Information update October 2008
Hello
Welcome to our October update for arts development officers.
1. Cultur€uro Seminar - 22 October 2008,
Are you looking for more information on EU Funding opportunities for the cultural sector? If so read on...
The Cultureuro Seminar is the perfect way to learn about the funding opportunities available to the cultural sector. Hosted by EUCLID, this half day seminar will look at the Culture Programme and also the latest programmes for education, training, young people, the environment, research & development, Structural Funds, and possible new opportunities for rural areas from changes to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) budgets. And as the
So, if you are planning a project or collaboration, or if you simply want to know about the EU funding opportunities available, these seminars are for you!
The seminar will take place at the offices of Arts Council England, East, 2 to 5pm, and the fee is £60 (+VAT).
For more information and to book a place on the Cultureuro Seminar please visit www.euclid.info or email info@euclid.info
EuroNews - http://euronews.culture.info - Read the latest news from
2. Arts audiences: insight
A reminder to order your free copy!
Arts Council England has developed a new arts-based segmentation of English adults comprising 13 distinct groups.
This research provides new insight into how and why different kinds of people engage with the arts in
You can order your free copy of Arts audiences: insight (normally priced £7), our publication summarising the findings, by emailing our distributor, Marstons Books, at direct.orders@marston.co.uk with the subject header 'ARTSOFFER', and detailing your name and address.
For more details on this research or for a free download of the publication, visit Audience Insight page
For further advice and guidance about the segmentation research, contact your usual lead officer in the region or Belinda Bryan, Regional Partnerships Officer on 01223 454406.
3. News from Arts Council
Arts Council England, East’s magazine, News, is changing to an online newsletter that will replace its quarterly editions, to allow for a more current and interactive resource. If you would like to receive the new email version of news, please contact Richard White on 01223 454413 or email Richard.white@artscouncil.org.uk.
4. Grants for the arts seminars - reminder
Arts Council England, East host regular Grants for the arts seminars on the last Thursday of every month. The seminars are aimed at individuals or organisations who are thinking of applying to the scheme. ACEE officers take potential applicants through the process, including guidance on filling out the application form. The next seminar will be held at our offices in
5. Essential Guide
The next Essential Guide will be held on Thursday 13 November at Arts Council East’s office. On the programme are a presentation and performance from New Writing Live, and an update from public art agency Commissions East, as well as the usual Arts Council East news and updates. So please put this date in your calendars, and look out for the email flyer with more details and information on how to book which will be sent out shortly.
For more information about the Essential Guides, see our website page Essential Guides
6. Arts Council
Latest staff list is attached (see document list at the end).
7. Olympics update
Information about Cultural Olympiad major projects released
On 4 September a summary of the ten major projects chosen was published by London 2012, and is attached for reference (see document list at the end). If you are interested in contributing to any of these initiatives in the first instance contact Liz Hughes, T: 01223 liz.hughes@goeast.gsi.gov.uk.
Unlimited consultation Friday 10 October (previously called Extraordinary Ability)
Unlimited is one of the ten major projects of London 2012’s Cultural Olympiad. It will be the
On Friday 10 October there will be a regional consultation event with London 2012 at the Junction in
Stories of the world consultation, 15 October
The Museums Libraries and Archives Council are organising a consultation meeting about the Cultural Olympiad major project ‘Stories of the world’ in the East of England on Wednesday 15 October. For more information or to book a place at the event email liz.hughes@goeast.gsi.gov.uk
8. National Federation of Artists' Studio Providers Annual Conference 2008
22, 23, 24 October -
What's it worth? The cultural and social value of artists' workspace
Artists need space...space to research, experiment and make work. Studio groups across the country support thousands of artists by providing affordable workspace and enabling artists to play a central role in our cultural life and in thriving communities.
At the second NFASP conference, speakers will champion the value of artists' workspace from different perspectives. Through presentations, case studies, discussion and practical workshops, the conference will make the case for studios sector development.
Who is it for?
Studio groups and organisations, arts policy and programme managers, local authority arts, culture and economic development officers, planners, developers, regeneration bodies and housing agencies – all those with an interest in developing artists’ studios
It will give inspiration, critical weight and practical support to those interested in seeking to ensure the long-term healthy existence of artists' workspaces.
Where?
Novas Centre and A Foundation, Baltic Triangle,
More information and booking:
On website nfasp.org.uk, or contact Eleanor Salt: e: ask@nfasp.org.uk;
t: 020 7426 0067; weblink http://nfasp.org.uk/page.php?id=44
Mailing list
The email address list for this information update includes contacts on our lists of arts development officers and invitees to the Essential Guides and other events. If this email has been forwarded to you by another colleague and you would like to be added to the list, or if you would prefer not to receive these updates in future, please let me know.
With kind regards
Helen Dixon
Administrator, Resource Development
Arts Council
Tel: 01223 454407
Email: helen.dixon@artscouncil.org.uk
Documents
- ACEE staff list Sept 2008 (Word, 44Kb)
ACEE staff list September 2008
- Cultural Olympiad - major projects (Word, 46.5Kb)
Cultural Olympiad - description of major projects