Bath & North East Somerset Council

Arts Bulletin

John Buckley - Blade Runner (Bronze) - Sculpture & Sport Exhibition, Victoria Art Gallery 2012

May 2012

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Image: John Buckley - Blade Runner (Bronze) - Sculpture & Sport: A Celebration - Victoria Art Gallery 2012

Contents

News & Views

1. The Quest project 2012
2. B&NES Carnival community arts project.
3. New Director of Bath International Music Festival
4. Keynsham Music Festival - Facebook request
5. Mission Theatre premises development
6. Jam Jars wanted for Bath International Music Festival
7. Voluntary Arts Week
8. Government changes to tax relief - and the impact on charity donations
9. Changes at Audiences South West
10. Voluntary Arts - new information service
11. Child Protection Project – new information service
12. The Arts in Keynsham newsletter

Events & Exhibitions

1. Olympic Torch Relay in Bath
2. Sculpture and sport: a celebration for 2012
3. Bath International Music Festival
4. Bath Fringe
5. FAB 12 - Fringe Arts Bath
6. Bath Artists’ Studios - A Vision of the Future
7. For Now - Transience
8. Larkhall Festival
9. Larkhall Open Studios Trail
10. Newbridge Arts Trail
11. An appointment with The Waterboys
12. 1940s Night - Bath Preservation Trust
13. Bandstand concerts in Bath’s parks
14. Outside! NOW!!
15. The Winslow Boy by Terence Rattigan
16. Macbeth - The Lord Chamberlain’s Men
17. New theatre - We Hope That You’re Happy (Why Would We Lie?)
18. Poetry Liaisons - Midsomer Norton
19. Widcombe Social Club
20. Mayfest, Bristol
21. B&NES area ‘What’s On’

Training

1. An Overview of the Equalities Act 2010
2. Ekphrastic Haiku Course
3. Ground Works - Embodied approaches to site-specific performance
4. Photo Transfer Printing Workshop
5. coolstart Business start-up training ~
6. Business Development training - Essential Customer Care
7. Co|Create – development for creative practitioners

Opportunities for Artists

1. FAB Art Fair - selling opportunity
2. Bath Photomarathon

Funding and Bursaries

1. Arts Award - two new schemes (Supporting young people to develop as artists and arts leaders)

2. Golsoncott Foundation (Supports the arts esp. fine arts and music)

3. Heritage Lottery Fund - All Our Stories (To get people involved in heritage)

4. The Elephant Trust (For new, innovative visual arts projects)

5. The Gane Trust (Art, design and craft in the South West)

6. Japan Society Awards (Education projects related to Japan and Japanese culture)

7. Paul Hamlyn Foundation (Education &Learning Programme)

8. BRIT Trust (Young people and music)

9. Young Roots fund (For young people to explore their heritage)

10. Youth Challenge Fund (UK and German youth projects)

Jobs & Volunteering Opportunities

1. Creativity Works for Everyone - Enterprise Manager
2. Bristol Old Vic - Line Producer
3. Bristol Old Vic - Administration Assistant
4. Yate International Academy - Digital Artist commission
5. The Curzon, Clevedon - Children’s Film Club Coordinator
6. Salisbury Playhouse - Executive Director
7. Merlin Theatre - Governance consultant
8. South West Music School - Network Coordinator
9. Summer Reading Challenge volunteers

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NEWS & VIEWS

Do you have news about your organisation that you would like to share with others? Feel free to send short items (up to 100 words) to the bulletin editor for possible inclusion at artsbulletin@bathnes.gov.uk

1. The Quest project 2012

The Quest project celebrates Bath and North East Somerset communities in 2012 - the Olympic and Paralympic year. The project website www.myquestbathnes.org.uk will launch on Monday 21 May to coincide with the arrival in Bath of the Olympic Torch on the following day.

Groups and individuals can “Join the Quest” by featuring local projects on the website or pledging to undertake their own “Quest challenge” to make a difference in their area.

This is your opportunity to co-create a unique “2012 People’s Archive”. Using the theme of a journey or quest, the website will explore, showcase and celebrate our heritage, talent and “treasures” - the people and places that make us who we are and make us proud. For example:

As part of the Archive you can share photos and stories of May 22nd – your experience of the once-in-a-lifetime Olympic Torch arrival.
100 children from St Andrews, Oldfield Junior and St John’s Catholic Primary Schools have marked the 25 year anniversary of Bath’s World Heritage Site status by making their very own aerial “art attack” using the World Heritage Symbol on the Royal Crescent Lawn. The Quest organising team filmed the day, to feature as part of the Archive. Each child also created his/her own logo representing the places and things they most treasure. Caroline Kay, Chief Executive of the Bath Preservation Trust, said:

It is great to see young people taking an active interest in the heritage that is all around them and working together to mark this important anniversary.

