The Seer

Theatre of Boal with StoneCrabs

Fri, 04 May 2012 15:03:47 GMT

You will visit Games and Improvisation Exercises putting the theory of Theatre of The Oppressed into practice and explore the techniques of legendary Brazilian practitioner Augusto Boal with Tereza Araujo, award-winner and renowned Brazilian performer; specialist in community theatre.
Tereza worked with Boal in her native city of Salvador-Brazil.

Cost: £40 / £35 Conc. (these are subsidised prices, and include VAT)

10.30am till 6pm including lunch break.

Comments from previous participants:
"Excellent facilitator - the energy of the workshop was fantastic! the amount of exercises were fantastic!"
"A brilliant delivery. A greater understanding of the creative process, will recommend to all I know"

MORE INFORMATION: 020 8692 0231 ext 237 www.stonecrabs.co.uk

New Sunday African Arts & Craft Market at Willesden Green Library Lab

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:45:31 GMT

Come and take a Sunday afternoon stroll down to the Willesden Green Library and be part of THE ALKEMI EXPERIENCE. Come and see stalls laden with superbly crafted items by a collection of London's finest designers and craft makers. Sit at the bar for fresh juice and carrot cake whilst listening to the beautiful ambient African rhythms in the background. Watch the children get their faces painted ang hang around until the evening where we roll into live Jazz, Spoken word and performance.

The whole family are welcome.

For further details and stall enquiries contact 07943 347 886 or 07772 170 439 or email: thealkemiexperience@gmail.com

Facebook - the alkemi experience

Twitter: thealkemiXperience

Rachel Victor-Sampson
ALKEMI
Mob: 07772 170 439

Follow photographer, Rossanne Pellegrino

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:00:06 GMT

Find out more about London based photographer, Rossanne Pellegrino by following the artist on Facebook and Twitter. Follow for Rossanne Photography updates and general musings of all things art.

Facebook @ www.facebook.com/rossannephotography

Twitter@ www.twitter.com/rossannephoto

For a full range of Rossanne's portfolio, visit Rossanne Photography on www.rossannephotography.com

Get your photography greetings cards today!

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:00:23 GMT

London photographer, Rossanne Pellegrino has released her new range of photo greetings cards- NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE!

Say 'Happy Birthday', 'Congratulations', 'I Love You', 'Thinking of You' and more, with this range of greetings cards.

Kitschy, humorous, bright and inspired by the every day, this range of cards is a unique and affordable way to celebrate all occasions with friends and family.

View http://www.rossannephotography.com to view the full range.

Don't forget to follow Rossanne Photography on:
Facebook@ http://www.facebook.com/rossannephotography

Twitter @ http://www.twitter.com/rossannephoto

Tapescape Catford: The Intervention I

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 09:48:25 GMT

We are taking over the now empty Blockbuster Video Store in Catford, South East London to explore the politics surrounding the video cassette, player and recorder. Using art installations, soundscapes, spoken word, discussions, talks, screenings, dance, games and more, the intervention questions the impact video has made on all our lives, how it affected our behaviour and the huge environmental cost of our short lived innovations.

We will be holding a 'Video Amnesty' allowing Lewisham residents to bring in old video cassettes[1] and players to be returned to the shelves for one last time before heading off to be completely recycled and re-emerge as something new

Free Entry

Teaser night April 10th from 6pm then open at the following times

April 12-15th Thursday to Sunday

April 17th Tuesday

April 19-22nd Thursday to Sunday

12noon - 11pm Licensed Bar and Proper Coffee

THE OLD BLOCKBUSTERS VIDEO STORE

95 Rushey Green, Catford , SE6 4AF [map]
www.platform-7.com

BAR-TUR AWARD open for submissions

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:37:28 GMT

THE 2012 BAR-TUR AWARD
APPLY VIA THE WEBSITE: www.barturaward.com

University of the Arts London is pleased to launch the 2012 Bar-Tur Photography Award; the award was established in 2011 in memory of Ann Lesley Bar-Tur (1947-1984).

The 2012 Bar-Tur Award is now OPEN. It closes on the 3rd May 2012.

The Prize fund for the 2012 Bar-Tur Award is worth an amazing £5,000 in cash. The amount is split between three prizes for students and three prizes for graduates. Check out the website for the breakdown of the prize fund, other prizes and how to apply.

The Bar-Tur Award is open to all current students studying at University of the Arts London and University Alumni who have graduated in the last ten years. Students and graduates will be able to submit up to 4 images to The Bar-Tur Award that relate to this years theme.

The selected theme for 2012 is ‘Olympian’. The judges will be looking for entries that demonstrate the breadth, depth and diversity this may mean to individuals, communities and society. The theme has been chosen to reflect a diversity of interests and concerns of the broad community of photographic practitioners at UAL and amongst its graduates.

The Bar-Tur Award is open for submissions from 6pm, Thursday 22nd March until 10pm, Thursday 3rd May 2012.

Visit www.barturaward.com for further information on the award and how to apply.

Follow us on twitter@barturaward

Join the 2012 Bar-Tur Award group on Linkedin or Facebook for updates on judges, prizes and opportunities

SAF Creative Solidarity: Supporting the creat

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:21:29 GMT

Please have a look at our Creative Solidarity crowdfunding campaign here:

www.sponsume.com/project/creative-solidarity

We are trying to fund it via Sponsume, a crowdfunding platform.

Please help us support this project by donating if you can or forwarding it on to relevant contacts or people who would be interested.

Success of such projects can only be achieved by getting the information out to as many people as possible. So please Share, Share, Share!

We are aiming to raise £2500 to run and manage a series of events.
This project is not for profit; every pound raised goes towards making the project happen and will be used to pay the following: central London venue hire, key note speakers, resources and materials, administration and follow up support.

We are making this crowdfunding bid because we need your support to realise this programme, so that the widest possible audience, who might otherwise be unable to afford it, can attend.

THANK YOU!

Looking for opportunities to promote your art

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:20:14 GMT

The festival, which will be held on Saturday 7th July 2012 (12pm-5pm), plans to have a jam-packed programme which will include live music, dance and drama performances, an array of workshops, an arts market area to tempt visitors with stalls displaying a plethora of information and selling exquisite handcrafted goods, as well as a scrumptious array of food and refreshments.

Originally launched in 2009 Forest Fest attracted in excess of 2,000 visitors; 2010 saw 3,900 visitors and last year it continued to grow and develop with more than 4,300 visitors.

Forest Fest 2012 presents the ideal opportunity for arts and catering organisations and businesses to trade and promote their services to a wide and diverse community audience. Promotional options include stall (7 x 3ft table with 7 x 7ft canopy) or pitch only hire (13 x 13ft) for food catering units only.

Other opportunities are available, for more information email:
forestfest@hotmail.co.uk
www.foresthillschool.co.uk

Collectible

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 09:59:36 GMT

Curated by Rosalind Davis and Annabel Tilley
Bond House, ASC Studios, Goodwood Rd New Cross London SE14 6BL
Private View Tuesday 17 April, 6-8.30pm
18 - 28 April (Thursday-Saturday, 1-5pm)
Open for SLAM Last Fridays 6-8.30pm
Artists & Curators in Dialogue - Saturday 28 April, 4-5pm

A high-profile inaugural exhibition of 66 promising, mid-career and established International Zeitgeist artists from across all disciplines; including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture and print from £50-£500. Exhibitors include new graduates Wieland Payer, (Channel 4 & Saatchi New Sensations) , Iain Andews (Marmite Painting Prize Winner 2010 ) Claire Mitten, (Jerwood Painting fellow 2011), alongside the eminent Virginia Verran (Jerwood drawing prize winner 2010), Fiona Macdonald ( British School of Rome) painters Graham Crowley and Guy Allott (John Moores)

Guy Allott, Iain Andrews, Edwina Ashton, Paul Benjamins, George Bolster, Kate Bowen, Andrew Bracey, Tom Butler, Ben Coode-Adams, Emma Cousin, Graham Crowley, Rosalind Davis, David Dipre, Sarah Douglas, Freya Douglas Morris, Annabel Dover, Charlie Dutton, Karl England, Alyson Helyer, Andrew Hewish, Jack Hutchinson, Peter Jones, Nick Kaplony, David Kefford, Sharon Leahy-Clark, Simon Leahy-Clark, Cathy Lomax, Wayne Lucas, Fiona MacDonald, EJ Major, Amy McKenny, Nadege Meriau, Marion Michell, Clare Mitten, Kate Murdoch, Elizabeth Murton, Michaela Nettell, Charlotte Norwood, Wieland Payer, Alex Pearl, Edd Pearman, Gaia Persico, Kate Pickering, Chantelle Purcell, Giulia Ricci, Mark Scott-Wood, Alli Sharma, Gordon Shrigley, Lisa Snook, Emily Speed, Corinna Spencer, Melanie Stidolph, Boa Swindler, Freddie Robins, Annabel Tilley, Virginia Verran, Jenny Wiener, Rich White, Andy Wicks, Rachel Wilberforce, Chiara Williams, Sarah Williams, Jonny Williamson, Jo Wilmot, James Wright, Peter Wylie.

Share art, make art, buy art!

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 08:37:29 GMT

For those who are interested in making, sharing, buying, giving and observing visual art, be sure to visit We Are All Artists at http://www.weareallartists.co.uk. Art disciplines showcased range from painting, photography, mixed media, illustration, textiles and more.

Art can be purchased online and prices start as low as £5. Artists are also available to commission works of art upon request.

If you are an artist or an art lover looking to get involved in We Are All Artists, contact info@weareallartists.co.uk.

The Friends of Holland Park Art Exhibition

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 11:35:55 GMT

This is a very special year for The Friends’ annual art exhibition – it is our 30th consecutive exhibition in the Holland Park Orangery! To celebrate this milestone anniversary we have introduced a Young Painters Competition to run in parallel with the main exhibition of artworks, photographs, ceramics and sculpture, and the MiniMarket. We are very excited by this innovation and while it may start modestly this year, we very much hope that with the continued support of Cass Art London it may grow to become a key element in our local schools’ art year.

Held in The Orangery, Holland Park, Abbotsbury Road, London, W8. Holland Park and Kensington High Street undergrounds. See www.thefriendsofhollandpark.org for full details.

Artmusic Rings Last Orders for your Bells

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 09:31:36 GMT

Ever enjoyed triggering bells when stepping into shops as a child?
What kinds of bells do you have in your house?

Do your bells toll, chime, peal, jingle, buzz, ding or knell; tinkle, wail, clang, whirr or clink; rattle, ping, trill, warble, clatter, gong or resonate?

This is our final call out to be part of our new project, Ring Ring Bell.
We want to record all types of bells and bell stories along the A11 from Aldgate to Bow. Please look out for our colourful bell postcards which we delivered along the High Street last week or visit www.artmusic.org.uk for more details.

In May, we will launch a ring tone and soundscape based on whatever you find for us. The complete collection of recordings will also be available in a local archive and a series of site-specific performances will celebrate the bell in the High Street.

Ring Ring Bell is Artmusic's project for Tower Hamlets' High Street 2012 initiative.

We are accepting submissions until March 13th. Contact info@artmusic.org.uk, p

Rossanne Photography at London Fashion Week!

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 09:32:17 GMT

Photographer, Rossanne Pellegrino, captured MATH fashion label on the catwalk at Vauxhall Fashion Scout for London Fashion week.

Visit http://www.rossannephotography.com to view imagery of the big night featuring the MATH Autumn/Winter 2012-13 collection.

For further information contact info@rossannephotography.com

Art for all on We Are All Artists

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 09:31:12 GMT

Affordable and original art for all on sale and by commission at www.weareallartists.co.uk.

View our wide selection of visual art, ranging from painting, illustration, photography, mixed media and more

To purchase any works or for commission requests please contact info@weareallartists.co.uk.

Iron in the Soul-Flamenco Express BigDance

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 12:12:38 GMT

Iron in the Soul is a project which tries to depict the most compelling and awe-inspiring aspects of popular science in a 40 minute dance production, with flamenco at its core.

The company will include professional flamenco artists plus a chorus comprising a broad cross-section of dancers from the community. The piece explores the nature of rhythm, in both its scientific manifestation as radiation and mathematics, and in its more familiar expression in Human art and culture.
The project offers a laboratory in how order emerges from chaos, and a rare opportunity for dancers from a wide range of disciplines to share techniques with flamenco artists and other specialists;
to explore the relationship between rhythms and movement; to express their unique movement skills in original ways; and to contribute to an innovative performance which examines the boundaries of Science, Myth, and Art, and the essential role of rhythm in the development of culture, life, and – everything.
Workshops led by La Joaquina, Chris Clavo, Caitlin Smith.

1. Sunday 25/03/2012 11am-2pm

2. Sunday 22/04/2012 11am-2pm

Greenwich Dance. Royal Hill. London SE109RE

Life Drawing Weekender

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:35:02 GMT

Description
A friendly two day intensive Life Drawing Workshop suitable for beginners and intermediate students. Materials, lunch and refreshments will be provided and are included in the £95.00 workshop fee.

Working directly from the figure can help further your artistic skills such as drawing, painting, printmaking, photography and others by enhancing you observational aptitude and ‘Really Make You Look’ Life drawing is an essential component of the 2D and 3D visual arts disciplines, it is what foundations are to a building. You will learn how to see underlying structure, apply measured drawing techniques and explore line, shape, tone, composition and expression. We will start with short poses and focus on basic drawing principals and gradually work our way towards longer poses and individual personal expression.

London Gaelic Voices Festival

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:35:20 GMT

Tickets from £4-£18 and more details are available from http://thenestcollective.co.uk/shows/

Facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/events/381071948585240/

Tamasha New Writing

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:36:03 GMT

Dates: Monday 19th to Friday 30th March
Venue: Graeae’s Bradbury Studios, London, E2 8DY
This opportunity is open to artists from all cultural backgrounds.

This substantially subsidised training is for eight emerging or aspiring playwrights who are interested in exploring stories that are often left untold. We would particularly welcome applications from writers offering a window into aspects of life from British Asian communities.

This intensive two week course seeks to develop the uniquely subjective voices of the participants.
You might be a young, aspiring playwright or an established artist looking to develop your theatre writing skills. We will explore dynamic methodologies, offering a toolkit for writers to refine their own approach and voice.

http://www.tamasha.org.uk/tamasha-new-writing/

Design Direct Course

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:34:38 GMT

This opportunity is open to artists from all cultural backgrounds.

Led by Tamasha’s Artistic Director, Kristine Landon-Smith and Designer Sue Mayes, this two-week, full time course examines in detail the collaborative relationship between Director and Designer. Through practical shared exercises, mentored conversations, lectures by visiting tutors on specialist areas, a theatre visit and reflection, work with actors on draft sets designed whilst on the course, the directors and designers will grow their knowledge and practical experience of this crucial collaboration. The course culminates in a presentation to industry professionals showcasing the collaborative relationships and practical work that has taken place.

Both Kristine and Sue will offer tailored training to each individual working with each participant’s particular strengths and grow participants’ confidence in areas where support is needed.

http://www.tamasha.org.uk/design-direct

Still ring ringing your bell

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:35:39 GMT

Artmusic still seeks all forms of bells and bell stories along the A11, from Aldgate to Bow. We have had good response, but would welcome more. Please contact us with your leads. Heard a good bell sound? Been told a good bell story? As long as they connect to the A11 High Street, tell us about them and be part of our new project.

Any hand-bell ringers in the area, bicycle bell clubs, morris or kathak dancers? Let us know where to find them! Where can we find the best door bell sound? Does your cat have a bell?
But remember - they must all be associated with the A11, between Aldgate and Bow flyover.

Artmusic's project for Tower Hamlets' High Street 2012 is called Ring Ring Bell and we are continuing our research up to March 6th. Contact info@artmusic.org.uk or drop us a line at Artmusic, co/ Artsadmin, Toynbee Studios, 28 Commercial Street. London E1 6AB.

Artmusic is an Artsadmin Associate Artist.

Montage Theatre Arts-Adult Dance Classes!

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:57:12 GMT

From Jive to Salsa, Ballroom to Tap, every week focuses on a different style of dance. Come alone or bring a friend, everyone is welcome. No booking necessary-just turn up. You’ll have a great time!

Tuesdays, 7.15 – 8.15pm, Prendergast-Hilly Fields College, Top Site, Adelaide Avenue, London, SE4 1LE

Wednesdays, 2 – 3pm, St Andrews, Brockley Road, London, SE4

Fee: £3 per class

For more details, fees & booking forms and information on all of Montage’s weekly courses, workshops and shows for children and young people aged 3-16 yrs and adult dance throughout the year:

www.montagetheatre.com
020 8692 7007
office@montagetheatre.com

Original photo greetings cards for sale!

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:00:46 GMT

Purchase your greetings cards by photographer, Rossanne Pellegrino today!

View the full range of cards at http://www.rossannephotography.com or contact the artist to commission a series of cards (info@rossannephotography.com).

Does this Ring Ring your Bell?

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:56:46 GMT

Artmusic seeks all forms of bells and bell stories along the A11, from Aldgate to Bow. Please contact us with your leads. Heard a good bell sound? Been told a good bell story? As long as they connect to the A11 High Street, tell us about them and be part of our new project.

Any hand-bell ringers in the area, bicycle bell clubs, morris or kathak dancers? Let us know where to find them! Where can we find the best door bell sound?
But remember - they must all be associated with the A11, between Aldgate and Bow flyover.

Artmusic's project for Tower Hamlets' High Street 2012 is called Ring Ring Bell and we are starting our research now. Contact info@artmusic.org.uk or drop us a line at Artmusic, co/ Artsadmin, Toynbee Studios, 28 Commercial Street. London E1 6AB.

Artmusic is an Artsadmin Associate Artist.

STAMP MAKING WORKSHOP

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:15:24 GMT

This course will introduce you to the technique of carving your own stamps, will give you the chance to experiment with forma and colour as well as allowing you to use your stamps within the handmade books which I teach you make!

A very therapeutic activity, carving your own stamps is a great skill to put towards your artwork, greeting cards or even handmade stationery.

Spenfd an afternoon in the friendly and relaxing atmosphere of my studio, surrounded by sources of inspiration and homemade snacks :)

Unique Valentine’s Day Experience

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:14:57 GMT

£30 per person or £55 for a couple

Each session lasts around an hour and includes a demonstration from our talented glassmakers. During this time, you will have the opportunity to make your own glass heart or bird. No previous experience is necessary.

Available sessions:

Thursday 9th February
Session 1: 5.30 – 6.30pm
Session 2: 6.30 – 7.30pm

Tuesday 14th February
Session 1: 5.30 – 6.30pm
Session 2: 6.30 – 7.30pm

After your hot glass experience, you can enjoy a complimentary glass of wine while browsing our glass gallery and shop.

Your glass piece will need time to cool but will be ready to collect the following afternoon. As an added touch, we can engrave a name or message on your heart or bird.

Spaces are limited to 12 people per session. For more details visit www.aaronsonnoon.com or call Jenny on 020 7610 3344. Spaces fill up quickly so call now to book your place! Payment is required with booking.

FREE WOMEN'S I.T & POETRY WORKSHOPS

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:24:59 GMT

Women’s Poetry
Thursdays 11am – 1pm
Starting February 2nd
An informal experimental workshop to get you going with that spark you always knew you had. The group will be working towards a publication in 2012. Beginners and published poets welcome.

Women’s IT
Wednesdays 11am – 1pm
Starting February 1st
Learn new computer skills or brush up on old ones. The group will be working on producing an illustrated book. Learn Photoshop, Office Word and Internet skills. Learn at your own pace, learn what you feel comfortable with.

Sign up now! Contact Suzie on 0207 701 2696 or email suzie@cooltanarts.org.uk

NB: These workshops are open to women from across London who cannot access a Personal Budget.

What is Diaspora Egypt and Jamaica

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:53:55 GMT

The use of technology has made it possible for me to hear current and old educational discussions on dance. This particular podcast talks of dance and the diaspora. Initially I thought of my own diaspora………..Jamaica, yes my family is Jamaican, but in a mega city like London one comes into contact with many different streams of diaspora.

The notion that dance of the diaspora is just folk dance is not true. I love the direct link made with “The Rite of Spring” and how the strength of the Ballet Russe was in its diasporic links with classical music and Russia’s folk history.

http://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/11708.mp3

http://pendulummoves.wordpress.com/

http://www.paulineblackwood.co.uk

Pic: Jane Sutherland

Reel Islington Film Festival

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:00:05 GMT

Some of the events highlights include: 2 afternoons of “Meet the Professionals Workshops” led by industry insiders Screening of “Leaving Baghdad” followed by a Q&A with Director Koutaiba Al-Janabi and Producer Hannah Heffner “People and Places” screening: a collection of short films, including the hard to find Martin Scorsese film “Italianamerican”- Screening of “Battle of Orgreave”, a film about the Turner Prize winner Jeremy Deller’s spectacular re-enactment of the 1984 miners strike. Screening will be followed by a discussion with Jeremy Deller and Local MP Jeremy CorbynFor more information and to purchase tickets please visit: http://www.eventbrite.com/org/1732553570

We hope to see you there!

Animated film youth voiceovers - parts still

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:19:59 GMT

Weds 11th Jan; 6.30-7.30pm (aged 13-20 only) - two male voices needed to play a medieval king and a brave knight in a tale about Paddy the Page whose desperation to become a proper knight like his father gets him into trouble.

Fri 13th Jan; 6pm-7pm (aged 8-20) - young boy, security guard and narrator and three other characters (male and female) all needed for the story of naughty Leo's adventure in a supermarket which leads him to the edge of space and beyond

These short films are a fantastic opportunity for anyone between the age of 8-20 to get involved in the film-making process - including animating, acting, sound effects and loads more. All workshops are free and open to anyone who'd like to come. You don't need to commit to all the workshops - just come along any time.

For a full schedule email: spidtheatreco@gmail.com

All workshops and auditions will take place at Kensal House Youth Club

Kensal House Estate

Ladbroke Grove

W10 5BQ

Ilford Choral Society Concert

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:28:06 GMT

Ilford Choral Society has been providing choral music in the Redbridge area for 70 years. The concert on 21st January will not only feature the works by Vivaldi and Rutter but also an excerpt from Mendelsohn's Elijah which was the subject of the very first concert ever given.

For more information about the Ilford Choral Society please visit our website.

http://www.ilfordchoralsociety.btck.co.uk/

The website also has a contact page which you can use to obtain any further information required,

A Pocket Business Guide for Artists and Desig

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:20:04 GMT

‘Although I wasn’t a businessman, I had to quickly learn the skills necessary to run a company. This book gives clear, simple advice on 100 questions you need to know the answers to before you set out.’
Sir James Dyson

This handy pocket guide answers the burning questions artists and designers will have when setting up an art practice or creative business. A Pocket Business Guide for Artists & Designers covers the 100 business things every creative should know, and explains each in 250 words or less.

This book is divided into five sections that will help artists and designers achieve success and make money from their work: business, promotion, legal, money and last thoughts. Packed with invaluable information, this is an essential resource for all visual artists.

A Pocket Business Guide for Artists & Designers:
ISBN: 9781408129920

Also Available
The Essential Guide to Business for Artists & Designers
ISBN: 9781408119037

Reel Islington Short Film Award: Submissions

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:20:28 GMT

Submissions are invited from filmmakers of all ages who live, work or study in Islington and the films should be connected to the theme ‘We the People’ - films of any genre and format (animation, documentary etc.) are welcome. The winning filmmaker will receive an award of £200 and their film will be screened at the festival on Saturday 25 February.

Confirmed judges include:

• Dan Borgonon - Programme Executive for Feature Films at Channel 4 and More 4.
• Petra Fried - Head of Drama at Clerkenwell Films and Executive Producer of the E4 series Misfits
• Adam Roberts – Filmmaker and long-standing adviser to Film4

For more information and to find out how to enter, visit the Reel Islington website:
www.reelislington.com

The Reel Islington Film Festival is being produced by Reel Islington in partnership with Dogwoof, Holloway Neighbourhood Group, and Rowan Arts

New Seer Site Coming Soon!

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:10:56 GMT

The new Seer site will be launched soon. Please could you update your details on the current site, to ensure all information transferred to the new site is up to date?

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

The Seer team

Find Brent Council Arts Service on Facebook!

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:13:03 GMT

Brent Council Art Service now has a presence on Facebook.

Go to www.facebook.com/brentarts to be kept informed of new opportunities, initiatives, events and activities delivered by Brent Arts Service and partner departments and organisations.

Just follow the link and click LIKE to recieve updated info as soon as it's posted.

Don't miss out, go to www.facebook.com/brentarts and click the LIKE button.

For more information regarding Brent Council Art Service please email arts@brent.gov.uk

Saturday Music Centre

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:54:56 GMT

Our Saturday Music Centre provides an all-round connected music experience for children and young people aged 7 to 18.

ACTIVITIES ON OFFER
Recorder Consort, World Percussion Group, Intermediate Strings, Junior Guitars, Tune Up Plus (Winds, Guitar, Strings and Brass), Advanced theory, Beginner theory, Percussion Ensemble, Orchestra, Jazz Band, Guitar Ensemble, Junior Strings, Tune Up Plus Ensembles, Choir, Lewisham Schools Concert Band, Rock Bands, Training (Intermediate) Band, Junior Winds, Enrichment.

Players should either live and/or study in the borough of Lewisham.

Our term starts on 7 January 2012 - please contact our office on 020 8314 6454 for further information and how to apply.

Litro Magazine, The French Issue

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:54:57 GMT

Litro Magazine, www.litro.co.uk London's leading free short stories is proud to announce the partnership with Kensington and Chelsea Council, to publish the magazine's French issue.

The issue is now available to read & listen too online to pick in around Kensington and Chelsea and across London visit for more info www.litro.co.uk

Litro, running now for 6 years, based in Kensington & Chelsea, has the aim of providing a platform for emerging new literary talent at the same time celebrating great international writers.

The issue is distributed through out London and in the borough from 25th November onwards. In this issue we have a story from the celebrated French author, Michel Houellebecq, who contributes two poems; we offer an exclusive new non-fiction translation of Francophone Haitian writer Dany Lafferière, who recounts his experiences of last year's tragic earthquake that struck Port-au-Prince, Haiti, in Everything around me is shaking.

And many more,

New Interview with Jeremy Deller

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:55:26 GMT

In this exclusive video interview (http://bit.ly/trYvZq) with DACS (Design and Artists Copyright Society), Jeremy Deller talks about why aspiring artists shouldn’t take too much notice of other people’s work:

‘Don’t look at what other people are doing and get upset by it… Be willing to change your plans but not necessarily to compromise.’

The video shows Jeremy discussing his favourite projects as well as more difficult times. He reveals that when he was working on the Battle of Orgreave - the piece of work for which he is best known - was also when he was most struggling for money. This strikes a chord with many artists around the UK, for whom the median salary in 2010 was only £10,000.

Jeremy joins other artists such as Tracey Emin and Stuart Semple who have added their support to the extension of the Artist’s Resale Right which offers important financial support for artists.

See www.dacs.org.uk for more information or @DACSPayback on Twitter.

Evaluating Youth Arts Projects - London

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 21:06:19 GMT

This one-day training course explores the benefits of meaningful evaluation of youth arts projects. Beginning by addressing preconceptions around evaluation (constructive exercise or chore?) the course will progress to examine methodologies, structured approaches and case studies using a series of collaborative exercises and tutor led presentations. Informative and practical, this course will help you develop your own individual approach to creative evaluation and the confidence you need to engage with evaluating youth arts projects.

Prices for each course, which include lunch and refreshments, range from £110 to £150, with limited bursaries available.

To book please contact Rachel - 02380 332491 / rachel@artswork.org.uk

Calling for art submissions

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 21:05:37 GMT

Have your own online profile and gallery to as a portfolio for referring clients to. Receive regular arts updates and opportunities. Sell your work online. Network with artists and art buyers.

Visit http://www.weareallartists.co.uk to see who we are and what we do.

Christmas Cabaret at Greenwich Dance

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 21:05:55 GMT

The wait is over; London’s original dance cabaret finally returns! Start celebrating the festive season with Greenwich Dance, bringing together another spectacular line up including new faces and some Greenwich Dance regulars.

Hosting the evening will be stand up poet, armchair revolutionary and recumbent rocker, Elvis McGonagall.

Prepare to be moved, rocked, shaken and stirred by some truly amazing artists including the one and only Antonia Grove (PROBE) and Tony Adigun’s Avant Garde Youth dance company. All this and much more. The party starts in Greenwich so don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes to take to the floor with us after the show for a Christmas boogie.

Dress up or down. Sit at a table with friends. Order drinks whilst you watch. Bring your own food.

http://greenwichdance.org.uk/watch/event/christmas_cabaret1/

For all those Christmas card-ers out there!

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:37:44 GMT

'Tis quite nearly the season for sending out Christmas cards, so be sure to visit photographer, Rossanne Pellegrino's website for her range of seasonal greetings cards.

Click on this link to view! http://www.rossannephotography.com/section535483_457063.html

Now available for purchase online and delivered to your door!

Contact info@rossannephotography.com for further details.

Rossanne Photography can be viewed at http://www.rossannephotography.com

BUFF calls for submissions in 2012

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 21:05:14 GMT

Buff Enterprises has launched its' new call for submissions for the 2012 British Urban Film Festival - the 7th annual gathering of independent filmmakers from across the nation. Buff Enterprises launched in July 2005 and is the home of urban film coverage in the UK.

As a result of its' key pledge to screen films free of charge, Buff has played its' part in developing and attracting audiences who have shown a keen interest in being part of this movement. The annual British Urban Film Festival is the only festival of its' kind in the UK and has become a trusted source for film fans keen to tap into urban independent cinema.

A DVD screener, EPK, plus a non-refundable entry fee of £25 is the requirement for producers, directors and production companies wishing to submit a short film, documentary or feature length movie. All cheques should be made payable to 'Buff Enterprises Ltd'. Please send all materials plus a cover letter to British Urban Film Festival 2012, Buff Enterprises c/o 4front Films, 27 Ithica House, Romford Road, London E15 4LJ.

More details can be found at www.britishurbanfilmfestival.co.uk (click on BUFF SUBMISSIONS 2012)

Top Model of Colour Season 6 - the finale

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:37:13 GMT

Uber Africa presents Top Model of Colour Season 6. 'Magic Meets Fashion' will be held at the prestigious Porchester Hall, Bayswater on 3rd December.

