected to raise public awareness of Festival activities, develop its profile in the Public and Private sectors, maximise attendance at events, promote the Festival at local, regional and national levels and to show a commitment to producing a world-class arts festival within tight financial constraints.
In this part-time role, you will become part of a small, dedicated, passionate and enthusiastic team in a relaxed but hard-working environment. The post-holder must be confident, energetic and enthusiastic and have the ability to work without direct supervision. You’ll be a knowledgeable self-starter with an eye for detail, and at least one year’s experience of working in a similar role dealing with advertising, distribution, communication and media activity.
This is a part-time post working an average 3 days a week based at our offices in King’s Lynn, Norfolk.
We are open in our approach to filling this post and Job-share will be considered. The workload is seasonal, with a peak of activity from December to July. During the Festival itself (13 – 26 July 2014) an ‘all hands on deck’ attitude is necessary, as is a flexible approach to hours and duties as it may be necessary to work some evenings, weekends and long days.
Starting salary from £19,000 pro-rata depending on experience.
Please visit www.kingslynnfestival.org.uk to download further information.
Deadline for applications: 12 noon, Friday 29 November
Interviews take place in King’s Lynn week commencing on 9 December 2013
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Jobs at Firstsite, Colchester
With a new Director and vision for the future, firstsite, the East of England's leading centre for the contemporary visual arts is seeking ambitious, creative and talented individuals to join our team at this exciting time.
Read more about firstsite
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Head of Communications
The Head of Communications is responsible for all elements of the marketing and positioning of the gallery, expanding the profile of the organisation, and increasing and diversifying audiences for firstsite through the implementation of a new communications strategy, to be developed by the post-holder.
This will involve a new brand identity, a new website, enhanced digital content, CRM database development and expanded use of social media so this is a great opportunity to creatively shape firstsite's profile and reputation.
With a keen interest in the contemporary visual arts, you will have thorough experience of brand management, press, media and public relations in the arts and excellent communication, advocacy and networking skills.
For full details of the role and the skills and experience required please download the following documents:
Job Description & Person Specification
Read more about firstsite
Please download and fill in the Application Form and email to [email protected]
If you have any questions or for an informal discussion about the role please contact Matthew Rowe via [email protected]
Closing date for applications: Monday 2 December 2013
Interviews: Week commencing 9 December 2013
Executive Assistant
An opportunity has arisen for an Executive Assistant to act as a trusted aide to the Director and provide full administrative support to ensure the smooth running of his office.
You must possess first class written skills to draft documents and prepare briefing notes and excellent interpersonal skills to interact with the wide range of people and organisations that contact the Director.
The role will include complex diary management and travel arrangements, meeting logistics, preparation of agendas, formal and extensive minute taking, drafting papers and responses along with routine filing and record keeping and you must treat all matters with absolute confidentiality and integrity.
Supremely well organised, you will be able to work unsupervised and use your initiative. Highly IT literate, a fast and accurate typist with first class drafting skills, you must have excellent attention to detail.
For full details of the role and the skills and experience required please download the following documents:
Job Description & Person Specification
Please download and fill in the Application Form and email to [email protected]
If you have any questions or for an informal discussion about the role please contact Matthew Rowe via[email protected]
Closing date for applications: Monday 2 December 2013
Interviews: Week commencing 9 December 2013
Facilities Manager
The Facilities Manager is responsible for ensuring that the prestigious Rafael Viñoly Architects designed firstsite gallery, facilities and off site premises are operated in a safe and efficient manner, that the building is maintained to the highest possible standards and that all systems and technology are managed and maintained in-line with appropriate guidance, warranties and best practice.
This will involve ensuring that firstsite complies with all relevant legislation, regulations, British Standards and tenancy agreements and will provide Health and Safety Management, advice and training across the organisation.
You will have building control experience and an extensive knowledge of health and safety provisions along with understanding of complex building management systems and IT and AV equipment.
For full details of the role and the skills and experience required please download the following documents:
Job Description & Person Specification
Please download and fill in the Application Form and email to [email protected]
If you have any questions or for an informal discussion about the role please contact Wayne Warner via[email protected]
Closing date for applications: Monday 2 December 2013
Interviews: Week commencing 9 December 2013
Assistant Curator
This is an opportunity to support the development of an acclaimed visual arts programme in the East of England. Based in Colchester, firstsite has built a reputation over the last 15 years for presenting new work to new audiences through its integrated learning and artistic programmes.
Working closely with the Senior Curator and Technical Manager, this is one of two Assistant Curator roles that support the successful implementation of firstsite’s programme of exhibitions, publications, events and other artistic projects.
You will bring a strong knowledge of and interest in modern and contemporary visual art and culture with relevant experience of working within a contemporary visual arts.
