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You'll find details of creative opportunities, news and funding from across the region
The information posted below may not be a Creative Canterbury initiative, so please make sure you get in touch with the person listed as the contact for further information. If you'd like to post your news here email cassy.fry@canterbury.gov.uk with the details
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Information posted: 24 June 2009
KCC Grant Scheme
The Schemes below are administered by KCC. Please contact the officers listed for further information about eligibility and application processes.
Kent Arts Investment Programme-
Encourages diverse, high quality arts
activity with average grants of £5,000.
Contact Gail Brown at Gail.brown@kent.gov.uk
Rural Towns, SEEDA/Kent Rural Towns-
A partnership programme providing support and advice for small rural towns.
Contact Sue Beer on 01622 221936 or Sue.beer@kent.gov.uk
Youth & Community Partnership Award-
Grants of between £1,000 and £6,000 for voluntary youth organisations.
Contact Allan Baillie on 01622 694465 or Allan.baille@kent.gov.uk
Youth Opportunities Fund/Youth Capital Fund-
These schemes support the development of positive activities for young people.
Contact Janine Collins Tel: 01622 694426 or Janine.collins@kent.gov.uk
Information posted: 24 June 2009
Funding Opportunities
BIG Lottery Fund
Village SOS Programme
The Big Lottery Fund has teamed up with the BBC to launch the new £3m Village SOS Programme which seeks to support enterprising ideas in six UK villages. Successful applicants will receive grants between £100,000-£400,000 to create a brand new venture that will bring new life and energy to their village. The programme will fund organisations with a specific idea for an enterprise. This might be linked to land or a building that is owned or rented or which the
applicant wishes to buy. It can also fund a new event (such as a music or food festival) to be held for the first time.
The deadline for bids is 14 August 2009. Those with a business proposal for rural villages with fewer than 3,000 residents are invited to apply. All types of voluntary and community organisations such as charities, social enterprises, local festival committees, are eligible. The Big Lottery Fund aims to make three awards in England and one each in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The journey of the six successful villages and their Village Champions will be filmed for a BBC One television series in winter 2010.
For further infromation please visit www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/prog_village_sos.htm
Big Family Idea
The Big Lottery Fund is offering a £150,000 prize for this competition to find the best new ideas to improve family life. The scheme is open to anyone in the UK not just those with experience of working in the sector. The idea could be aimed at improving family life in their street, in their town or across the whole country. It might be a product, service, event, campaign or a great social idea. The winner will get to discuss their idea with senior political figures, and £150,000 of Big Lottery Fund good causes money will be used to turn the winning idea into reality.
The deadline for submission is 31 July 2009.
For further information please visit:
www.nationalfamilyweek.co.uk/view.The-Big-Family-Idea
Information posted: 24 June 2009
Another Funding Opportunity...
Visit Funding Central for the smart guide to over 40,000 grants, contracts and loans. There is also support and advice and information on training courses and events.
Information posted: 24 June 2009
The Actors Centre
Summer Residential Course
The Actors Centre in association with the Gulbenkian Theatre and the University
of Kent in Canterbury is delighted to offer it's first residential Summer Course.
This course continues to develop and deliver the Actors Centre's successful
programme of workshops and skills development to communities of
actors based throughout the country.
The course
This workshop is open to professional actors and will focus on how to choose,
develop, shape and effectively 'tell your own stories', in a way that is dramatically
engaging, concise, truthful and entertaining. As well as providing participants with a clear insight into the basic dynamics of drama/storytelling; it will also serve to boost their range of performance skills and offer them a unique opportunity to
devise and perform their own work in front of a live audience.
The total cost of £475 will include entry onto the course, accommodation, breakfast, lunch, refreshments throughout the day and free entry to the Gulbenkian Cinema. The course will take place on August 10th, 11th, 12th, from 10.30am to 5.30pm
Visit www.http://www.actorscentre.co.uk/ResidentialSummerCourse.asp to download an application form and for further details on the course content.
The Actors Centre, 1a Tower Street, London, WC2H 9NP, 020 7240 3940, www.actorscentre.co.uk
Information posted: 24 June 2009
The Actors Centre
In association with the Gulbenkian Theatre
We are delighted to offer a limited number of seats to anyone wishing to observe a professional acting workshop led by actor, writer and director, Peter Searles [National Theatre, English Shakespeare Company, Eastenders, The Bill, BBC Shakespeare Series, BBC Radio 4], at the Gulbenkian Theatre, Canterbury on Wednesday 12 August 2009.