Over 40 Male and Female models will be competing to win the coveted title of Top Model of Colour, male or female winner. The winner is set to win some fantastic prize!

Top Model of Colour is an event not to be missed so come down and enjoy a fantastic evening where magic meets fashion!

YOU CAN PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE > http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e4s37gypee1b1893&llr=jbgyyrdab

''Meet the Artist'' evening

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:59:43 GMT

An open event to 'Meet the Artist'... Yvonne Selvaratnam.

An opportunity to see 5 pieces on display (Plaything, Happily Ever After, Brighton Rocks, Camera Shy and Red, White & You) and talk about how and why I create my paintings and my influences, artistic and otherwise. A chance to engage directly with the artist in an informal environment.

The HopScotch Cafe is a cosy cafe/bar next to Honor Oak Station (12 mins from London Bridge or 35 mins from London Victoria) and is currently hosting work by Yvonne Selvaratnam & Graham Redmayne.

http://yvonneselvaratnam.blogspot.com/
http://www.hopscotch-cafebar.com/

Rossanne Photography Christmas greeting cards

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 09:51:43 GMT

Now on sale via http://www.rossannephotography.com, purchase your very own pack of photography greeting cards for Christmas.

The full range can be viewed here, http://www.rossannephotography.com/section535483_457063.html

And don't forget the artist's greeting cards for all occasions, also available for purchase on http://www.rossannephotography.com

Wage for Artists revealed to be only £10,000

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 09:47:46 GMT

The first debate in the series The New Economy of Art on Tuesday 18th October marked a new collaboration between three major arts organisations DACS (Design and Artists Copyright Society), Artquest and the Contemporary Art Society. The conversation relating to the debate continues on twitter #artistsworth.

The theme is particularly relevant given that 1 January 2012 is the date of the final implementation of the Artist’s Resale Right.
Stuart Semple and Gavin Turk are among the artists who have recently spoken out about the importance of the Resale Right in ensuring financial security for artists and their families. The online petition (http://www.dacs.org.uk/) supporting the Artist’s Resale Right has been signed by almost 2,000 people.

Gavin Turk spoke to DACS about the importance of this right on this youtube video:
http://www.dacs.org.uk/index.php?m=21&s=21&c=200
v=eP2dqFx134s

House Guests

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 18:50:51 GMT

Open 12-6pm Thurs, Fri and Sat
(other days open by appointment only)
WW Gallery is pleased to present House Guests, a new installation by Liane Lang, 6th – 22nd October 2011.

This new work takes its cue from the preserved or recreated living or working spaces of famous figures, designed to allow the viewer to enter temporarily into the past - a museum to the individual life. The projected film is an animation made in Rudyard Kipling's Vermont house, the site of many traumatic events for his family but also where he wrote many of his best-loved books. The haunting atmosphere of the film gently spills over into the exhibition space, where strange objects, piles of books, pieces of furniture and photographs extend the narrative.

BHM events challenging stereotypes

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:16:04 GMT

NARM African British Civil Rights History + Key Activism & Campaigns. Wednesday October 26, 6.30pm. Council Chamber, Harrow Civic Centre.
Discover Britain's long history of African-led civil rights movements.

They Are There: Highlighting Africans Within British Business & Corporate World. Thursday November 10, at 6.30pm. Council Chamber, Harrow Civic Centre.
Tackles the myth that there aren't Africans in business or high up the corporate ladder. Stretches over a 200 year history.

The Conscious Music Mini Discussion & Freestyle Session. Sunday October 30, 2-4.30pm. Gayton Library, Harrow On The Hill.
Forum for parents, teachers and young people, to listen to and question conscious rappers such as Paradise ex-57th Dynasty), Kimba, and Native Sun.

Free, inter-generational and open to anyone. Includes Music4Causes edu-taiment performances.

info@btwsc.com, www.btwsc.com/NARM.

They Don't Know Why But They Keep Doing It

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 18:51:30 GMT

Ideologies structure and simplify reality. They emerge where the Symbolic is not able to adequately translate the Real. We resort to using simplification, brand historical concepts, we give names to movements and phenomena.

The artists, aware of these mechanisms, reject the obvious, doubting the potential of ideologised thought and production. Working in paint, installation and video, they expand into the post-participatory, the post-media, and chart the past-punk and the past-colonial.

These artistic narratives are based on the overbearing here and now. Spilling out of context, the artists produce hallucinatory newspaper headlines, trash baroque icons, surreal minefields and post-apocalyptic barbecues. Faced with this fracture of the Real, we are as viewers released from the circumstantial, and are drawn into a world of the unconscious artistic gesture.

Creative Thinking Publication Launch 18/10

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 10:40:58 GMT

Launch of new DIY creative thinking manual developed by a pan european consortium of organisations including Capture Arts (UK), Cesie (Italy), Euromed Connect (Malta), Seneca (Italy) and the Edward De Bono Centre for New Thinking (Malta)

RSVP and more details
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2243584622

Half Term Project

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:07:26 GMT

Spend a week of your holiday learning new dance skills and making friends, whilst taking part in a fun and energetic project! Summer and Autumn Dance Moves combines street and contemporary dance with creativity and choreography. You will develop your dance, music, and movement skills. Participants will work towards a sharing at the end of the week for invited guests!

LONDON BUBBLE’S BLACKBIRDS RETURNS

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:07:53 GMT

BLACKBIRDS, the latest production from London Bubble, uses personal testimony, physical theatre, the combined skills of a large cast of contemporary Londoners, a few sugar lumps and 87 pieces of furniture, to evoke the stories and spirit of the Blitz.
“what a wonderful show, it gave me goose bumps in places!”Audience Member
Following a sell out run in May, Blackbirds returns to SE London this autumn.
Tickets: £8 - £12.
Limited number of tickets at each price available on a first come first served basis.
Suitable for all ages 7 and above.
For more information:
14 October – 8pm, 15 October – 3pm & 8pm : The Albany, Deptford, SE8
11, 12, 13 November: The Pumphouse, Rotherhithe, SE16
6, 7 January: Canada Water Culture Space, SE16

Photography greeting cards, available online!

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 14:13:44 GMT

Now available for purchase: photography inspired greeting cards by Rossanne Pellegrino. Original, affordable and creative ways to mark a special occasion!

Visit http://rossannephotography.com/section535483.html to view the artist's range.

Cards are ordered online and delivered to your door. Please contact the artist with any queries at info@rossannephotography.com or via http://www.rossannephotography.com.

Sell your art online

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 14:11:49 GMT

Are you a visual artist looking to broaden your audience?

We Are All Artists is an online portfolio for visual artists to sell their work, be inspired and make new contacts.

Visit http://www.weareallartists.co.uk to who we are and what we do!
If you would like to become a member of We Are All Artists contact info@weareallartists.co.uk.

It Kickz Music Project Sign Up & Info Session

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:57:05 GMT

'It Kickz' Music Project is a FREE practical music making programme for young people aged 13-16 years, living or attending school in Sydenham or Forest Hill.

Starting Friday 7th October 2011, 5.30pm - 7.00pm & every Friday after, at Forest Hill School, Dacres Road, Forest Hill, SE23 2XN.

For more information please email itkickz@hotmail.co.uk

Creative workshop

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:20:50 GMT

Viewfinder is holding a series of creative workshops in Greenwich, led by Viewfinder exhibitor Anna Hillman.

The sessions will begin at the Bar du Musée Cafe (17 Nelson Road, Greenwich SE10 9JB) in Greenwich and after a group discussion of the workshop's theme, the group will then photograph the local area.

Three people will have their photographs published on the Viewfinder’s new website.

The group will reconvene at the Bar du Musée Cafe to look at the photographs taken - don't be shy, they won't be judged!

Rui Cepeda (Viewfinder's Programme Manager) will meet you outside Bar du Musée Cafe on the above dates, and will be wearing a name badge. In case of rain, Rui and Anna will meet you inside the bar - again, with name badges.

To book your place: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2103627005/eorg

For further information visit: www.viewfinder.org.uk/events

These workshops have been funded by Grassroots Grants.

Gallery visit - BEARSPACE - Deptford

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:20:07 GMT

September’s gallery visit is to the BEARSPACE in Deptford to see the new work of American artist Vincent Troia with the gallery's director, Julia Alvarez. This is a great opportunity to see an exhibition with fellow photography enthusiasts, and to meet the people behind the scenes of the exhibition. Troia has lived and worked in both Detroit and South Korea. In this exhibition, collage and sculpture merge to create works that are at once both 3 and 2 dimensional. Troia uses images of aerial landscapes and people, folding them into various polyhedral shapes. Meet Viewfinder's Programme Manager, Rui Cepeda outside the gallery (152 Deptford High Street, Deptford, SE8 3PQ) at 2 0’clock. He will make a short introduction to the exhibition and then BEARSPACE's director, Julia Alvarez, will introduce you to Vincent Troia's work. Book a space now!
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2102676161/eorg
Further information at www.viewfinder.org.uk/events

Photography darkroom workshop

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:19:13 GMT

The viewfinder's ongoing creative workshops last between two and three hours, and encourage direct engagement with photography and increase both confidence and creativity. Holding a creative workshop with Greenwich Community College will allow to participants learn to use the darkroom, learning technical skills as well as increasing creativity. Photogram's represent a unique art form using traditional silver gelaing black & white materials - now largely considered alternative or retro. In this free workshop, you will work with Karen Rawlinson (Head of Art & Photography at Greenwich Community College) in a fully equipped darkroom to create your very own photogram's as well as developing an understanding of how photography traditionally worked.
The Darkroom Workshop takes place Thursday, 29th September, from 1pm until 5pm at the Greenwich Community College (Greenwich Park Centre, Royal Hill, London SE10 8PY).

Book now: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2136008860

Kelly McCann exhibition "Downtown"

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:18:27 GMT

Kelly McCann

31st October - 19th November

The Viewfinder Photography Gallery is pleased to present “Downtown”, Kelly McCann's solo exhibition which is being hosted by The Underground Gallery.

Kelly's work documents the day-to-day life of a small settlement within the Hout Bay suburb of South Africa. Imizamo Yethu is one of over 200 townships whose residents struggle everyday against a severe lack of infrastructure and safe living conditions.

Imizamo sits in the stunning area of Hout Bay and is in stark contrast to the neighbouring affluent area which has some of the most expensive houses in Cape Town. Conditions in the township are poor with many people living in shacks with no access to water or electricity and at risk of illness such as TB. There are various schemes to help improve Imizamo and despite all the hardships, the township has a welcoming, hopeful and lively spirit.

Kelly says “my intention is to document Imizamo, highlighting the continuation of

Viewfinder website presentation

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:17:13 GMT

To celebrate the launch of our new website Viewfinder is holding a special event which we would love you to come along to.

It will be an opportunity to find out more about Viewfinder, the exhibitions, workshops and its recent activity.

Viewfinder Programme Manager, Rui Cepeda will be doing a website presentation which will be followed by a short film by Alex Davies presenting the work done in the Viewfinder's workshops.

The launch event is being held at The Admiral Hardy (7 College Approach London SE10 9HY) pub, in the Greenwich Market at 7pm, Friday, 30th September.

Further information at: www.viewfinder.org.uk/events

Location: The Admiral Hardy, 7 College Approach London SE10 9HY
Organised by: Viewfinder Photography Gallery

Creative workshop - finding faces in objects

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:16:32 GMT

Viewfinder is holding a series of creative workshops in Greenwich, led by Viewfinder exhibitor Anna Hillman.

The sessions will begin at the Bar du Musée Cafe (17 Nelson Road, Greenwich SE10 9JB) in Greenwich and after a group discussion of the workshop's theme, the group will then photograph the local area.

Three people will have their photographs published on the Viewfinder’s new website.

The group will reconvene at the Bar du Musée Cafe to look at the photographs taken - don't be shy, they won't be judged!

Rui Cepeda (Viewfinder's Programme Manager) will meet you outside Bar du Musée Cafe on the above dates, and will be wearing a name badge. In case of rain, Rui and Anna will meet you inside the bar - again, with name badges.

For further information visit: www.viewfinder.org.uk/events

These workshops have been funded by Grassroots Grants.

Meet Yasmin Alibhai-Brown

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 13:05:53 GMT

Join Ugandan born British journalist
and author, Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, for a fascinating talk on why she wrote her family’s story, The Settler’s Cookbook, and how the stories evoked memories of food which were then brought to life by the recipes.
Wednesday 19 October, 7-9pm
Willesden Green Library Centre, 95 High Road, Willesden, NW10 2SF
Free

ART - DRAWING FOR BEGINNERS at Greenwich Comm

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:49:25 GMT

Start date
5th October 2011

8 weeks

Courses held at:
Greenwich Park Centre
Royal Hill
SE10 8PY

tel: (020) 8858 2211
info@gcc.ac.uk

Course code
MC1313L1GP

For more information and registration:

http://www.gcc.ac.uk/course/1898/art-drawing-for-beginners/

LIGHT UP LANGTHORNE PARK

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:26:21 GMT

Come and enjoy a fabulous night out. Lots for everyone to enjoy including Lantern Decoration for children and Dance performance by WF MENCAP children and adults.

Courses at London Print Studio

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 09:06:18 GMT

Introductory courses provide training in specific techniques and are hands-on and experimental. They are excellent for beginners or as a refresher. They follow a set structure and are supported by clear and descriptive course notes. Introductory Courses are experimental and are not intended to produce a finished project.

Once you have completed an introductory course you can continue your training on a workshop, through one to one training sessions, or by registering to use open-access sessions.

You are welcome to visit the studio to view examples of printmaking processes available, and the training offered in the courses. Please visit Tuesday to Saturday between 10:30 am and 5.30 pm
Please visit our wesite here: http://www.londonprintstudio.org.uk/E_timetable.html

Winner of GAM Art Prize announced

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:20:40 GMT

Hana Janeckova has been announced as the winner of the second annual GAM Gilbert de Botton Art Prize for new talent. The Chelsea College of Art and Design student was selected for her multi-media installation.

MA Fine Art student Hana Janeckova describes her prize-wining piece, The platform to build the tallest tower in the world, as dealing with the experience of ambiguous identity materialising in sculpture and installations that question a value, function and dislocation while gaining a delicate balance between a fragile vulnerability and robust autonomy.

Hana Janeckova was deemed most likely to significantly impact the contemporary art world by the judging panel, including Patron and Director of Raven Row Alex Sainsbury, artist Neal Tait, art collector Vanessa Arelle, gallerist Victoria Miro and GAM Director Jeremy Smouha. Hana was recognised both for her MA piece and for her portfolio of work built up over the course of her MA year. Beating off fierce competition from fellow students at Chelsea College of Art and Design, which is part of University of the Arts London, Hana Janeckova receives £5,000 to help nurture their talent and develop their work in the early stages of her career.

Stuart Semple and the Artist's Resale Right

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:04:00 GMT

Stuart is currently working on the Mindful exhibition at the Old Vic tunnels with mental health charity Mind which will be on 21st – 27th September and includes collaboration with Stephen Fry and Lord Melvyn Bragg. He has a gallery for young international artists, a new show in China, a London show coming up and is also contributing to the Olympics’ art work. He describes why the Artist’s Resale Right is so crucial to the art world:

‘The Right is important for artists because your art has a life after you’ve finished with it and it carries on living after you sell it. It’s totally logical that artists get recognised in this way because musicians get royalties in the same way. Mr Blobby is still getting royalties for his Christmas no.1 and he’s hardly contributed to culture in a meaningful way.

When it’s fully implemented next year, it will also be a huge help for artist’s estates.'

The petition link can be found on DACS' website: http://www.dacs.org.uk/

Dance Play

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:02:43 GMT

Open to all abilities, sessions will include nursery rhymes and songs, physical movement exploration, storytelling, relaxation, fun and laughter! At the end of each session there is a chance for you to chat and meet new people over complimentary refreshments.

ADULT & CHILDREN'S DANCE CLASSES!

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:26:44 GMT

**CURRENTLY ENROLLING**

Children's Dance Classes:
Creative Dance- Tuesday (2-6yrs) Saturday (2-8yrs)
Street Dance- Tuesday (7-11yrs)
*Time varies depending on age

Adult Dance Classes:
Dance & Stretch for Beginners- Mon 6-7pm
Advanced Contemporary Jazz- Tues 6:45-8pm
Beginners Contemporary- Thurs 6-7pm

**Please visit our website for complete details! Or call us at 020 8981 6617

http://www.chisenhaledancespace.co.uk/classes

STUDIO/WORKSHOP/SHOP AT OLD STREET - £300 PCM

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 17:10:48 GMT

Fantastic location seconds from transport amenities. Can be used for a variety of purposes either for design studio/office, workshop, artist studio or shop.

New Community Choir In Hampstead!

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 17:09:15 GMT

The choir is open to people of all ages, and we are inviting everyone, regardless of faith and religion, to come and enjoy the love of music by singing passionately in our choir.

The choir is led by Noam Galperin – a professional Pianist, Composer, Arranger and Musical director with years of experience in working with Choirs, Musical Theatre Productions, Teaching in drama schools and working with solo singers.

The main idea of this choir is to take on a fresh approach to well known songs using new challenging arrangements, all while keeping a fun, relaxed and informal atmosphere in rehearsals, giving 3-4 shows a year.

You are more than welcome to visit Noam's website to get a glimpse of his recent works – www.noamgalperin.com

If you wish to join us, hear some more details or organize a free trial session, please contact Chen via mail.

We look forward to hearing from you all,

Chen Theresa Shwartz

Science Uncovered - Natural History Museum

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 17:09:53 GMT

Visitors to Science Uncovered will have a unique opportunity to meet world-class scientists and take part in science first hand, from collecting and processing crime scene evidence to experiencing the other side of the operating table in a pop-up surgery. This year’s event promises to challenge the way people engage with science, bringing visitors even closer to the cutting-edge work of the Museum’s scientists.

Several precious never-before-seen specimens will also be unveiled at the event by Museum curators and researchers such as the teeth of Boxgrove man, the oldest human remains found in Britain. The team will be on hand to unravel some of the mysteries surrounding these objects, highlighting how they are contributing to vital research today.

Free tickets for certain events will be available to book from Thursday 1 September 2011 www.nhm.ac.uk/science-uncovered

Children's and Adult Dance Classes!

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 09:41:19 GMT

Childrens Classes:
Creative Dance: Tuesdays, Saturdays (2-8yrs)
Street Dance: Tuesdays (7-11yrs)

Adult Dance Classes:
Dance and Stretch for Beginners: Mondays (6-7pm)
Advanced Contemporary Jazz: Tuesdays (6:45-8pm)
Beginners Contemporary Dance: Thursdays (6-7pm)

**Check our website for specific dates, times, and details!

http://www.chisenhaledancespace.co.uk/classes

Buy your photography greeting cards today!

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 09:20:55 GMT

Photographer, Rossanne Pellegrino, is now selling affordable and unique greeting cards featuring a selection of her photographic imagery.

Visit http://www.rossannephotography.com to view available greeting cards and to purchase online.

We Are All Artists introduces newest member

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 19:44:00 GMT

Our newest member, Eva Kalpadaki is a photographer specialising in works that explore and question the nature of photography. The result is a series of evocative and delicate imagery.

Visit http://www.weareallartists.co.uk to view and purchase imagery by the artist. And be sure to also visit our wide range of works by fellow We Are All Artists members on http://www.weareallartists.co.uk!

(Attached imagery by Eva Kalpadaki, Part Objects Untitled 04 (2005).)

Artists Studios

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:57:15 GMT

Available now
Studio / Workshop spaces for artists / designers / creative industries in Bow E3
We currently have two secure, bright clean studio spaces available in a small friendly ground floor complex of 11 studios with a range of artists and designers working there. These are fully self contained studios with free wifi, shared kitchen space, lobby area for displaying, photographing work.
The studios are ideal for individuals wishing to share to keep costs down.
Costs per month (including rates but exclusive of electricity) are £437 for a large 375 square foot studio or £584 for a 501 sq foot studio.
The studios are part of Bow Arts growing creative artistic community and are situated 5 minutes walk from our large Bow Road studio site and Nunnery Gallery.
Bow Rd Underground and Bow Church DLR stations are 5 minutes walk.
For further details or to arrange a viewing please contact property@bowarts.com or phone 0207 515 7491 or visit our website www.bowarts.org

IROKO Robics

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 19:06:44 GMT

IROKO Robics Fun Days will use participatory music-making, gentle movement and dance as a vehicle to revitalise both the body and mind! Activities will include live traditional African drumming, songs and chants to create an unforgettable experience filled with fun and excitement. Participants will leave the fun days feeling uplifted and inspired to face a new day.

To come and experience IROKO Robics or for more information email us info@irokotheatre.org.uk or call us on 020 8522 1950.

Photography by Rossanne Pellegrino on view!

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 09:46:09 GMT

Print Now! 2011 is a touring exhibition, showcasing over 200 works from various artists now on display at SW1 Gallery, 12 Cardinal Walk, Roof Garden Level, Cardinal Place (Off Victoria Street), London SW1E 5JE.

Exhibition on show until 23 August .

Visit http://www.rossannephotography.com/articles_188344.html to find out more!

Art for under £100

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 22:21:52 GMT

Affordable, contemporary art by a range of visual artists from a variety of art disciplines, available on We Are All Artists. All for sale at under £100.

Visit the Under 100 Gallery on www.weareallartists.co.uk to view and purchase works. Payments made via Paypal and art delivered to your door.

If you are an artist who would like to be involved in We Are All Artists and contribute to the Under 100 Gallery, contact info@weareallartists.co.uk.

Autobiographer

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 09:39:35 GMT

By Melanie Wilson. UK premiere.

Combining a lyrical text, immersive staging and an enigmatic and compelling performance style,
Autobiographer draws us into the unraveling mind of the central character, Flora.

Voiced by multiple performers, Flora reveals a curious and evocative portrait of a life refracted through the lens of dementia. Autobiographer is a tender, poetic and thrilling new work by Melanie Wilson that features a cast of four and a bold, electrifying score of voice and sound.

Ages 12+

Arts in Education Open Day

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 14:19:19 GMT

This event has been organised by the Culture Service, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, especially for artists and cultural institutions working in the boroughs of Kensington and Chelsea, Hammersmith and Fulham, and Westminster. The aim of the event is to give arts and cultural practitioners an opportunity to meet teachers from over 300 schools across the three boroughs in order to facilitate possible working partnerships.

As well as getting a chance to network with these schools, selected applicants will be offered the opportunity to undertake practical demonstrations on the day to illustrate how workshops could be facilitated with pupils and students. Invitations have gone out to EMA/EAL teachers, nursery and children’s centre practitioners and all primary, secondary and special needs teachers.

More info and application forms: http://www.rbkc.gov.uk/leisureandlibraries/culture/artsservice.aspx

or contact contact Alan Kirwan at alan.kirwan@rbkc.gov.uk or 020 7361 3618

NEW FRINGE THEATRE IN NEW CROSS

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 10:46:25 GMT

The London Theatre - New Cross opens in Septemeber and we invite theatre companies and new writers to take part in the opening weekend with a selection of plays, stand up comedy and sketch shows.
see www.thelondontheatre.com

tel: 0208 694 1888

Rehearsal space at this venue is only £40 per day and £20 per evening

Pinner Sketch Club 69th Summer Exhibition

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 14:19:58 GMT

Pinner Sketch Club's 69th Summer Exhibition provides a great opportunity to view affordable original paintings and sculpture by talented local artists. Last year 1500 art lovers flocked to view this popular exhibition. Taking place at Pinner Parish Church Hall, Church Lane, top of High Street, Pinner, it opens on Saturday 13th August until Saturday 27th August, 10am to 6pm Monday to Saturday, 12 noon to 6pm on Sundays. Admission is free.
With approximately 200 artworks on show in a variety of media this promises to be a dazzling display with something for everyone to enjoy.
Once again Pinner Sketch Club is taking the Summer Exhibition to the streets of Pinner with 16 shops supporting the exhibition by displaying paintings in their windows. The shop window displays can be seen from Saturday 30th July until Saturday 27th August.
Transport: Tube Station, Pinner. Nearest Overground, Hatch End. Buses H11, H12, H13 & 183 stop near the bottom of High St.
Web: www.pinnersketchclub.co.uk

Mill Hill Music Club

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 10:15:21 GMT

Since its formation in 1972 the Brodsky Quartet has performed over 2000 concerts on the major stages of the world and released more than 50 recordings. A natural curiosity and insatiable desire to explore has propelled the group in many artistic directions and continues to ensure them not only a place at the very forefront of the international chamber music scene but also a rich and varied musical existence. Their energy and craftsmanship have attracted numerous awards and accolades worldwide, while ongoing educational work provides a vehicle for passing on experience and staying in touch with the next generation.

Story-meal in Willesden Green

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 14:43:54 GMT

The concept of a story meal is listening to stories ( quirky and traditional tales from the world) and socializing by eating together. As we meet in a cafe restaurant, those who can't afford eating will have to order a least one drink.

And my Guest Story teller will be Sarah Rundle ! google her, or better, ecosia.org her... I was last sunday in the premises of the Last Tuesday Society listening to her telling chinese and japanese tales.... we were captivated !

Soap actor returns to roots on Camden Fringe

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 19:32:30 GMT

After spending four years as Jack Duckworth’s bit on the side in Coronation Street, another four as Jessie Shadwick in Brookside, and a merry Christmas dying on Pat Butcher’s sofa in EastEnders, where can you go next? Camden. That’s where Marji Campi can be found this August, where she stars as Barbara in Peter Briffa’s darkly comic drama Country Life, which is one of only two full length plays premiering at this year’s Camden Fringe.

“As an ex, long term Camden resident, I feel as if I've come home, and am proud to be part of this great festival”, Marji said, “and what a pleasure to work with a young director, Paul Blinkhorn”. Since she got carted out of Walford in a coffin, she’s played Martha Brewster in Arsenic and Old Lace at the Salisbury Playhouse, but to many Marji will best be remembered as Joyce Watson in the 1990s ITV sitcom Surgical Spirit.

As Marji Campi explains: “It's a joy to find a good, well-written play for three older actors which is unusual, fun and meaty”.

Concert for a Summer Evening

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 19:31:10 GMT

Come and enjoy a wide range of popular, classical and original music using the largest range of handbells and handchimes in UK by the ringers from the National Residential Ringing Week.
Tickets priced £5.00 from Keith Rowland on 01252-409438, 07912-352634 or email keith@acorncottage.org.uk
or join us in Hampton Court Palace on Saturday, 10.30am 6th August.

July Arts News in Kensington and Chelsea

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 19:32:05 GMT

The Royal Borough's Arts Newsletter for July 2011 is now available online. Find out more about events, opportunities and more for this month and beyond by clicking here: http://rbkc.newsweaver.co.uk/12k1x7ugt1j1tliuvafon9?email=true

Fashions Finest Renaissance - LFW Shows

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 13:47:35 GMT

London Fashion Week - Day One : 17 September

These two days of shows are aimed at new and emerging and international designers that have been established for more than nine months and have already done at least one fashion show.

The designers will be an eclectic mix of new & emerging UK Based designers alongside international designers from across the world.

London Fashion Week - Day Two: 18 September

An evening of shows particularly aimed at new UK based designers that have been in existence for less than 9 months and generally have never featured in a major fashion show before.

If you are a graduate, new, emerging or international designer who would like to apply a coveted place at FFR London Fashion Week show them apply now as places are extremely limited.

We are now offering deigners the opprtunity to Exhibit in one of our Popup Boutiques, if you would like to book a space please apply below, places are limited.

APPLY TO SHOWCASE info@fashionsfinest.com

Support Browse, an innovative project !

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 09:23:56 GMT

Browse is currently seeking YOUR support through a crowdsourcing platform:
http://wedidthis.culturelabel.com/marketplace/creative-cities

Small donations for Browse will lead to the project being developed and established.

Browse is an innovative project in which we will be asking residents, traders and visitors to don Video Specs and narrate personal stories, local history and myths relating to an area. The result is a series of little videos. The collection of these narratives stitched together creates a fantastic insight into the way people live and perceive their surroundings.

Video Specs are ordinary looking eye-wear, which contain a video and audio recording device housed within.

Circus skills Week in Northwood

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:28:11 GMT

Northwood Community Arts have pleasure in welcoming the renowned Albert and Friends Instant Circus (the UK’s leading children’s circus company) to lead Circus Skills Week @ Northwood for 6 – 12 year olds at the Hall, St John’s Church, Hallowell Road. The programme will run from Monday 15 – Friday 19 August, commencing daily at 10.30am until 3.30pm.

Circus Skills Week @ Northwood will be a full week of workshops culminating on the final day with a demonstration show by the participants, of newly learned and practiced circus techniques, to an audience of fami ly and friends.

Albert and Friends Instant Circus www.albertandfriendsinstantcircus.co.uk work to develop the creative potential of young people by practical engagement with circus and theatre arts and has gained worldwide recognition for presenting highly skilled, innovative circus theatre performances and have performed in front of delighted audiences at the Edinburgh Festival for over 15 years. The Company plays host to the annual London International Youth Circus Festival and is the UK’s premier youth circus.

It is anticipated that this will be a popular summer activity for the children of Northwood and early booking is recommended. The early bird price is available for smart bookers purchasing tickets before 1 June.

Carol whose son took part last year said ‘Daniel really enjoyed his week with you and can’t wait ‘til next year!’

Want to be kept updated of news in the arts?

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 22:02:10 GMT

What is We Are All Artists? In short, We Are All Artists is an online gallery featuring works of art ranging from painting, fine art, photography and illustration to metalsmithing, glassmaking and mixed media. We have individual profiles of We Are All Artists members, as well as a collective gallery called the Under 100 Gallery which houses art priced under £100.

If you would like to be kept informed of new art from We Are All Artists' members, of new additions to our Under 100 Gallery and of upcoming exhibitions, then contact us today!

Email info@weareallartists.co.uk to be a part of our mailing list.

And don't forget to pass this on to any art lovers you may know!

LUNCHBOX TALKS: URBAN FOOD

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 18:21:16 GMT

Architecture Centre Network presents two mouth-watering talks that will plant seeds in your mind about opportunities to grow food and nourish our communities in the very heart of our cities.