For full details of the role and the skills and experience required please download the following documents:
Job Description & Person Specification
Please download and fill in the Application Form and email to [email protected]
Closing date for applications: Monday 2 December 2013
Interviews: Week commencing 9 December 2013
Learning Co-ordinator
With a new Director and vision for the future, firstsite, the East of England's leading centre for the contemporary visual arts is seeking ambitious, creative and talented individuals to join our team at this exciting time.
The Learning Co-ordinator will support the development and delivery of the learning programme and co-ordinate and deliver exhibition resources. The programme aims for an innovative and creative approach to learning and participation within a gallery context and delivers a diverse range of visitors.
For full details of the role and the skills and experience required please download the following documents:
Job Description & Person Specification
Please download and fill in the Application Form and email to [email protected]
If you have any questions or for an informal discussion about the role please contact Judith Merritt via[email protected]
Closing date for applications: Monday 2 December 2013
Interviews: Week commencing 9 December 2013
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Freelance NCS Area Co-ordinator (Suffolk), Future Creative, Suffolk
Salary: £ 17,500 ~ inclusive of travel ~ paid in monthly installments
1 years fixed term
Future Creative is recruiting a Suffolk Area Coordinator for our National Citizen Service programme.
This role supports the National Citizen Service (NCS) programme delivery for 2014.
The contractor will work in close collaboration with key partners in schools and communities to develop NCS recruitment strategies for young people across the county, building contacts and best practice.
The Area Co-ordinator role will form part of a hands-on team involved in the local engagement of young people through schools, colleges and other provision and their recruitment onto the programme. The post holder will need energy, enthusiasm, flexibility and a creative approach to encouraging expressions of interest and applications from young people. He/she will help to coordinate the work of facilitators and volunteers to deliver the programme across the Spring, Summer and Autumn of 2014.
The post holder will work in close contact with Future Creative’s Head Office alongside the Programme Manager, Co-ordinator and Administrator. He/she will co-ordinate their work with other area co-ordinators also based in the region.
Application Deadline: Friday 22nd November
A full job description can be found here.
The Application Form can be found here. Please complete before the above deadline and send to [email protected]
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MS SQL Analyst/Programmer, Baker Richards, Cambridge
This is a full-time, permanent position based in Cambridge. The salary offered is in the range of £22,500-£30,000, subject to experience.
Baker Richards is a leading international provider of software and consulting in the arts and wider cultural sector. We are widely considered to be the foremost authority on pricing and revenue management in the cultural sector.
We are looking to recruit an individual with practical SQL experience into this new, permanent role. Experience of SQL and MS Office tools is a pre-requisite but the highly specialised nature of our work still means that there will be a heavy emphasis on training and learning for the successful candidate in the first few weeks. During this time you will be undertaking delegated tasks (e.g. writing SQL to deliver agreed specifications or performing data loads), while developing your understanding of our products and systems to begin to take responsibility for work under your own steam or for individual projects.
You will be highly numerate with a strong feel for the possibilities and limitations of data. The ability to think logically and systematically is a pre-requisite, along with meticulous attention to detail. The role requires using your initiative and taking responsibility to solve problems and deliver agreed outputs with alacrity without compromising quality – strong communication skills are also essential.
This is a classic small company role in that a high-level of multi-tasking is required, so excellent organisational skills are essential, as well as being prepared to be flexible and ‘muck-in’.
For further information and details of how to apply, please download the application pack from www.baker-richards.com/vacancies.
Closing date is 1pm on Friday 22nd November.
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Modern Choir Singing Tutor Teacher, Funky Voices, Essex and Suffolk
Closes Tuesday 12 November 2013
Paid (£15k-20k pro rata) Part time
Contact: Sandra Colston [email protected]
Part-time evening singing tutor required for rapidly growing Essex and Suffolk based modern choir.
Position is in varied locations across Essex and Suffolk.
Must be able to play piano (vamp) and teach vocal harmonies to large groups, so must be able to read music. Familiar with popular music, soul, rock classics etc. Friendly, humorous and energetic personality a must. Own car, portable piano/keyboard/guitar and playback equipment necessary.
Funky Voices is a modern choir open to all abilities and ages over 16 with classes all over Essex. Singing modern popular music in preparation for competitions, local performances and shows.
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Volunteer Coordinator, Ickworth (Job ref: 36656), National Trust, Bury St Edmunds
Closing date: 18 November 2013
Salary: £15,685 pro rata (£9,411 per annum)
Contract: Fixed term 12 months, part time, 22.50 hours per week.
Ref: IRC10091
Our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do, and each and every one of them does a fantastic job. Which is why this is such an important role at the heart of the volunteering at Ickworth.
It is an exciting time for Ickworth. Last year, we launched our award-winning Ickworth Lives project to restore and reinterpret the Rotunda basement and now we are developing new projects across the wider estate to further improve and extend our visitor offer. You will play a vital role in delivering these projects, whilst also supporting significant improvements to our existing volunteering team.