On 7 April Twerton Heritage Day had a fantastic turn-out, where local people explored their memories of Twerton and shared photos of the Bath Blitz. This event was supported by the Quest project team, along with the Time Bank “In Your Shoes” project (a project part funded by an Arts Micro Grant - supporting Cultural Olympiad activities for 2012). www.inyourshoes.timebankplus.co.uk

If you have any ideas or projects to share, visit the new website or email Kate_Orchard@bathnes.gov.uk or Ruth_Coleman@bathnes.gov.uk

www.myquestbathnes.org.uk

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2. B&NES Carnival community arts project

Residents of Bath and North East Somerset can take part in a unique carnival project throughout July and August to celebrate the Olympics and Paralympics. B&NES Council is working with experienced carnival producers ArtReach to run sessions for children and families - creating a special opportunity to get involved in making costumes and masks and learning samba-style drumming and dances.

The project will celebrate the finale of the London 2012 Olympic Games in August, when London hands over the Olympic Torch to Rio de Janeiro for 2016. It will also be part of the Paralympic Flame Celebration with a Brazilian-themed procession - Rio Carnival Quest - on the August bank holiday weekend.

To register your interest in getting involved email riocarnivalquest@artreach.biz

http://artreach.biz/rio-carnival-quest-in-bath/

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3. New Director of Bath International Music Festival

Bath Festivals is delighted to announce the appointment of Alasdair Nicolson as Artistic Director of Bath International Music Festival. He will succeed Joanna MacGregor, who delivers her seventh and final festival in 2012.

Alasdair will begin working with the Festival from February 2012 - for a minimum of three years - delivering his first programme in May 2013. He is an acclaimed composer whose work has been presented and broadcast internationally, working in recent years with the London Symphony Orchestra, the BBC Symphony Orchestra, the Nash Ensemble and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra. He is currently Artistic Director of the St Magnus International Festival in the Orkney Islands.

Jane Drabble, Chair of Bath Festivals, said:

I am delighted to welcome Alasdair to Bath Festivals’ team of superb artistic directors. He has exactly the skills and experience to build on Joanna MacGregor’s fantastic artistic achievements, as well as to grow the Music Festival’s engagement with our community.

www.alasdairnicolson.co.uk

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4. Keynsham Music Festival - Facebook request

Facebook recently upgraded our music festival page but lost our contacts so here is the new facebook page (below) with a link. Please visit and ‘Like’ and you will automatically be updated with any news. We'd love to hear from you - feedback and ideas are always welcome. You can also post or download photos.

Keynsham Music Festival is organised by the community for the community. We are a fantastic small and chilled free music festival with an emphasis on everything either 'local or fair'. With some of the best bands in the South West performing on four stages it should be entered in your diary now! This year's festival is on Sunday 1 July 2012 with lots to do in the run-up. See you there.

www.facebook.com/pages/Keynsham-Music-Festival-2012/322517244472445

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5. Mission Theatre premises development

Bath’s Mission Theatre has spent the last six months fundraising and planning for an extension to its existing backstage facilities. The Old Bakery - to be known as The Capsule - is at the rear of the main space: it now houses two spacious, warm and light dressing rooms and/or small rehearsal rooms.

The Capsule allows new backstage access between Stage Left and Stage Right. It has also provided an extra fire exit for members of the public which has increased audience capacity by 50%. A new heating and cooling system has been installed throughout the theatre.

Artistic Director Ann Garner says:

Everyone agrees that all these improvements will be of huge benefit to the performers, artists, musicians, youth groups, companies and audience members who come to The Mission.

There is an Open Day on Saturday 12 May (Noon to 4pm) to take a tour through the new building and see The Capsule for yourself. If you plan to attend email nextstagebath@aol.com

www.missiontheatre.co.uk/index.html

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6. Jam Jars wanted for Bath International Music Festival

Bath International Music Festival (30 May - 10 June) includes an event at St Michael’s Without Church entitled ‘On the Edge of Life: Labyrinth of Candles’. It focuses on the issues of homelessness and rootlessness in Bath - described as ‘A uniquely moving installation’.

The project is being developed in close collaboration with local charity Genesis Trust, working with participants to create a beautiful space in the church, supported by specially commissioned music, a maze of 2,000 candles and audio posts narrating the life stories of the homeless. Each evening the choir of Bath Spa University will perform Jesus’ Blood Never Failed Me Yet (Gavin Bryars) in the candlelit church.

Organisers are aiming to collect 2,000 glass jars to contain the candles and need your help: ‘Over the next few months we would be grateful if you could save your jars from the recycling and keep them for this installation.’

Jars are being gathered at Bath Box Office (Bath Visitor Information Centre, Abbey Churchyard, BA1 1LY). Alternatively contact Sarah Jones (01225 462231 / sarah.jones@bathfestivals.org.uk) and they can be collected.