Food for the city, from the city

Date: Tuesday 5 July 2011
Time: 1-1.50pm
Venue: The Gallery, 77 Cowcross Street, London EC1M 6EJ
Speaker: Ben Reynolds, Network Director at Sustain
Tickets: £6 / £4.50 for students & concessions, inc. a lunchbox
Booking: www.eventelephant.com/foodforthecity

Ben Reynolds, Network Director at Sustain, will be talking about his role developing a sustainable local food system for London. He will describe innovative projects illustrating that with imagination, the inner city provides opportunities to create urban market gardens growing fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables for local people, for local urban gardening apprenticeship and volunteering, to map, nurture and harvest local fruit trees to create jam, chutney, puddings and drinks, to turn empty shops into urban

Caribbean – London (CaLo) Festival

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:20:41 GMT

Over the weekend of August 19 - 21 Alexandra Palace will host the first ever Caribbean cultural festival in London. We hope you will join us in this amazing celebration of Caribbean colour where art, music, and food meet. What’s more, there is something for everyone in this cultural kaleidoscope: a grand spectacle of awe inspiring costumes; over 21 top live band performances from the Caribbean and the UK; food to tempt even the most jaded pallet; workshops that inspire and much more. We are the Caribbean and we are here... For updates about the festival visit http://www.calofestival.co.uk/ If you would like to get involved or even if you just like us you can contact us at info@calofestival.co.uk or find us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/CaloFestival. Follow us on on twitter @ CaloFest for updates

Arts News in Kensington and Chelsea

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 19:06:00 GMT

The June 2011 edition of the Royal Borough's Arts Newsletter is now available online. You can read it by clicking here: http://rbkc.newsweaver.co.uk/11h1aj3ej3r1tliuvafon9?email=true

This edition has news on upcoming festivals such as InTRANSIT, Earl's Court, Notting Hill Visual Arts Fest plus much more.

Chairman (Voluntary Trustee Position) at Drama Workhouse

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:28:20 GMT

We run workshops and projects for children, young people, adults and vulnerable groups that focus on the use of drama as a tool for personal development, enhancing social and communication skills, confidence, self-esteem, and self-expression. We run Saturday Crew, which offers weekly workshops open to children aged 7-18, as well as projects in Young Offenders Prisons and with homeless and vulnerable adults, using a 'Creative Skills for Life' approach. Some of our courses are accredited with the Open Colleges Network.

We believe strongly in the power of drama to bring people together, break down social and cultural barriers, create more community cohesion, and enable all people to understand their world and make better choices.

DW is currently entering a truly exciting phase of development and now needs to undergo a restructuring, development and capacity building exercise in order to ensure we continue our work through this difficult economic climate.

At such a critical time in the development and future of DW, you will need to be able to commit the necessary time to this demanding role with key duties including:-
• The efficient running of Drama Workhouse with full accountability to funders and the Charity Commission
• Developing a strategic vision for DW and ensuring its successful implementation
• Ensuring the organisation has the resource and capabilities to deliver its strategic vision
• Managing performance of Creative Director and management team
• Leadership of the board of trustees

We are keen to hear from applicants who have prior experience of operating as a Chairman/CEO within a small charity or within a small business.

We would particularly welcome applications from commercially minded individuals with an interest in drama, the Arts, social impact; who take a common sense approach to strategic thinking, and who are not afraid to be "hands on".

How to apply: Please send your CV and covering letter to info@dramaworkhouse.org.uk

For further information on the Drama Workhouse, please visit www.dramaworkhouse.org.uk
Closing date: 30th June 2011

Drama Workhouse is an equal opportunities employer.

Treasurer (Voluntary Trustee Position) with Drama Workhouse

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:24:01 GMT

At such a critical time in the development and future of DW, you will need to be able to commit the necessary time to this demanding role with key duties including:-
• Maintaining an overview of the Drama Workhouse's affairs and ensuring its financial viability in line with good practice and in accordance with the governing document and legal requirements.
• Ensuring that proper financial records and procedures are maintained and reporting regularly to the Board on the above.
• Contributing to development of Drama Workhouse within its agreed organisational aims and strategic plan.

We are seeking:-
• A CCAB qualified accountant with experience in the arts and charity sectors,
• Someone with enthusiasm for and commitment to the Arts and community engagement
This is an exciting post for someone with financial/ governance/ legal experience and expertise who would value the opportunity to contribute significantly to our development.

How to apply: Please send your CV and covering letter to info@dramaworkhouse.org.uk
For further information on the Drama Workhouse, please visit www.dramaworkhouse.org.uk
Closing date: 30th June 2011

Drama Workhouse is an equal opportunities employer.

Trustees/Management Committee - Voluntary Drama Workhouse

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:19:32 GMT

We run Saturday Crew, which offers weekly workshops open to children aged 7-18, as well as projects in Young Offenders Prisons and with homeless and vulnerable adults, using a 'Creative Skills for Life' approach. Some of our courses are accredited with the Open Colleges Network. ??
We believe strongly in the power of drama to bring people together, break down social and cultural barriers, create more community cohesion, and enable all people to understand their world and make better choices.
DW is currently entering a truly exciting phase of development and now needs to undergo a restructuring, development and capacity building exercise in order to ensure we continue our work through this difficult economic climate.

As part of this activity, we are seeking to appoint pro-active, experienced and committed Trustees to join our board and ensure the charity is effectively governed. We are also looking for people who would like to join us for a project, but not necessarily taking on the commitment of a trusteeship.

We are looking for energetic people who are actively committed to building a dynamic enterprise that is both visionary and extremely effective in its approach to increasing social impact.
As we look forward, we need additional experience and expertise in the following areas:-
• Arts and charity fundraising
• Business strategy
• PR and marketing

How to apply: Please send your CV and covering letter to info@dramaworkhouse.org.uk
For further information on the Drama Workhouse, please visit www.dramaworkhouse.org.uk

Closing date: 30th June 2011

Drama Workhouse is an equal opportunities employer.

Win a FREE Marketing Video!

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 19:05:33 GMT

MEDIATHIRSTY in association with CIDA is offering 1 creative business owner the opportunity to win a one-minute online marketing video for their company. This video can be placed on your website, YouTube & Facebook to significantly increase your business.

Mediathirsty Productions creates media for promotional purposes giving a valuable first impression to website visitors and potential customers. Our creation of quality media gives you the power to control the all important first impression. By providing better insight from a distance, you can alleviate potential customer concerns. Good quality media will also increase traffic to your company’s website.

Simply complete the registration form http://www.mediathirsty.com/index.php?option=com_facileforms&Itemid=5 on the Mediathirsty website, before the 15th June 2011 – all entries will need to be received before this date.

This offer is only open to CIDA members. For more details on becoming a member, please email Rebecca@cida.co.uk or call on 020 7247 4710.

Your businesses premises must be based in London. The winner will need to prepare a 2 minute script for the hour long shoot. This script must be received by Mediathirsty 2 weeks prior to the arranged shoot date. Delivery of the video will be made online - the winner will be required to download the video within 24 hours of receiving an email notification.

Dazzling Displays at Harrow Open Studios 2011

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:32:55 GMT

Harrow Open Studios 2011

Saturday 11th June, Sunday 12th June, Monday 13th June, Saturday 18th June & Sunday 19th June.11am – 6 pm each day.
FREE Admission.

www.harrowopenstudios.com

Harrow Open Studios is an independent organisation run by its members and comprises 34 professional and semi-professional Fine and Applied Artists, some internationally renowned.
Members include painters, sculptors, printmakers, photographers, ceramicists, jewellers, textile artists, a book artist, a puppet maker, and a blacksmith.
In 2011 we invite the public into our homes and studios during two weekends in June, showing in 25 venues across the London Borough of Harrow and in neighbouring areas. We welcome visitors to question us on techniques and processes, and view our work for sale.
A FREE brochure listing all artists is available from libraries in the Harrow area from May 2011. If you would like a brochure, please send an SAE [size DL] to Harrow Open Studios, 39 Eastcote Road, Pinner, HA5 1E.

Community Engagement: Quality design or desig

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:32:41 GMT

Date: Tuesday 21 June 2011
Time: Drinks from 6.30pm, talk from 7 to 8pm
Venue: The Gallery, 77 Cowcross Street, London EC1M 6EL
Speakers: The Glass-House, The Building Exploratory and The Prince’s Foundation for the Built Environment
Chaired by: Lee Mallett
Tickets: £5 / £3 for students & concessions, inc. a glass of wine
Booking: www.eventelephant.com/CommunityEngagement21June

Engage in some lively debate about different approaches to ensuring design quality, and the importance of listening and responding to the community voice.

High quality design begins with a clear vision and good brief, and designing for the public realm and community facilities must draw on local knowledge and aspirations to get that vision and brief right.

This is the second in a series of Architecture Centre Network talks exploring community engagement in the built environment.

Further information: www.architecturecentre.net

BUFF 2011 announces opening UK premiere

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 19:06:23 GMT

The British Urban Film Festival (aka BUFF) is 6 years old and continues to grow with this year’s event taking place in London’s West End (TBA). The full line-up of festival selections will be announced towards the end of July when the deadline closes for producers and directors wishing to submit films for due consideration. Festival director Emmanuel Anyiam-Osigwe has also confirmed that Lonyo Engele, Isaura Barbe-Brown and Stephen Lloyd Jackson will feature in a live question and answer session on the opening night of the 3-day festival later this September. Seats are free to book by phone and available on a first come, first served basis from August the 1st onwards.

More details can be found at www.buffenterprises.co.uk

Affordable art on We Are All Artists

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 15:05:47 GMT

We Are All Artists is an online gallery featuring pieces of art for purchase. We feature works of art in photography, painting, mixed media, illustration, fine art and more.

Also a part of We Are All Artists is the Under 100 Gallery- an online gallery with art priced at under £100. Prices range from £5 to £99.

Visit http://www.weareallartists.co.uk.

Queensbury Eco-Cultural Festival

Tue, 31 May 2011 09:42:07 GMT

The Friends of Eton Grove Park warmly invite you to our annual Queensbury Eco-Cultural Festival.

The event, which will take place on Sunday 3rd July, is organised by the Friends of Eton Grove Park. The festival will allow local residents and children to come together to share in the “Diverse Cultures” in Queensbury while also having fun and enjoying a day out with family and friends.

There will be lots of stalls and information on show offering something for everyone from, recycling, green transport, local culture and music.
The Worshipful Mayor of Brent, Councillor Aslam Choudry is the Guest of Honour and will be officially opening the redeveloped sports facilities in the Park.

There will be lots of fun activities for all the family including:

** Free bike repair **Cultural dance on stage **Face painting**Jewellery** **Children’s parachute games** **Vegetarian food taster** **Sport activities**Beading**Biscuit decorating**

It is widely accepted that we need to save the planet’s resources but in the current climate we all also need to save money. Consequently, this event is FREE to attend.

Photography by Kathryn Sprigg

Tue, 24 May 2011 18:35:01 GMT

Visit http://www.weareallartists.co.uk to view the talented photography by our newest member, Kathryn Sprigg.

Kathryn Sprigg is an Australian Photographer whose style is marked by candid Photography, capturing spontaneous moments on film which are a direct reflection of how she has perceived life at that very moment, in her mind.

Born and raised on a Merino Sheep Stud in Tambellup, Western Australia, Sprigg is now based in Perth - although the backdrop to take centre stage for the majority of her work is one of the world's most exciting playgrounds: the city that never sleeps, New York.

If you are a visual artist interested in becoming a member of We Are All Artists, contact info@weareallartists.co.uk.

The Hope is Kindled Film School

Sun, 22 May 2011 17:42:02 GMT

Here at Hope is Kindled, We believe a top quality education in filmmaking should be accessible to anyone with the drive and ambition to make movies. The student provides the talent; We provide great instruction, equipment, and structured curriculum. Recent advances in video technology have made making films easier and affordable than before. The creation of more media outlets has opened the marked like never before. NOW more THAN EVER it’s the right moment to enter the show-biz!
The Hope is Kindled Film School courses, combining the best filmmaking traditions with new digital technologies, are designed for a new generation of artists: visual storytellers who share a passion for motion pictures and want to learn by making their own projects in a hands-on, crash course intensive methods. The Hope is Kindled Film School spans from guerilla-style low or no-budget productions to big budget indie blockbusters.

Soundings at Venice Biennale

Sun, 22 May 2011 17:41:33 GMT

workinprogress in collaboration with Artquest, Audio Arts, De La Warr Pavilion, Q-ART London and AICAUK present SOUNDINGS.

Soundings is an exciting three day event taking place during the opening week of the 54th Venice Biennale bringing together art practitioners from different disciplines and will comprise a series of discussions, artworks and readings.

Breakfast from 9.30am. Discussions from 10 – 11.30
Following on from the successful Agendas series of past Biennales, there will be three mornings of lively discussion and critical debate:

Wednesday 1 June. The Artist as Critic
Thursday 2 June. National Assets: peripatetic global cultures
Friday 3 June. Hidden Agendas: Global Art Education and the Biennale Aesthetic

Exhibition daily 12-5pm:
William Furlong’s Passage of Time and Terry Smith new work Naming the dead will be on show in the same venue.

Full details: www.workinprogressuk.com/art/soundings.ht

The Royal Borough's May Arts Newsletter

Tue, 10 May 2011 14:27:38 GMT

The Royal Borough's May Arts Newsletter has just been released. It contains news and opportunities in the arts for this month and beyond as well as some exciting announcements.

To read the newsletter, go to: http://bit.ly/l3xw2b

CALLING FOR DANCERS/DANCE ORGANISATIONS!

Tue, 10 May 2011 14:27:58 GMT

SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION is a two day festival that celebrates dance and movement in East London. Throughout the weekend several professional and non-professional dancers will present short performances in the most unexpected public and private places of East London.
...
The festival is free to the public, what’s more we invite anyone to follow or join the performances through their dance route.

The aim of the festival is to bring attention to dance, enjoy the movement of dance and bring people together through dance from all different ages and cultures.

Date: 2-3rd JULY 2011
Each performance will last for circa 10-15mins.

Calling for artists/dance performers:
We are calling professional and non-professional dancers, organisations, schools, or anybody who would like to show a short performance. Please send us a short description of the play and/or style, number of dances you would like to perform.
Remember, the style is not selective to one type, we welcome modern, folklore, classical or break-dance; and everything in-between.
If you also have an accompanying musician please let us know. Alternatively, we are also looking for musicians not yet connected to dancers who would be interested in being involved.

Location: The festival will take place in different areas of East London. We are calling for private and not-for-profit spaces that would like to participate in the festival to ‘donate UR space’ for performances. By opening up your space you can become part of this freedom of movement. Any unusual space is welcomed; window area’s, entrances, stairs, private alleys, gardens and open spaces. The more unusual the better!

Please send in your application for any of the above by 25 June 2011 to event@artch.org.uk. You can see more information on www.artch.org.uk.

We look forward to hearing from you!

ARtCH

ARTCH.ORG.UK

FACEBOOK: ARTCH LONDON

Cuban Contemporary Dance with Shelly Maxwell

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 09:46:35 GMT

Feedback33 with Shelly Maxwell Thurs 5 May 2011

Venue: The London Studio Centre, 42 - 50 York Way, London N1 9AB (adjacent to Lincoln Lounge)

Time: 7pm – 9pm (registration 7pm – 7.25pm; class 7.30pm – 9pm)

Shelley's class is a fast paced Cuban technique class merging elements of la technica Cubana with her own unique contemporary flavour. The Cuban technique is loosely rooted in the Graham technique and through additional inclusions of undulations and spinal manipulations forces the dancer to master the shifting of weight through space. The class is highly physical with challenging exercises in the center and travelling sequences that demand a sense of attack and musical dynamism. The class culminating in a challenging movement sequence to end.

Cost per class
£5 Members / £8 Non-members

Concessions*
£3 Members / £5 Non-members

Annual Membership
£10

To book a place on this workshop please email Paula Allen at feedback33forum@gmail.com

Brent Arts & Festivals Strategy Consultation

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:49:25 GMT

There are little more than 2 weeks remaining for you to give us your thoughts and feedback on the new Brent Council Arts and Festivals Strategy.
We won’t know your thoughts (and they won’t count) if you don’t share them with us!

Brent Council remains committed to encouraging the development of cultural activities within the borough but we need to know your thoughts to help us focus our thinking about what the Council’s core role around arts development and festivals delivery should be over the next few years. As the finances from central government decrease, it is more important than ever that we focus our resources to maximise opportunities and outcomes, and how these resources complement core objectives for the council and its partners, residents and visitors to the borough moving forward.

We have identified 4 key priorities for both arts development work and festivals and events delivery opportunities, upon which we would like your feedback specifically. There is also room for more general comments, ideas and suggestions for what you think is important to you and to others in the cultural and creative sector in the years to come.

Public consultation close on 26th April. We will not be able to accept your comments after this time. We really want our strategies to reflect your views, so please do send us your feedback promptly.

We won’t know your thoughts if you don’t share them with us!
Take part in the Brent Arts & Festival Strategy Consultation. You can feed back on line at www.brent.gov.uk/consultation
or fill in your responses in hard copy and mail back to us for collation. For more general comments about the document, and queries email arts@brent.gov.uk.

Freebees for artists

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:41:17 GMT

Creative Connections Maze Networking Event April 27th. Meet other artists, businesses, buyers and suppliers at this fun event.

Walk around the real maze and meet others as you go. See the gardens for free and receive a free goody bag.

Don’t worry if it rains, there’s an undercover section too.
To find out more or to book a place go to http://www.emergelondon.org.uk/events/item/29

Photography for under £100

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 10:42:54 GMT

London based photographic artist, Rossanne Pellegrino has produced a series of imagery for the Under 100 Gallery on the We Are All Artists website - priced at under £100.

Please find attached the artist's images featured in the Under 100 Gallery: Dot's Dots and Dreamscape 1, Original.

Visit http://weareallartists.co.uk and http://www.rossannephotography to view more of the artists work.

Kent Band

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:42:19 GMT

We trawl through the music sector’s webmire to provide our subscribers with ‘golden nuggets’ of knowledge and comprehensive insider tips. Our service is primarily aimed at adults using music in their work with children and young people.

Subscription rates range from as little as £9 to a full annual subscription only £2.30 per week.

Further information as www.kentband.info

The London (UK) Film Premier of MOOZ–lum

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 10:00:50 GMT

The UK premier will take place on Thursday 5th May 2011 at Panditar House Theatre, Wembley from 6:15pm SHARP!

Stars of the movie are:
[] Nia Long,
[] Evan Ross,
[] Roger Guenveur Smith,
[] Danny Glover
[] Azhar Usman
[] Kimberley Drummond
[] Kunal Sharma
[] Summer Bishil

Poetry Performers on the night::
[] Ikwon (USA)
[] Rakin Naiss
[] JaJa Soze (PDC)
[] Jay Kas
[] Tawheed is Unity
[] B Mus Khalil
[] Kamaal (Baby Muslims)
++ More Guests!!

Entrance fee: ONLY £8.50 (for adults) and £7 (Students. Unemployed & Under 16’s – proof required).

TICKET Hotline and ENQUIRES, please call Yaseen on: 07572 494 672

Free Magic Lantern and Photograms Workshops

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:53:39 GMT

Our schedule is:
Weds 20th April 10.30 // 12.30 // 2.30
Magic Lantern
The oldest form of projecting an image is put to good use by lady travellers Annie and Margaret - but are they really going to the exhibition or on expedition?

Thurs 21st April 10.30 // 12.30 // 2.30
Magic Pictures
Drawing on the early experiments of Victorian scientist Anna Atkins, we explore camera-less photography in this entertaining and practical workshop.

Both workshops involve story-telling, participation and use of pre-cinema techniques. They are suitable for all ages and last around 30 mins.

Directions
www.raggedschoolmuseum.org.uk

Bookings
Limited capacity; first come first serve basis

More info
www.mirrormirroreducation.wordpress.com

Auction for Japan tsunami

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 09:23:32 GMT

The painting depicts several common elements from the Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004, that devastated my country (Maldives) and, the recent tsunami that devastated the east coast of Japan. The title of the painting derives from the total sum of the numeric dates of the two tsunamis. Interestingly, both dates equal to number eight (26-12-2004 and 11-03-2011).

I am also happy to share that we already have an initial bid of £5000 made for the painting, and would like to humbly appeal others to make bids for the painting. All the money (100%) of the proceeds from the auction will go to the Japanese tsunami victims, and will be handed over to the Japanese Embassy in London at the end of the auction date on 15 April 2011.

Acrylic on stretched canvas 100 X 70 X 3.5 cm thick gallery style museum quality canvas panel.
This painting will remain and the bid will be open for 20 days starting from 28th of March 2011 through 15th April 2011.

Serious bidders only

Please email your bids to: jtsunami@maldiveshighcommission.org

Auction for Japan tsunami

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 09:30:58 GMT

Kensington and Chelsea's Arts News - April 11

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:41:43 GMT

Click on the following link for news of arts opportunities and events in the Royal Borough taking place in April and beyond: http://bit.ly/hwZOv7

Trojan Women by HotPots. FREE Event!

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:14:41 GMT

Come and join us this Spring for our new free hilarious outdoor show: Trojan Women.

Troy has been violently defeated by the Greeks. The men have been murdered. The women are dragged from their homes to become life-long slaves. And Athena has to go to three different shops just to find plain chocolate Hob Nobs for Poseidon. Yes three!

Sunday 22nd May - The Shimmy
A day of outdoor art as part of Wandsworth Arts Festival
by Putney Bridge and St. Mary's Church, SW15 1SN
Performances between 1pm – 5pm

Friday 27th May - outside New Diorama Theatre
Triton Street, Regents Place, London NW1 3BF
Performances at 1pm + 1:40pm + 2:20pm

Performances are free, and there is no need to book.

We hope to see you there!

This performance contains strong language and adult themes! Both performance sites are wheelchair accessible. Please note this is an outdoor show with no fixed seating.

20 minute running time - for more information please visit our website: www.sparetyre.org

Art for rent

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:22:38 GMT

Photographic artist, Rossanne Pellegrino now has her works of art available for rent. An affordable way to adorn your walls with art- ideal for home and office spaces.

Please visit http://www.rossannephotography.com and click on the Renting Art link.

Young Refugee speaks out at HRW Film Festival

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 09:26:31 GMT

Young refugee Kamran Safi, who escaped from the Taliban at the age of 13, will be presenting his film 'Kamran's Story' for Youth Producing Change at the Human Rights Watch’s International Film Festival, as one of 11 powerful stories from young filmmakers across the globe that make up the YPC programme.
Kamran made the film when he was 14, not long after he arrived to the UK as an unaccompanied refugee. Kamran's film is incredibly moving, because it tells the story of how he was forced to flee Afghanistan all by himself after the Taliban murdered his father. He spent a year travelling unaccompanied from country to country before finally making his way to the UK where he is currently living and seeking asylum. Kamran made his short film with the hopes that it would help him find his mother, who he hasn't seen or heard from in 3 years.

The UK premiere of the Youth Producing Change program is set for March 25 at 7pm at The Ritzy and March 26 at 3.30pm at the ICA.

Making for Mother’s Day

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 16:04:20 GMT

Making for Mother’s Day
Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Forget the flowers and chocolates…what better gift for your Mother than a piece of beautiful glass art, handmade by you especially for her to keep and treasure? Or if your Mum is the creative type, why not book for both of you to come along to the Aaronson Noon Glass Studio to make your own glass heart, paperweight, pendant or perfume bottle.

Your session will include a short safety briefing and a glassmaking demonstration followed by your turn to get “hands on” and create your chosen gift. After your session, relax with a glass of wine and explore the beautiful glass art on show in our adjacent gallery.

As an extra special touch, we will engrave a name onto the base of your masterpiece!

There are two available sessions:
Session 1: 5.30pm – 6.30pm
Session 2: 6.30pm – 7.30pm

Prices:
Heart - £30pp or two for £50. (Shaping of hot glass)
Perfume Bottle - £40pp or two for £70. (Includes blown glass and stopper)
Pendant - £30pp or two

Art & Photography competition "Community"

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 16:03:48 GMT

Lines of Pinner, is launching an arts competition to raise money for two local charities, Kids Can Achieve and Friends of Michael Sobell House.

The competition is open to all residents of Harrow and Hillingdon to enter art or photography on the theme of ‘community’. Winners will be selected from four age categories, in both art and photography, with a special prize for the ‘best depiction of Pinner’.

Prizes have been generously donated by a number of local businesses including Winsor & Newton, Zizzi, Cafe Rouge, The New Leaf Bookshop, Starbucks, and Roomers. In addition to these prizes both winners and a large number of runners-up will be featured in an exhibition and have their work published in the official competition book.

The competition will run until 7th May with an exhibition to take place in June. For full information on how to enter please visit www.linesofpinner.co.uk/competition or contact Kara on 020 8866 2462.

New Trambles guided walks book available now

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:12:37 GMT

Welcome to trambles! A way to keep fit and see more art across London. This guidebook takes you on tried and tested routes to public art, and art galleries. Designed for visitors to London who have seen the major sites and wish to explore further. Over 100 black and white photographs. Mapped routes take you down the best streets to explore. With recommendations, and artist's profiles.
Available online via Goole Books, Amazon or by contacting me via the Seer
Happy trambles!

Stephen Cassidy

Exciting Opportunities at Forest Fest 2011

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:11:54 GMT

The festival, which will be held on Saturday 2nd July 2011 (12pm-5pm), plans to have a jam-packed programme which will include live music, dance and drama performances, an array of workshops, an arts market area to tempt visitors with stalls displaying a plethora of information and selling exquisite handcrafted goods, as well as a scrumptious array of food and refreshments.

The event will be marketed widely. With in excess of 2000 people attending the launch in 2009 and 3,900 at the 2010 event, we anticipate even more visitors to the festival in 2011.

Forest Fest 2011 presents the ideal opportunity for arts, cultural and catering organisations and businesses to trade and promote their services to a wide and diverse community audience. Promotional options include stall (7 x 3ft table with 7 x 7ft canopy) or pitch only hire (13 x 13ft) for food catering units only.

For a booking form contact:
Michaela Rispin, Forest Hill School
p_arts@foresthill.lewisham.sch.uk
www.foresthillschool.co.uk

Join the Summer of Dance

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:12:30 GMT

Activities should be primarily dance-focused, and can include: workshops, master classes, taster sessions, events, performances, competitions, showcases, film screenings, lectures/debates and exhibitions.

Summer of Dance is a pilot programme promoting and celebrating the diverse range of dance on offer in this area of London. It will act as a promotional ‘umbrella’ for all these events, with a website and printed booklet at the heart of its comprehensive marketing strategy. The Summer of Dance pilot will lead into a more ambitious programme in 2012, to tie in with Big Dance and the Cultural Olympiad.

To request more information and an application form, e-mail arts@rbkc.gov.uk

Arts News in Kensington and Chelsea

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:11:46 GMT

Learn more about arts events and opportunities in Kensington and Chelsea through its monthly e-newsletter.

The newsletter can be read here.

Art as gifts for all occasions

Sun, 06 Mar 2011 21:15:26 GMT

We Are All Artists invites you to view our online gallery...

Visit the portfolios of our visual artists and don't miss out on our Under 100 Gallery, featuring works of art for under £100.

We Are All Artists features contemporary, affordable art, ideal as gifts for any occasion. Gift vouchers also available.

For further information contact info@weareallartists.co.uk.

Invest in photographic art

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 09:35:29 GMT

Rossanne Pellegrino is a photographic artist who explores various styles of photography, from black and white photo documentary to colour mixed media. Delving into themes of time, space and memory, the artist produces evocative imagery that is exhibited worldwide.

Visit www.rossannephotography.com to view work by the artist.

Commission requests welcome.

Sydenham Film Club

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 13:21:18 GMT

If you live in Sydenham area, we'd like to hear from you about Sydenham Film Club, a new do-it-yourself cinema.

We are going to organise regular, affordable film screenings in Sydenham. And you decide what films you want to see, when and where.

Do you fancy classic Hollywood in the Golden Lion? Family matinees in the Naborhood? Or maybe teen movies in Wimpy? It’s your film club, so you decide.

We’re running an online survey until 31 March 2011 – and we’re on the lookout for people with cool skills to help us run the film club successfully. Go to www.sydenhamfilmclub.org

Transition programmes booking now!

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 13:14:10 GMT

In 2011 MakeBelieve Arts offers transition programmes to support Early Years children and Year 6 pupils as they take the important step of Moving On Up.

For Early Years Transition, we work with 4-5 year olds and their parents, using storytelling and drama techniques to create a safe environment to explore together their hopes and fears of the forthcoming move to Big School.

MakeBelieve Arts also offers two Year 6 transition programmes! The one-day workshop, I'm a Shipwrecked Year 6...Get Met Out Of Here! is back for another exciting adventure. Year 6 must work together to survive by employing their teamwork, communication and creative skills; the skills that are indispensible to their success at secondary school.

Alien School weekly workshops take your pupils to the depths of the galaxy to explore the confusing and bizarre world of secondary school.

http://www.makebelievearts.co.uk/Information/News/item512

Listening Space ' session 1'

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 14:59:03 GMT

A resource for makers with Luke Pell and Rachel Gomme
The first workshop will focus on listening to ourselves. Using a series of
exercises working with stillness, movement, writing and drawing, we will
explore how listening to our bodies and our thoughts can open up new spaces
and act as a source for ideas and creative ways of working.

one day ( intensive)

cost £35/ 28

The Value of Things Art Exhibition

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 21:18:47 GMT

A display of art works relating to what we value as individuals in our western society. The growth of technology has allowed us to gain extensive access to knowledge, through the availability of anything we desire. Our exhibition questions if our values or beliefs have changed since the collapse of global markets and has this prompted us to rethink our values.

Curated by Claire E. Hind, Chris McComish, Mao Wakamatsu, Jo-Anna Wolf.

OPENING NIGHT
Saturday 5th March 6.30pm - 9.00pm
Exhibition Open with Live Art, Spoken Word & Music.
BY INVITATION ONLY.

Sunday 6th March 12.00pm - 4.00pm
Monday 7th March 12.00pm - 2.00pm
& 4.00pm - 6.00pm
Tuesday 8th March 12.00pm - 6.00pm
Wednesday 9th March 12.00pm - 6.00pm

END OF EXHIBITION PARTY NIGHT
Thursday 10th March 6.30pm - 9.00pm.
Please contact us regarding availability of tickets for this final evening.