You'll have a huge impact on the way we work with our volunteers. You'll be the first point of contact for our volunteers and for recruiting new volunteers to the property. You'll be responsible for managing rotas, work load, organising meetings, events and project work.
About you
To get the most out of the role you'll need to be brilliant at managing a varied, evolving workload. You'll need to have excellent people skills and be able to work with, manage and motivate a team of varied skills, abilities and experiences. You'll have the diplomacy and tact required to work with a team who willingly give their time to the Trust because they share our love of our places.
You'll have confident planning, presentation and communication skills too. Naturally, we'd like you to have experience in either volunteer management or community involvement, along with a background in heritage or conservation work.
Incredibly rewarding
Do great things for us and we'll do great things for you and your career. We'll give you all the training, support and continued professional development you need, and we appreciate that work/life balance is important. You can also look forward to free admission to all our incredible places, and a helpful 20% off at our shops, cafes and restaurants. But they're just the benefits we can tell you about here. There are lots more at www.nationaltrustrewardsandbenefits.org.uk
To be part of something special, please visit our website.
Closing date: 18th November 2013.
Interview date 21st November 2013
Details and Application
https://irecruitment.nationaltrust.org.uk/OA_HTML/OA.jsp?page=/oracle/apps/irc/candidateSelfService/webui/VisVacDispPG&OAHP=IRC_EXT_SITE_VISITOR_APPL&p_svid=10091
Please quote University of Leicester, Museum Studies Jobs Desk in your application.
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Development Manager and Volunteer Coordinator, The Friends of Langham Dome, Langham
Closing date: 30 November 2013
Self-employed, part-time
The Friends of Langham Dome is a charitable organisation, working with the North Norfolk Historic Buildings Trust to restore the Langham Dome, a World War II Anti-aircraft Training building on the edge of Langham, in North Norfolk, and incorporate an interpretation of its use, along with a history of the airfield and Langham's role during the War and the years following.
They are looking for a part-time Development Manager and Volunteer Coordinator to help to establish Langham Dome as a tourist and educational attraction when it opens in 2014, following the completion of the on-going restoration by the North Norfolk Historic Buildings Trust, thanks to grants from the Heritage Lottery Fund, English Heritage and a number of local charities.
The Appointee will be asked to coordinate the volunteers who will be manning the Dome on open days, including summer weekends.
The Appointee will oversee all aspects of the week-by-week running of the Dome, promoting it as an attraction, and report to the Committee of the Friends of Langham Dome (Chairman Patrick Allen of Langham and Vice-Chairman Henry Labouchere of Field Dalling).
The post is self-employed, part-time; flexible hours will include some weekend duties.
The remuneration will be based on 8 hours per week averaged throughout the year.
For a more detailed Job Description please contact Patrick Allen, email [email protected]
The closing date is 30th November 2013.
Please quote University of Leicester, Museum Studies Jobs Desk in your application.
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Arts Development Consultant: Milton Keynes Council
A budget of £17,500-£22,500 is available for this work for 190 days over a 10-month period.
Milton Keynes Council requires an Arts Development consultant to deliver services for the local authority covering 190 days during a 10-month period [2nd December 2013 to end of September/early October 2014]. This contract is being re-advertised as either full or part-time as job-shares will now be considered:https://intendhost.co.uk/miltonkeynescouncil/aspx/ProjectManage/1599
Ongoing Development work shall include:
- Overseeing and implementation of arts strategy and policy development
- Advice & guidance on all arts related activity
- Identify & develop partnership projects and external funding bids to enhance the arts offer of Milton Keynes
- Project management on schemes ranging from £10,000 to £350,000
- Management of the grant-aid programme
- Management of the Arts Property Portfolio [tenanted by MK Gallery, Artworks-mk & Inter-Action MK]
- Data and budget management of c. £900,000 [allocated to property maintenance, grants and external income for project delivery]
- Report writing and communications
- Responses to line manager, planning colleagues, community, Councillor and Town/Parish Councils
Contact: Lucy Bedford – [email protected] – 01908 253379.
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Development Opportunities
Creative Training Hub, Introduction to Project Management
Venue: The Cube (near Liverpool St, Central London) Date and time: 5 December 2013, 10.30am to 4.30pm.
Find out how to plan and run your projects effectively. Michele Lazarus will take you through the fundamentals of project management. This interactive and practical course provides an opportunity for you to work together, share ideas and approaches to project management. You will learn how to implement realistic project planning techniques and to manage your projects with skill and confidence. Course fee: £120 (includes course handbook, refreshments and a light lunch). Booking and more information: http://www.creativetraininghub.co.uk/training/event-listings/ To request an invoice please email:[email protected]
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IXIA Public Art Survey
ixia has launched its third annual survey into public art. They are asking you to provide them with your answers to a set of questions about public art - and are seeking your responses now - whether you are based in the UKor internationally. The survey investigates:
- The range of individuals and organisations who are engaged with public art;
- How public art is funded;
- Where public art is happening; and
- Why individuals and organisations value public art.