The workshop is open to professional actors who will be focusing on how to choose, develop, shape and effectively tell their own stories in a dramatic, engaging, concise and entertaining way. This is a unique opportunity to see how actors use and develop their own range of performance skills.
Peter Searles will introduce the workshop and explain the process leading up to the final presentation followed by a Q & A session. Tickets are £10 each, £8 concession. Doors open at 2pm. To book a ticket in advance please contact 01227 769075 or visit www.gulbenkiantheatre.co.uk.
If you are interested in taking part in the workshop please visit www.actorscentre.co.uk/ResidentialSummerCourse.asp.
Information posted: 19 June 2009
Dance United
Training for Dance in Social Inclusion Settings
Dance United is offering two four-day training courses on how to deliver a high quality dance while working with challenging groups in the community. There are places for 16 dance artists on each of the courses (17-20 August, London and 19-22 October, London).
Deadline for August training is 13th July, and for October, 14th September.
To book you place please contact projects@dance-united.com
Information posted: 19 June 2009
Call for Visual Artists
Rideout invites UK visual artists to submit expressions of interest for The Truth About..., a touring visual arts exhibition planned for 2009/10
The Truth About.. will provide professional visual artists with an opportunity to concentrate on producing new works that imaginatively address the themes of crime and justice in the UK. Artists will be expected to collaborate with other artists as well as work individually. The artists will be expected as part of the commission to spend a period of time leading an ideas/development session with prisoners within a UK prison.
Production support is offered for the whole production process from the first idea until the finished piece. The fee and the amount of the production budget will be negotiated with the selected artists according to the specific circumstances of their production proposal. The project is subject to further successful funding applications.
Rideout is looking for artists who can demonstrate an imaginative and original approach to the themes of crime and punishment which communicates effectively with the general public. The resulting work will tour widely within the UK to both formal and non-formal exhibition spaces.
Expressions of interest (rather than specific proposals) can be sent to Rideout either at admin@rideout.org.uk or to The Roslyn Works, Uttoxeter Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 1PQ. Supporting material, such as a c.v, letters of reference, articles, publications, etc. can be included with the application.
Application Deadline: 24 July 2009
Information posted: 18 June 2009
More Great Opportunities!
Are you a Visual Artist or a Community Engagement Practitioner?
Artist-led interpretation for Milton Creek Gateway Landscape Project, Sittingbourne, Kent, UK (Visual Artist)
Deadline for submissions - Thursday 2nd July 2009
Interviews - Tuesday 14th July 2009
Swale Borough Council and Art at the Centre Swale are seeking a Visual Artist to create a concept and detailed designs for interpretation as part of the Saxon Shore Way Linear Park, which will be designed as a footpath/cycleway with a sequence of mini destinations in the form of viewing/rest points along the way. Creative ideas for interpretation will be combined to express the unique character, identity and cultural heritage of Milton Creek.
We are looking for an artist who can work closely with the lead designers to 'tell the story of the Creek' in the form of a sequence of innovative, bespoke interpretation as a fully integrated part of the park's landscape design and which will be delivered (by the appointed Management Contractor) as part of the overarching implementation contract for the park.
The budget is not expected to exceed £15,000. This budget is to include all fees and expenses.
Community Engagement Strategy for Milton Creek Gateway Landscape Project, Sittingbourne, UK (Community Engagement Practitioner)
Deadline for submissions - Thursday 2nd July 2009
Interviews - Tuesday 14th July 2009
Swale Borough Council and Art at the Centre Swale are seeking to engage a consultant to create a Community Engagement Strategy to support and be integrated with an associated Artist-led Interpretation project. It will focus on the Saxon Shore Way Linear Park, which will be designed as a footpath/cycleway with a sequence of mini destinations in the form of viewing/rest points along the way. The strategy must enable the delivery of 100 learning opportunities and engagement of 250 volunteers - all before March 2011.
We are looking for a creative and innovative strategy for community engagement, which can draw on the emerging Artist-led design concept and develop ideas for community-led projects and events which can be used to promote the scheme.
The budget is not expected to exceed £12,000. This budget is to include all fees and expenses.