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7. Voluntary Arts Week

Voluntary Arts Week (12 - 20 May) is the annual, week-long celebration of amateur arts and craft activities taking place across the UK and the Republic of Ireland.

Whether you want to plan and promote an event or participate in one near you, visit www.voluntaryartsweek.org

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8. Government changes to tax relief - and the impact on charity donations

The Chief Secretary to the Treasury has said that Government will maintain its plan to cap tax relief on charitable donations. Danny Alexander told the BBC there were very good reasons for the cap, in order to ensure that the very wealthy were contributing to the exchequer. (BBC website 12 April)

www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-17686062

The Chief Executive of the National Council for Voluntary Organisations has said:

The cap on tax relief is already damaging philanthropy. The confirmation from the Treasury today that measures relating to social investment will also be included in the cap could do untold damage to the emerging social investment market. This runs contrary to the establishment of Big Society Capital and all of the Government’s aspirations to promote social enterprise. (NCVO website 20 April)

www.ncvo-vol.org.uk

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9. Changes at Audiences South West

Over the last few years Audiences South West has provided the region with expertise and support in understanding and developing audiences. Now - to ensure that they continue to offer the highest possible quality of services - they have merged with Audiences London to become Audiences London Plus. The new organisation covers the South West, South East, East and London:

We're looking forward to developing our relationships with you further as Audiences London Plus with our new programme of services. These are available for you to access straight away - there is no gap in our services as we merge.

www.audienceslondon.org/236/services/services.html

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10. Voluntary Arts - new information service

Voluntary Arts has recently launched a new website. Register now for their e-news, including national funding opportunities, jobs and volunteering, as well as arts events and training.

You’ll also get access to 150+ informative Briefings – the latest ones including ‘Micro-volunteering’ and ‘Membership MOT’

Visit the website to sign up to the free Level 1 service – and to look at what’s on offer in Levels 2 and 3. (Note: If you have already registered, you need to re-register on the new site)

www.voluntaryarts.org

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11. Child Protection Project – new information service

The Coram Children’s Legal Centre has launched the Child Protection Project - a new free service for professionals. The project offers a telephone advice line (0207 636 1245) and a new website dedicated to professionals working with children and young people.

The information and advice covers all aspects of child protection – including safeguarding law and policy - in what is a changing and sometimes complex arena. Issues include risk factors for child abuse such as domestic violence, unaccompanied refugee children and parental mental health issues.

The advice line can provide legal information and advice regarding general queries as well as advice on specific incidents or cases that practitioners may be confronted with.

www.protectingchildren.org.uk

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12. The Arts in Keynsham newsletter

To download the latest edition of the Arts in Keynsham newsletter visit www.keynsham-tc.gov.uk. Click the Arts Development link on the left hand side then click Newsletters.

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EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS

1. Olympic Torch Relay in Bath

22 May

Bath will be celebrating in style as the Olympic Torch Relay passes through the streets of Bath. Look out for live entertainment from local dance, music and theatre groups in prime city centre locations. These will be between 11.30am and 2.30pm in the build-up to the main Torch Relay event. Expect choirs, bands, traditional folk dance, young people’s dance and gymnastics, music, street theatre and more. Let them entertain you!

You can also join in the World Record attempt to form the largest set of ‘Human Olympic Rings’.
www.bathnes.gov.uk/leisureandculture/torchrelayroute/Pages/olympictorchworldrecord.aspx

For details of the Torch Relay Route (approx. 3.30 to 5 pm) visit www.bathnes.gov.uk/leisureandculture/torchrelayroute/Pages/TorchRelayRoute.aspx

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2. Sculpture and sport: a celebration for 2012

26 May - 1 July

An exhibition commissioned by Art at the Edge at the Victoria Art Gallery, Bath

30 bronze sculptural studies of 30 different Olympic and Paralympic sports by 30 British sculptors (See image above). Money raised from sales will be used to help disadvantaged and disabled young people. There will also be a citywide sculpture trail around Bath commencing on the 22 May until 9 September

At the gallery in the same period: Richard Burel - Bath Markets and Festivals. Humorous observations and simple narratives in collage and paint.

www.victoriagal.org.uk
www.artattheedge.org

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3. Bath International Music Festival

30 May - 10 June

Joanna MacGregor’s seventh and final Festival offers a mix of inspiring new commissions and imaginative productions, with established artists and rising stars.

Events include opera (Vivaldi’s L’Olimpiade and Mozart’s The Magic Flute), folk music from Julie Fowlis and Bella Hardy, Striggio’s Mass in 40 parts from I Fagiolini and Jazz legend Stan Tracey. The Diamond Jubilee is marked by Bath Philharmonia and Holst’s The Planets . Includes half term family fun and more.