Last year’s survey showed an active and core public art sector of at least 1,000 people working within a market valued at least £53m in England alone. Whilst this was a fall of 6% on the previous year, it still represented an employment market of around £17m for artists and arts workers. With the development sector showing signs of recovery over the last 12 months, and new planning policies and guidance actively promoting cultural well-being and public art, will this year’s survey identify an increase in the size and value of the public art sector? Are there any new funding models emerging?
They are interested in your views and experiences, whether you are directly involved with, used to be involved with, or simply have an interest in public art. The survey will take between 3 to 15 minutes to complete, depending on the extent of your involvement with public art. The survey is confidential and only aggregated data will be published. All subscribers to ixia/Public Art Online’s e-list will receive a summary of the survey's findings at the same time as the media. To complete the survey please click here.
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Opportunities for Artists/Writers/Performers
All are welcome to the AGM of North Norfolk Exhibition Project (NNEP)
Wednesday 20th November at 7pm
NWT Cley Visitor Centre NR25 7SA on A149 Coast Road, east of Cley
The Cley 14 Curators are Polly Binns and Rod Bugg
Polly Binns will talk about their ethos and vision for Cley 14: A Creative Conversation
AGM Agenda attachement with NNDC e-news email
www.cleycontemporaryart.org
Literature Wales Launches the 2014 International Poetry Competition
Offering one of the largest monetary prizes for a poetry competition of its kind, this initiative encourages writers to submit their own poems, giving them a chance to get their unique writing style known.
The first prize is £5,000; the second £500; the third £250 and five runners-up will receive awards of £50.
Entries are accepted from writers of any nationality and from any country, provided the work is submitted in the English language. There is no limit to the number of poems an entrant may submit, but each should be accompanied by a £7 entrance fee.
The 2014 competition is now open. Entries will be judged by award-winning poet and playwright Lemn Sissay, poet and musician Rhian Edwards and Welsh poet Samantha Wynne-Rhydderch.
The closing date for entries is 14 March 2014.
http://www.literaturewales.org/cipc/
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Future Radio & Community FM presents: Connect: Transmit – East Anglia
Friday 29th November 2013 – 12:30pm to 4pm @OPEN, Bank Plain, Norwich, NR2 4SF
Are you interested in using radio to work with Young People? Looking for an interesting hook to appeal to students? Want to find out about the education work at Future Radio? This half-day conference is for you.
A chance to form partnerships, and learn about the power of community radio. Including 3 Breakout Sessions: Making Radio, Ideas For Projects and Obtaining Funding For School Radio Projects .
Sign up FOR FREE now: www.futureradio.eventbrite.co.uk
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Drillaz Circus School is recruiting new members!
Drillaz is SeaChange Arts International Circus School, where young people aged 8-18 can learn a wide range of skills including; static trapeze, silks, aerial hoop, acrobatics, juggling and object manipulation for FREE!
Lost in Translation Circus, SeaChange Arts resident company lead the classes with guest tutors from international circus companies and circus schools visiting regularly. Classes are split into two age groups, 8-11 and 12-18. We have spaces in our 12-18 year old training sessions, which run Tuesday 6.30-8pm and/or Thursday 5.30-7pm. At present we have a waiting list for anyone interested in joining the younger group and will contact those interested as spaces become available.
Drillaz is a great opportunity for those looking for a new challenge, to widen and develop performance skills or to make new friends! The year round programme looks to develop circus skills through the term time classes with special intensive training available during school holidays. Performance opportunities are available throughout the year, including at Out There International Festival of Circus and Street Arts!
For those aged 14-25 we also offer Urban Fuse! With two sessions per week, Monday 7-9pm and/ or Thursday 7.30-9pm, Urban Fuse offers the opportunity to try out, Circus, Street Dance, Theatre, and Parkour. As well as all this, Urban Fuse also provides the opportunity to take part in Arts Awards, a nationally recognised qualification! Arts Awards can be achieve through the activities in these sessions, at Bronze, Silver or Gold level under the guidance of an Arts Award advisor. Again all this is offered FREE of charge!
If you or someone you know is interested in signing up for either of these sessions or for more information please contact Siobhan on 01493 745458 or email [email protected]
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Young Circus Troupe Auditions!
SeaChange Arts and Lost in Translation will also be holding auditions for our young circus troupe on Monday 2 December 5.30-7.30pm at the Drill House.