Information posted: 18 June 2009
Opportunities via PANek
Actor required: for a new play, The Apple Journey, being produced at the Tower Theatre, Folkestone on 8th and 9th July (including matinee on 8th). Young actor with movement skills needed to play the Roman Eagle and Yermek, a herdsman. Rehearsals 24 - 27th July; dress/tech 7th July. £200 expenses. Contact Director, Ellen Hughes - ellen.hughes@southwarkplayhouse.co.uk
Assessors required for Total Theatre Awards at Edinburgh Festival - will you be at Edinburgh between 7th and 14th August? If so, this is a great opportunity to see shows, analayse your own critical views and be part of an exciting project. (Sorry no cash.) Please contact pippabailey1@btinternet.com and see www.totaltheatre.org.uk for more information.
Information posted: 15 June 2009
New Opportunity
The chance for a local artist to work with the Sports Development Team on a promotional project for www.activecanterbury.org
Calling all artists! We are looking for an artist to do some chalk drawings onto the paths and pavements in Canterbury to promote a new physical activity and sport website for the Canterbury area. The images could include things like, a family cycling, someone swimming or people playing tennis. We would be looking to use chalks dipped in sugar water so that the effect lasts up to about a week.
The turnaround is quite quick, we are looking at the next couple of weeks for the initial drawings but would be looking at a couple of further sessions over the next few months to keep the promotion alive.
If you are interested in the project and would be able to provide a quote to draw up to 50 images (10 designs repeated in various locations around the Canterbury District) the please contact Rebecca Ward on 01227 862155 or email rebecca.ward@canterbury.gov.uk.
Information posted: 11 June 2009
Create in Whitstable
Get Inspired this Summer
A variety of eleven creative 'taster' workshops will take place in the lovely seaside town of Whitstable, during The Whitstable Oyster Festival , from Monday 20 July until Friday 24 July at the Horsebridge Arts Centre.
Visit www.createinwhitstable.co.uk to see how you could be beading, sculpting or even needle-felting in Whitstable this summer!
Each taster workshop costs just £5 including all materials and runs from 14.00 - 16.00. All workshops are for adults (18+) only. These workshops will be popular so early booking is recommended. Plese ring 01227 281174
or e-mail bookings@createinwhitstable.co.uk
Information posted: 10 June 2009
Herne Bay Rocks! 
Herne Bay Festival 2009
Herne Bay Rocks returns as part of the Herne Bay Festival 2009, providing local bands with the opportunity to perform as part of a week long programme of live music.
If you are in a band and would like to take part in Herne Bay Rocks please contact joanna.wassall@canterbury.gov.uk for an application form or further details.
Information posted: 15th May
Youth Music Regional Newsletter
South East
The first Youth Music regional Newsletter for the South East region is now avalable. To find out more about Youth Music and see what's happening in the South East, please contact christina.mcquaid@youthmusic.org.uk
Youth Music believes in the power of music to transform young people's lives and provides free access to high quality music-making opportunities, covering all genres and styles for children and young people.
Information posted: 15th May
Free Online Networks and Resources
The following networks and resources are of particular interest to creative practitioners-
* Free e-book- 'T-Shirts and Suits: A Guide to the Business of Creativity' to read, download and share online: www.tss-ebook.com
* Online Network- T-Shirts and Suits creative Enterprise Network: www.creative-enterprise-network.com
* T-Shirts and Suits Blog- Smart business ideas and articles for creative enterprises and organisations: http://www.t-shirtsandsuits.com
* The Creative Business Blog- Blog series by David Parrish for Creative Choices: http://snurl.com/gm20d
* Creative Industries Guide- Free PDF download: www.creativeindustriesguide.com
* Designing Your Creative Business- A Toolkit for creative entrepreneurs: http://www.dycb.info
* Facebook- Join the T-Shirts and Suits group of more than 2,000 creative people in business: www.tss-facebook.com
Information posted: 7th May 2009
Happy Days 2009
The Happy Days summer music programme is here! Sit back and relax this summer with free musical entertainment in Canterbury, Whitstable and Herne Bay.