Don’t miss also the Party in the City on 1 June. See www.partyinthecity.org.uk

www.bathmusicfest.org.uk

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4. Bath Fringe

25 May - 10 June

Bath Fringe is a 17-day festival of all the artforms we can find (and some that don't have names yet) in the Beautiful City of Bath - with the collaboration of many of its Beautiful & Talented population.

170-odd events (some odder than others) with performers from around the world and from next door. In places from the Spiegeltent to the secret rooms of Bath, to the streets and cafés, to cyberspace and between your ears, and of course in all the city’s best venues.

www.bathfringe.co.uk

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5. FAB 12 - Fringe Arts Bath

25 May - June 10

FAB is Bath’s only visual arts festival. We actively promote and celebrate contemporary art in the Bath area and beyond - showcasing early career artists and curators and those who find it difficult to break into (or prefer to operate outside of) the gallery-based art scene.

The FAB team is very excited about 2012’s two-week program of exhibitions and events - celebrating our fifth birthday, proudly presenting local, national, international and well-established artists, along with those just starting out.

www.fringeartsbath.co.uk

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6. Bath Artists’ Studios - A Vision of the Future

25 - 29 May

BAS is looking to develop in the future, with improved studio, teaching and exhibition facilities. Studio artists have been asked to produce a piece of work based on their ‘Vision of the Future’ for the Studios. The designs will be as practical, fantastic or abstract as the artists can create. Part of FAB 12.

www.bathartistsstudios.co.uk/gallery.html

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7. For Now - Transience

25 May - 10 June

An exhibition exploring notions of transience and the fleeting nature of existence - via the media of photography, paint, print and installation. Presented in the appropriately ethereal Walcot Chapel. Jointly curated by the For Now co-operative - a Bath-based contemporary art group - for FAB12.

www.fornow.org.uk

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8. Larkhall Festival

4 - 7 May

A local Bath festival, with Opening Night followed by 3 days of great events and activities. Includes choirs, children’s workshops, fireshow and fireworks. Music: classical to medieval to the ‘Extra Factory Final’. Talks, funfair and Party in the Park.

Full programme at www.larkhall-festival.org.uk

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9. Larkhall Open Studios Trail

5 - 7 May

Now in its fourth year, this event has become a regular feature of the Larkhall Festival and local art scene. Over 30 artists will be taking part, some giving you an intimate glimpse into their studios.

There will be a group exhibition in The Oriel Hall, with other art events at St Marks School and in the new community garden in Alice Park.

Brochure and map at www.larkhallopenstudios.weebly.com
See related image on our home page: Simon Hughes - The Canal, Bath (oil)

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10. Newbridge Arts Trail

12 - 13 May

Artists in the Newbridge and Lower Weston areas of Bath open their homes or studios. Work includes painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture, ceramics, jewellery and textile art.

Last year’s trail attracted more than 300 visitors to events at 20 venues in the area, including Newbridge School. This year local retailers also exhibit work. Refreshments are available in pubs, cafes and some studios en route.

www.newbridgeartstrail.com

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11. An appointment with The Waterboys

18 May at The Forum, Bath - presented by Bath Music Plus

A mixture of vintage Waterboys tracks from the ‘80s and songs from their most recent album. ‘An Appointment with Mr Yeats’ is a collection of lyrics by Ireland’s greatest poet turned into incendiary rock songs.

www.bathmusicplus.co.uk/An_Appointment_with_The_Waterboys___18_May___The_Forum,_Bath.html

See website for details of this and other key gigs in Bath this summer. www.bathmusicplus.co.uk/Home.html

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12. 1940s Night - Bath Preservation Trust

Saturday 19 May, in association with Museums at Night

We will be taking the museum back to the 1940s with an evening of music in the museum to accompany our exhibition Repairing War Torn Bath. During the evening visitors can also view items from our collections archives which date from the Second World War. Includes schedules Archive tours.

Free admission. A ration of chocolate will be given to any visitors arriving in appropriate 1940s costume!

www.bptlearning.org.uk/index.php?cat=6

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13. Bandstand concerts in Bath’s parks

Enjoy free weekly bandstand concerts in Parade Gardens and Royal Victoria Park. Presented mainly on Sunday afternoons from May to September. Events this month include:

13 May - Kennet Vale Band, Royal Victoria Park, 2 – 4pm

13 May - Saxophonics, Parade Gardens, 3 – 5pm

Parade gardens www.paradegardens.co.uk/page8.php
Royal Victoria Park www.bath.co.uk/bathcouk/?p=3467

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14. Outside! NOW!!

The new South West Regional Showcase for Outdoor and Street Arts - invitation to delegates.

25 - 27 May, Bath - hosted by Bath Fringe Festival

An event that supports new performers in showing what they can do to the rest of the world - including promoters and programmers. See new work produced by artists and performance companies from (or with some connection to) the South West. Also enjoy professional shows from a range of UK and European performers.