The troupe will train together each week to develop performances that will then be presented at events over the summer of 2014. The troupe will be open to those aged 14-25 who wish to further their existing skills and who are willing to commit to training as a young circus company. This will be a relaxed and friendly group audition, looking at group work and individual skills. Those wishing to audition do not need to have an act prepared but can share a skill if they wish to after the group session, this can be in any art form, from musical skills, dance, acting to any other weird and wonderful skill you may like to share!
To book a place on the audition please contact Siobhan on 01493 745458 or email[email protected]
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Menagerie’s Young Writers Workshop Spring 2014
Saturdays 2-5pm, January 25th – March 1st 2014 at Cambridge Junction.
Menagerie’s Young Writers Workshop returns to Cambridge Junction next spring – so now is your chance to get involved! The Workshop is a great opportunity for young aspiring playwrights in the East of England to develop their craft, extend their horizons, and make important connections with a professional new writing theatre company and fellow writers. It also offers writers a chance to see their work performed at the acclaimed Hotbed Festival 2014.
If you are a writer aged 16 - 25 who is fervent about theatre and live performance, and who is based in the East of England, this Workshop is for you. There are just 12 places available and participation is by application only. Applications are open until Friday 6th December 2013.
The total cost of the workshop is £45. You will ONLY have to pay if you are accepted. Travel bursaries for those further than 35 miles away and scholarships for exceptional candidates will be available.
For full details on how to apply, please visit www.menagerietheatre.co.uk or contact [email protected].
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Words and Women – Call for Entries
Words and Women pioneer a new prize for writing women in the East of England.
£600 first prize.
Winner and runners-up to feature in Words And Women's flagship anthology.
The judges are looking for distinctive work, finely crafted, strong, creative and adventurous. This is your competition, open to all women over the age of 16 - short fiction, memoir, life writing, and creative non-fiction, up to 3,000 words. Send in your best and boldest before the 30th November!
See the Words And Women blog for more details: www.wordsandwomennorwich.blogspot.co.uk
The winners will be announced in January 2014 and the launch of the first anthology of women's writing in the East will be held on March 8th, 2014, International Women's Day.
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Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Celebrity Makers Masterclasses
The Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, at the University of East Anglia Norwich has announced a series of Masterclasses giving budding and experienced artists the chance to learn and develop new skills with internationally renowned artists.
Jonathan Keep, Freddie Robins, and Tracey Rowledge will share their expertise and skills in a series of three Masterclasses covering a range of media including cutting edge 3D printing and ceramics, textiles and bookbinding.
The first Masterclass on 30 November – 1 December will be given by Suffolk based potter Jonathan Keep. A feature of Keep’s work has been to consider new ways of working in ceramics using digital techniques. Jonathan’s work has been exhibited widely and has been seen recently at Collect in the Victoria and Albert Museum, Network Europe at the Museum of International Ceramic Art, Denmark, Unexpected Too at Sotheby's in New York, the Carlin gallery, Paris, Puls gallery, Brussels and Sarah Myerscough Fine Art, London.
This workshop is set to be fascinating, involving hands on experience with readily available 3D computer software and 3D printing in clay.
The second Masterclass is on 18-19 January and will be led by internationally renowned artist, and Senior Tutor on the Textiles programme at the Royal College of Art, London, Freddie Robins. Her work is in many public and private collections including Victoria and Albert Museum, Crafts Council, Nottingham Castle Museumand Aberdeen Art Gallery.
Freddie’s approach to textiles pushes traditional boundaries of craft, art and design, creating exquisite, playful knitted sculptures. The experimental weekend will unpick ideas surrounding ‘masterpiece’ whilst investigating combinations of materials and tensions between media, thinking outside traditional practices and pushing conventional ideas of textiles, sculpture and craft.
The third Celebrity Makers: Masterclass on 8-9 February with Tracey Rowledge looks at bookbinding as a creative medium making two non-adhesive paper-covered book structures. Whilst learning these book structures participants will explore how best to learn their craft, harness their creativity and push the quality of their work.
Tracey’s work has been shown internationally and is held in various private and public collections including The British Library, London, The National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh, and The National Art Library (Victoria andAlbert Museum), London.
Dates and booking details:
Jonathan Keep: Digital Ceramics - Saturday 30 November - Sunday 1 December
Freddie Robins: Textiles - Saturday 18 - Sunday 19 December
Tracey Rowledge: Bookbinding - Saturday 8 - Sunday 9 February
All workshops take place over a weekend from 10.30am-4.30pm in the Education Studio at the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts.
Each workshop costs £120, £100 concessions; includes materials.
Booking is essential and can be done by ringing the Gallery Reception on 01603 593 199.