Sunday 5 July, 2pm
Central Bandstand, Herne Bay
East London Brass
www.east-london-brass.co.uk
Sunday 12 July, 2pm
Dane John Bandstand, Canterbury
Cantium Brass
www.cantiumbrass.co.uk
Sunday 19 July, 2pm
Tea Gardens, Tankerton Slopes, Whitstable
Tropical Elements
www.tropicalelements.co.uk
Sunday 2 August, 2pm
Dane John Gardens, Canterbury
Bromley Concert Band
www.bromleyconcertband.com
Please note, the above concert will take place in Canterbury and not Herne Bay as has previously been advertised.
For more information please contact Joanna Wassall on joanna.wassall@canterbury.gov.uk or 01227 862048
Information posted 5th May 2009
A Night Less Ordinary launches!
Arts Council England in association with Metro brings you A Night Less Ordinary.
A Night Less Ordinary offers thousands of free theatre tickets to anyone under 26 for all sorts of theatre events including comedy, tragedies, musical theatre, dance, modern mime, plays, circus and much more.
Click on the link to visit the website and start booking your free tickets today!
http://www.anightlessordinary.org.uk/
Information posted 5th May 2009
Kasmei- The Documentary and Experimental Film Portal
For information on experimental film and excellent opportunities within the industry, visit http://www.kasmei.com and sign up to the Job and Opportunity Portal, a UK and International Crew/Artist database resource. Potential employers will be able to view your CV, photos, showreels and contact details.
You can even sign up to receive on-line applications with job and opportunity submissions at www.kasmei.com/emregistration.aspx
Information posted: 23rd April
Want to play at Underage Festival 2009
2009 is Youth Music's 10th birthday and because we've seen over the past 10 years how music can change people's lives, we're celebrating the power of music with our very own Youth Music 'Music is Power' stage at the Underage festival - the world's largest and best loved festival strictly for under 19s.
So now all we need is some talented young bands, artists, MCs and DJs to put on it.
Enter the Youth Music Underage Festival competition and you could be performing on our stage alongside Ladyhawke, Kissy Sell Out and Tammy Sparks - to name just a few!
Upload your original track now and you could be on stage at Underage on 2nd August 2009
http://underage.youthmusic.org.uk/
Information posted: 7th April 2009
Red Dog Studio Space Now Available
Studio C at Red Dog Studio, Pound Lane Car Park, Canterbury has now become available
For more information about the space and how to apply please visit: The Creative Spaces pages
Information posted: 13th January 2009
Bohemia
Arts, Crafts and Gastro Market
The market will provide selected artists, designers and makers from the district with an opportunity to exhibit and sell quality handmade work/goods to shoppers from Canterbury's popular bohemian area on the Kings Mile.
Watch this space - more dates to be announced soon
To find out more information or to apply for a stall then please visit our Bohemia pages
Information posted: 16th December 2008
Studios Available at Blue Turtle!
Following on from the success of the Red Dog Studios in Canterbury, Blue Turtle Creative Studios was launched earlier this year. As with Red Dog, Blue Turtle is an artistic community offering its resident artists studio space at a heavily subsidised rate.
The Blue Turtle Studios are located in Whitstable, ideal for artists on the coast and just a short journey from Canterbury.
Current resident artists benefit from being part of a community while creating their work, as well as taking advantage of opportunities such as Bohemia, the new arts and crafts market on the King's Mile.
Whatever your art form you will be a welcome addition to the collective. For more information on the dimensions of the studio spaces available please visit www.creativecanterbury.com
Or to book a viewing contact
Joanna.Wassall@canterbury.gov.uk or call 01227 862 048
Information posted: Friday 13 March 2009
PANeK Opportunties
- PANeK Go and See - please contact cathy@panek.org.uk if you need to enhance your professional development by seeing work or attending a conference or training event.
- No Strings Attached - a grant scheme (£500 to £1000) to help young people make their first piece of theatre managed by Farnham Maltings. Email jane.mcgibbon@farnhammaltings.com
Visit www.panek.org.uk for more information and to sign up to the network newsletter.
Information posted: 21st January 2009
Sidney Cooper Gallery
Forthcoming Show
In The Making
'In The Making'
2nd - 15th July 2009
PGCE Art and Design Technology exhibition
Showcasing work by PGCE Art and Design Technology students alongside selected works by pupils from their placement schools. The exhibition demonstrates the achievements of the PGCE students and shows their work as practitioners and teachers as they exhibit their own work alongside those of their pupils/students.