19.03.2011 - LGO presents Gypsy Culture Day

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 21:16:31 GMT

Saturday, 19th March 2011

Between: 2 pm – 10:30 pm

Address: Cecil Sharp House, 2 Regents Park Road, London, NW1 7AY

2 pm: Family Dance Workshop
3 pm: Family Concert with Colourful Gypsy Dance Show
4:30 pm: Workshops (Dance, Singing, Art)
6 pm: Musical Dinner with Open Mic Performances
8 pm: Big Evening Concert with Gypsy Dance Show

Tickets: £3 - £10 from www.ticketweb.co.uk or www.folkshop.efdss.org/tickets.htm

For further family discounts please email: events.lgo@gmail.com

Mobile: 07922 66 40 33
www.londongypsyorchestra.co.uk

Artquest & Crowd-Funding

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:33:36 GMT

Artquest has just launched a new project and needs your help. We hope to get £9000 of funding to be able to award three art bursaries to 3 UK artists. As soon as the funding goal has been reached we will open a UK-wide call for artists to choose the 3 recipeints.

If you are an artist you can donate £10, tell your friends and Tweet about it and once the project is fully funded you can submit your work, hoping to be one of the Bursaries winner.

See: bit.ly/hBqZ9z

To know more about the Crowdfunding phenomenon read Artquest article:
http://www.artquest.org.uk/money/funding/crowdfunding.htm

Story-meal in Dollis Hill

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 21:18:34 GMT

Please visit my webpage !
http://meetup.com/Story-meal to know everything you need to know !
Story-telling is an art. Not only an art for children. It is an art closely linked with conviviality. Eating together is also a very basic convivial behaviour. ( Moreover I am french) The cafe restaurant Vive Iterum where the event takes place is located just opposite Dollis Hill Station ( North West London, Jubilee Line ) They open just for the group and offer a very reasonable price for a three course menu so I am able to pay properly the artist story teller I invite at my table and we both entertain the evening......
This is for adult but children may join ( at leat 10 please)

Networking for Creatives in a Real Maze

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 21:18:23 GMT

Relaxed fast paced networking event held in a maze in the beautiful grounds of Capel Manor. This one off event is for anyone looking to make connections with artists; businesses who are looking to reach creatives, commissioners and organisations looking for creative input and artists looking to meet others in their field.

Creative Connections is a fun networking event that aims to cut out the awkward 'Hello's' using a fast paced format to introduce businesses, commissioning organisations and creative people. Including speed presentations and peer networking in the centre of the maze.

To book:

Artists -£5 Please book via the Emerge website, www.emergelondon.org.uk follow the links on the Events page to reserve and confirm your place via paypal

To have a stand:

As this is a funded event having a stand is only £10. For individuals, groups, organisations or businesses interested in having a stand on the day, or just finding out more - please contact Zoe White at press@zinfinity.co.uk

Arts & Music Leader Training Programme

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:09:53 GMT

The programme is aimed at those who want to develop a career in community music and arts leadership. Those who complete the courses find work in different settings including schools and colleges as a visiting teacher, in community music/arts groups or companies and a variety of other arenas.

Successful completion of both Learning & Teaching theory and practice courses leads to PTLLS City and Guilds 7303 teaching qualification for the life long learning sector.

A high percentage of people who have passed the AMLT are now in employment.

Benefits Of The Course:

? Gain the skills needed to become a tutor, gain employment and increase your earnings.
? Earn a qualification and gain credibility in the profession of teaching music.
? Improve confidence in you and your teaching to pass on your knowledge to your students.
? Various teaching styles to master to improve your versatility in a teaching situation and much more

More Info email everyone@cmsounds.com

Hatch Space launch 'Hatch Shorts'

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 11:44:04 GMT

February’s Hatch Shorts gives the chance to see work by some of London’s most exciting artists working in time based media at the recently established Hatch Space in Deptford. February’s installment includes new work by: Tristram Bellotti, Natasha Bird, John Hill, Nicole Morris, Sean Mullins and Alex Tuckwood.

This event which will take place alongside our first open studios, will also usher in the very first of the South London Art Map’s last Fridays events which will see the late night opening of all galleries in South London on the last Friday of every month.

www.southlondonartmap.com

The Under 100 Gallery on We Are All Artists

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 09:23:16 GMT

To buy art for under £100 visit our Under 100 Gallery at http://www.weareallartists.co.uk.

Our featured imagery below is by photographer, Peter Kyte. Please open attached image to see Kyte's work, Playside Collage.

Image details: Playside Collage. C-Type prints, 15 x 10 inches on black Foamex. Three seperate images make up this set. Price of the attached image (without frame) is £80. Buy two or more of the images from the set for £70 each. Available for purchase on http://www.weareallartists.co.uk.

Follow We Are All Artists on Facebook

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 09:21:38 GMT

We Are All Artists is an online visual arts forum aimed at encouraging participation in the arts- it's a website for art practitioners, art lovers and art buyers alike.

Visit http://www.weareallartists.co.uk to find out more about who we are and what we do. Find the link on our homepage to follow us on Facebook.

SHAKE! Preview

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 14:52:14 GMT

Performance in poetry, DJ-ing and film premiere!!

Come and hear these talented and committed young people in their own words, sounds and images telling you how it is, from the pioneering course "SHAKE! Arts, Media, Race & Power" held with the Stephen Lawrence Centre in August 2010.

Also presenting will be the stellar artist-facilitators from African Writers Abroad, DJ Eric Soul from Afrogroov and our very own Ana Tovey from Chocolate Films! along side course originator Platform.

You'll have the chance to connect local issues to global through the lives and struggles of Stephen Lawrence and Ken Saro-Wiwa, and talk about the role of the artist in fighting for justice. A chance to learn more about SHAKE!, the collaborations and how its future is being planned.

Taking place at The Albany, Deptford on Saturday 26th February 2011, 6.30 - 10pm.

There is FREE entry but booking is strongly advised as places are limited. Email: platformshake@gmail.com

Memories of Music

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 21:18:11 GMT

North Kensington has a rich musical history that has hosted everything from Notting Hill Carnival to Pink Floyd's first gigs, seen the formation of bands from The Clash to Aswad, and been the home of Rough Trade and Damon Albarn. Portobello ReCollection will collect the stories about how local music has played a part in people's personal histories.

The website is inspired by a 100-metre long art installation that has transformed part of Portobello Road in North Kensington into a giant record collection. Portobello ReCollection was commissioned by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea from artists Natasha Mason and Teresa Crawley.

Members of the public are invited to contribute their stories and memories to http://www.portobellorecollection.com and share their photographs of the artwork at http://www.flickr.com/groups/portobellorecollection

Members of the public looking for more information can contact the Council on 020 7361 3844 or oliver.redfern@rbkc.gov.uk

New works of art on We Are All Artists

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 09:25:22 GMT

We Are All Artists member Suza Ward has new works available for purchase.

Visit her online gallery on We Are All Artists at http://www.weareallartists.co.uk.

Would you like a piece of work commissioned by a We Are All Artists member? Contact info@weareallartists.co.uk.

Start your art collection today!

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 09:25:46 GMT

Visit http://www.weareallartists.co.uk for affordable, contemporary works of art.

We Are All Artists is a visual arts website featuring works in painting, photography, mixed media, illustration, fine art, metalsmithing, glass making and more!

Original, affordable works of art are ready and waiting to adorn your walls!

We Are All Artists also features the Under 100 Gallery - works of art priced at under £100.

Contact info@weareallartists.co.uk for further information.

Kensington and Chelsea's Arts News - Feb 11

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 09:24:49 GMT

Kensington and Chelsea's Arts Newsletter for February is now available online. Find out about upcoming events, opportunities and much more:

http://bit.ly/gcVatA

NEW LONDON ART FAIR

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 17:43:44 GMT

After the success of the first Palace Art Fair in 2010, we are delighted to be returning to the beautiful Fulham Palace for another year of exceptional quality art from artists across all media.

Visitors to last year's show were delighted by the quality and diversity of the work on show and by the friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

We are welcoming applicants from artists to exhibit with us in 2011. Please visit our website www.palaceartfair.co.uk for full details. Deadline for applications is 31 March, selection will take place in April.

info@palaceartfair.co.uk
www.palaceartfair.co.uk

Calling all creative freelancers

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 12:05:48 GMT

Calling all creative freelancers living and working in Camden

The long awaited Creative Freelancers Network is on its way. This is a User led
networking service for Camden’s Creative Freelancers to help them promote their work and communicate with Camden businesses.
This new initiative is supported by Camden Council.

If you are a Creative Freelancer who lives and works in creative industries in
Camden, this is for you. We want to assist you to network & find work in
Camden.

Business owners are also welcome to attend and tell us what their needs are
and how the new site should be shaped.
We want to link Camden creative
freelancers with Camden businesses.
Come to Burgh House for a drink and a chat and help us shape this brand new
exciting facility. We need your input now.

Please spread the word to contacts and colleagues.

When: February 10th @ 19.00
Where: Burgh House New End Square
London NW3 1LT
020 7431 0144
More info: camdencreativelink@gmail.com

Affordable art rental

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 10:32:07 GMT

Visit http://www.rossannephotography.com to view the artist's portfolio and her selection of works available for rent.

Commission requests are also welcome.

Enquiries: info@rossannephotography.com.

Subjects for change

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:41:21 GMT

Change is an everyday occurrence. Although we may fall into patterns, changes occur with or without our knowledge.

This show aims to showcase some of the best new talent from a mix of disciplines, from photography to illustration to graphics and fashion design. A diverse mix of content, method and technique is connected by an overriding theme in the form of change; each artist has undergone a series of life changes to be where they are now, at the start of their emerging careers.

Most of the artists taking part in ‘Subjects for Change’ have moved locations, jobs, and most importantly, changed their work in order to engage themselves with the discourse of contemporary design today.

Here you will find is a mixture of styles, content and approaches to juggling modern day-to-day life and a shared passion for creating and making, be it 2D or 3D, traditional techniques or a collaborative effort that yields this collection, this exhibition presents a chance to see some great work

Collecting art? Visit We Are All Artists!

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:03:29 GMT

Visit We Are All Artists for original, affordable, contemporary works of art.

Or contact info@weareallartists.co.uk to commission a new piece of work for your home, work space or as a gift.

Vist www.weareallartists.co.uk.

Click Academy: Locomotive Project

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 15:10:31 GMT

Locomotive poem by Polish-Jewish writer Julian Tuwim was for the first time illustrated with pinhole photography. Join us at one of our events and get a free copy of the book! The event is designed for children age 3-7. Participants have an opportunity to make their own trains, learn and sing a Locomotive song , read the story using a gigantic book and make the various sounds to imitate the sounds of a train. Every child receives a free copy of the book.

4th February 2011
4-5pm
Mayfair Library
25 South Audley Street,
London W1K 2PB

12 February 2011
10-11am
Orpington Library
The Priory, Church Hill,
Orpington BR6 0HH

12 February 2011
12.30-13.30pm
Bromley Central Library
High Street, Bromley
BR1 1EX

12 February 2011
15.30-16.30pm
Anerley Library
Anerley Town Hall,
Anerley Rd,
Anerley SE20 8BD

Unique Valentine’s Day Experience

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 15:14:36 GMT

Unique Valentine’s Day Experience

A bunch of roses may last for a week, but a glass heart handmade by you in our glassmaking studio is a love token that will last forever.

We have two options for a unique and memorable Valentine’s experience. Come and make a “love heart” or “love bird” to give as a gift or bring your partner to enjoy this creative and romantic experience together.

£33 per person or two for £60.

No prior experience is necessary as our talented glassmakers will be on hand to demonstrate techniques and offer hands-on teaching.

For more details see our website…www.zestgallery.com. To book, contact Corinne – 020 7610 1900 or Corinne@zestgallery.com. Book soon as spaces are limited!

American Girl Exhibition

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 18:13:33 GMT

The Viewfinder Photography Gallery proudly presents “American Girl,” an exhibition featuring the work of three American photographers who have turned their focus on female subjects from their homeland.

This intimate portrait of a girl takes many faces through Liz Mares' surreal, abstract studies of inner and outer beauty, McCarthy's depictions of isolation and loneliness, and Fassbender's documentary-style images of New York sex workers. The photographs by McCarthy, Fassbender and Mares coalesce in a striking, troubling and brutally honest portrayal of American women.

American Girl exhibition is supported by Firecracker Studios.

Film listings for south east London

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 10:48:24 GMT

http://selondonfilmclubs.wordpress.com/

There's so many film clubs in south east London now. Save time by following the website for the SE London Film Network, which compiles all the cool independent screenings under one roof.

http://selondonfilmclubs.wordpress.com/

And if you're organising film screenings in SE London, contact us and you can join the network.

deptfordfilmclub@live.co.uk

Brent Libraries crime short story competition

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 15:39:28 GMT

Have you got what it takes to be the next Steig Larsson or Henning Mankell? If so there’s a place on a Birkbeck College creative writing course up for grabs when you take part in the Brent Libraries short story competition. Swedish crime fiction author Camilla Ceder has written the opening line to a story. All you have to do is complete the story in no more than 2,000 words. Entry forms are available from any Brent Library or you can email libraries@brent.gov.uk, and the closing date for entries will be 23 February 2011. Prizes have been provided by the Willesden Green Bookshop and Birkbeck, University of London.

If you need help with writing short stories you may like to join the Willesden Green Writers Group, which meets every Thursday, 8pm at Willesden Green Library Centre. Birkbeck College will also be running a free workshop on how to get started with fiction at Willesden Green Library Centre on Tuesday 15 February, 6–7.30pm.

Resident Artists' Talk

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 14:43:10 GMT

Current artists in residence André Guedes, Mathieu Kleyebe Abonnenc and Umesh Kumar will give a short introduction to their practices and discuss plans for their residencies. Followed by drinks and a chance to talk further with the artists.

Flip the coin. réaltympanica at WPS

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 12:07:56 GMT

réaltympanica is a collective that combines digital media and theatre, creating site-responsive and socially engaged art. The group has been working with sound, video and broadcast in order to extend dramaturgical possibilities and adapt cinematic principles to live art, creating
site-specific productions that deal with social and urban issues.

réaltympanica are Robert Redmer, Ioana Paun and Renata Gaspar. In this project, the group will work with composer Michael Picknett. The group's recent projects include: Connection Failed, a live art sound piece in a launderette in South London, X Street (London Festival of Architecture) a minibus sonic journey through Hackney.

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Waterside Project Space
44-48 Wharf Rd
London N1 7UX

Launch First Thursday, 3 February, 6-9pm
then until 20 February during gallery opening hours.

Wednesdays-Saturdays: 11am-6pm
Sundays: 11am-4pm

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The Art Studio for Hire

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 18:48:54 GMT

The Art Studio at KCC is a lovely space to hold private or public art sessions and workshops.

Bright and airy, the art studio has a welcoming and 'old-school' feel.

There is a comfortable capacity for up to 15 people with large wooden tables to work on. Access to the art studio is DDA compliant and there are two height adjustable tables to work on.

Rates for hire vary from £10p/hr - £25p/hr. KCC offers discounted rates for voluntary and community organisations and individuals providing a public class. The studio can be booked for occassional or regular use; we open Monday to Friday.

We currently use the art studio to run our own afterschool arts club for children & young people and the space is also used by Headway North London, Westminster Kingsway College, the Over 50s Art Club and a Weaving Collective.

Call or email Iche Amadi to find out more and arrange a viewing.

Music Evening Courses - Spaces Available Now!

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 10:57:41 GMT

Are you into music production, singing or want to learn to mix sound? We run affordable practical 10 week evening courses where you can learn industry standard packages or vocal technique from professional tutors who work in music.

Music Production - Tuesdays 6pm - 9pm,
Using Macs, this course will show you how to make and push your tracks to their full potential using Logic and Reason packages. From sequencing to mixing basics, arrangement, midi setups, sampling, and much more. So, whatever genre of music you want to produce, this course will be right for you.

Cre8tiv® Voices - Tuesdays 6.30pm - 9pm,
Inspirational singer and teacher Kocoa Brown encourages her students to enjoy singing, regardless of their abilities. The group sing mostly soul, gospel, country and ballad, and whatever your age, background.

Studio Sound - Thursdays 6pm - 9pm
If you want to record acoustic sound (including vocals), we’ll teach you the fundamentals of what sound is and how best to work with

Acting Course and Showcase

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 10:31:41 GMT

Acting Course: If you have basic experience of acting and intend to pursue Acting professionally, then our Acting Course is exactly for you. The Course also caters for those who have already graduated drama school, but have not found an agent or have not performed sufficiently and are now looking to hone and showcase their skills of acting on stage & for the camera. The Course takes place in a friendly theatre environment. Participants will benefit from working with directors who are actively engaged in the theatre and film industries and are teaching Acting at established drama schools. There are seven intensive training sessions from 4pm to 10pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting on 1 March. The Course culminates in an Acting Showcase attended by industry professionals. To apply, contact the Company asap - either by emailing us on Clareinfo@aol.com or ring 07932 004768, as we are auditioning in the week commencing on 7February. DETAILS/BOOKING: Clareinfo@aol.com or 0793200476

'A REALITY OF THEIR OWN'

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 10:31:25 GMT

Abigail recent work forms part of an ongoing exploration into the curiousness about existence and toys with the contradiction involved in feeling both a sense of belonging and feeling displaced. Wild animals are introduced into a series of human environments to provoke a fresh and inquisitive perspective onto something familiar. Attempting to reflect on our everyday surroundings along with our conventions and behaviour and in part making us feel an outsider in what we consider our own space the work approaches the difficulties associated with confronting and comprehending our own reality.

Call for NEW Dance Film Submissions

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 12:07:00 GMT

Following the success of last year’s event, Chisenhale Dance Space is looking for submissions of NEW Dance Films by national and international film-makers for the TV Dinners Festival.

TV Dinners is a yearly festival celebrating dance, film and food at Chisenhale Dance space, the home for experimentation in dance and performance.
The 5 panel selected films will be screened at an evening event on 16 March 2011 and the artist will receive a £75 prize for their participation.

Films need to be no longer than 15 minutes in length. The deadline for application is 7 February 2011. Send links and queries to: Jessica Latowicki jess@chisenhaledancespace.co.uk . Send hard copy films to Chisenhale Dance Space, 64-68 Chisenhale Road, London E3 5QZ.

Kensington and Chelsea's Arts News - Jan 11

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 10:32:08 GMT

Find out more about exhibitions, plays, commissions, opportunities and more in the Royal Borough's Arts e-newsletter for January 2011. Click here to read it: http://bit.ly/fAGbwP

If you wish to subscribe to the e-newsletter, e-mail "Subscribe" to arts@rbkc.gov.uk

Westminster Arts Circular OUT NOW!

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:12:02 GMT

This issue is packed with news of events and opportunities taking place in Westminster
during January/February/March, and a special article about the Resonate Programme.

to DOWNLOAD a copy visit
http://www.westminsterarts.org.uk/index.htm

Locomotive pinhole exhibition by Click Academy

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 13:27:15 GMT

The group of Polish young people dedicated their free time and worked really hard since mid October in order to produce a beautifully illustrated, bilingual, professionally-printed picture book for children using an unusual technique called pinhole photography.

They planned public events scenarios and designed various tools such as a super-sized version of the book, games and music activities with musical instruments and a specially-prepared nursery rhyme song in order to make events as engaging as possible for kids. During the workshops in December the group was working with Jewish young people on illustrations inspired by the Chanukah celebration.

The exhibition is a retrospective of a joint work of Polish and Jewish young people working together to make an impact within London Communities. It summarizes and celebrates their hard work and what they have achieved during the last a few months. It is held at the Menier Gallery in London on 10-15th January 2011. Adres of the gallery is:

Beginners drawing and portraiture

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 17:53:20 GMT

For further information and booking please call or email us: 020 7620 1308, education@topolskicentury.org.uk

Topolski Century, 150-152 Hungerford Bridge, Concert Hall Approach, Waterloo, London SE1 8XU

Collecting art? Visit We Are All Artists!

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 10:35:21 GMT

Opera Tots and Opera Stars

Tue, 28 Dec 2010 19:32:48 GMT

Opera Tots and Opera Stars allow you to experience an ENO performance without the worry of childcare. We look after your toddlers in our Opera Tots crèche (six months to four years), or your Opera Stars (seven to twelve year olds) and introduce them to opera in a fun, accessible and exciting way. Meanwhile, you can sit back, relax, and take in an opera with ENO.

Opera Tots and Opera Stars are led by professional crèche workers (Opera Tots) and experienced staff from ENO (Opera Stars) who will guide your little ones through exciting operatic adventures in a safe, secure and encouraging environment.

Opera Tots and Opera Stars sessions: £10 per child for ticket holders of the accompanying performance, with free places available for Westminster residents.

Tickets for both Opera Tots and Opera Stars are bookable up to one day in advance of each event; early booking is advised.

Please call the ENO Box Office on 0871 472 0800 to book or email baylis@eno.org for more information

Exhibition March - DegreeArt

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 14:07:12 GMT

More information to come in the new year.

The 2011 British Urban Film Festival

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 08:57:48 GMT

Buff Enterprises launched in July 2005 with the aim of providing a healthy alternative to the showcasing of urban independent cinema in the UK. As a result of its’ key pledge to screen films free of charge, Buff has played its’ part in developing and attracting audiences who have shown a keen interest in being part of this movement. The annual British Urban Film Festival is the only festival of its’ kind in the UK and has become a trusted source for film fans keen to tap into one of the fastest growing creative sectors in the UK.
Buff Enterprises has launched its’ biggest ever call for submissions for the British Urban Film Festival 2011 – bringing together independent filmmakers from across the nation, to submit their own films. A DVD screener, EPK, plus a non-refundable entry fee of £25 is the requirement for filmmakers, production companies and voluntary organisations wishing to submit a short film, documentary or feature length movie. All cheques should be made payable to ‘Buff Enterprises Ltd’. Please send all materials plus a cover letter to British Urban Film Festival 2011, Buff Enterprises c/o 4front Films, 27 Ithica House, Romford Road, London E15 4LJ. The deadline is July 25. For more information please visit www.britishurbanfilmfestival.co.uk

Talks about art and placemaking

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 16:58:37 GMT

Worcester: the art of making a modern city

• 14 December 2010, 1-1.50pm (please arrive at 1pm prompt)
• £2 / £1 for students & artists (available on the door, in cash)

A connected approach to art in the public realm can now, arguably, spearhead the emergence of Worcester as a modern, sustainable university city.

Art in the Open

• 26 January 2011, 6.30-8pm
• £5 / £4 for students & artists (includes a glass of wine) -
available on the door, in cash

Increasingly, artists are working with architects, masterplanners and regeneration experts to create better public spaces all over London, as well as nationally and internationally. Join a stimulating talk with artist Jacqueline Poncelet and Jes Fernie (Art in the Open Associate, Open-City) to hear more about art in the public realm in London.

• Venue: The Gallery, 77 Cowcross Street, London EC1M 6EJ

Studio Share available now

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 20:26:55 GMT

Studio space for share: 1200 sq.ft. in Kilburn area, North London.
With natural light, high ceiling and white walls, the individual studios are light,
open planned, semi partitioned areas, with ample workable space.
Suitable for artists/craftspeople looking to share a large space with other artists in a community-like atmosphere.
With shared kitchen in adjacent room.
24 hours access, two minutes from Kilburn tube/buses,
20 minutes to Oxford Circus.

£200.00 per calendar month plus share of electricity.
The rent is fully inclusive of business rates,
insurance and service charges - the only extra cost is electricity.
(Non residential).

For more details please call Marcelo
tel: 020 7373 7818
mob: 07940 888538

CALL FOR ARTISTS! NW London

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 20:26:44 GMT

If you are an artist of any description get involved:

painters, musicians, actors, poets, filmmakers - anything creative is welcome.
Membership is free: we only take a percentage of the final sale price so we only get paid if you get paid.

Comuniart exists to make art more accessible and affordable. By promoting independent artists in their own communities and beyond and showcasing their wondrous works, we strive to improve the situation on both sides: More work and exposure for artists whilst helping communities to discover the great talent sitting under their noses!

Go to www.comuniart.com and set up an account with us by signing up on the website.

For more info contact Francesca Nannini:

f.nannini82@gmail.com

Thanks

Artist creates jewellery collection

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 15:18:26 GMT

Artist Sara Sherwood creates a jewellery collection inspired by both the city and sea.
www.sarasherwood.co.uk
Art can be seen at Skylark Galleries in the oxo tower. www.skylarkgalleries.com

Philippe Parreno and Hans Ulrich Obrist

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 11:43:04 GMT

Philippe Parreno: A Conference about Construction of Character

Organised in collaboration with the Serpentine Gallery on the occasion of their Philippe Parreno exhibition (25 November – 13 February), this conference will be held in the presence of Philippe Parreno and Hans Ulrich Obrist, director of the Serpentine Gallery, alongside leading academics, film directors and writers. Born in 1964, Philippe Parreno rose to prominence in the 1990s, earning critical acclaim for his work, which employs a diversity of media including film, sculpture, performance and text.

Followed by a special screening of the artist’s works at 6.00pm in presence of Philippe Parreno.

fri 21 jan
11.00am – 6.00pm | in English | talk only: £5, conc. £3
6.00pm | screening only: £7, conc. £5
Conference + screening: £12, conc. £10

Talk: Geoffrey Pleyers & Martin Albrow

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 11:43:15 GMT

Geoffrey Pleyers & Martin Albrow on Alter-Globalization

Geoffrey Pleyers (Belgian Foundation for Scientific Research at the University of Louvain (UCL) and visiting fellow at LSE) studies the phenomenon of alter-globalization in his last book. He provides a comprehensive account of these critical global forces and their attempts to answer one of the major challenges of our time: How can citizens and civil society contribute to the building of a fairer, sustainable and more democratic co-existence of human beings in a global world? Martin Albrow (LSE, and Emeritus Professor of the University of Wales) has studied on globalization and global issues since the late 1980s and is the author of The Global Age (1996) as well as books on bureaucracy, organizations and Max Weber.

wed 15 dec 7.30 pm | £5, conc. £3 | in English

https://www.institut-francais.org.uk/book

New Dance Studio

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 11:44:17 GMT

Address

Lister School
St Mary’s Road
London
E13 9AE

Cost

Community Groups £30 per hour
Commercial Use £50 per hour
Light and Sound system subject to an additional cost

Hours of Operation

Term Time
Monday – Friday 6pm – 10pm
Sunday 9am – 5pm

Non Term Time
Monday – Friday 2pm – 10pm
Sunday 9am – 5pm

For more information or to view the facility please contact daniel.burford@newham.gov.uk

The Holocaust Denial Trail

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 14:17:11 GMT

Dismayed by complicit Holocaust denial Sandra Shevey is mounting a series of tours of prewar European Jewish communities.

Sandra Shevey is an historian whose interests include culture, race and identity. She blogs about commodification of ancient markets as well as the role of filmstars.

Sandra runs a walks company which specialises in tours of ancient markets, Alfred Hitchcock locations, and Agatha Christie sites.

These tours are in development and can be tailored accordingly.

Contact: sandra_shevey@yahoo.com

http://sandrashevey.tripod.com/hitchcock.walks

http://sandrashevey.tripod.com/market.walks

The Agatha Christie Walk Special

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 14:16:30 GMT

Sandra Shevey is adding a special walk around Agatha Christie sites on Sunday, 5 December.

The walk will include pro bono access to the fair of vintage textiles many of which were associated both with Christie and her novels.

Cost: £25 excl

Contact: sandra_shevey@yahoo.com

Other Sandra walks:

The Alfred Hitchcock Walk
http://sandrashevey.tripod.com/hitchcock.walks

London Markets Walk
http://sandrashevey.tripod.com/market.walks

BTWSC's NARM Role Model Launch Brent Flavour

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 14:16:05 GMT

The launch is an opportunity to watch the screening of the NARM Project DVD and interact with some of the role models. The DVD and booklet will be available in Brent libraries.

Whilst the project has not focused on famous people nor any particular area in Britain, there are a few well-known faces and several people with a Brent connection, such as former Brent South MP Lord Paul Boateng, former Copland school head Sir William Atkinson, ICA director Ekow Eshun, McDonald's franchisee Henri Appiah, finance guru Rene Carayol, football coach Trevor Hutton, musician and music industry executive Root Jackson.

The free, inter-generational-focused edu-tainment event takes place Friday 26th November 2010, 6.30pm to 9.00pm (6.30pm-7.00pm registration & refreshments) at The Space, Willesden Green Library Centre, 95 High Road, Willesden Green, London NW10 2SF (Willesden Green station; buses 52, 98, 206, 260, 266, 302, 460).

Pre-booking is essential: info@btwsc.com, www.btwsc.com/NARM

The London Gypsy Orchestra & Tatcho Drom Live

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 14:42:23 GMT

The Performers:
The 45-piece London Gypsy Orchestra performs original arrangements of traditional music from Eastern Europe and the Balkans, bringing to life songs and dances that echo hundreds of years of journeys, adventures, culture and passion. Founded in 2005, the London Gypsy Orchestra is the BIGGEST ENSEMBLE OF THIS KIND in Western Europe.

Tatcho Drom, which means "true journey" in the Romany tongue, is a London-based quintet whose performances are described as ‘contagious’ and ‘unaffected and full of life’. They bring infectious energy, spirit and humour to their performances, enchanting their audiences with the flair and passion of generations past.

Both groups are led by virtuoso violinist Gundula Gruen, who “could well have been raised in the Balkans, for her playing imparts the true soul of Gypsy music, full of colour and passion, an explosion of energy…”

Info from info.lgo@gmail.com 07922664033
www.londongypsyorchestra.co.uk
www.tatchodrom.com

The Agatha Christie Retro Walk and Partners

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 14:42:07 GMT

The Agatha Christie Retro Walk has partnered with a heritage London clothing brand to avail participants on the walk private views at the brand`s exclusive museum of fashion and textiles.

The Agatha Christie Retro Walk runs on Thursdays at 11am for 3 hours.

The walk is led by Sandra Shevey, BFI Associate Tutor, who devised it as homage to the novelist who celebrated a fantasy English lifestyle.

All locations are generally inaccessible including firstclass railway lounges; private clubs; antique shops where you can view artefacts from the novelist`s Devon home; film studios; and of course the fabulous museum of fashion and textiles.