For further information or photographs please contact:
Penelope Lucas, Marketing & Communications Officer, Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, T 01603 593649 E[email protected]
www.scva.ac.uk
Masterclasses at the Puppet Theatre, Norwich
Costuming for Puppets
Iain Halket, 23–24 November
NEW DISCOUNTED PRICE: ONLY £70 (was £120)
This Masterclass will acquaint participants with a range of costume and textile techniques for puppetry. Everyone will start by creating a simple glove/rod puppet on which they will work over the weekend. Techniques which will be looked at include basic pattern cutting, print, stencil and appliqué. These will be utilised to create depth and pattern which you will develop into a finished costume for your puppet.
Iain is the Artistic Director and main performer of Folding Theatre Puppet Company. He has worked extensively within theatre for the past 30 years as a set and costume designer, prop maker, production manager and performer. He has designed many costumes for NPT’s own productions.
To book contact [email protected] or call the Theatre on 01603 629921
The Power of the Puppet
Neville Tranter, 6–8 February, £125
Participants will be guided to explore the potential of puppetry to create powerful and unique theatrical languages. There will be a strong emphasis on the role of the puppeteer as a performing actor. A puppeteer never disappears behind a puppet. The puppeteer’s presence on stage is an integral element of any performance and central to the audience’s theatrical experience.
Each participant will work with a puppet and bring it to ‘life’. Short scenes will be developed, within which the puppet and its manipulator articulate and respond to dramatic situations. As well as interacting with their own puppets, participants will also work together, creating and performing short dramatic scenes.
Over the past 30 years Neville Tranter’s combination of wicked, down to earth humour, deadly seriousness and virtuoso puppetry has won him international acclaim throughout the world. The Masterclass will finish at 4pm on 7 February as Neville is performing Punch & Judy in Afghanistan at 8.30pm as part of manipulate Visual Theatre Festival.
To book contact [email protected] or call the Theatre on 01603 629921
Funding Opportunities
Music Export Growth Scheme - Reminder of Imminent Round One Deadline
The Music Export Growth Scheme is designed to make grants available to UK-registered independent music companies to assist them with marketing campaigns when looking to introduce successful UK music projects overseas.
Grants ranging from £5,000 to £50,000 are available. The programme can contribute a maximum of 70% of the necessary costs.
Grants are intended to fund international marketing campaigns that aim to expand audience and revenues for British artists overseas.
Expenditure to be taken into account will be external costs to the label or management, not normal running costs.
Eligible project costs include:
- Marketing costs (including advertising and PR).
- Tour support or venue costs including international travel.
- Visa costs.
- International promotion costs including hire of session musicians/ singers etc. for television performances.
Further application rounds will take place periodically over the next three years, with the next one planned for spring 2014.
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Music Grants for Older People (England & Wales)
The registered charity, Concertina which makes grants to charitable bodies which provide musical entertainment and related activities for the elderly has announced that the next deadline for applications is the 30th April 2014. The charity is particular keen to support smaller organisations which might otherwise find it difficult to gain funding. Since its inception in 2004, Concertina has made grants to a wide range of charitable organisations nationwide in England and Wales. These include funds to many care homes for the elderly to provide musical entertainment for their residents. Some of the charities that have received grants from Concertina include:
- Age Concern, Exmouth which received a grant for entertainments for the elderly in Exmouth and surrounding areas.
- Sue Ryder Care, Lancashire to fund access to music therapy workshops at Birchley Hall near Wigan and St Helen's
Read more at: http://www.concertinamusic.org.uk/Grants.php
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Arts Council England – Exceptional Awards (England)
The Arts Council England has announced that organisations with projects that have the potential to make a significant additional contribution to the arts but sit outside its normal funding routes have the opportunity to apply for grants of above £50,000 through its Exceptional Awards. Projects need to help deliver the Arts Council’s ambitions as set out in its Achieving great art for everyone strategic framework.
The projects funded will probably have national (and even international) impact in terms of outcomes and it is likely that the Arts Council will make fewer than 25 Exceptional Awards before 31 March 2015, given limited resources at this time. Read more at: http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/funding/apply-for-funding/exceptional-awards/.
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Wallace & Gromit’s Children’s Foundation (UK)
The Wallace & Gromit’s Children’s Foundation has announced that its grants making programme has re-opened for applications. The Foundation supports projects in children’s hospitals and hospices throughout theUK to enrich and enhance the lives of patients. Projects that could be considered by the Foundation include amongst others:
· Arts, music, play and leisure programmes
· Facilities to support families of children treated in hospitals or hospices
· Care and facilities in hospices
· Supporting children with physical and emotional difficulties
· Medical equipment.
In the past, the average grant awarded was just over £9,000. Previous projects supported include:
· Naomi House Children's Hospice Winchester which received funding for new play equipment and art materials.
· The Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Edinburgh, which received funding towards a new family accommodation facility to enable more parents to stay near their children.