The event is also a networking opportunity for arts professionals - programmers, producers, events coordinators and artists - who share an interest in the diverse outdoor arts. Registration is free.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGMxRVp6dk9oaURjYXVDbUsxc1VuS2c6MQ

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15. The Winslow Boy by Terence Rattigan

8 - 12 May, presented by Next Stage at The Mission Theatre, Bath

Rattigan’s beautifully crafted play about a young British cadet unjustly expelled from his naval college in 1912. It offers a passionate, tense and gripping portrayal of a nation in turmoil with itself.

http://next-stage.co.uk/index.php/productions/details/forthcoming/the_winslow_boy/

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16. Macbeth - The Lord Chamberlain’s Men

Saturday 26 May at The Royal Botanical Gardens, Bath

Following the success of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Romeo & Juliet and Much Ado About Nothing, The Lord Chamberlain’s Men return to Bath to present another classic: an open-air, all-male production of Shakespeare’s gripping thriller

Bring along a picnic, sit back, relax and enjoy this fabulous but devastating tale of ghosts, witches, traitors and murder. 7.30pm start.

www.tlcm.co.uk

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17. New theatre - We Hope That You’re Happy (Why Would We Lie?)

Thursday 10 May - ICIA Arts Theatre, University of Bath

New theatre company Made in China present a hilarious and unsettling examination of what it means to be a tuned-in, delusional and unwitting consumer in a hyper-communicative world. Full of quick wit, hilarious stupidity, shards of insight, pop music, excess and plenty of mess.

www.bath.ac.uk/icia/events/?page=event&art_form=Theatre&event_id=521

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18. Poetry Liaisons - Midsomer Norton

Tuesday 1 May, Midsomer Norton Library, 7 - 8pm

Two librarians-turned-poets encourage readers to put pen to paper themselves. June Wentland and Marilyn Francis will be reading samples of their work and encouraging others to share their poetry in a friendly and relaxed environment - either their own work or that of a favourite poet.

June Wentland is Reader Development Officer for B&NES Council’s Library Service. She has written for BBC TV, BBC publications and has been published by poetry magazines such as Envoi.

Marilyn Francis is from Midsomer Norton Library. Her Red Silk Slippers anthology is published by Circaidy Gregory Press and she has won prizes at the Mere and Wells Literary Festivals.

Free but booking is advised - see weblink.

www.thisissomerset.co.uk/Librarians-turned-poets-invite-people-leaf-book/story-15865409-detail/story.html

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19. Widcombe Social Club

Events throughout the month include:

Tuesday 1 May - Bath Jam Sessions - for musicians of all abilities

Friday 4 May - The Doubtful Guest - Foot-tapping rhythms, catchy lyrics and infectious melodies

Saturday 5 may - Dudlow Joe - blues and boogie band

http://events.widcombesocialclub.co.uk/

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20. Mayfest, Bristol

17 - 27 May

Mayfest once again transforms Bristol into a theatrical playground with a surprising and varied menu of local, national and international theatre across the city. Performances occupy spaces from Bristol Old Vic, Arnolfini and the Tobacco Factory Theatre to a car in Trenchard Street carpark, a suburban garage and the streets of the city itself.

Highlights of Mayfest 2012 include Belarus Free Theatre's MINSK 2011, examining life under Europe's last dictatorship; National Theatre Scotland with The Strange Undoing of Prudentia Hart - a rousing modern folk tale; and Bristol's own Mercurial Wrestler with Magna Mysteria, a show veiled in mystery which revisits the days of the great illusionists and culminates in a big top show next to Temple Meads Station.

http://mayfestbristol.co.uk/

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21. Bath Box Office - events listings for the B&NES area

Bath Box Office is provided by Bath Festivals Ltd and gives details of a wide range of events - offered by many different organisations - taking place in the Bath and North East Somerset area.

To view visit www.bathboxoffice.org.uk

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TRAINING

1. An Overview of the Equalities Act 2010

Thursday 3 May, 6.30 - 7.30pm. Free - but booking is required
At The Education Studio, Natural Theatre Company, Widcombe Institute, Widcombe Hill, Bath BA2 6AA

Presented by Louise Murphy (Equality and Diversity Officer) and
Samantha Jones (Corporate Policy Manager: Equalities) – both of B&NES Council

The Equalities Act 2010
This came into force between October 2010 and April 2011. It replaced all previous equality legislation (such as the Race Relations Act, Disability Discrimination Act and Sex Discrimination Act) with a single piece of legislation - in order to make the law simpler and to remove inconsistencies.

The purpose of this session
To show how this change in the law affects your organisation. It will highlight key issues for those who provide services to the public and for managers with responsibilities for staffing.

Who the training is for
This session is for voluntary sector groups and organisations, particularly those working in the arts & related fields (e.g. museums/heritage). It will be particularly relevant to anyone who has not received an update on equalities legislation in the past 18 months. Attendance at this session is mandatory for Key Strategic Organisations funded by Bath & North East Somerset Council.

