AA2A Artist in Residence placement at University of Wolverhampton. As part of the national Artists Access to Art Colleges project Wolverhampton School of Art will be offering six placements to artists and designer-makers in 2021-22, giving them the opportunity to undertake a period of research or realise a project using our workshop and supporting facilities e.g., IT facilities, lending library and lecture programme. AA2A schemes aim to benefit students and institutions through their interaction with practicing Creatives. AA2A welcomes applications from those with disabilities, from culturally diverse backgrounds and non-graduates.
Research in the School currently focuses on Social Arts Practice, Sustainabilityin design, health and wellbeing and so it is particularly (but not exclusively) interested in working with artists who have a social or community aspect to their practice and/or whose work addresses issues of sustainability.
Visit the AA2A webpage or find more info on eligibility and the application procedure.
For an application pack please contact WSA directly : i.rudge@wlv.ac.uk
Application deadline 13th September.
Black Country Dance Hub has International Dance Theatre Company Motionhouse performing “Wild” at Walsall A3 Arena: Tuesday 12th October, 1.30pm and 7.30pm.
Ticket enquiries: contact Maggie@blackcountrydance.com
Creative Black Country : Meet & Make invites you to get crafty in Greenfield Gardens, Stourbridge and help create a piece of textile art. Want to learn a craft? Enjoy making? Or just want to chat to other people who enjoy making? Then go along to a friendly MEET & MAKE free drop-in craft session on Saturday 4th September, 10am – 12pm or Wednesday 15th September, 10am – 12pm.
Take a chair or blanket. All materials and refreshments provided.
These sessions are weather dependant so check out @ruthturnbullartclub on Instagram for updates on sessions/weather or email: thepositivepostcard@gmail.com
Sessions are open to adults and accompanied children. Not suitable for children under 5 years old.
Indo resource : research reports on audiences and the economic/social value of the sector ; the Cultural Infrastructure Map.
Brierley Hill Community Forum is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and creative individual to join their team to work closely with local residents, communities, stakeholders and creatives to produce an exciting community led programme of cultural and creative activities to support the Heritage Action Zone and the regeneration of the High Street. See more information here.
Arts Connect seeks Young Assistant Artist for School Arts Ambassador Network. A call out for a young artist (up to, and including, 25 years) with expertise in one or more of the following areas, to undertake the role of Arts Ambassador Schools’ Network Commission – Assistant Artist :
- Animation (Traditional animation, 2D animation, 3D animation, Typography Animation, Clay animation, Flip book Animation, Stop-motion animation),
- Film/digital arts and moving image skills, with a linked focus to Digital Literacy.
Arts Connect is particularly keen to support young artists, up to and including 25 years, who are interested in developing experience and skills around working with schools. This opportunity will involve being mentored by both Arts Connect and the lead appointed artist/s, as well as assisting the lead artist in the planning, delivery and evaluation as part of the overall commission with 9 schools (both primary and secondary). For further information on the role and details on how to apply, please visit: https://www.artsconnect.co.uk/arts-ambassador-schools-network-commission- assistant-artist/
Fee : £1,500 inclusive of travel.
Deadline : 1st October 2021 (no later than 12.00 noon)
YOUR INVITATION to the Youth Lab Wolves advocacy event – re-imagining Wolverhampton with Kupid Val-Essoné. Curiosity Productions and Creative Black Country invite you to join them to hear, see, share and input your ideas as part of theiryear-long Youth Lab Wolves project which aims to find out what young people want for the future of their city. Join the Q+A and sharing event for
this special opportunity to get your opinion heard by decision-makers in Wolverhampton. Food and drink will be available to attendees.
DATE: Tuesday 7th September, 5-7pm
VENUE: Newhampton Arts Centre, Dunkley St, Wolverhampton, WV14AN TICKETS : Sign up for your free tickets here.
The Creative Industries Federation and Creative England have several exciting roles currently looking to be filled, including Marketing Manager – Investment and a number of Kickstart Placements.
The new West Midlands Data Lab has a wide range of helpful data for funding applications, including a special Black Country edition.
Funding opportunities :
- Smaller grants for community based work in Birmingham & Black Country.
- Lots of possibilities on the British Council website (closing dates quite soon on some).
- https://www.comicrelief.com/funding/funding-opportunities/the-smiles-fund-by-walkers- and-comic-relief