The closing date for applications is the 6th December 2013. Read more at: http://www.wallaceandgromitfoundation.org/about/apply-for-grant/
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The Radcliffe Trust – Music Grants (UK)
The Radcliffe Trust has announced that the next deadline for applications to its Music making grants programme is the 31st January 2014. Through its grant making programme, the Radcliffe Trust supports classical music performance and training especially chamber music, composition and music education. Particular interests within music education are music for children and adults with special needs, youth orchestras and projects at secondary and higher levels, including academic research. The Trustees respond to applications and also initiate their own projects. Applicant must be a registered charity or an exempt charity. Applications are considered under eight headings. These are:
· Composition and contemporary music
· Bursaries for courses and summer schools
· Limited to U.K. based students
· Music therapy / special needs
· Academic research / projects
· Youth orchestras; performance projects
· Educational projects
· Miscellaneous.
During 2011 the average grant awarded was in the region of £3,800. Read more at:http://www.theradcliffetrust.org/criteria-for-music-grants.php.
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Arts Council England - Strategic Touring Programme (England)
ACE has announced that its Strategic Touring Programme has re-opened for applications. The £45 million Strategic touring programme aims to encourage collaboration between organisations, so more people acrossEngland experience and are inspired by the arts, particularly in places which rely on touring for much of their arts provision. The funding is available to both organisations and individuals. Partnerships, networks and consortia can also apply. These can include:
· Promoters
· Producers
· Artists
· Agencies
· Companies
· Marketing or audience development specialists
· Or / and local authority representatives or any other kind of organisation or individual.
Grants need to be more than £10,000 per project. The closing date for applications is the 29th November 2013. Read more at: http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/funding/apply-for-funding/strategic-touring-programme/.
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Will Charitable Trust - Blind People & Learning Disabilities Grant (UK)
The Will Charitable Trust has announced that its Blind People & Learning Disabilities grants programme is now open for applications and will close on the 31st January 2014. Through the programme UK charities can apply for funding for the care of and services for blind people, and the prevention and/or cure of blindness. The Trust also supports projects that support the long-term care of people with learning disabilities either in a residential care or supported living. Around 12 charities are supported each year with grants varying from £5,000 to around £20,000. Examples of previous awards made include:
· A grant of £12,000 to develop a volunteering programme to supplement a charity’s care package for residents by providing volunteer-led day activities.
· A local charity which provides long term day care and employment for individuals until retirement was awarded £10,000 to help fund the equipping and refurbishment of new premises.
· A charity was awarded £8,500 to fund the introduction of music therapy in one of its care homes for residents and day service users.
Read more at: http://www.willcharitabletrust.org.uk/howtoapply.htm
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Arts Council England - Strategic Touring Programme (England)
ACE has announced that its Strategic Touring Programme has re-opened for applications. The £45 million Strategic touring programme aims to encourage collaboration between organisations, so more people across England experience and are inspired by the arts, particularly in places which rely on touring for much of their arts provision. The funding is available to both organisations and individuals. Partnerships, networks and consortia can also apply. These can include:
· Promoters
· Producers
· Artists
· Agencies
· Companies
· Marketing or audience development specialists
· Or / and local authority representatives or any other kind of organisation or individual.
Grants need to be more than £10,000 per project. The closing date for applications is the 29th November 2013. Read more at: http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/funding/apply-for-funding/strategic-touring-programme/.
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Will Charitable Trust - Blind People & Learning Disabilities Grant (UK)
The Will Charitable Trust has announced that its Blind People & Learning Disabilities grants programme is now open for applications and will close on the 31st January 2014. Through the programme UK charities can apply for funding for the care of and services for blind people, and the prevention and/or cure of blindness. The Trust also supports projects that support the long-term care of people with learning disabilities either in a residential care or supported living. Around 12 charities are supported each year with grants varying from £5,000 to around £20,000. Examples of previous awards made include:
· A grant of £12,000 to develop a volunteering programme to supplement a charity’s care package for residents by providing volunteer-led day activities.
· A local charity which provides long term day care and employment for individuals until retirement was awarded £10,000 to help fund the equipping and refurbishment of new premises.
· A charity was awarded £8,500 to fund the introduction of music therapy in one of its care homes for residents and day service users.