The session will include an overview of:

People who are protected by the Equality Act - the nine new ‘protected characteristics’ which cannot be used as a reason to treat people unfairly.
What conduct is prohibited (ie. Discrimination; failure to make reasonable adjustments; harassment; victimisation)

Booking
This session is free to voluntary organisations in B&NES and to members of the Cultural Forum for the Bath Area. Booking in advance is required. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

To request a place email Peter Salt, Arts Development Officer, Bath & North East Somerset Council: peter_salt@bathnes.gov.uk

Funded by Bath & North East Somerset Council, Arts Development Team

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2. Ekphrastic Haiku Course

Japan Times award-winning writer Alan Summers has joined with Quest Gallery, Bath, to develop a unique Haiku poetry course. Each session will be developed in response to the changing exhibitions at the gallery, providing a unique and inspiring environment for learning. Work from the course will be included in the art gallery catalogue.

A 5 week course (with one session off for half term)

Wednesdays 6.30 - 8pm , 30 May - 4 July

1. The Golden Ratio of Art through Haiku

2. Hemingway's Shoes and Mono no Aware

3. Wabi-Sabi and Haiku

4. The Gentle Whispers of Haiku

5. The Brightness of Balance in Haiku

Further info: http://area17.blogspot.co.uk/2012

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3. Ground Works - Embodied approaches to site-specific performance

Workshop with movement artist Itta Howie, exploring the shaping of somatic and environmental movement into performance material.

2 - 3 June, 10 - 5pm, Bath Spa University
£70/£60/ £35 BSU students. Advanced booking essential.

http://theatrebristol.net/opportunities/itta-howie-ground-works-embodied-approaches-to-site-specific-performance
www.ittahowie.madasafish.com

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4. Photo Transfer Printing Workshop

A workshop for those who wish to explore combining drawing with a simple transfer printing technique. We will cover the basics and further potential of this unusual technique, including how to incorporate printed images and text with your own work. There will be time to develop the process into your own personal finished piece or series. Tutor: DRAW

12 May, 10:30am - 4pm, Bath Artists Studios
£40 inc.materials and light lunch

More information on this and other courses at
www.bathartistsstudios.co.uk/classesworkshops.html

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5. coolstart Business start-up training

An Introduction to Business
9 May or 20 June, Central Bath, 7 – 9pm, £25 inc VAT

Cool Ventures offer introductory sessions to help you understand what it means to work for yourself or start a new business. An introduction to the basic concepts to help you decide whether it is right for you.

Making it Happen
18 and 25 May (a two-day course), Central Bath, 9.30am - 4.30pm, £295 plus VAT

The fundamentals of running a successful business including Vision and Mission statements, legal status, business plan, sales and marketing, finance and basic financial reports.

www.coolventures.co.uk/startup.html#EventBooking

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6. Business Development training - Essential Customer Care

2 May, 2 - 5 , £42.00 inc VAT. BRAVE, Bristol

A workshop for anyone who wants to increase profitability and attract new customers in a cost-effective way. By the end of the workshop you will understand why customer care is a critical factor in a business’s ability to generate income and revenue and will have a number of tools and techniques to put into practice in your own business.

Further info - and details of other business courses - contact Moira Hibbard moirah@brave.org.uk 0117 314 4616
www.brave.org.uk/services/training

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7. Co|Create - development for creative practitioners

Creativity Works in partnership with Knowle West Media Centre present a series of co|Create forums which aim to deepen our understanding of the social impact that creative work can have.

14 May - co|Create launch and Forum with Prof. Lynn Froggett exploring her research unraveling what is transformative about socially engaged arts and how it happens.

30 May - Forum: Creativity-making it work for you with creative coach Gill Nicol

Plus additional sessions in June and July

All courses free or £25. To be held at KWMC, Leinster Avenue, Bristol, BS4 1NL

www.knowlewestmedia.eventbrite.com

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS

1. FAB Art Fair - selling opportunity

Calling all contemporary creative artists, crafts-people and makers to exhibit work as part of the fair. We are looking for a diverse, innovative, fresh and interesting collection of artworks ready to sell. Previous exhibitors have sold paintings, ceramics, textiles, prints, sculptures, paper products, knitwear and more.

This is a unique one-day event, with a relaxed Sunday vibe including bars, live music and street performers.

www.fringeartsbath.co.uk/fab-art-fair-12/

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2. Bath Photomarathon

A psycho-geographical ramble through the streets of Bath: do it in a group or on your own - it’s up to you.

For anyone who likes taking photographs - professional, amateur, young or old - on film or digital. You will have ten hours and twenty themes to illustrate, and you need to be in Bath on 5th May, for a 10am start. There is an £8 per entry admin fee, covering film and printing ready for exhibition.

http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=5f5c72f7e885342fd355e4786&id=ae543b4ab9&e=4bc427fbc1

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3. See also the Funding section of this bulletin

- where some awards may be open to individual artists as well as organisations.