Contact: sandra_shevey@yahoo.com

BEAUTIFUL GLASS AT BARGAIN P

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 18:02:03 GMT

BEAUTIFUL GLASS AT BARGAIN PRICES!
Massive pre-Christmas Yard Sale
Friday-Sunday, December 3-5, 2010, 11am – 5pm

Zest’s adjacent glass blowing studio Aaronson Noon is holding an amazing Yard Sale at its glassmaking studio in Earl’s Court. This is one of their most exciting events of the year, where you can find interesting and original glass at bargain basement prices.

Beautiful hand-made glass vases, scent bottles, baubles, paperweights, candlesticks, bowls and much more at prices from £1 to £75 (up to 75% off).

Give your family and friends something unique and original for Christmas this year – if you can bear to part with them that is!

Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 18:03:32 GMT

The aim of the festival is to allow people from many different faiths and cultures to meet, interact and enjoy art and performances together. The evening will provide eclectic music, theatre, film and art that celebrates intercultural friendship and collaboration. 3FF's Interfaith Arts Festival will showcase the creativity of people of all faiths and backgrounds working together, producing beautiful and thought-provoking art. The event is run in partnership with the Radical Middle Way, Art and Christianity Enquiry and the JCC for London. Special guest performance by MUJU. The event is free and open to everyone.

Tuesday 23 November - Saturday 27 November
6 - 11pm
Venue: Candid Arts Trust, 3 Torrens St, London, EC1V 1NQ
Price: suggested donation £5

For more details: http://www.threefaithsforum.org.uk/artsfestival

Facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=118312754896434

The Alfred Hitchcock Walk Partners

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 18:03:50 GMT

Participants in Sandra Shevey`s Alfred Hitchcock London Locations Walk will now be able to purchase tickets for the lively London production of the director`s film, `The 39 Steps` at discounted prices.

Tickets selling for £45 are available at £25 to participants on the walk upon completion of the walk.

The walk departing at 11am on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday runs for 3 hours and concludes in front of the theatre where the show is playing.

http://sandrashevey.tripod.com/hitchcock.walks

Contact: sandra_shevey@yahoo.com

Launch: White Cubicle

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 14:08:17 GMT

Francesc Ruiz will install new work in the toilet of the George and Dragon Pub, covering the walls with issues of Sukia, an erotic Italian comic from the late 1970's and early 1980's. Sukia follows the story of a jet-setting vampire and Gary, her gay butler, who travel the world indulging in wild sex parties and committing mysterious crimes. At a time when homosexuality was a taboo, Sukia was a homoerotic comic disguised as the gothic exploits of a sexy woman and her lovers. The White Cubicle Toilet Gallery is curated by Pablo León de la Barra.

Location: The White Cubicle Toilet Gallery, George and Dragon Public House, 2 Hackney Road, London, E2 7NS

http://gasworks.org.uk/events/detail.php?id=602

Cor Blimey Open Studios

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 17:16:11 GMT

Cor Blimey Arts Open Studios: 4th-5th December

Private View: Friday 3rd December, 6.30-9pm

Open Saturdays and Sundays only 11-5pm or by appointment

Explore the Cor Blimey working studios where 20 artists will be selling their artworks. The work includes painting, prints, ceramics and photography all of which are contemporary and distinctive.

We shall also have a pop up shop selling collectable stocking fillers from as little as £5. Come join us for mulled wine and see people’s ‘ favourite open studios in Deptford’

Relay

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 17:15:46 GMT

Relay

42 artists collaborate in pairs for Relay at artist-led space Core Gallery

Exhibition Dates: 27th November-18th December
Relay Private View: 26th November 6.30-9pm

Cor Blimey Arts Open Studios 4th-5th December
Private View: Friday 3rd December, 6.30-9pm
Open Saturdays and Sundays only 11-5pm or by appointment
www.coregallery.co.uk

Cor Blimey Artists slip on their curating shoes as they each select one guest artist to
partner with for Relay. The ensuing dialogue between work bounces within Relay as each 'pair' of artists exhibit side by side. From these collaborations, unexpected associations venture out and connect across the whole of the show. The exhibition shall explore a range of themes and trends that proliferate in contemporary art today. This range will cover the distance of subtle similarities and narratives passing between works to contrasts in themes and aesthetics.

Exhibition

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 09:29:02 GMT

New oil paintings by Lee Campbell

Hampton Hill Playhouse, 90 High St. Hampton
Middx. TW12 1NY

Open theatre hours or by arrangement

For opening hours please contact the theatre 02084104541 or the artist Lee Campbell 07900 242997

Great Railway Excursions

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 16:32:28 GMT

`Railways` feature as metaphors in the classic films of Alfred Hitchcock and Agatha Christie.

Sandra Shevey`s location walks profile rail stations and discuss their roles as `characters` in films and novels.

Alfred Hitchcock profiles rail stations in `The 39 Steps`, `The Lady Vanishes` and `North by Northwest`.

Agatha Christie`s `Murder on the Orient Express` is a classic.

The walks include entry to otherwise exclusive parts of London`s old rail stations.

The Alfred Hitchcock Walk runs Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 11am for 3 hours.

The Agatha Christie Walk runs on Thursday at 11am for 3 hours.

http://sandrashevey.tripod.com/hitchcock.walks

Contact: sandra_shevey@yahoo.com

London Stately Home Locations Walk

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 16:32:47 GMT

So where was it shot? Oh...but this is not how it looked in the film? This couldn`t be the place.

Film Curator Sandra Shevey takes you along on a discovery voyage, profiling stately London homes which were transformed into film locations.

The walk runs on Fridays at 11am for 3 hours.

Sandra also runs tours around Alfred Hitchcock locations and Agatha Christie locations.

http://sandrashevey.tripod.com/hitchcock.walks

Contact: sandra_shevey@yahoo.com

PORTRAITS OF BRITISH NIGERIANS

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 18:32:38 GMT

StoneCrabs has won a Heritage Lottery Fund grant to run The Nigerian Heritage Project between October 2010 – 2011. Findings will be published in book and DVD format and distributed to local and national archives, libraries, schools, museums, archive and heritage sites.

The project’s focus will be the oral histories of Nigerian migration to London during the Nigerian Civil war in 1967-1970. ODOYA NIGERIA! will look at stories from skilled workers and immigrants leaving Nigeria as a result of civil war, as well as their contribution to shaping the social and cultural identities of South London communities.

The project is to be supported by Olivier award-winning playwright Bola Agabje, whose most recent plays “Off the Endz” and “Gone Too Far” were seen at the Royal Court Theatre. Bola will be writing a new play in response to the theme.

On awarding the grant Sue Bowers, Head of Heritage Lottery Fund London, said: “This project taps into the wealth of information and artefacts about Nigerian culture and traditions to be found in London museums and introduces them to a new audience of young people and their families. By using this material and by interviewing key figures, they will gain an understanding of their cultural heritage and events that have shaped Nigeria’s identity over the past 50 years. This knowledge will be spread to the wider ethnic community.”
If you have a story to share with us, or know someone who may like to contribute their story, please contact us at info@stonecrabs.co.uk

BTWSC's NARM Role Model Launch Finally Here

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 09:21:36 GMT

NARM (Naming And Role Model) is a Heritage Lottery Funded project delivered by Brent-based voluntary organisation BTWSC, which highlights in a DVD and booklet a range of African British role models spanning 1907-2007 and across various disciplines and endeavours (www.btwsc.com/NARM).

The launch is an opportunity to watch the DVD screening, receive copies of the resources and to interact with some of the role models.

Whilst the project has not focused on famous people per se, there are a few well-known faces including Lord Paul Boateng, Lord Bill Morris, Sir William Atkinson, Ekow Eshun and Benjamin Zephaniah.

The free, inter-generational-focused edu-tainment event takes place Friday 26th November 2010, 6.30pm to 9.00pm (6.30pm-7.00pm registration & refreshments) at The Space, Willesden Green Library Centre, 95 High Road, Willesden Green, London NW10 2SF (Willesden Green station; buses 52, 98, 206, 260, 266, 302, 460).

Pre-book via: info@btwsc.com, 020 8450 5987.

Ancient Jewish Street Markets UK and Europe

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 14:46:23 GMT

Markets Guru Sandra Shevey runs retrospective tours around UK and Europe ancient Jewish street markets.

Shevey, whose has been researching about ancient markets for the past 20 years, blogs about markets for Travelbite UK and other publications.

She has produced a documentary about ancient street market survival.

Trailer at http://sandrashevey.tripod.com

http://sandrashevey.tripod.com/market.walks

Contact: sandra_shevey@yahoo.com

Local Sword Dancers Conquer America

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 10:23:21 GMT

London sword dance group Thrales Rapper recently flew to Cambridge MA to compete in the first Dancing America Rapper Tournament (DART) on 23 October 2010. With their unique performance including a unicycle, they went on to defeat the finest sides in America finishing as overall winners.

Many of the sides members are currently taking a brief, but well earned break before returning to the UK. However, Thrales will be back out in force in November for their annual birthday tour of Soho.

More details about the competition can be found on the DART 2012 at http://www.dart2010.org/ and the team on Thrales own website at http://www.thralesrapper.info

Pecha Kucha comes to town!

Sun, 24 Oct 2010 17:08:32 GMT

We are excited to have been given special permission to host Pecha Kucha as part of the Noir event at Somerset House!

PechaKucha Night was devised in Tokyo in February 2003 as an event for young designers & creatives to meet, network, and show their work in public.

It has turned into a massive celebration, with events happening in over 330 cities around the world, inspiring creatives worldwide. Drawing its name from the Japanese term for the sound of conversation ("chit chat"), it rests on a presentation format that is based on a simple idea: 20 images x 20 seconds.
It’s a format that makes presentations concise, and keeps things moving at a rapid pace.

In the words of Daniel H Pink: " say what you need to say in six minutes and 40 seconds of exquisitely matched words and images and then sit the hell down."

This is set to be a truly exhilarating and exciting event and a great way to celebrate our third anniversary.

for tickets contact: noir@un-told.co.uk

Battersea Bunches

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 13:55:16 GMT

Private View: Friday 17th of December 2010 – 6.00 pm to 11.00 pm
Exhibition runs from: Friday 17th of December 2010 – Thursday 23rd of December 2010
Gallery Opening Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri: 11.00 am to 6.30 pm
Sat: 12.30pm - 5.00 pm
Last day of Exhibition: Thursday 23rd of December: 10.00am to 5.00pm

In 1956 three young children took a trip from Battersea to Greenwich and the journey was beautifully captured on super-8 film by their aunt. In 'Battersea Bunches' Mike Coles and Alex Paterson have revisited this journey, merging echoes of the past with fragments of the present to create an emotional and powerfully surreal memory. Ghosts of childhood in the fifties haunt the cavernous and derelict Battersea Power Station of today, fragments of lost time drift along the river Thames blending with ghosts of the future. Set to a haunting musical soundscape written and recorded by Alex Paterson and Thomas Fehlmann this film suspends the viewer in a twilit, dreamlike world of lost memories. And it has its funny bits too.

Mike Coles is a graphic artist and video maker whose work has adorned many parts of the music industry over the past 30 years, and he also runs Malicious Damage Records. Using stills from the film, he has produced a series of haunting frozen snapshots of this twilight world where the ghosts of yesterday blend with the ghosts of the today.

Alex Paterson is a musician, DJ and poet and has performed worldwide as The Orb for over twenty years working closely with Thomas Fehlmann on many distinguished projects and they will be performing the music to 'Battersea Bunches' live on the opening night. Alex is presently working on a major new project in collaboration with the Royal Opera House.

New Business Books for Artists & Designers

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 12:56:59 GMT

The Essential Guide to Business for Artists and Designers
By Alison Branagan
Pub: A & C Black
Pre-order from Amazon

The Essential Guide to Business for Artists and Designers is a new comprehensive business start-up and practical enterprise skills guide by Alison Branagan

The book includes seven profiles of established artists and designers, dozens of apt quotations, illustrated mind maps, useful diagrams, exercises and resources. This guide is printed in in the latest dyslexic friendly font - FS me.

With illustrations by Tim Bradford and a foreword by Sir James Dyson.

Specific topics that are covered include: making creativity pay; how to make a living, self-employment vs employment; starting up a business; money management; business planning; building networks; self-promotion; funding and sponsorship; intellectual property and legal issues; negotiation tactics and contracts; records, taxes and basic bookkeeping; trading via the internet; and a business glossary.

Calling all music freelancers...!!

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 12:16:12 GMT

As part of the Mayor’s Music Month and 'Camden Freelancers' we are calling all budding musicians, technicians, managers looking to break into the Music industry! We’re here to help you on your route to success and stardom.

Hear speeches from Andy Ross (OK Go and Serious Business Records), Lisa Paulon (Camden Crawl), Paul Kirkham (The Institute of Contemporary Music) and Robert Rosenberg (Trinifold Management Ltd) followed by a short Q+A with each guest.

Book in for one on one advice and mentorship from Rich Smith (Sony Music, Underwater records, Platipus records and Neo records)

Email lisa.macfarlane@camden.gov.uk to book your 20 minute slot. N.B all recipients of these slots MUST live or work within the borough of Camden

All topped off with a live acoustic set from Goodness

"Like an angular Elbow with Maccabees sensibilities and enormous choruses" GILL MILLS - BEST OF MYSPACE & NME RADIO

Come along, meet the mayor, swap CVs, CDs and contacts all for FREE!

GFEST 2010 Visual Arts Exhibition

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 13:58:09 GMT

GFEST - Gaywise FESTival 2010 Visual Arts Exhibition @ The Atrium, Hampstead Town Hall / InterChange Studios , 213 Haverstock Hill, London NW3 4QP (Entrance from footpath on Haverstock Hill)
Tel: 0207 692 5800 / Wise Thoughts: 020 8889 9555 More info: http://www.gaywisefestival.org.uk/artsexhibition.php

Mon 8 to Fri 19 Nov (Sat, Sun closed) 10.30AM to 5.30PM / Entry Free

Artists: Helena Janecic, David Ortega, Be Kosc, Colin Hampden-White, Peter Garrard, Silvia Ros, Maitree Siriboon, Mike Bliss, Matthew Stradling, Corrine Bot, Helen Churchill, Jan Morley, Simon Croft, Jason C Woodson, Raphael Perez, Kimi Tayler, Enzo Marra and Xavier Radic

GFEST - Gaywise FESTival 2010 Performances

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 13:57:47 GMT

GFEST - Gaywise FESTival 2010 Performances @ Cochrane Theatre, Southampton Row, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 4AP
Box Office: 020 7269 1606
Online Booking: http://www.cochranetheatre.co.uk/12978.htm
More info: http://www.gaywisefestival.org.uk/performance.php
£15 / £10 cons
7.30 PM - Approx duration 2 hr 15 min with interval

Thurs 18 Nov * :
Peter Scott-Prestland, Tonny A, Nikki Patin,
Lorraine Bowen, Liz Carr, Z-STAR

Fri 19 Nov * :
Marcus Reeves, Paola Cavallin, Patricide,
Guy Harris, Mandy Romero, Zorras

Sat 20 Nov * :
Julie Jepson, Carly Bryant, Rosie Wilby, Amphibia, The Short & Girlie Show, Katja von Kassel, Denis Fernando

* Performance signers available for deaf and hard of hearing audience memebers.

GFEST - Gaywise FESTival 2010 Short Film Scre

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 14:09:35 GMT

Rich Mix, 35 - 47 Bethnal Green Road, London, E1 6LA / Box Office: 020 7613 7498
£8.50, £6 concs. Box Office: 020 7613 7498
http://www.gaywisefestival.org.uk/filmscreening.php

Screening 1:
Thurs 11 Nov @ 7.30PM and Sat 13 Nov @ 9.30PM
EL MUEBLE DE LAS FOTOS, BROKEN, DELPHINIUM: A CHILDHOOD PORTRAIT OF DEREK JARMAN, PICTURES OF ZAIN, IDENTITY CRISIS, DRUM HEART

Screening 2:
Fri 12 Nov @ 7.30PM and Thurs 11 Nov @ 9.30PM
KISS BOXING, MAKE A MATE, CHAGALL'S LITTLE GOAT, MIX BREED, MOSAIC: LOVE AND MARRIAGE, ALLES AN MIR

Screening 3:
Sat 13 Nov @ 7.30 PM and Fri 12 Nov @ 9.30PM
THE JONESES, DADDY’S BIG GIRL, DESIGIRLS!, THE CHEF’S LETTER, CANNIBALS, PROTECT ME FROM WHAT I WANT

Westminster City Council saves local choir

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 10:04:43 GMT

Church Street Community Choir given a lifeline by Westminster CityCouncil

What's the news?
Westmisnter City Council has agreed to fund the Church Street Community Choir until Easter!

What is the Church Street Community Choir?
The CSCC are a bunch of people who come together to sing each week. In addition to weekly reahearsals, the choir also does a range of performances and singalongs for the local community.

Who can join the chior?
There are no audiitons and all ages and abilities are welcome. Come if you love to sing, come if you think you can't.

Dates/ rehearsal address - Rehearsals every Saturday 11am to 12.30pm at 60 Penfold Street, NW8 8PJ. All are welcome to drop by!

Lambeth Wide Open

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 09:56:00 GMT

Date: 27th – 28th November 2010
Time: 11.00 to 18.00 (Please, check opening times with independent studios as they might vary)
Locations: Borough-wide
‘Lambeth Wide Open’, Lambeth’s annual open artists’ studio fair led by independent artist studio groups from around the borough, will be opening their doors to welcome the public into their workspaces.
Following on from the success of last year's event, Lambeth Wide Open 2010 is again inviting the public directly into Lambeth's vibrant and cutting edge art scene.
With a rising number of artists moving into the area due to Lambeth's reputation of becoming a thriving hot bed of diverse and creative activity, means that this year's visitors will yet again have access to a rich as well as varied mass of talent.
Due to the fact that potential buyers can have personal contact with studio artists by bypassing galleries promotes negotiable sales as well as immediate insight into the artist's current practice, which not only acts as an educational tool, but also an ice-breaker between collectors and artist.
‘When you buy work directly from the artist, there is no gallery commission; work can be up to 70% cheaper. “A great opportunity to start collecting and investing in art.” (Minister of Culture 2009)

‘Lambeth Wide Open’ not only provides a fantastic opportunity to discover a huge range of contemporary art practice, but equally has the aim to further artist and studio networking throughout the year, endeavouring to create enduring and growing bonds within Lambeth's artistic community.
The participating studios hope ‘Lambeth Wide Open’ will inspire Lambeth residents as well as other collectors to discover more about the artists working within this amazing community.
For further information: Please visit: www.lambethwideopen.co.uk/
In conjunction with the open studios ‘Lambeth Wide Open’ will be running a series of workshops for the public, covering the areas of screen-printing, ceramics, stained glass, drawing, painting, calligraphy and photographic. All the workshops will give participants new creative skills and the chance to build on that skill after the session has finished.

100sqft Squares up to New Orleans

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 10:51:04 GMT

Joining the exhibition is as easy as sending in a 1000 pixel square image of the work via email, then delivering the original in time for the gallery launch. This simple but innovative process brings together a diverse range of work with each square commanding its own visual presence, and the 10-foot high grid an impactful whole.

This 100sqft Exhibition will form part of Arts After Dark, an evening event celebrating the rebirth and creative vitality of New Orleans with work from Dan Baldwin, Carne Griffiths, Colin Hampden-White, Rob Reed and Shruti Thaker.Dave Greber, Viorel Hodre, Steve Martin, George McClements, Valorie Polmer, Aaron Reichert, Thomas Williams and Luba Zygarewicz.

Exhibition Dates & Times
100sqft / Arts After Dark @ ArtEgg Studios NOLA
Launches Saturday October 23 from 6:30pm – 10:30pm and runs October 24 – 29, 6:30 pm – 9 pm or by appointment.

100sqft London – Cholmeley Boys Club, Dalston
Launches Saturday 27th November 7pm -2am
runs 28th Nov - 2nd Dec, 2pm - 8pm

WIN FESTIVAL IN THE PARK

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 12:53:08 GMT

The Festival in the Park is a free all-day event organised by the Women Interfaith Network. It is the culmination of a four-day educational experience about the different faiths in Tower Hamlets. The Festival is the first of its kind currently running with themes from all over the globe and is is expected to draw in hundreds of people.

Peter Anderson Darkroom

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 21:54:23 GMT

Mon 25 Oct - Fri 12 Nov Mon - Sat 10.00h -17.00h
Thu 11 & Fri 12 Nov 10.00 - 21.00h

Peter Anderson
Darkroom
Without Warning Photographic Exhibition

This installation presents the photographs of the cast Without Warning captured in rehearsal by artist Peter Anderson.

Darkroom was previously installed in Anderson's Then And There Here And Now exhibition as a replica of his working darkroom to convey images, sounds and smells of decades of photographic printing. Now reused as a gallery, visitors enter by spinning through the light proof of this black box to experience the exhibition inside.

This installation will take place in the foyer.

Admission free

Raimund Hoghe (Germany)

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 21:53:44 GMT

Tue 12 & Wed 13 Oct 19.30h
Raimund Hoghe (Germany)
Sans-titre
A piece for Faustin Linyekula
Part of Dance Umbrella 2010

One of Europe’s leading choreographers, Raimund Hoghe returns to Dance Umbrella festival this year and has invited Congolese choreographer and dancer Faustin Linyekula to perform with him in this new work. The title, Sans-titre, alludes to being 'without papers' or an illegal immigrant, and Hoghe’s work is a poignant and quiet complaint. The minimalist set and poetic use of objects contrasts with the captivating and fluid beauty of Linyekula. His nimble and loose-limbed expression fills an otherwise sparse open space. Accompanied by the music of Bach, a path is forged through this touching and contemplative landscape, revealing a tender relationship between the two very different performers.

Laban Theatre
£15 (£12 concessions)

BA (Hons) Dance Theatre Year Three

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 21:53:35 GMT

Thu 21 & Fri 22 Oct 19.30h
Trinity Laban third year dance students
Commissioned works Part 1

In preparation for their imminent careers as professional dance artists, final year students have experienced intensive periods of creative exploration and rhearsal with leading choreographers Melanis Clarke, Odett Hughes (Random Dance Company), Lizzi Kew-Ross and Stacy Spence (Trisha Brown Dance Company). The result is an exciting and challenging programme of four new works performed by skilful and versatile dancers nearing the completion of theor training at Trinity Laban.

Laban Theatre
£6 (£3 concessions)

Without Warning

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 21:54:08 GMT

Thur 11 & Fri 12 Nov 18.45h, 20.00h, 21.00h

Laban Theatre and Lizzie Kew-Ross present
Without Warning

'How little a person knows what is in himself' Brian Keenan, An Evil Cradling

Without Warning is devised by the company, Lizzi Kew-Ross James Keane, Natasha Lohan, Laura Moody, Sonia Rafferty, Megan Saunders, Daisy Thompson, Simon Wehrli, and Peter Willcock.

Working from images in Keenan's poetic book, four dancers and four musicians enter the anguished territory of being relegated to 'meat', and how the mind and spirit still finds ways to claw back reality, half-reality and meaning. Without Warning brings together light, sound and movement using the stage space in a unique way.

Laban Theatre
£12 (£8 concessions)

Classically British 2010

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 16:30:35 GMT

'Classically British' is one of the nation’s best informal showcases of homegrown ballet talent for the public and schools. As part of Black History Season, you're invited to an interactive afternoon event, featuring: Live Performances from mainstream & upcoming ballet-trained dancers, documentary film, Photographic exhibition and Q&A session.

The short film, "Classically British" directed by Dennis Alexander, showcases the history of the project and gives a historical account of the rise of Black & Asian classical ballet dancers in the UK.

This is a chance to interact with the dancers and a chance for enthusiastic individuals to get up and try out some of the dance moves themselves. Portobello Dance Artistic Director and Choreographer, Mark Elie will also take questions from the audience.

Look forward to an inspiring afternoon!

Tickets at the door £5 (10% discount for groups of 20 students) available from 12.30pm

Contact:

Mark Elie - 07947 484 021 or email info@portobellodance.o

Tatcho Drom performing this Saturday!

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 16:31:46 GMT

I would like to invite you to our next Tatcho Drom performance this Saturday, In on the Green. I’m very glad to announce the guest artists that will make the evening very special to me:
Kikka and Lucy Wilke: Mum and daughter, 2 disabled women from Germany will be singing some song from their repertoire of German and Spanish Gypsy music. When Kikka auditioned for the London Gypsy Orchestra she brought her daughter along – their singing was so touching that I felt the need to share it with you all ?
For the Tatcho Set, we have Martino Jose Scovacricchi-Rodriguez on Alto Sax joining us – a completely new discovery, you have to come and see for yourself. Martin Oakley, founder member of Tatcho Drom, will come back for some songs…
We Tatcho’s are very much looking forward to what promises to be a very special concert. Hope to see you there ?
Details: In on the Green, 3 Thorpe Close, Portobello, London W10 5XL. Tickets £7/5 concessions.
See www.innonthegreen.org www.tatchodrom.com

Equality Act - Disability Equality Training

Sat, 02 Oct 2010 15:55:47 GMT

Equality Act 2010 - Disability Equality Training

Cost-effective individual training, only £85, for Artists, Arts Managers, Arts Educators, Local Authority Officers, FOH, and anyone working with disabled people in the Arts, Media or Heritage Sectors

Are you familiar and confident with the new legislation on the Equality Act 2010 & how it relates to the Disability Discrimination Act?

Are you familiar with the Social Model of Disability (the basis for excellent inclusive and accessible projects)?

If the answer to any of these questions is NO. You should consider increasing your skills with Disability Equality Training.

To book a place or for further information about content, venue and accessibility (including on-site bespoke training) contact: Lynn Cox, Tel: 020 8544 9681, Mob: 07818 437 651 (no texts please) or email: lynn.cox1@virgin.net

Places are Limited to 12 Participants!

The training consists of a half day Disability Equality course, which can be combined with an half day Autism Awareness course. It is a practical fun activity based day in a relaxed atmosphere employing quizzes, model making, role playing, brainstorming, case studies and scenario discussions.

Lynn Cox is an established freelance Disability/Visual Equality Trainer, accredited coach, mentor and a practising artist. She has worked with major disability and arts organisations including Shape, the Serpentine Gallery and the Ambassador Theatre Group.

Need a number of people trained? Now available on-site Bespoke Training specifically for visual art, media, theatre, music, dance, film and cross discipline art organisation’s within the UK

The Disability Equality Training will be held at Pocklington Resource Centre, 1C Yukon Road, London SW12 9PZ, on Wednesday 13 october 2010 from 10:00 – 13:00. The cost for the Disability Equality Training is £85 and the cost for the combined Autism Awareness and Disability Equality (from 10:00-17:00) is £150.

Discounts are available for multiple bookings!

Refreshments are available but lunch is not included. Escorts and assistance dogs are welcome.

Brent Christmas 2010 Community Events

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 16:51:00 GMT

Brent Christmas 2010 – Expression of Interest for Community Events

Brent Council would like to promote the range of festive events being held across the borough, by the local community over the Christmas period.

If you are celebrating the magic of Christmas, by holding an event in the London borough of Brent we would like to hear from you.

To express your interest please follow the links to the Christmas event page from www.brent.gov.uk/whatson and download an application form.

The deadline for submitting a completed form is Monday 18th October 2010.

Westminster Arts Open Exhibition 2010

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 11:45:05 GMT

The Westminster Arts Open Exhibition features artwork produced in the last two years by 32 emerging and established artists who live, work or study in Westminster.
The exhibition is free and artwork is available for sale.

The judging panel this year included: Dennis Morris, one of the most striking photographers in the country, Gregor Muir, Director and Curator of the Hauser & Wirth Gallery, Lisa Milroy, painter and Head of Graduate Painting at the Slade School of Fine Art UCL, Richard Wilson, one of Britain’s most renowned sculptors and twice nominated for the Turner Prize and Mary-Alice Stack, Chair of Westminster Arts and Director of ArtCo Projects at Arts Council England.

Entry Free
2-22 October 2010
Tues, Wed & Fri: 12-6:00pm
Thurs: 12-8:00pm
Sat: 12-4:00pm
(closed Sun & Mon)

SW1 Gallery
12 Cardinal Walk, Roof Garden Level
Cardinal Place, London SW1E 5JE
www.sw1gallery.co.uk

The National Federation of Artists' Studio Pr

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 11:32:52 GMT

NFASP is conducting a new survey of artists\' studio groups and organisations in the UK. Please take part in this important survey.

The first England-wide survey of artists\' studio groups and organisations,
undertaken by Acme in 2004, resulted in a wealth of information. This was used to make the case for studios in a wide range of contexts: with national and
local government, housing developers and regeneration agencies. It also led to
the founding of the NFASP as a representative body for the sector.

Find out more about the survey at: http://www.nfasp.org.uk/page.php?id=185
NFASP has commissioned researchers Suzanne Golden and Lee Milne to conduct the survey; they will be available to answer any questions that arise
at:nfasp2010survey@yahoo.com.

You can also contact NFASP if you would like further information or have any queries at: ask@nfasp.org.uk or tel: 020 7426 0067.

The survey data gathered will remain confidential.

Comparing Notes: A Piece of The Year 2010

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 14:31:43 GMT

London Composers Forum throws open a year of creativity to you , the public, to choose the piece of the year. Works this year include the antipodean drive of Aleah Morrison, the celtic drift of Kelvin Thomson, and other delights by Giles Brindley, Tim Ambler, Brian Mayall, Julien Lonchamp, Rob Ainsley, Tony Matthews, Martin Jones and more. These will probably be completely new names to you, but we think you'll be pleasantly surprised and we hope excited-not least if you think you don't like modern classical music.. There'll be seasonal food and drink at the half-way stage and, of course, a chance to Compare Notes.

Intensive Singing Weekend Workshop

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 11:02:27 GMT

A two day intensive singing course that covers: breathing and
diaphragm technique, projection and resonances, vocal range,
voice maintainance, vocal exercise routines, harmony work,
improvisation, solo work, performance technique/stage presenceEast London & Chingford Music and Arts
Intensive Singing Workshop Weekend Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st October 11 am to 3pm each day.

At Pulse rehearsal studios Walthamstow

£50.00 for the whole weekend including refreshments

Whether you’re already singing or a complete beginner this course is for you. The course is taught by an experienced session singer with several years of teaching experience.