Read more at: http://www.willcharitabletrust.org.uk/howtoapply.htm
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Funding for Breakfast Clubs (UK)
Kellogg’s have joined up with Forever Manchester, a UK charity to deliver the Help Give a Child a Breakfast campaign in the UK. Through the campaign, schools can apply for funding to support their Breakfast Clubs. Established Breakfast Clubs can apply for £200 plus £100 of Kellogg’s Cereal Vouchers and a further £100 of Kellogg’s Cereal Vouchers upon completion of a satisfactory feedback form. Schools wanting to start a new Kellogg’s Breakfast Club will receive £400 and will be required to attend a Kellogg’s Breakfast Club Information Day where they will receive advice, support, handy tips and techniques to running their club. There are no restrictions set on how breakfast clubs can use the money. It can pay for food, equipment, games, materials and staff time. Any items which would help support the running of the breakfast club. To be eligible for funding, at least 40% of the pupils at the school should be eligible to claim free school meals and the school should be based within the 0 – 40% most disadvantaged communities as ranked by the country’s Indices of Multiple Deprivation. Schools can apply for funding up until 28th February 2014. Read more at: http://www.giveachildabreakfast.co.uk/get_involved.aspx#start_breakfast
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Schools Challenge Fund (UK)
Primary and secondary schools as well as FE colleges in the UK can apply for funding to develop joint thematic activities with schools and colleges in Germany. This should include both joint project work and visits. The aim of the fund is to inspire young people from the UK and Germany to get involved in relevant interaction, learning and dialogue with their peers, to enhance their international experience and intercultural awareness in a creative, practical and enjoyable way. Applications are also welcomed from clusters of schools. To be eligible, at least 10 young people from each participating institution must be involved in the project visits and an additional substantial number of young people must take part in project activities at their own schools. Grants are available for both large and small projects and the amount can be anything up to, but will not exceed, £5,000. The Challenge Fund programme provides grants of normally 50% towards the overall eligible costs. In exceptional circumstances this can be up to 75%. The next closing date for applications is the 31st January 2014. Read more at: http://www.ukgermanconnection.org/schools-challenge-fund.
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Volunteering Opportunities
Norwich Puppet Theatre - Trustee/Treasurer
As an exciting, ambitious and much loved small arts charity, we have a vacancy for a retired or currently employed qualified accountancy professional wishing to serve as a Trustee and Honorary Treasurer.
Norwich Puppet Theatre is a much-loved and very active small arts charity with more than 30 years of track record in providing excellence in puppet theatre performances and education for audiences of all ages.
Our strategy is to develop our unique cultural venue in St James', Whitefriars, Norwich into a centre of excellence in puppet theatre, one of only two such dedicated facilities inEngland.
As a charity, oversight of our professional artistic management team is by a Board of Trustees, and we have a vacancy for a qualified accountancy professional wishing to serve as a Trustee and Honorary Treasurer.
The role would be filled in an entirely voluntary basis. The person appointed would have responsibility to provide strategic rather than hands on oversight of the work of the staff who undertake the bookkeeping and financial processes of the business.
The role would include additionally leading the Board's Finance sub-committee, and help the Board in its assessment of the company's financial health and planning. The Treasurer would have a key role to play in providing the Board with a financial perspective on strategic priorities and business plans.
The commitment we would be looking for is to attend 4 full Board meetings per year, plus a further 4 Finance sub-committee meetings each year, to be arranged around the Treasurer's convenience. The normal period of service before our rotation rules take effect is three years after an initial period of mutual trial. The initial three-year period can be and often is extended with approval at the AGM and the continued enthusiasm of the trustee!
Trustees are of course unpaid but the benefits are substantial in terms of community engagement, new networks and friendships, and the chance to develop leadership and governance skills. The Company does of course reimburse appropriate necessary expenses.
Whilst arts experience is not a requirement, an enthusiasm or potential passion for an active small arts enterprise is a great advantage!
For more information about Norwich Puppet Theatre can be found on-line at http://www.puppettheatre.co.uk/ and via the Charities Commission websitehttp://www.charitycommission.gov.uk/find-charities/ using our Charity Number 271041.
A full role description is available on request by emailing: [email protected]
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Manager - Swaffham Museum
Voluntary position
Closing Date: For expressions of interest 19 November 2013
The Trustees of the museum wish to appoint a Manager to take overall charge of the museum, dealing with longer term strategy as well as day to day matters.
Developing the heritage and the management of the collection will be important aspects of the work.
It is expected that the appointee would become a Trustee responsible to the Board and would become the 'public face' of the museum.
The post is new and is a volunteer position only although it is hoped that in the longer term funding will be available for a salaried position.
Approved expenses whilst on duty would be payable.
For full details of the position please contact:
James Dean (Trustee, Swaffham Museum Ltd),
The Barn,
White Cross Road,
Swaffham, PE37 7QY,
Tel: 01760 720756.
email: [email protected] as soon as possible, but before 19th November 2013.
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Voluntary Marketing and Administration Intern, King’s Lynn Festival
We would like to hear from anyone who aspires to work in marketing, administration and communications in an arts environment, and would like the opportunity to work regularly part-time hours over a 3 month period (May – July 2014).
This is a Voluntary Worker position at the Festival which is a charity. This role involves working on a range of marketing and communications campaigns, tackling bespoke projects and routine tasks. This is on the job training to complement your own work or study.
Please visit www.kingslynnfestival.org.uk to download further information.
Deadline for applications: 12 noon, Friday 29 November
Interviews take place in King’s Lynn week commencing on 9 December 2013
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