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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES & BURSARIES

1. Arts Award - two new schemes

Supporting young people to develop as artists and arts leaders
Deadline: see website

Arts Award supports young people’s creativity, communication and leadership skills, and embraces all interests, backgrounds and abilities. Arts Award is the national qualification for young people. To achieve an Arts Award young people set personal arts challenges, attend arts events, connect with their local arts scene and share their skills.

‘Arts Award Discover’ and ‘Arts Award Explore’ are two new awards within the scheme for children and young people aged 7 upwards.

Also see website for details on becoming an Arts Award Adviser

www.artsaward.org.uk

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2. Golsoncott Foundation

Supports the arts esp. fine arts and music
Deadlines: end of January, April, July and October

The Foundation aims to promote, maintain, improve and advance the education of the UK public in the arts. Trustees favour projects that demonstrate and deliver excellence.

www.golsoncott.org.uk

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3. Heritage Lottery Fund - All Our Stories

To get people involved in heritage
Deadline: 31 July

Grants of £3,000 - £10,000 will support charities, community groups and heritage organisations running local history projects. Activities can include using collections in museums or libraries or held by people in the community or recording local people’s memories.

To be eligible for funding organisations will need to share what has been learnt by running community events or performances; producing displays, leaflets, books etc.

HLF is working in partnership with universities throughout the UK to offer support with activities. www.hlf.org.uk/HowToApply/programmes/Pages/Allourstories.aspx

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4. The Elephant Trust

For new, innovative visual arts projects
Next deadline: 2 July

The Trust offers grants to artists and institutions in the UK, with priority given to small organisations and galleries. The Trust supports projects that develop and improve the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the fine arts. Arts Festivals are not supported. The Trust normally awards grants of up to £2,000, but larger grants may be considered.

www.elephanttrust.org.uk/docs/intro.html

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5. The Gane Trust

Art, design and craft in the South West
Deadlines: 3 times a year - see website

The Gane Trust is a small charitable trust, operating mainly in the South West of England. It supports and celebrates art, design, craftsmanship and social welfare. The Trustees meet three times a year in Bristol.

Grants are for £500 or less; occasionally up to £1,000

www.ganetrust.org.uk

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6. Japan Society Awards

Education projects related to Japan and Japanese culture
Deadline: apply any time

The awards support projects from schools or community organisations with an education or youth focus. They must include an element of participation. Most awards are of £1,000 or less and should not, in principle, cover more than 50% of the total budget.

www.japansociety.org.uk/grants

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7. Paul Hamlyn Foundation

Education &Learning Programme
Deadline: see website

The Paul Hamlyn Foundation is currently accepting applications under its Education and Learning Open Grants Programme. In particular, the Foundation is looking to fund projects that address the themes of:

Tackling school exclusion and truancy
Developing speaking and listening skills
Supplementary education

Eligible organisations that can apply for funding include charities, individual pre-schools, schools, out-of-school clubs, supplementary schools, colleges and youth clubs. Running costs can be included in a bid.

There is a two stage application process. First stage applications can be made at any time. Those that are successful will be invited to make a second stage application.

www.phf.org.uk/page.asp?id=80

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8. BRIT Trust

Young people and music
Next deadline: apply by August

The Trust aims to encourage young people in the exploration and pursuit of educational, cultural or therapeutic benefits emanating from music. It does not consider individual grants, scholarships or capital grants.

Applications are only considered annually at a Trust meeting in September - all applications should be received by the Trust no later than August and should be for projects planned for the following year.

www.brittrust.co.uk/funding

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9. Young Roots fund

For young people to explore their heritage
Deadline: none given (See website)

Grants of between £3,000 and £50,000 for projects which allow 11 - 25 year-olds to find out about their UK heritage. This may be through, developing skills, building confidence or promoting community involvement. For example, projects could involve young people researching a local archive or doing practical casework on a nature reserve. Projects must also show how young people are managing and participating in the project.

www.hlf.org.uk/HowToApply/programmes/Pages/youngroots.aspx

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10. Youth Challenge Fund

UK and German youth projects
Deadline: 31 may

Youth Groups in the UK can apply for grants of up to £2,500 to work on specific themes with youth groups in Germany. The Fund aims to give young people the opportunity to enhance their international experience and intercultural awareness in a creative, practical and enjoyable way. Supported themes include culture, music, dance and drama

The Youth Challenge Fund is open exclusively to youth groups (and their leaders) in the UK and Germany and is aimed at children and young people up to the age of 25.

www.ukgermanconnection.org/youth-challenge-fund

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See also the section of this website titled Arts Funding - Other Sources

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JOBS & VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES

1. Creativity Works for Everyone - Enterprise Manager

Creativity Works is a creative community development organisation working within the Bath and North East Somerset area and beyond. It creates quality participatory arts projects that make a real difference to people’s lives.