Breathing and diaphragm technique

Projection and resonances

Identify your range and improve it

Maintain your voice and learn a vocal exercise routine

Harmony work

Improvisation

Solo work

Performance technique/stage presence

Email Paula for more info and bookings – cma@live.co.uk
Places limited! Booking Essential!

People In Motion

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 21:10:09 GMT

Exhibition runs from Friday 5th to Thursday 11th of November 2010

Normal Gallery Opening Hours: Fri, Mon-Wed from 11.00 am to 6.30 pm - Sat from 12.30 pm to 5 pm
Private View Nights: Fri-Sat from 6.00 to 11.00 pm - Sun from 4.00 to 10.00 pm

“PEOPLE IN MOTION” is a collection of photographic works from around the world, taken by photographers who met whilst “in motion”, their paths crossed at different moments and points on their journeys. The richness of their experience is a source of energy and inspiration expressed through the lens of a camera.

Photographers: FEDERICA BURATTO, TANIA SONGINI, NICOLA CINEL,
JEAN CLAUDE NOUCHY, CARLO MOTTES, LARA BOLOGNA

office space for artists at Furtherfield

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 12:58:03 GMT

90sq ft office space for artists and creative people at Furtherfield [available from 01 October 2010].
£300/month single occupancy or £160/month for two people sharing

The office space is fully furnished and the rental fee includes:
• 24hr access to the premises and use of all common spaces (including kitchen and shower facilities)
• in-house tech support
• utilities: wireless internet access, heat and light
• insurance and rates
• use of office printer and scanner
• professional monthly office cleaning
• free parking facilities
• use of gallery space for public events provided appropriate advance notice is given to the Furtherfield team

The tenancy will also provide access to a community of like-minded professionals as well as learning and social events.

Located at Unit A2, Arena Design Centre, in the borough of Haringey, the building is home to Furtherfield and HTTP Gallery. Arena Design Centre is close to many transport links (nearest tube: Manor House), and to the many shops, restaurants, supermarkets, and other amenities on vibrant Green Lanes.

Furtherfield is a not-for-profit arts organisation based in North London, UK, running since 1997, which provides platforms for creating, viewing, discussing and learning about experimental practices at the intersections of art, technology and social change. Furtherfield believes that through creative and critical engagement with practices in art and technology people are inspired and enabled to become active co-creators of their cultures and societies.
HTTP Gallery is Furtherfield's dedicated space for physical events and residencies.

For more information about the available office space please contact Ale Scapin on ale@furtherfield.org

Photography Services: Designers/Makers

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 11:33:01 GMT

Are you a designer in need of quality photography of your latest work or collection? I'm looking to embark on a creative and productive collaboration (no charge) with designers from any discipline to produce a set of compelling imagery. This will be mutually beneficial and I'm happy to work according to your requirements as well as make my own decisions about mood, styling, context etc.

I’m an experienced photographer looking to develop my portfolio. Having studied documentary photography at Newport and worked as a commercial portrait and events photographer both in the UK and abroad, I am now looking to expand my portfolio in the areas of fashion and product photography.

If you are looking for a new set of photographs for your latest collection or design, then I can produce a set of images for you that you can then use on your website, for applications or for press. I’d like to offer a range of designers my services as a photographer to help you by providing images to promote.

dominicmifsud@hotmail.co.uk

Kent Band

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 10:22:14 GMT

Kent Band is a professional paid-for subscription service providing weekly email bulletins of funding for music and arts projects. It also contains information about conferences, training, news, jobs, websites, reports and useful information. It is primarily aimed at adults using music in their work with children and young people.

Further information at www.kentband.info

NOLLYWOOD NOW! film festival tickets

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 11:37:26 GMT

Our week-long series of screenings celebrates the creativity and energy of the world's second largest film industry.

With five feature films and one documentary, NOLLYWOOD NOW! showcases the drama, tension and excitement of a truly global film culture.< /P>

Launch night Wednesday 6 October 2010. Panel discussion including film-makers, academics and industry insiders, plus a screening of the documentary NOLLYWOOD BABYLON.

On the following nights we will screen some of the best and most loved Nigerian films from the past ten years.

Tickets £3 each, or £12 for a festival pass. sale.

www.nollywoodnow.co.uk

www.sandiemsutton.com new web site

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 11:38:15 GMT

Visit my new web site for updates and information.
www.sandiemsutton.com

large-ish artist studio available for rent

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 13:23:43 GMT

Red Gate Gallery has a studio available from September 2010. The studio has 24hr access, kitchen, fridge and microwave facilities for £280 pcm fully inclusive.

Studio occupants will get their own set of keys. The gallery and studios are fully insured and have CCTV coverage as well as free WIFI access.

This particular studio would lend itself well for the use of darkroom, for film-makers or sound. It has it's own water point and sink, or it simply can be used by painters or printmakers. The only draw back is that it does not have any natural day light, but has good over head lighting. It can be shared between more than one artist

The studio is 4.60 m long and 3.40 m wide. The studio monthly rent is £280 and all rates are fully inclusive. I will include a floor plan of the studio within the body text of this e-mail.

If you are interested to view it, please e-mail Yara on info@redgategallery.co.uk .

Taysir Batniji

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:42:40 GMT

The Palestinian Artist Taysir Batniji has a new site. (born Gaza, lives and works Paris) works in photography and video art.

www.batniji.org

New artists’ studios available in October

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 11:35:36 GMT

Acme Studios is currently developing 30 additional self-contained studios on the ground and first floors in a former propeller factory in Deptford, in addition to 100 existing studios in the building. Construction of the studios is almost complete and they will be ready for occupation in October 2010.

165 Childers Street, Deptford, SE8 5JR

Studio features
- Part of established studio building with lease until 2028
- £10.50 per sq ft - a large 375 square feet (35m2)
studio is less than £330 a month
- Studios suitable for shared tenancies
- Each studio has large windows and doors, four
metre high ceilings, two double-socket electricity
outlets and daylight corrected fluorescent lighting
- Fully self-contained with solid concrete block walls and individual lockable doors
- Key-fob entry to main building and entry-phone
- Ground floor studios are step-free with accessible toilets and wash-up area
- 24-hour access to the building
- Internal bike store on ground floor

To book a studio visit, email - newstudios@acme.org.uk or call - 020 8981 6811

www.acme.org.uk/childers.php

The Young Person’s Guide to East London

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 12:15:37 GMT

Opportunity for schools and youth groups to sign up for autumn workshops for young people. Participate will gain experience in digital photography, document and write about their favourite locations in the five Olympic host boroughs: Greenwich, Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest.

These workshops form part of a wider project The Young Person’s Guide to East London, an online guide being created by and for young people as a resource for visitors to East London in 2012 and beyond. Professional support will help participants produce photographs to a high standard, write recommendations and research information. Workshops will take place at the venues of host organisations. They can be self-contained (minimum two full days) or dovetailed to fit with existing courses or programmes. Cameras can be provided.

Call or email:
Dr. Loraine Leeson
University of East London
4-6 University Way
LONDON E16 2RD
Tel. 020 8223 7531
l.leeson@uel.ac.uk

www.ypg2el.org

NOLLYWOOD NOW! Nigerian film festival

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:17:33 GMT

The UK's first ever festival of Nigerian cinema, 6-12 October 2010. Our week-long series of screenings celebrates the creativity and energy of the world's second largest film industry.

With five feature films and one documentary, NOLLYWOOD NOW! showcases the drama, tension and excitement of a truly global film culture.

Launch night Wednesday 6 October 2010. Panel discussion including film-makers, academics and industry insiders, plus a screening of the documentary NOLLYWOOD BABYLON.

On the following nights we will screen some of the best and most loved Nigerian films from the past ten years.

Tickets £3 each, or £12 for a festival pass. Join the mailing list to find out when tickets go on sale.

www.nollywoodnow.co.uk

Call for forthcoming exhibitions

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:17:40 GMT

Arisu Creative Arts showcases the artwork of talented and inspiring artists. All work copyright of the artists.

Arisu Creative Arts Gallery Online Exhibitions

NEWS:

Call for Artists. Forthcoming Exhibitions:

Light- Deadline 12th September 2010. Exhibition from 16th September to 16 November
Works on Paper- Deadline 25th September 2010. Exhibition opens 30th September to 30th November
International Contemporary Art- Deadline 1st October. Exhibition from 5th October to 5th December 2010
Science Fiction/ Fantasy Art- Deadline 6th October. Exhibition from 12th October to 12th December

To apply - www.arisucreativearts/about

Camden is looking for London Greeters!

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:17:48 GMT

LONDON GREETERS

Are you a self confident, outgoing person?

Do you have a passion for Camden and promoting Camden?

Do you know the local area well?

If the answer is Yes….. you may be just the person we’re looking for!

We are currently looking for local volunteers to meet and greet visitors to be a part of our London Greeters’ project.

As a Greeter, you would welcome people from all around the world. You will help the visitor find out about the best places for families to visit, places to eat, how to use local transport and to learn more about the borough’s great cultural and visitor offer. Meeting a Greeter is an exiting experience for all those involved and is a service that will be provided to visitors completely free.

The amount of time you dedicate to the scheme will be completely up to you. You will only be expected to give to the scheme when it is practical and comfortable to do so. Training will be provided and guidance will be given to ensure that greetings follow a similar pattern.

This is a great opportunity and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. However, Greeters are ambassadors for their areas and so an application system is in place and acceptance for becoming a volunteer is not automatic.

Skills/ Experience required:

• Love and know your local area well
• Share your personal stories and favourite locations
• Know some stories about the areas heritage, history and/or architecture
• Welcome everyone
• Accept regular visits
• Sign up to our greeters challenge

For further information, please contact Genny Fernandes by 30 Sept genny.fernandes@camden.gov.uk or amarjita.rai@camden.gov.uk
Tel: 0207 974 3040

Rtist Talk by Rachel Elliot

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:43:25 GMT

Artist Talk
Rachel Elliott
Tuesday 5th October, 6.30 - 7.30pm

As part of BLAST! 2010 Rachel will be giving a talk about her love of clear glass and the making process’ she uses to create her wonderful cast pieces. Spaces for the talk are limited so please RSVP to corinne@zestgallery.com

FUNDRAISING INITIATIVE FOR NORTH LANDS CREATI

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:43:09 GMT

BLAST! 2010

FUNDRAISING INITIATIVE FOR NORTH LANDS CREATIVE GLASS
A very special feature of the Cohesion Glass Network’s exhibition, BLAST! 2010 at ZeST Gallery is an exciting fundraising event created as a tribute to Dan Klein, the UK's pre-eminent glass advocate, writer and collector. Adam Aaronson's glass studio, adjacent to ZeST Gallery, has made a glass bowl for each of the artists participating in BLAST! Each artist has been invited to turn a bowl into a unique work of art using their individual ingenuity and creativity. All the bowls are priced at £125 each and the full proceeds of these one-off pieces will be donated to North Lands Creative Glass for Dan Klein's Memorial Fund.

Nobody will know which bowl is by which artist until the bowl has been purchased. So for the small outlay of £125, everyone will have the opportunity to acquire an original work of art by an established or perhaps an emerging artist! Who can tell?

ABOUT NORTH LANDS CREATIVE GLASS
Dan Klein was a found

Office space at Furtherfield

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:22:06 GMT

www.art-images.co.uk

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:43:42 GMT

Lebrecht Photo Library launches new website www.art-images.co.uk - fine arts in the history of many cultures, a specialist archive for art and artists.
www.art-images.co.uk has extensive coverage of Russian, French, Italian and British art – many of these images of paintings, posters, caricatures, are rarely seen, some are so well known they have become a backdrop to the modern world.
These paintings complement the music and literary fields that Lebrecht has been active in for 18 years.

Faces – The 21st Century Group Exhibition

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:21:55 GMT

The Topolski Century Gallery it is located on the South Bank and contains a unique, monumental work of art that presents an extraordinary panoramic record of key events and figures of the twentieth century as witnessed by the artist Feliks Topolski (1907 – 1989).

The Topolski Century Gallery is hosting a premiere exhibition “Faces – The 21st Century”, where in juxtaposition to the visual diary of the 20th century by Feliks Topolski will be work by the forthcoming artists, Jonathan Bradbury, Lynn Hatzius, Rowan Newton, Froso Papadimitriou, Trevor Simmons, that reflects society on the aftermath of the millennium. We welcome you to explore the conformities and contradictions of the eras in a path through time.

Private view: August 26th 6:30pm admission free

Gallery opening times: Mon-Sat 11am – 7pm, Sun 12pm – 6pm, admission £2/£1 concs.

Further information please visit : http://www.topolskicentury.org.uk/

Topolski Century
150-152 Hungerford Arches
South Bank, London
SE1 8XU

Acting opportunity for young people

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:40:48 GMT

The award winning SPID is excited to be gearing up towards our next youth show, Team Spirit. Rehearsals start 11am Wed Aug 11th and the show is on October 28th-30th 7.30pm at the end of half term. Everything is free and site-specific with all the sessions and performance taking place at Kensal House estate, Ladbroke Grove, W10 5BQ. If you're 13-19 years old and want to get involved please contact spaceperformance@yahoo.co.uk, putting TS actor in the header and giving your availability, age and postcode.You will receive travel expenses durin rehearsals and shows.

Paintings by Katie Sollohub, a must see!

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 21:05:58 GMT

Katie Sollohub is a painter based in Brighton and the newest member to We Are All Artists. Her colourful and evocative paintings are filled with energy and fervor. Works are framed and unframed oils on canvas, linen and paper. Available for purchase via PayPal or cheque.

Visit http://www.weareallartists.co.uk to view Katie's portfolio- a definite must see!

If you would like to be added to the We Are All Artists mailing list to be kept up to date of new members, please contact info@weareallartists.co.uk

Art for sale- under £100

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 21:05:35 GMT

We Are All Artists, the online arts networking website showcases works from visual artists in their Under 100 Gallery- all works priced at under £100!

Visit http://www.weareallartists.co.uk to view the Under 100 Gallery- works purchased via PayPal or cheque and delivered to your door.

Please pass this on to any art lovers you may know!

Studio Available from the 1st of Sept 2010

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:55:10 GMT

The studio could easily be shared by 2 or more artists and studio occupants will get their own set of keys. The gallery and studios are fully insured and have CCTV coverage as well as free WIFI access.

This particular studio would lend itself well for the use of darkroom, for film-makers or sound. It has it's own water point and sink. The only draw back is that it does not have any natural day light, but has good over head lighting.

The studio is 4.60 m long and 3.40 m wide (15.60 meter square). The studio monthly rent is £300 and all rates are fully inclusive. Please, access www.redgategallery.co.uk for more info.
If you were interested to view it, please e-mail Yara on info@redgategallery.co.uk .

Arisu Creative Arts Online Gallery Exhibition

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 09:37:21 GMT

Please send JPEG images by e-mail

Sizes - 72dpi up to 700 pixels maximum width or height

1 MB Maximum file size

Video files also accepted In Quicktime. 50 MB Maximum size

Include artist details in e-mail:

Name
Contact details- Website and e-mail address
City

Please send e-mail entries to: arisucreativearts@hotmail.com

The artwork selected for exhibition will be shown at www.arisucreativearts.com
Cost:
One entry £10, Two Entries £15, Three Entries £20
Opportunity Website:
www.arisucreativearts.com/about

London Writers' Cafe

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 11:02:33 GMT

London Writers’ Café is a group for all writers to network, share, read and discuss their creative writing – in all its forms – we welcome all writers to take part. The aim of LWC is to provide a forum where writers can join in and connect with other writers.

The group began in 2006, by just a few writers who wanted to regularly get together to share their work for feedback and honest critiques. Today, LWC is a thriving community of more than 900 writers, with an average of 27 members attending regular group meetings in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Our meetings take place on the second Thursday and third Monday, from 7-9:30pm, each month. It’s free to join the site and meetings are just £2 each. Any member, new or old, is welcome to bring their work along to read out. Request to read aloud can be reserved when you arrive on the night.

So, if you’re looking for constructive feedback, advice, information and just want some time with other writers, LWC is the place for you!

Office space at Furtherfield

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:03:43 GMT

90sq ft £400/month office space for creative professionals at Furtherfield [available from 01 October 2010].

The office space is fully furnished and the rental fee includes:
•24hr access to the premises and use of all common spaces (including kitchen and shower facilities)
•in-house tech support
•utilities: wireless internet access, heat and light
•insurance and rates
•use of office printer and scanner
•professional monthly office cleaning
•free parking facilities
•use of gallery space for public events provided appropriate advance notice is given to the Furtherfield team

The tenancy will also provide access to a community of like-minded professionals as well as learning and social events.

Located at Unit A2, Arena Design Centre, in the borough of Haringey, the building is home to Furtherfield and HTTP Gallery. Arena Design Centre is close to many transport links (nearest tube: Manor House), and to the many shops, restaurants, supermarkets, and other amenities on vibrant Green Lanes.

Furtherfield is a not-for-profit arts organisation based in North London, UK, running since 1997, which provides platforms for creating, viewing, discussing and learning about experimental practices at the intersections of art, technology and social change. Furtherfield believes that through creative and critical engagement with practices in art and technology people are inspired and enabled to become active co-creators of their cultures and societies.
HTTP Gallery is Furtherfield's dedicated space for physical events and residencies.

For more information about the available office space please contact Ale Scapin on ale@furtherfield.org

Arisu Creative Arts Activism Exhibition

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:00:53 GMT

The objective of this exhibition to celebrate positive action to bring about social, political, economic, or environmental change.

We cannot accept artwork which condones violent, offensive acts against other people, or guerrilla tactics. Whether it is for social, political, economic, environmental or religious reasons.

All visual art media welcome, plus filmmakers, writers, musicians, and performing arts.
Please specify ACTIVISM exhibition entry in your e-mail.
The exhibition is ongoing

Deadline: 30th August
Exhibition opens 3rd September 2010
Entry fees: One artwork £10.00, Two artworks £15.00, Three artworks £20.00
Payment via Paypal

Further details how to enter at www.arisucreativearts.com/about

Contact details:
Please send e-mail entries to: arisucreativearts@hotmail.com

Smile With Sitcom Sunday @ FUSE! :)

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:01:15 GMT

The Performance Tent, Lancaster Gate, Kensington Gardens London W2 2UH 1.30 - 2.30 pm

RealDeal Theatre brings together writers, professional directors and actors new to each other in the theatrical equivalent of speed dating.

With scripts chosen from open submission, the popular Sitcom Saturday event already plays to packed audiences at Westminster Reference Library.

A library tour is planned later this year.

Could you write a hit sitcom? RealDeal Theatre presents Sitcom Sunday @ FUSE: Three bite-sized sitcoms from new writers – Cleaners by ROb Payne and Harry Cooper, Mr Praze and Mr Beeble by Philip Whitmore and In Transit by Alex Humphrey.

At FUSE watch three sitcoms and take part in a Q&A session with writers, actors and directors. Love sitcom and think you could write, act or direct it? Here’s a chance to find out more!

RealDeal Theatre will be in the Performance Tent from 1.30pm – 2.30pm .

No need to book, just find a seat!

For more go to www.realdealtheatr

Save Alfred Hitchcock`s Films

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:41:31 GMT

The BFI is promoting a campaign to fundraise for the re-mastering of several of director Alfred Hitchcock`s early films.

Would the director approve?

When the suggestion was once mooted to him (as an historical possibility) his response was negative as he believed it would interfere with the accuracy.

Does this put paid to his general theorem: it`s only a movie?

Perhaps. Perhaps not.

Having seen the re-mastering by the BFI of David Lean`s exquisite bxw film `Oliver Twist` I can only argue against re-mastering of Alfred Hitchcock films. Firstly, the BFI did a lousy job...very American...very whitewash....and secondly, as Hitchcock said it goes against the spirit of the original.

So do we want moles and warts and scars?

Yes.

Sandra Shevey interviewed director Alfred Hitchcock in 1972 and runs a walk around his London film locations.

http://sandrashevey.tripod.com/hitchcock.walks

Contact: sandra_shevey@yahoo.com

Press Release

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:41:00 GMT

London Artist, Soraia Almeida Is Selected to Compete in the World’s Largest Art Prize of $250 000

Art Prize 2010 is a radical new contest in the Grand Rapids, Michigan, the winner of the top prize of $250 000 is decided by public vote alone. In 2009 there were a total of $449 000 worth of prizes, 334 219 votes were cast and 1262 artist from 14 countries competed for the top prize.

This year, London based artist, Soraia Almeida will also be competing for the prize. An up and coming artist from London, recently part of the London Elephant Parade, she will be showcasing a sculpture created specifically for the Artprize. The 5ft sculpture, named 'Inside Out', will be the artist’s interpretation of the soul, making its discovery through metal wire and Swarovski Crystals. Artprize 2010 will run from the 22nd September to the 7th October 2010.

Further information on the artist can be seen through: www.almeidagallery.com

www.artiststudiofinder.org

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:44:16 GMT

www.artiststudiofinder.org is a brand new website that assists artists in finding their perfect studio. This free and simple resource is designed to be a one-stop-shop for finding artist studios in London.

Artists can search for available studios across the whole of London, tailoring their search so that they can find the right space for them and their practice. Instead of trawling through lots of different sites, www.artiststudiofinder.org offers artists all the information they need to find the perfect space to meet their needs.

All listed studios are run by recognised and established providers. The site is supported by the NFASP (National Federation of Artists' Studio Providers).

DIALOGUES IN THEATRE 2010 - Uk-Japan InterAct

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:44:59 GMT

StoneCrabs International Programme Dialogues in Theatre is committed to the practice of cultural exchange and the celebration of shared experience by promoting a participant-centred philosophy through the medium of Theatre. To make this a reality, StoneCrabs undertakes to exchange with other companies as well as to train participants both in the UK and in other countries to become the practitioners/facilitators of the future. The Programme started in 2005 with the first International Exchange between StoneCrabs Theatre and Vila Velha Theatre in Brazil. Ever since StoneCrabs has developed a strong artistic relationship with CaramelBox Theatre Company in Tokyo. In 2008 we represented the UK in the Japan-UK 50 Festival in Tokyo and the UK-Japan 150 Festival in London. Dialogues in Theatre 2010 continues fomenting this relationship and supporting the development of artists, practitioners and young people internationally.

Hola, Creativity

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 18:11:50 GMT

MakeBelieve Arts recently had the pleasure of working with a group of enthusiastic and talented teachers in Madrid, Spain. This marks another expansion of MakeBelieve Arts' international horizons and was a fantastic experience for all involved.

Trisha Lee (Artistic Director), Alice Edwards (Creative Projects Coordinator) and Ross Bolwell-Williams (Creative Projects Facilitator) jetted off to Spain to work at the International School of Madrid under the invitation of Deputy Head Teacher, Richard Cook. Our team provided two days of INSET training focussed on creativity in education - and in the process, brought out an individual sense of play and creativity in the teachers and teaching assistants involved.

‘The two day course was a huge success...It was a fantastic opportunity to bring the whole school staff together and to share ideas. We are indebted to MakeBelieve Arts for the inspiration and enjoyment they provided.'

Richard Cook, Deputy Head

www.makebelievearts.co.uk

New We Are All Artists member, Katie Sollohub

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:06:58 GMT

Katie Sollohub documents and records the places she lives and works in through drawings and paintings, installation, performance, photography and poetry.

Obsessed by spaces and objects, relating them to personal narrative and memory, she strives to explore the intimate corners of everyday spaces. Where the person is absent, their presence is evoked by the objects depicted, or the title of the piece. She uses colour in vivid energetic strokes to describe what is before her, mapping the world as she experiences it, imbuing each scene with a sense of her own passions.

Visit http://www.weareallartists.co.uk to view works by Katie and other We Are All Artists members. Works are available for purchase via PayPal.

BLAST! 2010

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:40:18 GMT

Cohesion Glass Network - Annual selling exhibition
September 9 – November 6, 2010
Zest Gallery is hosting BLAST! - the Cohesion Glass Network's annual selling exhibition, for the second year running. This exciting collaboration will showcase some of the best British contemporary glass art, featuring sculptural and wall mounted work selected from Cohesion's talented members, both newcomers and more established artists.

This year, glass expert and collector Alan Poole is a co-curator of the exhibition. Alan is a
director of North Lands Creative Glass in Lybster, Scotland, and runs Dan Klein Associates,
which has been collecting and promoting British and Irish contemporary glass for three
decades.

In close collaboration with Alan, we have selected 16 amazingly versatile artists whose work
embodies a broad spectrum of processes and techniques. Glass is a fascinating medium for
artists to explore and the results can be breathtaking. In the hands of Bruce Marks, a skilled
glassblower with

Author Reissues `The Marilyn Scandal`

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:38:36 GMT

Sandra Shevey has reissued `The Marilyn Scandal`, her seminal Marilyn Monroe biography.

The book which was a bestseller for Sidgwick and Jackson when first published in 1987 has been reissued via Sandra Shevey Books with a new cover (no Marilyn photos), a new introduction (new material about Arthur Miller and Olivier) and an appendix of letters from those interviewed (all with Sandra`s notations, comments and observations)

Sandra also has a vast archive of audio interviews with Josh Logan, IAL Diamond, Rupert Allan, John Springer and other chums.

Sandra is keen to sell the book to libraries as well as to talk about the reissue at events and festivals.

Sandra Shevey is a 66 year old BFI Associate Tutor and seminal film feminist who has interviewed the good and the great including Alfred Hitchcock, John Lennon and others.

Contact: sandra_shevey@yahoo.com

Dobet Gnahore

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 22:31:18 GMT

Dobet Gnahore and her band will be making their debut tour to the UK with CMAT, a member of The Black Routes Network. Dobet is a powerful entertainer and sings in a range of African languages including Bété, Fon, Baoule, Lingala, Malinke, Mina or Bambara, thereby reproducing the Pan-African tradition of the Ki Yi Mbock group.

In addition to her voice, she plays a lot of percussion instruments that she skilfully adjusts to suit the dynamics of the concert. Sometimes she sits alone with an earthenware vase (Udu) on the edge of the stage, beating a minimalist beat and concentrating on a soothing song... At other particularly stirring moments, the young woman wins over the audience with her particularly expressive dances.

Ingrid Bergman and Alfred Hitchcock

Sat, 03 Jul 2010 14:08:54 GMT

BFI Associate Tutor and Film Historian Sandra Shevey has contended for many years that actress Ingrid Bergman did in fact have an affair with director Alfred Hitchcock. The director refused to divorce his wife, Alma and thus the actress married director Roberto Rossellini on the rebound.

Sandra Shevey, CEO, The Alfred Hitchcock London Locations Walk, acknowledged the affair in an appearance on Sky Television.

Sandra interviewed the director in Hollywood in 1972 and plays soundbites within the context of her tri-weekly walk.

The interview discusses location art and thematic subtext. Both issues feature in context within the walks.

Sandra, age 66, is keen to point out the current walk by Original London and calling itself: The Alfred Hitchcock London Walk has nothing to do with The Alfred Hithcock London Locations Walk.

Sandra refers to this walk as `the Jack the Ripoff Walk`.

http://sandrashevey.tripod.com/hitchcock.walks

The Improsarios' Summer Fundraising Event

Sat, 03 Jul 2010 14:10:26 GMT

The Improsarios' Summer Fundraising Event at The Queen's Head

The Improsarios will be getting out from London City this summer.
We'll start our summer adventure from The Old Vic Tunnels (Slapdash Improvisation Festival), then to the Secret Garden Party, all way up to Edinburgh Fringe, and Chichester's most loved fringe Joy Festival.
Do we perform our usual stuff for this exciting journey? No, we will be presenting a new style of impro involving 21st century technology.

Prior to the voyage, we are hosting an event in the heart of London on Thursday 8th July to;
Showcase the new high-tech impro
Introduce brand new members
with some other acts such as bespoken London Vocal Group and more

The venue is right next to the Piccadilly Theatre (Grease the Musical) behind Piccadilly Circus near Piccadilly Circus station.
It's an intimate space, so book your ticket online now to avoid spending your money and disappointment through - http://www.wegottickets.com/event/86278

Secondary School sighted off the starboard!

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:41:06 GMT

MakeBelieve Arts had a swashbuckling day leading 100 Year 6 children from Greenwich primary schools on a voyage through the uncertain seas of Transition.

Making the move between primary and secondary school can be a daunting experience, but the MakeBelieve Arts shipmates were on hand to help. Rather than being marooned in secondary school, these students were being prepared to thrive.

‘I’m a Shipwrecked Year 6 – Get Me Out Of Here!’ is our brand new interactive workshop that works to ease the transition between primary and secondary school.

Led by Captain Liz and her crew, Mary, Mark, Lucy, Debra and Arnie, the children find themselves aboard the HMS MakeBelieve Arts – when disaster strikes! A hurricane descends upon the sailors and they find themselves shipwrecked on an island. They must use creativity, teamwork and clear thinking in order to escape the island – the tools essential to succeed at secondary school.

Find out more - visit www.makebelievearts.co.uk

Sandra Shevey Seeks Routemaster Bus

Sat, 03 Jul 2010 14:13:35 GMT

`It has always been my intention to expand the walks and use a coach`, says Sandra who started the company in support of London`s endangered ancient markets in 1990.

London Street Markets Walk currently profiles 15 markets in 33 boroughs. The walks cull 3 markets within 3 hours, departing at 11am daily.

Sandra has also produced a documentary about 4 ancient London markets. Trailer at http://sandrashevey.tripod.com

`A Routemaster would let us expand the tour and add additional markets`, she says adding that she could also run the documentary and thus familarise visitors (new to London) about the old markets beforehand`.

`It`s a lovely idea and one which has been on my website for some time`, she says, adding wistfully. `But it seems to be like most things I start in Britain. People think the ideas are great and then rip me off before I get to square one`.

Serious offers to sandra_shevey@yahoo.com

http://sandrashevey.tripod.com/market.walks

Sandra Shevey Hosts LFA Breakfast

Sat, 03 Jul 2010 14:09:40 GMT

Sandra Shevey will screen her 2007 documentary about London`s endangered street markets at a LFA breakfast on 1 July, Thursday.

The breakfast will take place from 9-11am at Vincent Suite A, Lower Ground, the Building Centre, 26 Store Street.

The 30-min documentary, `London`s Endangered Markets: Their Fight for Survival` , argues for sympathetic redevelopment, conservation and preservation.