The Enterprise Manager will work with the organisation to:

Develop new and existing commercial operations in order to improve financial performance and to identify and grow new revenue streams
Assist the organisation in becoming more entrepreneurial in terms of its ethos and culture
Drive the development of a trading company through effective strategic and operational leadership
Act as an ambassador for the organisation, identifying and establishing strong partnerships for delivery and to support resource development

Salary: £29,000 per annum, pro rata (30 hours a week)
Deadline: 2 May, 12pm
Interviews: 10 May - in Radstock

www.creativityworksforeveryone.co.uk/news.php

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2. Bristol Old Vic - Line Producer

The Line Producer will support the Executive Director in planning and delivering the Old Vic’s programme of work, with a particular emphasis on Bristol Old Vic’s own productions. The successful candidate will take day to day lead on a portfolio of projects. Prior experience of working in a producing role is essential.

Salary: £20,000 pa
Deadline: 16 May

www.bristololdvic.org.uk/jobs

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3. Bristol Old Vic - Administration Assistant

A part time post (18 hours pw) to provide a wide range of support to the Administration/HR and Finance Team.

Salary: £18,000 pa (pro rata)
Deadline: Friday 11 May

www.bristololdvic.org.uk/AdminAsst.html

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4. Yate International Academy - Digital Artist commission

An opportunity in South Gloucestershire for an artist to produce a digital art work for a new school building. The work will be projected onto a ‘drum’ structure at the school entrance - on a curved wall approx 12m wide x 3.21m high - and may comprise still or animated images. It will welcome pupils, staff and visitors to the school and encapsulate its identity. The artist should work with the school and the pupils to identify what is important to them and what they want to convey to visitors.

Budget: £3000 excl VAT
Deadline for artist’s response to tender and submission of proposals: 5 May, 5pm .

Full details from David Glynn, Senior Design Manager - david.glynn@willmottdixon.co.uk 07837065894
Or contact Alison Catlin, Arts Development Officer - Alison.Catlin@southglos.gov.uk 01454 865835

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5. The Curzon, Clevedon - Children’s Film Club Coordinator

Do you love films? Do you enjoy working with children?

The Coordinator will run a week-end film and activity club for children under the age of 11 and their parents. He/she will work closely with the Education and Learning Coordinator to plan the events that will consist of a film screening followed by an activity. In the first instance these will take place once a month for 8 months - probably 2.5 hours on late Saturday or Sunday afternoons. Payment will be on a sessional basis.

Further details from Cathy Poole: education@curzon.org.uk 01275 879115

www.curzon.org.uk

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6. Salisbury Playhouse - Executive Director

The Playhouse Executive Director shares equal responsibility with the Artistic Director. The Executive Director's primary function is to oversee the successful and efficient management of the theatre within the financial resources available. This is a full-time permanent position (subject to a six month probationary period). Application pack on website.

Deadline: Tuesday 8 May, 1pm
Interviews: Monday 21 May and Wednesday 13 June

www.salisburyplayhouse.com

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7. Merlin Theatre - Governance consultant

The Merlin Theatre, Frome, is a popular and established small/middle scale venue in a small market town. It is now moving into a new era as a non-funded venue.

A recently awarded G4A grant will enable the theatre to employ a consultant with experience in models of governance. He/she will help them to consider the future governance of the theatre.

Fee: £450 per day, incl. expenses

Deadline: 8 May More detailed information and method of application from the Director of The Merlin: claudia@merlintheatre.co.uk

www.merlintheatre.co.uk

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8. South West Music School - Network Coordinator

Fixed term contract until 31 March 2014. Part time (0.3)

A new post supported by Youth Music to maximise music opportunities for young people across the region. The post-holder will create and maintain a regional network of organisations and individuals working with young people to encourage talent and potential.

Deadline: 22 May
Interviews: 29 May 2012 at SWMS Offices, Exeter.

www.swms.org.uk/news/recruiting-for-swms-network-coordinator

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9. Summer Reading Challenge volunteers

Bath & North East Somerset Council’s libraries are looking for volunteers to assist staff in the running of the annual Summer Reading Challenge. The aim of the Challenge is to give children something enjoyable to do during the holidays and help prevent any dip in literacy levels which can occur during the long break from school.

Council’s libraries offer children aged between 4 and 11 the opportunity to take part in the Challenge. They are asked to read 6 books between July and September and discuss their reading with library staff - with a range of incentives to encourage them,

Short-term volunteering opportunities are being offered at Bath, Keynsham and Midsomer Norton libraries between 14 July and 8 September 2012

www.bathnes.gov.uk/news/latestnews/2012/April2012/Pages/WantedSummerReadingChallengeVolunteers.aspx

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