The colour digital documentary profiles Smithfield, Spitalfield, Borough and Covent Garden.

http://sandrashevey.tripod.com

Age 66, Sandra began her company, London Street Markets Walk, in 1990. She runs daily market walks (3 markets/3 hours)

http://sandrashevey.tripod.com/market.walks

RSVP to pro bono breakfast:
sandra_shevey@yahoo.com

Mi Tierra Flamenca Unearthed

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:56:32 GMT

Following their success in 2007 with their UK debut, Mi Tierra Flamenca are back with their stunning show, Unearthed. Witness the raw energy of Mi Tierra Flamenca in this compelling show.

Unearthed is a journey from the dark and stormy to the radiant, taking you to the very heart and soul of flamenco with artists directly from its birthplace. Both authentically powerful and artistically rich in its theatrical twists - whether a flamenco aficionado, dance-enthusiast or theatre-lover, you will be touched by Unearthed and moved by its flamenco spirit.

Zoi Dimitriou In The Process of...

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:50:34 GMT

In The Process of... is a beautifully crafted new duet in which a man and women negotiate a series of endings, rather than a single unfolding narrative leading to one inevitable finale. 60 wooden hoops dramatically help and hinder the couple’s relationship on stage - and even at times become the protagonists...

The piece draws upon Colnon Nancarrow's compositional structures and studies into the effect of film figure movement and genre recognition. Dimitriou attempts to weight the quality of the human body against the quality of the human body against the quality of objects, sound, light and word. By manipulating movement parameters and plying with the myth of 'the quest', a play of two emerges as a series if intermezzos to story never told.

Saturday Morning Childrens Show

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:58:02 GMT

From toddlers to teenagers, expect a large cast and performances of enormous talent, energy and commitment by participants of Laban's Saturday morning dance classes

OFFICE TO LET AT PADDINGTON ARTS

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 18:57:53 GMT

£7000 p.a inclusive of heat, light and water plus £450 towards the building insurance.

10 m x 2.4 m

Close to Harrow Road and transport links

32 Woodfield Road, London, W9 2BE

Light, airy, comfortable space in a community based arts building with access to larger spaces when needed.

3 Year Lease (negotiable)

Telephone : 0207 286 2722

Email : josie@paddingtonarts.org.uk

OR sharon@paddintonarts.org.uk

Website: www.paddingtonarts.org.uk

Breaking News

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:48:40 GMT

Now in its Third year Fashion Diversity returns with a new edge, new partner and a new and exciting venue! Applications open for designers wishing to showcase and/ or sell their collections at this three day event where London Fashion Week meets the London Design Festival.

Catwalk Shows
Boutique
Frock Exchange
Honorary Awards
Student & Graduate Competition Final
Cafe & Information Exchange

And more...

"Angel will be transformed into an eclectic hotbed of creativity for three days as Fashion Diversity pops-up"

Application forms from:
info@fashiondiversity.com

+44(0)7972 872 006

-ENDS-

Spike Stories - Making and breaking the news

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:51:23 GMT

MakeBelieve Arts had a fantastic half-term week working with some enthusiastic, creative and very funny Gifted & Talented pupils. Working with our G&T Directors, Ross and Mary, the pupils worked together to produce a show-stopping performance on Friday.

The first day of the workshop came complete with a few nerves and the need for nametags as everyone tiptoed in to the shallow end of the workshop. By day two, the nerves were no more and the nametags were off as everyone jumped headlong into the deep-end, creating scenes and vignettes inspired by the news of the day and their own imaginations.

Set in a frantic Press Office, the students became journalists in search of a perfect story to make the front page and appease the tirades of the Big Boss. In their quest for stories to fit the bill, they explored life, death, bears stuck in trees, bouncy castles on Lake Garda, and David Cameron and Gordon Brown squaring off in a lift!

At once topical, ironic, funny and just plain fun, the final performance was a hit with the audience. Well attended by friends, family and teachers it was a brilliant way to cap off a great week.

The entire MakeBelieve Arts team would like to thank all the teachers and parents who have helped make Spike Stories such a success. Most importantly, we'd like to say a big thank you and congratulations to all the pupils involved. Your enthusiasm, commitment and creativity were second to none. Well done!

London Street Markets Walk Celebrates Tea

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:50:36 GMT

London Street Markets Walk will host a series of walks on Saturdays (11am) celebrating tea. The walks which profile 3 markets over 3 hours will include a pro bono tea tutorial.

http://sandrashevey.tripod.com/market.walks

Contact: sandra_shevey@yahoo.com

£25 excl

The Agatha Christie Walk

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:52:11 GMT

Sandra Shevey will debut the Agatha Christie `Miss Marple` Walk beginning mid-July 2010.

This 3-hour walk beginning at 2pm on Saturdays will include readings from Christie about `Miss Marple` London locations; a Fifties vintage costume tutorial; and a cream tea at a private club.

£25 excl

Contact: sandra_shevey@yahoo.com

London Street Markets Night Walk

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:49:25 GMT

London Street Markets Walk will offer a series of 3-hour night walks starting at 5pm from 14 June - 2July.

The walks will profile 3 ancient London markets and will include `tasters` of Italian produce en route.

http://sandrashevey.tripod.com/market.walks

£25 excl

Contact: sandra_shevey@yahoo.com

Horniman Museum Dance Taster

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 11:57:29 GMT

The Horniman Museum events calender takes a new cultural angle to compliment it's African and South American lessons they now offer an Egyptian Dance taster session for free.

Egyptian dance celebrates dance from the inside out. Traditionally this dance is improvised and enjoyed within the confines of home and family celebrations. Now it's seen as a great way to improve fitness and flexibility whilst learning a new aethetic in music and movement.

For further information contact Horniman Museum.

020 8291 8690

Horniman Museum & Gardens
100 London Rd
Forest Hill
London
SE23 3PQ

http://www.horniman.ac.uk/events/dance.php

pic: M Vagdama

The 2010 British Urban Film Festival

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:35:17 GMT

Buff Enterprises has launched its’ biggest ever call for submissions for British Urban Film Festival 2010 – bringing together independent filmmakers from across the nation, to submit their own films. Buff Enterprises launched in July 2005 with the aim of providing a healthy alternative to the showcasing of urban independent cinema in the UK. Since then there has been a concerted effort by the UK film industry to address this imbalance in the cinema landscape both on and off screen. As a result of its’ key pledge to screen films free of charge, Buff has played its’ part in developing and attracting audiences who have shown a keen interest in being part of this movement. The annual British Urban Film Festival is the only festival of its’ kind in the UK and has become a trusted source for film fans keen to tap into one of the fastest growing creative sectors in the UK.

A DVD screener, EPK, plus a non-refundable entry fee of £25 is the requirement for filmmakers, production companies and voluntary organisations wishing to submit a short film, documentary or feature length movie. All cheques should be made payable to ‘Buff Enterprises Ltd’. Please send all materials plus a cover letter to British Urban Film Festival 2010, Buff Enterprises c/o 4front Films, 27 Ithica House, Romford Road, London E15 4LJ. More details can be found at www.britishurbanfilmfestival.co.uk

Sandra Shevey is Back at Church Street

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 20:30:43 GMT

Sandra Shevey, London street markets guru, has roped Church Street back into the remit of markets which she profiles in the course of her 3-hour tutorial around 3 ancient London markets.

`Actually, I thought it fell off for awhile and there really wasn`t any reason to profile Church Street,` says the 66-year-old markets historian. `But inasmuch as Church Street was my `test` market....the seminal market around which I started my company in 1990, I couldn`t keep away`.

The walks will run in tandem with London Architecture Week, but will not be apart of the festival as the subscriber fees of £100+ are too excessive for the pensioner.

Sandra is also concerned that the Church Street markets walk may be confused withthe celebration of Church Street being launched by the Hungarian Cultural Centre, London. This exhibition is most disturbing, as Sandra pitched a joint London-Budapest proposal to the cultural centre over 4 years ago and is still waiting.

sandra_shevey@yahoo.com

MakeBelieve Arts and Rehearsal Space London

Tue, 25 May 2010 15:54:21 GMT

Do you have rehearsal space for hire?
Do you want to increase awareness of what you offer?
Do you want more people to book your space?

Rehearsal Space London is a space for you to advertise your rehearsal rooms, get the word out to prospective hirers, and increase your bookings.

For a flat yearly membership fee of £30.00 we will input your listing and maintain it on your behalf.

No hidden fees, no commissions. We look after the site and your listing, and you look after the bookings they bring.

Need to make the most of your rehearsal space? Join Rehearsal Space London

To find out more information, request an information pack, and to join, contact Fiona Campbell at MakeBelieve Arts

T: 020 8691 3803
E: info@makebelievearts.co.uk

www.rehearsalspacelondon.co.uk

Vote for your top film musical

Mon, 24 May 2010 10:05:32 GMT

To celebrate the end of Deptford Film Club's spring season, we’re inviting you to help choose the film we should watch. We’ve put together a shortlist of ten film musicals – all English language, all magnificent. Find out how to vote – and win glittering cinematic prizes!

Deadline: Wednesday 02 June 2010.
Film screening: Wednesday 23 June 2010.

The shortlist:

1. AMERICAN IN PARIS (1951)
2. DANCER IN THE DARK (2000)
3. GOLD DIGGERS OF 1935 (1935)
4. GREASE (1978)
5. JUNGLE BOOK (1967)
6. SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN (1952)
7. THE SOUND OF MUSIC (1965)
8. FUNNY FACE (1957)
9. WEST SIDE STORY (1962)
10. WIZARD OF OZ (1939)

GFEST - Gaywise FESTival 2010

Tue, 18 May 2010 19:57:12 GMT

GFEST features established alongside fresh or young LGBT artists and queer talent across the arts, including visual arts, theatre, dance and performance, LGBT short films, debates, workshops and parties.

GFEST takes place annually in November in various venues across London.

This year's GFEST will take place between 8th - 21st November 2010.

For further details see: www.gaywisefestival.org.uk

London Stately Homes Film Locations Walk

Thu, 13 May 2010 19:15:29 GMT

Sandra Shevey, BFI Associate Tutor and walks guru, has added another film locations walk to the group.

This walk, running in tandem with the Alfred Hitchcock London locations walk, goes on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 2pm for 3 hours.

The walk profiles locations at some of London`s most resplendent period houses.

Sandra plays soundbites from her audio interviews in context.

Walk culminates with tea in one of the locations.

£25 excl Travelcard

Contact: sandra_shevey@yahoo.com

Touch/Description Training

Thu, 13 May 2010 19:15:32 GMT

Touch/Description Training
Last Schedule Event until Autumn 2010

For Artists, Arts Managers, Arts Educators, Local Authority Officers, FOH, and anyone working with disabled people in the Arts, Media or Heritage Sectors.

Now available on-site Bespoke Disability Equality, Visual Awareness, Touch/Audio Description & Accessible Project/Workshop Design Training for visual art, theatre, music, dance, media and cross discipline art organisation’s within the UK.

Do you know the best way a painting, performance or building should be described to visually impaired people?

Do you know the most effective way to assist a visually impaired person to feel a prop, costume or artwork?

Are you familiar and confident with current legislation on the Disability Discrimination Act?

Are you comfortable and acquainted with the language and terms that are requested by, and which acknowledge respect for, disabled people?

If the answer to any of these questions is NO. You should consider increasing your skills with Touch & Audio Description Training.

To book a place or for further information about content, venue and accessibility (including on-site bespoke training) contact: Lynn Cox, 020 8544 9681, 07818 437 651 (no texts please), lynn.cox1@virgin.net or info@iaar.co.uk

The courses consist of a practical fun activity based day in a relaxed atmosphere employing quizzes, role playing, practical guiding, case studies and scenario discussions.

Due to the interactive nature of the training Places are limited to six participants!

Lynn Cox is an established freelance Disability/Visual Equality Trainer and an artist. She has worked with major disability and arts organisations including Shape, Tate Modern, the Serpentine Gallery, The Icon Gallery and the Ambassador Theatre Group.

“I have really enjoyed the training today and have gained a great deal of things to think about and to apply to the organisation. It all made a lot of sense and was very thought provoking.” (A Participant, 2006)

“Really engaging session made me really passionate about going back to work and putting the things I have learnt into place.” (A Participant, 2008)

The training session will be held on Wednesday 23 May at Pocklington Resource Centre, 1C Yukon Road, London SW12 9PZ at 10:00am to 5:00pm. The cost is £150 per person (with group bookings receiving a 10% discount).

Refreshments are available but lunch is not included. Escorts and assistance dogs are welcome.

Westminster Arts e.bulletin #22 May/June 2010

Thu, 13 May 2010 09:54:01 GMT

Arts events, news and funding opportunities in Westminster !
visit www.westminsterarts.org.uk and download e.bulletin #22 .

The Biggest Learning Opportunity On Earth!

Mon, 03 May 2010 16:26:20 GMT

The Biggest Learning Opportunity On Earth is being launched by A New Direction, the strategic body for connecting young Londoners with city's creative and cultural energy.

MakeBelieve Arts is to be one of 15 partner organisations selected to deliver the Olympic themed Creative Partnerships Enquiry Schools Programme to 150 schools acoss London in 2010/11.

This is a fantastic opportunity to embrace creativity and the Olympic spirit. We are developing ideas for a project inspired by the themes of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, including ‘Connecting Countries', ‘My Family and Me', ‘Inspired by London', ‘Leading the Way' and ‘My Future'.

We are delighted at the prospect of working with children and schools across London through this exciting project!

To find out more about MakeBelieve Arts, visit our website at www.makebelievearts.co.uk, email us at info@makebelievearts.co.uk, or call the office on 020 8691 3803

How do we resolve conflict in the classroom?

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:37:44 GMT

Both primary and secondary teachers and students are likely to experience difficulties in dealing with conflict in the classroom, with the Evening Standard reporting that one in five secondaries in London is struggling with classroom disorder.

What are the options?

One option is Restorative Approaches. The use of a restorative approach to conflict asks four key questions:
What has happened?
Who has been affected?
How can we involve everyone who has been affected in finding a way forward?
How can everyone do things differently in the future?

MakeBelieve Arts has combined the restorative ethos with our expertise. We've developed an interactive Restorative Approaches programme that empowers pupils with the language and emotional tools to manage conflict.

At the heart of any kind of conflict is relationships and communication. Let's find long-lasting, restorative solutions to conflict in the classroom.

Exciting NEW community collaboration

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:30:30 GMT

MakeBelieve Arts are pleased to annouce that we are in the process of taking on the lease of an empty shop in Leegate in Lewisham as part of the Development Trust Association's (DTA) Meanwhile scheme.

We will be working in partnership with a local community group, Lee Green Lives, and Lewisham Youth Services on developing a range of creative programmes and events that will take place both inside the shop and within the surrounding area. Money from the DTA will enable us to support local people in bringing this run down centre back into use.

We are very much looking forward to announcing more news in the coming months.

Let's engage our Early Years from the word go

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:30:59 GMT

An article in the Guardian Online suggests that more attention needs to be paid to Early Years children and engaging them with learning from the start.

Randeep Ramesh's article draws on a study by Demos that revealed that "More than one in 10 children begin primary school unable to learn and unwilling to build relationships with their peers...", and suggests that budgets need to rise in order to engage Early Years pupils.

While we wait for the money issues to be sorted out what can we do in the meantime?

MakeBelieve Arts offers creative techniques to engage Early Years students. The Helicopter Technique for storytelling and storyacting offers children the opportunity to connect with what they're doing and take ownership of their learning.

At MakeBelieve Arts, we want to see children and young people experience the empowerment that comes with learning.

Let's take up the challenge - let's stay creative and engage our Early Years from the word go.

Impressions of Brent: photography competition

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:02:02 GMT

Simply take a photo on your mobile phone that captures the spirit of your community. These photographs will then form an exhibition within the windows of Ealing Road Library – which everyone can be part of.

The best photograph will win a digital camera worth £200 so get snapping!

To be part of the Impressions of Brent photography competition simply send a photo from your mobile phone with the word SPACES to 07843500911.

* entry costs 25p plus your standard networks MMS charge. for full terms please see www.wastedspaces.org

THE BBC-BAPTISTE SOLO EXHIBITION OPENS...

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:27:32 GMT

Good as gold: Olympics artist Nathlyn Baptiste springs into action
James Brewer
A global extravaganza is beginning to arrive on the doorstep of artist Nathlyn Baptiste, and she is revelling in the experience. Nathlyn has her studio just a sprint from the site of the Olympic Stadium in Stratford, East London, and she is already living and breathing the excitement. The fevered preparations for the 2012 Games feed into the energy which she already injects into her works, which are the kind of abstracts the viewer is tempted to turn into his own constructs. One sees girders, prisms, stained glass windows, lightning, skylights... but is that going interpretively too far? A sure thing is that the Olympic logo is a tangible element in at least one instance.
Another certainty is the total commitment of this usually unassuming person: she understands that being an artist is a full-time job. This means that you cannot just accept her paintings and pass by: they are the sort that seeks ...

ART FOR RENT

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:13:00 GMT

Want to start your art collection but not sure if you can afford it? Or perhaps you are looking to add to the works of art you do have on your walls without costing you a fortune?

Renting art is an easy way to have art on your walls throughout the year, whether it be one piece you admire or a collection of pieces on a rotating basis.

Photographic artist, Rossanne Pellegrino has imagery available for rent on http://www.rossannephotography.com.

Alternatively if what you see has given you inspiration for a commissioned piece, please contact info@rossannephotography.com.

Forest Hill home of Egyptian Dance?

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:55:32 GMT

Visit FH Space, a purpose build studio space where Pauline teaches every Monday from the April 26th.

visit the website below for more details.

http://www.paulineblackwood.co.uk

Brixton Market Gets Grade II Listed Status

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 18:02:02 GMT

Brixton market has received Grade II listed status, removing it from the grasp of property devellopers.

`This is interesting`, says Markets Historian Sandra Shevey who started her markets walk company in 1990. `This is interesting because Brixton market is NOT of architectural interest and/or distinction.` `Furthermore`, she adds, `English Heritage has always been mean about conveying listed status and has consistently rejected a bid for listed status of two refurbished Sir Horace Jones` s buildings in the Smithfield market conservation area.`

So will this set a trend and rescue other markets under threat including Walthamstow, Portobello, Camden, Green Street.?....the list goes on.

Hopefully yes.

Watch this space.

Sandra Shevey leads a guided market walk around London`s ancient markets. Profiling 15 markets in 33 boroughs in rota Sandra runs 3 hour, Walks run daily including Sunday.

Contact: sandra_shevey@yahoo.com

TEA LEAF ARTS SUMMER OPEN 2010

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 10:50:20 GMT

Tea Leaf Arts is a unique, artist-led exhibition space in Brockley, South London. It runs a programme of ever changing exhibitions and provides a platform for artistic debate, talks, performances, film screenings, education workshops and a range of events reflecting and celebrating the rich and diverse cultural community of Lewisham. In this, Tea Leaf Art’s inaugural Open we offer you a chance to show your work in the gallery and if selected as the Peoples’ Choice, win a two week front of house solo show.

TEA LEAF ARTS must receive completed entry forms, payment & digital images of works by email or CD no later than 5 pm May 01 2010.
No late entries will be accepted.

Exhibition dates: 28 May – 12 June 2010

FOR MORE DETAILS www.tea-leaf-arts.com

South East London Film Club Network

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 11:02:26 GMT

Founding members include Brockley Jack Film Club, Crystal Palace Pictures, Deptford Film Club, Dulwich Paradiso, Dulwich Picture Gallery and Lewisham Film Initiative.

Email deptfordfilmclub@live.co.uk for more information.

Deptford Film Club: Omkara

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 11:02:45 GMT

Bollywood megastars Ajay Devgan, Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor are cast against type in this gritty, measured and visually seductive motion picture.

The film got rave reviews internationally and surprised Indian audiences with its filthy language and dark plotline. Bipasha Basu’s item number ‘Beedi’ is gloriously coarse, and the single-take ‘O Saathi Re’ is a masterwork of conflicting emotions.

http://www.deptfordfilmclub.org/omkara-2006/

"The adaptation is ingenious." THE GUARDIAN

"Go watch Omkara. Vishal Bharadwaj’s eye for composition and detailing is outstanding, I loved the salty dialect and this was the best ensemble acting I’ve seen in a long time: a nod in particular to Saif Ali Khan’s Iago/Langda Tyagi." JABBERWOCK

Deptford Film Club: Morvern Callar

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 11:03:09 GMT

Bored of her impoverished life as a supermarket clerk, Movern Callar takes her recently dead boyfriend’s money and travels to Spain along with her best friend to live the life of a hardcore raver. This film, by British director Lynne Ramsay (Ratcatcher), was recently voted one of the ten most underrated films of the last decade. It’s certainly one of the most intriguing.

South East London Film Club Network

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 10:59:52 GMT

Closer to home / Leighton House Museum

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 21:45:28 GMT

Exhibition
This large-scale display brings together a magnificent selection of photographs and video clips taken during the refurbishment project.
It casts a unique light on one of the most remarkable restoration and conservation projects undertaken in the UK. It includes fresh discoveries and research, along with original, previously unpublished archival material offering a new assessment of Leighton House Museum.
The exhibition also offers a great opportunity to understand more about culture, history, makers and craft professionals.
Documentary film
Leighton House Museum commissioned Frederique Cifuentes to create a 60 minute documentary film about the restoration project which is included as part of this exhibition.
As well as following the works in the house, the film shows the specialist manufacturing processes of the materials used in the refurbishment. Some clips of the film are also available on the Leighton House website as a permanent archive. The full version of the film wil

mimbre Until Now

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:42:15 GMT

Rooted in a timeless and peculiar world, Until Now is a beautifully improbable acrobatic adventure, with a little magic and a few surprises. Directed by Leandre Ribera, of Leandre and Claire, a poetic universe is fashioned from joyful flips and harmonious balances with effortless and breathtaking elegance. Lyrical and fluid, a story unfolds with the lightest of touches to speak of journeys, good-byes and the astonishing feats of friendship.

Female trio mimbre creates unforgettable images and tell beautiful stories with their unique vocabulary of physical theatre, dance and world-class acrobatic performance. Whether in traditional theatre spaces, on the street, or in any number of less conventional arts settings, their strength and grace create a charmingly innocent visual poetry. A company of creative maturity with a marked lyrical and contemporary accent their mischievous humour, boundless energy and stunning physical skill allow mimbre to reclaim beauty in the most unlikely surroundings.

BOX OFFICE 020 8469 9500 INFORMATION WWW.LABAN.ORG

For all artists and art lovers

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:05:39 GMT

‘We Are All Artists’ which can be found at www.weareallartists.co.uk, is an on-line art space created by Rossanne Pellegrino, who initially was seeking a way in which emerging artists could showcase and sell their artwork within their own communities as well as in international circles.

The body of work available to audiences is diverse- from painting, photography, scultpure and illustration, to metalsmithing, glass making, mixed media, drawing and fine art. The pieces are affordable- again lending upon the premise of making art available to the wider community. In fact in 2008, the Under 100 Gallery was introduced to the We Are All Artists’ website and features orginal art work all for under £100.

If you are interested in becoming a member of We Are All Artists or would like to make an enquiry regarding purchasing art, please contact info@weareallartists.co.uk.

North London Performance Academy

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:57:03 GMT

The Academy’s objective is to give students of all ages and abilities a framework and structured schedule for performing material they have worked on. The point of learning any instrument is to share your music with audiences, and guaranteed, you will think about pieces differently when you intend to perform them.
The Academy therefore provides a service by entering into an agreed monthly performance schedule with individuals who wish to learn, or enhance, their performance skills, something which can only be learnt through the doing of it.
If you would like to attend or participate in our monthly showcases, musicians please call Elizabeth Dockrell-Tyler on 020-8449 8589, email: delzbth50000@aol.com, or singers/actors please call Angelina Kalahari on 020-8361 0470, email: angelinakalahari@hotmail.com

Film Location Walking Tours

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:45:59 GMT

At age 66 Sandra Shevey has turned from interviewing celebrities to taking you around to their film sites. The interviewer who by her own admission has spent more time on film sets than she has in her own home now gives you a chance to listen to some of the interviews conducted on location.

The interviews with Alfred Hitchcock, Mike Leigh and others are intercut within the context of walking tours around London film locations which run for 3 hours.

The walks run Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday at 11am for 3 hours.

Sandra also runs an independent Alfred Hitchcock locations walk on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 11am for 3 hours.

`The thing is`, she says, `everyone and his mother is running film location walks nowadays. But few of the couriers have ever been on a film set. I not only was on the film sets, but I also interviewed the directors. Some I got to know extremely well, such as Irvin Kershner and Alfred Hitchcock`.

£25

sandra_shevey@yahoo.com

Literary Get-togethers in Westminster

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:06:47 GMT

Writers and readers are cordially invited to come along to Marylebone Library on Monday evenings, fortnightly, to discuss all things literary.

We meet in the staff room, through the Gloucester Place entrance, up the steps to the upper ground floor and straight through to the information room. Ask at the desk and one of the librarians will direct you.

Meetings start at 6.25pm and end just before 8pm when the library closes.

http://www.westminster.gov.uk/services/libraries/writers/mbnwriters/ for details.

TRIO FIBONACCI

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:41:16 GMT

The Trio Fibonacci, currently ensemble-in-residence at the Conservatoire de Québec, was formed in 1998. In recent seasons the group has performed at the Huddersfield Festival in the UK, made its third tour to Brazil, has played at the traiettorie’07 festival in Parma, and made a tour to South Africa in 2008 which included concerts and workshops in Pretoria and Johannesburg as well as at a number of township schools. In September 2009 the strings of Trio Fibonacci made a hugely successful ten-concert tour of India and in October 2009 the Trio made its first tour to the west coast of the US with concerts at the State University of San Francisco, the University of Berkeley, and performed a programme of contemporary French music under the auspices of the Consulate of France in San Francisco. Their fourth CD, devoted to new Canadian piano trios, has just been released.

Tickets £12 full/£8 concession/£5 member. For tickets please call 020 7985 9600. Advance booking is recommended.

Creative Cultural Leadership Coaching

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:36:54 GMT

Creative & Cultural Leadership Coaching

Why not be proactive and take control of your life!!!

A customised programme of face-to-face and/or telephone Sessions which will assist you to visualise and attain your professional and/or personal goals!

Sessions are provided by a Cultural Leadership Programme trained, and distinction accredited Coach, who specialises with releasing creative people’s potential – allowing them to stride towards their destiny!

This bespoke programme is specifically designed for creative leaders & inspiring leaders working in the arts, heritage or leisure industries.

• Time efficient Telephone Coaching!

• Face-to-face sessions in your office or at a convenient location!

• Generous Email & Telephone support between sessions!

• Telephone Sessions are available to anyone anywhere!

• Your Coach is experienced in working within the arts, heritage and leisure industries!

• Simply get your coach to telephone you at the agreed time (on a landline within the UK)!

• Telephone sessions are great for early mornings and lunchtime coaching!

• Cost Effective Professional Development!

• Sessions from 30 minutes to half a day!

• Choose from one concentrated session or a series of incremental sessions!

• 12 – 48 hour Turn around from booking to session (with payments by bank transfers)!

• A Skype option is coming very soon!

“Lynn is a warm and friendly lady who quickly assessed the direction of the session, always asking my permission to proceed with her train of thought. I came to life coaching as a bit of a sceptic, not knowing what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised. Thank you for giving me the proverbial kick I needed.”
(Alison Trelfa, Coda music, May 2009)

Also available group and organisational Coaching programmes!

For further information and to have a chat about the available options, please contact: Lynn Cox (MAC), 020 8544 9681, 07818 437 651 (no texts please) or lynn.cox1@virgin.net

“I was surprised to find how useful the session was and I am planning to book a series of 6. I see this as a gift to myself and part of my CPD.” (Fish Krish, One Drum, May 2009)

Westminster Arts funding deadlines have changed

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:35:11 GMT

Please take note that the 2010-11 Westminster Arts funding deadlines have changed.
There are TWO deadlines per year as follows:
12th February 2010
For projects taking place between 1st April 2010 - 30th September 2010

1st June 2010
For projects taking place between 1st October 2010 - 31st March 2011

Application forms can be downloaded from http://www.westminsterarts.org.uk/funding.htm

New Exhibition

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 20:52:49 GMT

Mythili is an emerging young British artist from an Asian background. Her work explores the construction of contemporary identity, engaging with Western celebrity culture as well as Indian images and legends. Mythili has already attracted interest from collectors and galleries. Working with a rebellious spirit, she combines traditional and new technologies in her painting and printmaking. Like Chris Ofili and Yinka Shonibare she blends distinct traditions with comtemporary art practice. This exhibition at londonprintstudio is her first solo show in London

admission FREE, all welcome

New! Music Adventure Days

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:57:49 GMT

Come and spend the day with us and we’ll make you a star! We’ll teach you the tricks of the trade and then celebrate your success with awards and a show or recording.
There are 3 adventures to choose from: you could go for a Battle of the Bands and live the dream of rocking out on stage, try Pop Star and give the Beach Boys a run for their money, or go for a Studio Session and lay down a track in the studio.
All the adventures are suitable for all ages and abilities and led by skilled and friendly adventurers who work in music business and education. Our tutor team includes chart-topping vocalists Angie Brown and Kele Le Roc and leading musicians and producers who've toured internationally, featured in TV and film and performed with some of the best in the business.
For more details and to meet some of the people you could meet on your musical adventure please visit our website -
www.themidimusiccompany.co.uk
Or contact Nixon on 020 8694 6093, nixon@themidimusiccompany.co.uk

Silk Roads to Chalkhill - multi-arts project

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:18:24 GMT

Silk Roads is running multi-cultural arts workshops during 2010 at Chalkhill Community Centre, Wembley Park. Regular open workshops for Sufi drumming and arts and crafts will run each Saturday, and special workshops for resident groups including youth groups, pensioners and storytelling for mother-toddler groups. Award-winning Rezia Wahid MBE is lead facilitator for arts workshops, Khaled Hakim will lead the only Middle-Eastern drumming classes in the area, and BAFTA-nominated Alia Alzougbi will lead interactive storytelling workshops.

The project is funded through grants from Big Lottery 'Awards for All' and Chalkhill Community Trust Fund.

New Film Studio in Waterloo

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:42:18 GMT

The new premises on Webber Street will be within walking distance from Waterloo stations and will offer sound stages, drive in access, cyc walls, full lighting grids and many more features. It is believed that Spectrecom will be able to undercut all other London studios with these new premises.

London Street Market Walk Spawns Other

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:48:00 GMT

Walking Guru Sandra Shevey, age 66, has added Countryside Markets Walk to her company of unique walking tours.

The walk will function along with London Street Markets Walk.

http://sandrashevey.tripod.com/market.walks

What you get in London walk:

personal services of a guide

tours of 3 markets dotted around London`s 33 boroughs

prose/poetry read `in situ`

discounts on items (where applicable)

sourced info about rare and unique items, ie 18thc buttons, `marked` English porcelain, designer coats (at cost), wholesale cheese and produce

pro bono tickets to trade fairs (where applicable)

Sandra also offers discounts on her documentary about London`s ancient markets profiling Smithfield, Spitalfield, Covent Garden and Borough.

Booking in advance at sandra_shevey@yahoo.com

Visual artists, get involved!

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 10:35:11 GMT

We Are All Artists is a website for visual artists of all disciplines seeking an online forum to network, sell their artwork and enhance their online presence. Get your name out there!

Members to We Are All Artists are part of an online media launch where their profiles are advertised to our extensive mailing list and promoted on various arts websites. Members can utilise We Are All Artists to advertise their upcoming exhibitions and projects and also receive regular opportunities in the arts community in London and abroad. Start the new year with a resolution to further promote your art!

We are calling upon visual artists to express their interest in joining our collective artists network. Contact info@weareallartists.co.uk for more information on how to join.

Pass this on to any art lovers you may know who would be interested in joining.

Fraction

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:30:32 GMT

Fraction offers an ideal way to start or complement your art collection at a ‘fraction of the price.’

Paintings, ceramics, photographs, print, drawings, watercolours and sculptures shall be available. All artists have worked to a set dimension of 25 x 30cm.

Auction!
We are launching Fraction with an auction of the works on Friday 4th December which closes on Sunday afternoon. Bid on the artist’s work with a minimum reserve of £50 on each work and a ceiling price of £350, so pick up a true bargain!

Cor Blimey Arts studios is based in the famous art hotspot of Creekside and is home to a wealth of national and international talent: graduates of the best UK art schools; Goldsmiths, Wimbledon and the Royal College of Art as well graduate artists from Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil and Uruguay.

CBA Artists are a variety of emerging and established artists and they have had a startling amount of success; amongst them they have been selected for the following prest

Artists, a chance to broaden your audience

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:19:30 GMT

Becoming a member of We Are All Artists to start your online gallery is an affordable, stress-free way to sell your work. Simply supply your imagery and information and We Are All Artists uploads, officially launches and maintains your profile, notifying you of your sales or commission requests.

You will benefit from exposure not only from the We Are All Artists mailing list but also from the contact bases of fellow members. We Are All Artists will also update you of various upcoming opportunities in the arts. Annual membership costs £15.

Visit www.weareallartists.co.uk to find out more about who we are and what we do.

Contact: info@weareallartists.co.uk.

Ocean Images by Peter Hince

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:50:45 GMT

These stunning black and white photographs by acclaimed photographer, Peter Hince, have been taken with natural light - no flash or strobe. They capture all the elements of diving and the underwater world - the perspective, drama, beauty, shape, and the feeling of simply being there. The photographs convey the atmosphere and drama that divers experience.

Peter Hince is an English advertising photographer based in Hammersmith. Folios of his work have been published in major dive and photographic magazines. He also specialises in people work, usually on location around the world and has many blue chip international clients.

The top 40 best sources of grant funding

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:13:35 GMT

You would be surprised to discover how many organisations make it their daily business to give away thousands of pounds every year for community project ideas.

Although the internet has made it easier for us to search for these organisations - finding them and knowing which are the best to contact is still a challenge.

Pounds for Projects give you 40 of the best sources of grant funding in the UK for your community project ideas - no matter how big or small.

You can download this ebook now by copying the link below into your web browser:

http://www.anthonydavidking.co.uk/shop/article_ADK002/Pounds-For-Projects

For more information go to: www.anthonydavidking.co.uk

New way for individuals to access grants.

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:31:01 GMT

Most grant funders who give grants for community project ideas, provide them only to non-profit organisations and groups, not to individuals.

So the question is then, if you are an individual with a great idea for a project that you believe would benefit your community, how can you get your hands on this kind of money?

Profiting From Non-Profits is a downloadable book explaining how - from who you need to contact to how to write your grant application.

It is a step by step guide to how individuals such as freelance project managers, co-ordinators, creative artists or anyone with a great idea for a project in their community can access the many grants that are available only to non-profit organisations.

Download the book now by copying the link below into your web browser:

http://www.anthonydavidking.co.uk/shop/article_ADK001/Profiting-From-Non-Profits

For more information visit: www.anthonydavidking.co.uk

New LONSAS website launches

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:42:40 GMT

LONSAS is London’s online resource supporting educators, facilitators, arts and cultural practitioners working with children and young people in both formal and informal education.

The new Arts Directory has lots more tools and features and is looking particularly snazzy! Educators can now filter their search to see only artists and organisations with references published, reviews or accreditation, they can create shortlists, write reviews and reward excellence with a gold star. We have improved our search so the Arts Directory is effective, easy to use and an essential tool for anyone working in arts education, creative and cultural learning.

Register with LONSAS for FREE and join our online community where you can publicise your news and events, profile your work, receive fortnightly updates, discuss issues with peer professionals, comment on content, offer reviews, seek support and much more!

www.lonsas.org.uk

Tower Blocks and Tunnels

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:16:37 GMT

In the first UK solo exhibition by Jörg Obergfell ‘Tower Blocks and Tunnels,’’ the artist uses his unique physical and live sculptural works to reflect upon contemporary big city structures.

Jörg Obergfell carefully selects his sculptural materials from the multitude of manmade debris that circulates in the metropolis such as print media, flyers, magazines, cardboard boxes, fruit crates and plastic bottles. These materials are broken into fragments and reassembled to create model like sculptures including tower blocks and skyscrapers as well as smaller city markers such as litterbins and public sculpture.

In his detailed sculptures Obergfell uses the technique of model making, creating work on a small-scale, or combining absurd elements to symbolize utopia and dystopia in city architecture. For example Obergfell sculpts a city in a bottle or a mega structure on a treetop, combining two elements to create what could be termed a ‘city-sublime.’

Art for under £100

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:29:11 GMT

We Are All Artists is an online visual arts organisation that represents the work of 40 artists, practicing in a variety of disciplines. Visit www.weareallartists.co.uk and click on the Under 100 Gallery to view and purchase works priced from £10 - £99.

From painting, fine art, photography, illustration and mixed media, to metal smithing and textiles- We Are All Artists is proud to present its diverse array of contemporary, original art.

We Are All Artists aims to make art more accessible to our audience and the Under 100 Gallery is one way of achieving this. Visit www.weareallartists.co.uk to find out more about us.

O"-Bay Community Trust - Activities

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:48:03 GMT

O”-Bay providing generic services to our services users and members. we provides free confidential and impartial advice, information, signposting and guidance on issues relating to education and training, welfare rights, childcare provision, housing, health, debts, environment, history and cultural heritage events.
We had run accredited PC refurbishment scheme to improve ICT skills.
Offer immigration services and employability training, Initial & General Advice Services, provide Basic Skills training focusing on literacy and numeracy, and a modern apprenticeship scheme.
Run weekend supplementary classes for children of age 8 -15 in the following subject and activity area: English, Mathematics, Science, ICT, French and Escapism. Organise youth music and drama development workshops which explore and embrace our diverse and cultural heritage.

STUDIOS SPACES - NORTH LONDON

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:27:09 GMT

Euroart is a not-for-profit organisation providing affordable studio spaces and opportunities for artists, makers & creative practitioners.

Pro-actively managed, we promote the work of our resident artists/creative businesses.

We have two types of studios: enclosed studio with ceiling & window and internal open top studio (no ceiling) but having excellent natural light from the skylights in the roof. Most studios are 10ft high and are fitted with ample fluorescent strip lights and power sockets.

Located on the High Road they are close to many transport links, shops, bank, post office, restaurants, supermarkets, hardware store, timber yard and other amenities. The site benefits from internal parking, CCTV and coded access main gates that close at night time.

New artists officially launched!

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:21:19 GMT

We Are All Artists will be welcoming Julia Kerrison and JR Leopold to www.weareallartists.co.uk ... Visit our online visual arts arena to see the artists' profiles and galleries.

We Are All Artists is a visual arts networking site for artists aiming to reach wider audiences, gain commission requests and sell their work online. It also serves as a valuable tool for audiences; it is a chance to purchase affordable art conveniently online via PayPal and an opportunity to further broaden your art horizon, by viewing a diverse range of art works by talented artists.

Also a part of the We Are All Artists website is the Under 100 Gallery, featuring works of art for under £100... prices start at £10!

Visit www.weareallartists.co.uk and contact info@weareallartists.co.uk if you are interested in becoming a member! We Are All Artists encourages all to pass this on to any art lovers they may kn

New art materials shop in South East London

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:33:02 GMT

ARCHgallery is pleased to announce the opening of our new materials shop next door to the gallery. Our aim is to provide artists and students with quality materials at a good price. Students with a valid NUS card will be given a 10%discount.

In stock : Spectrum Oils & Acrylics : Golden Acrylics : Michael Harding Oils : Sennelier Water Colours & Gouache : Daler Rowney System 3, Georgian & Aquafine : Pro Arte Brushes : Roberson Brushes & mediums : Fabbriano, Saunders, Bockingford, Arches, Snowden, Canson & Somerset Papers : Unison Pastels : Linen & Cotton Canvas by the metre : Stretcher bars : Standard primed canvases : Caran d’Ache : Derwent Pencils……

To order :Hahnemuhle & Canson Inkjet papers and canvas : Japanese Papers : Roberson Printmaking & Etching equipment : Mabef Easels : Presentation Folders……

www.archgallery.net

Need high quality digital printing service?

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:43:45 GMT

LPS is keen to enhance its capacity to earn income by providing high quality digital printing services. While some photographers have used lps facilities in the past, the studio has not previously marketed its services to this sector, and has not attracted a high level of customers from it.

Acquisition of a new digital printer earlier and the introduction of high quality drum scanning for film, means that lps now has the capacity to compete with the best fine-art and photographic printers in London.

The digital studio has an excellent offer:

Up to date state of the art digital printer
Highly educated staff from ‘good’ art schools with fine art and photography specialisms
An attractive ‘high end’ studio and gallery environment
Good location – close to affluent neighbourhoods linking into West London’s media economy
A strong past client list (fine-artists)
Ready made reception, booking in and invoicing systems

For more information, prices and quotes please telephone 020 8969 3247.

Scanners and CD burning facilities are also available for hire in the digitalstudio open-access sessions.

REQUIRED: Visual Art submissions

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:38:24 GMT

We Are All Artists is an online networking site for visual artists. With regular launches and advterising, We Are All Artists markets artists' work to a wide audience, giving them the opportunity to network and sell their art. Visit www.weareallartists.co.uk to see who we are and what we do.

If you are a visual artist interested in becoming a member, please contact info@weareallartists.co.uk.

www.weareallartists.co.uk - please pass this link on to any art lovers you may know!

For all art lovers

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:38:07 GMT

We Are All Artists now showcases the works of Stuart Parkinson (Drawing) and Pirasteh Gourang (Mixed Media).

Visit www.weareallartists.co.uk to view the artists' profiles and galleries. Works are for sale online.

Also don't forget our Under 100 Gallery featuring contemporary pieces of art for under £100!! Prices start at £10.

Visit www.weareallartists.co.uk.

New Dance / Theatre Rehearsal Space, SE1

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:38:16 GMT

1300 sq ft with sprung floor, mirrors and bars. Seperate production office with wi-fi also available. For further information please contact Julia: 0207 274 7474 E. julia@ascstudios.co.uk

Turn your stories OUR STOREYS

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 12:19:23 GMT

The whole purpose of the project is to let you express your feelings about the hospital. Its role at the heart of the community. Its significance as a setting for major life events or as a place of employment. Its day to day work of healing and care. Its rebirth as the new building.

The Our Storeys project creates the opportunity for anyone to contribute to a major new artwork in the hospital.

The writing’s on the wall – or soon will be!
You’ll be right at the heart of the new hospital.
To find out more, check out the website www.ourstories.net
It’s your hospital. And your artwork!
Follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/ourstoreys

New imagery by artist, Rossanne Pellegrino

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:20:38 GMT

Rossanne Pellegrino is an established visual artist who creates original, contemporary art aimed to deceive the eye of the observer. The artist employs layering methods that incorporate photo transfer techniques, manual manipulation, as well the use of various C-Type films and hand colouring of photographic prints. The result is a collection of truly inspiring and evocative pieces that are painterly and unique in appearance.

Most recently the artist exhibited in Australia in a highly acclaimed exhibition, Of No Particular Order with works utilising the artist’s layering methods. Please visit www.rossannephotography.com to view works by Rossanne Pellegrino, now featuring imagery from Of No Particular Order.

Imagery by the artist is available for purchase online and requests for commissions are welcome.

New Art Now Available

Sun, 31 May 2009 21:41:38 GMT

Who we are: We Are All Artists is a visual arts website that promotes affordable art that is accessible to all.

With the addition of the Under 100 Gallery to our site, our collection of contemporary, affordable art has extended further with pieces ranging from £10 to £99. Unique gift ideas, or affordable ways to adorn your walls at work and home with art.
Visit www.weareallartists.co.uk to view works from a range of over thirty visual artists.

Please pass this on to any art lovers you may know.

Photography grants, contract templates, etc

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:40:52 GMT

Social Development Photographer, Anthony David King has developed a new toolkit to help photographers’ and community project co-ordinators engage others with their photography and social projects.

The Photosocial Toolkit contains over 50 sources of grants and funding for photography and social projects, photography contract templates to help license and protect copyright work and information about what photographers rights are when taking photos in public.

The toolkit can be downloaded from: www.anthonydavidking.co.uk

somewhere or other... ages ago

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 21:04:05 GMT

Andre Pinkowski's images were initially produced for the mass media market, in particular photographs of celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey and Paris Hilton have been digitally analysed and reorganised by using a specially commissioned algorithm. Each reconstruction results in a new image eradicating any intended meaning.

Allan Parker’s lightboxes illuminate either images or text. The seemingly random groupings of images, words, phrases and acronyms are reminiscent of the quizzes often found in magazines. There are, however, no direct or illustrative questions and the relationship between the text and the images, which share the same space, remains tenuous. We take it for granted that words and phrases we hear and read create images in our imagination – but cannot know what kind of pictures they are creating in the minds of others. When photographs come adrift from the text which once used to anchor them, they become free to attract new associations.

Fan Made Theatre

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:13:27 GMT

For more than 30 years, London Bubble has been telling imaginative stories throughout London's parks and outdoor spaces. We believe that every Londoner should have access to enjoyable theatre which inspires and connects with people. Fan Made Theatre takes our work one step further and invites you to contribute your own ideas and help decide which story we should tell next.

If you buy a Fan Made Theatre Stake, which costs just 20 (or 10 if you are a concession), you'll be able to:

1. Submit an idea for a show that you want us to make
2. Vote on the 5 shortlisted ideas
3. Visit rehearsals
4. Receive a ticket to see the show when it’s finished
5. Come to a special Fan Made Theatre celebration

Stakes include a ticket to the final performance worth 15, (8 concessions) so it's great value for money and a fantastic opportunity to have your say on what show you want to see performed in London parks this summer.

It’s simple and easy to join. Just visit:

www.fanmadetheatre.com

Artist selling works for UNDER £100

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:44:20 GMT

ART BY ROSSANNE PELLEGRINO FOR UNDER £100 on www.weareallartists.co.uk.

Visit the UNDER 100 GALLERY for artworks priced at UNDER £100.

Rossanne Pellegrino is a photographic artist currently residing in London. The artist explores various photographic techniques to produce a wide and varied portfolio- from documentary style black and white to imagery blurring the borders between photography and painting. The artist is currently exhibiting at Gallery 139 (www.139.com.au).

ART FOR UNDER £100

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 18:18:24 GMT

ART FOR UNDER £100 on www.weareallartists.co.uk
Affordable art for sale on We Are All Artists- visit the UNDER 100 GALLERY for artworks priced at UNDER £100.

Various styles and disciplines of art. Featuring UK and international artists.

Visit www.weareallartists.co.uk

The Light of Day Public Art Project

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 18:18:34 GMT

Visual artist Laura Smith has reinterpreted and created artwork, ‘We Go All The Same Way’, to shed light on the less-visited streets of Ilford, allowing pedestrians and commuters an opportunity to take a look at them in a fresh light.

Laura has created a series of narrative scenes, using the stories and memories drawn from her research with local residence and education groups.

These four commissioned images will be projected onto an external wall, singularly over the period of the year, enhancing public appreciation of the locality by allowing visitors access to vibrant, engaging artwork that celebrates the often-overlooked aspects of the town centre.

For further information, please contact;

Simon Marshall
Public Art Officer
Arts Development and Events
Culture Sport and Community Learning
3 Floor Central Library
Clements Road
Ilford
Essex IG1 1EA

Email:Arts&Events@Redbridge.gov.uk

So you think you can dance?

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:41:54 GMT

CAT students come from every walk of life and have a variety of previous dance experiences. They work with a highly skilled team of dance teachers and artists in weekly classes on Saturdays with additional evening classes on offer, plus special projects during the school holidays. The programme includes contemporary dance, ballet, choreography, dance fitness and health, performance opportunities, experience in different dance styles, visits to dance performances, collaborative projects and careers advice. In the next term Laban CAT students will be working with leading dance companies and choreographers, Henri Oguike Dance Company, Shobana Jeyasingh Dance Company, Kenneth Tharp and Lost Dog.

Recent CAT graduates have gone on to study at top dance colleges including London Contemporary Dance School, Northern School of Contemporary Dance and Laban itself.

The CAT scheme is funded by the Department for Children, Schools and Families’ Music and Dance Scheme and grants are available on a means tested basis.

Laban will be holding open days on March 28/29 and auditions throughout May. For more information please contact Martin Collins, Laban’s CAT Programme Manager on 020 8469 9462 or email m.collins@laban.org

“Attending the CAT I have met the most amazing people and friends that I know will stay with me for a very long time, I have learned more about myself and dance and I have found a future career.” – Laban CAT student

call for artists: Wasted Spaces

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 10:14:16 GMT

The Concept
Wasted Spaces is a brand new arts initiative, taking art outside of the museum walls. The project puts art in vacant shop fronts on high street locations, transforming empty and unloved spaces into exciting art experiences. Empty shop fronts, neglected commercial windows and other unloved spaces will be cleaned up, and turned into a platform for young and emerging artists to showcase their work.

The Wasted Spaces team is currently on the hunt for artists with a hunger for exposure. We're open to artists from any discipline. Wherever possible we try to place artists in spaces that are local to them.

Selected artists will receive:
- free exhibition space
- exposure to a huge audience at busy high street locations
- international press exposure

If you are an artist please send examples of your work to proposals@wastedspaces.org

Free Updates and Resources for Artists

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 13:52:07 GMT

The Aesthetica Newsletter gives you all you need to be in the know at the beginning of each month, as well as exclusive giveaways, and the latest British and international arts news. Covering all aspects of contemporary art and culture including visual arts, literature, music, theatre and film, Aesthetica provides an all-encompassing insight into culture today, making it a fantastic resource for everyone involved in the arts.

All this and more delivered to your inbox every month, absolutely free of charge. Please visit www.aestheticamagazine.com and enter your email address in the top right hand corner to start receiving updates today.

Follow us on Twitter

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 19:17:09 GMT

Get updates whenever new content is added on the Seer via Twitter at https://twitter.com/the_seer

Whenever new content is published on the Seer, a new update will appear on our Twitter page.

Twitter is a free service that's set up for quick updates on what people are doing - it's like a mini-blog. You can sign up to lots of Twitter feeds and even get updates sent to your phone.

Be our Friend! Find us on Facebook

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:42:22 GMT

We've set up a Seer page on Facebook and would love you to visit it and become a fan of the Seer! Find us at http://www.facebook.com/pages/London-United-Kingdom/The-Seer/52863100682

The page currently holds a feed of all the latest information posted on www.theSeer.info and allows you to use all the normal features of Facebook like the wall, ability to add photos, etc. This is an unofficially set up page, so we can't offer any support with the page and do not hold responsibility for content posted on it, other than that pulled directly from theSeer.info

Please email info@theseer.info if you would like to be a voluntary moderator for the group, or if you have any ideas for developing the page - see you after the jump! Visit the Seer on Facebook

Walking Backwards Through Fire by Anne-Marie

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 13:39:06 GMT

How important is it to know one's origins? Can we know who we are, if we don't know how we came to be where we are, if we have no family memories – actual or received? The photographic series: Walking Backwards through Fire, grew out of a long poem where the poet journeys from past to present, weaving together the voices of women from one family, as they explore the issues of identity and cultural belonging, migration and origins.

Anne-Marie is British Belgian artist. In 2002 she started to look after one of her granddaughters. It was a turning point in her life, an opportunity to reflect on what she wanted to do with the rest of her life. Together they went for walks in Nunhead cemetery, a beautiful spot in southeast London. They searched for statues of angels and found them in the strangest of places and in various stages of disintegration. Out of their visits grew Anne-Marie’s first collection of interrelated images and poems.
Anne-Marie sees her images as ‘visual poems’ and of

Westminster launches Culture Shox

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:49:48 GMT

The project provides information on free events and things to do through the distribution of a fold-out leaflet called Culture Shox and a brand new website: http://www.cultureshox.org.uk/

David Ruse, Director of Libraries said, ‘There are so many free cultural events in Westminster, but finding out about them can be a real problem. That's why as part of Westminster City Council's One City programme we've introduced CultureShox to provide information and opportunities for young people of secondary school age so they can take part in a wide range of high quality, professional-standard cultural experiences.’

Venues featured in the Culture Shox programme include everything from galleries and museums to the BFI IMAX and theatre youth projects.

As well as having up to date info on all the cool places young people can visit for free in London, each week the Culture Shox team will be giving away free tickets to a different event.

Project Space for Hire

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:29:14 GMT

Artists Studio Company (A.S.C.) is a London based registered charity that exists to support artists, to promote the arts and to advance the education of the public in the arts. To these ends A.S.C. manages affordable artists workspace / studios and limited workspace to arts organisations in London

Thinking Beyond

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:28:59 GMT

Belinda and Katherine have a complementary approach to art and decided to exhibit together. Contributions to our chosen charities will be made from sale of our work.
Katherine is a contemporary artist painting in oils on canvas using a variety of styles and the full colour pallet to cover a wide range of subjects.

Belinda is an artist and sculptor. Her exhibits portray her eclectic vision of found objects, reworked into sculptures of artistic perception, balance and sometimes, humour

Click for culture

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 11:55:58 GMT

If you want to keep up to date with what's happening in the arts in Lewisham, sign up for the fortnightly arts ebulletin at www.lewisham.gov.uk/artsebulletin.

You can also add your own arts events for free by going to www.lewisham.gov.uk/artseventsdiary.

For more information conatct Lewisham Arts Service on 020 8314 7730 or email arts.service@lewisham.gov.uk

Events Safety Training

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:34:25 GMT

As one of the eight PSA approved tutors for the Live Events Production safety passport, Kerry is now busy delivering the course across the UK.
Sponsored by PRG Europe, courses are being attended by the UK's leading event technicians and production managers, as well as their managing directors!
Are your "roadies" better trained than you? What sector-specific training have your crew been given?
For the answers see: http://www.psa.org.uk/about-us-safety-passports_intro.asp for details.

London 2012 Funding

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 16:18:24 GMT

Legacy Trust UK - Aims
Our mission
To support a wide range of innovative cultural and sporting activities for all, which celebrate the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and which will leave a lasting legacy in communities throughout the United Kingdom

Our purpose
To fulfil our mission we will make awards of money for Charitable Purposes including without limitation cultural, educational, healthy, sporting and other charitable activities for the benefit of the community in any Approved Territory.

Our grants
The Trust will not be running any open application grant programmes in order to keep administrative costs low and maximise the funds available within the awards made. The awards will be made under the following three broad themes:

Sport & Wellbeing
Knowledge & Learning
Arts & Culture

These themes are intended to inspire the widest possible range of projects in which the maximum number of people across the UK can get involved.

There will be 16 grants made, these will be strategic grants and will be either allocated (12), predetermined (1) or go to tender (3).

We are making the 12 allocated grants through national and regional structures for umbrella projects/themes for Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the 9 English regions - that takes about 50% of the total funds. Further information about these will be available in mid March when the outline proposals have been submitted and approved.

The 4 UK wide programmes are
The UK Schools Games (pre determined and has already run for 2 years)
A joint programme with LOCOG on the World Festival of Youth Culture
Big Arts Week (working title to run in primary schools as a parrallel to the Schools Games)
An activity around festivals and performing arts
The Schools Games are being run by the Youth Sport Trust (pre determined)

The other 3 programmes/activities will go out to tender for UK wide reach around April 2008.

We will not have any funds for capital, equipment or ongoing running costs of existing organisations.

Projects are likely to encompass:
community sport | healthy living | wellbeing | education | learning and personal development | heritage | the performing arts | creativity | community events and festivals

The Trust welcomes projects which encourage a joined-up approach across sport, education and culture.

For more information visit http://www.legacytrustuk.org/aims or contact Sarah.Adams@canarywharf.com

New Website

Thu, 22 Nov 2007 10:08:35 GMT

I am a Salisbury/London Based artist and photographer who has just published a new website, www.sophieoneill.com on my work, which currently includes paintings and photographs from the last two years.

I am a recent graduate of Central St Martin's College in London and also previously attended Goldsmiths in London.

Seer survey highlights

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:45:49 GMT

Thank you to everyone who took our recent survey. It was great to get your feedback and suggestions, it’s been a real help finding out how you’ve been using the site and given us lots of ideas for ways in which we can improve the service for you.

It was fantastic to hear that 82% of you found the site easy to use and that the majority of you find the e-newsletters helpful and read it regularly. It was interesting to see that around 50% of you attend 5-25 arts events a year (28% 10-25 events, 22% 5-10 events) and that two thirds of you work in more than one borough.

See below for an overview of the responses from the 151 users who participated in the survey...

General

Why do you mostly visit the Seer?

Majority of users visit the site to look for events or opportunities.

Of those who responded, most were not looking for artists to work with. However, please note that most responses were from individuals (74%) rather than organisations (who are a more likely segment to be looking for people to commission)

What do you think about existing services on the site?

Users rated each section either "very useful", "useful but needs improvement", or "not useful"

The majority of all responses fell under "Very useful" for all (52.8%) sections apart from 'advice' which the majority felt was useful but needed improvement

Events

The majority attended between 10-25 arts events over the course of a year, with just under half (46.5%) having attended events seen on the Seer.

The majority of you have found our newsletter helpful and read it regularly

"it's told me about things I would never otherwise have found out about, I think it’s an excellent breakdown which saves me time"

Directories

65% of those who took the survey had a Directory Entry. Whilst the majority of you hadn’t been contacted directly through your profile, 17% of you had - including paid work, participating in Brent Dance Month, requests for collaboration on projects, joining artists’ art groups and registrations on other websites advertised through the Seer.

Most of those who didn’t have a directory weren’t aware that it was available.

Using the site

Do you find the site easy to use?

Yes: 82.1% , No: 17.9%

Have you experienced difficulties using any of these sections of the site?

NB - Most users (102) who came to this section skipped this stage.

Of the 49 who did say they had experienced difficulty in some form, it was finding information through browsing that caused the most problems – something we are actively looking to improve.

New features

Of the options given, the majority of you felt that adding a "pinboard of artists' services" feature on the Seer would be the most useful addition to the site.

Anything you'd like to share?

The survey is now closed, but if you have any further feedback, please contact us via our feedback form

Interview with London Borough of Lewisham

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:44:37 GMT

When did Lewisham join the Seer?

We joined The Seer around October 2006. This was actually before I started working for Lewisham Arts Service, but since I've been recruited I've been involved with looking after the Lewisham-related information on The Seer and encouraging local arts organisations to register on the site.

How big is your arts team? Who in your team makes use of the Seer?

We are lucky to have five staff in our team, although two of those posts are part-time and then there are two staff in our sister team in events. We all make use of The Seer for various jobs. We use it to keep track of our arts organisations (it's now a condition of funding to be registered on the site); we use it as a contact list for (e)mailouts; we encourage organisations and practitioners to use the What's On, News and Opportunities; and we promote our own service, events and opportunities through The Seer.

What have you found most useful about the resource?

To us, one of the most useful things about The Seer is the ability to automatically display all the relevant entries in the Seer's Directory on our own Lewisham website. These are divided into art form categories and we look forward to being able to further categorise these as individuals or organisations. We used to have so many requests to be linked from our website that we had to say no to all but our RFOs (Regularly Funded Organisations), now we can say yes. All they have to do is to register and create an entry on The Seer. Being linked from the Lewisham website helps to raise their profile and gives them sense of validation and gives us a greater information resource.

What were your main reasons for taking part in the project?

Even with five members of staff in the arts team and a dedicated council web team, we wouldn't be able to manage this sort of large-scale information storage and sharing on our own. The Seer gives the registrants total control over the amount of information they want to share and how much contact they are happy with. This framework leaves us free to make use of the network rather than spending our time managing the information. It takes very little time for me to moderate the information so I'm free to get on with other tasks.

Do you have a favourite entry in the Directory?

I don't have a favourite Directory entry, but I often come across organisations that had slipped under the radar of the team. When I do, I will contact them to let them know about Lewisham Arts Service and how we might be able to support their work. I also keep a page at the back of my note book of directory entries that interest me from the featured entries pool. I've discovered a number of artists and musicians that I now personally keep track of, whom I may never have otherwise come across!

What's the feedback been like from local artists?

In general the feedback has been excellent. As with all technology, there are sometimes glitches, which can be frustrating, but the overall user experience is good and continues to get even better, with small adjustments to the site to make it even more useful both to my department and to our customers.

How are you thinking of using the Seer in the future?

We recently added a feed from the Seer of Lewisham events to our facebook fan page and we are working with our Web Team to get the same feed integrated into the Lewisham Calendar when the new council website goes live next year. After that, I think it could become a great resource and tool for the Cultural Olympiad.