May - Professional Development Sessions

Artsmatrix offers individual Professional Development Sessions to artists, performers, designers - anyone in the creative fields, seeking to gain some clarity about the way forward with their work. It is an opportunity to work on your CV, your Business Plan or just work out where you want to go next.
The following dates are available for sessions held at the ArtsMatrix office at City Works in Gloucester. There is flexibility on the times, just get in contact to discuss.

Tuesday 5th May
Friday 8th May
Wednesday 13th May
Thursday 14th May
Monday 18th May
Wednesday 27th May
Thursday 28th May

The cost of a 2 hour session is £35, where you will have the opportunity to talk through your ideas, be informed about relevant opportunities, and to set out an Action Plan. Drop me an email at glos@artsmatrix.org.uk to find out more or downlad a booking form here http://www.artsmatrix.org.uk/Portals/0/docs/Individual%20Consultation%20Booking%20Form%20-%20Head%20Office1.DOC

FREE - 2D Animation Course

Date: 6th May 2009 to 17th Jun 2009 - 7pm – 9.30pm

Overview: Taught by a professional animator with an excellent track record in training, this course will provide you with an understanding of how to embed flash animation into a variety of different interactive media.
Using After Effects software, you will produce 2D animations, which will develop and underpin your current knowledge. All learners are welcome but an understanding of the software and some animation techniques would be an advantage.

This course offers: • High quality tuition from industry professionals • One-to-one training assessment to help you gain the most from the course • Access to additional training events • A nationally recognised qualification • Food and drink provided at each session

N.B. To grab one of the last 3 places book now!

Site09 Darbyshire Award

Full details can be found at the following website. The deadline is 28th April 2009

http://www.sitefestival.org.uk/pdf/Site%2009Darbyshireform.pdf

Artists Cafe, Brewery Arts, Cirencester

New Brewery Arts in Cirencester will be hosting its first Artists Cafe on Tuesday 7th April, in the cafe at the craft centre, from 7pm until 9pm. This is an opportunity for Gloucestershire artists to network in a relaxed atmosphere, and listen to the talks by those in the profession. The event will be a regular slot on the first Tuesday of each month.

Don't forget that they are also currently accepting entries for their Contemporary Makers Competition, deadline 26th May

Contemporary Craft Fellowship Scheme

Over the past 18 months I have had the pleasure of administrating the Contemporary Craft Fellowship for ArtsMatrix, in collaboration with the Crafts Council, Arts Council South West, and the Devon Guild of Craftsmen. This week sees the final culmination of this work in a exhibition RE:Route at the Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Bovey Tracey (14th March 26th April).
The scheme offered 5 craftspeople a bursary and mentor support, and each recipient interpreted the scheme in very different ways, to help them take their work to the next level.

For further details of the exhibition visit http://www.crafts.org.uk/index2.php?db=load&ftype=static&zend=1&uid=.

Gloucestershire Creative Mentoring Scheme

Who
Aimed at key Gloucestershire-based creative individuals and businesses, at any stage of development, in a range of creative practices, looking to take their business to the next level, through the collaboration of a mentor, to support their longer term growth.

What
Eight Mentoring Bursaries in total, to be completed before February 2010, for creative individuals and businesses resident in the six districts of Gloucestershire
£800 worth of Mentoring, equivalent to 20 hours support
£200 Bursary, to support the aims of the mentoring bursary, which can include training, research, travel, purchase of essential equipment, or further mentoring
£200 towards travel and expenses to support the Mentoring Relationship
One full training day for all mentors and mentees

Application
For an application form for the Gloucestershire Creative Mentoring Scheme, please email glos@artsmatrix.org.uk, or send your name and address requesting a form to ArtsMatrix, City Works, Alfred Street, Gloucester, GL1 4DF or visit our website www.artsmatrix.org.uk

Closing Date: Wednesday 8th April 2009, 5.00pm

Gloucester Cathedral Artist-in-Residence

Applications are invited from artists of all disciplines for this post which will run from June 2009 for one year. The appointment will take in all the events in the Cathedral calendar during the year and will therefore be involved with interpreting the life of the Cathedral within the context of the visual arts. You will possess a BA and MA in Fine Art, or related area, and have substantial experience of exhibiting, research and working with the community; as well as a range of technical skills in your subject. You will also possess sufficient experience to deal with the public, interact sensitively with the Cathedral communityand work with the University students and schools etc.
Further details Ref: A455, HumanResources Department. Telephone 01242 532819,
Email: hr@glos.ac.uk, website: www.glos.ac.uk/jobs
Closing date: Friday 27 February 2009
Interview date: Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 March 2009.University of Gloucestershire

£15,131 per annum plus accommodation and Studio1 year fixed term contract.

NEW! Gloucestershire Theatre and Dance website

The Theatre Production Office in Gloucestershire has just launched its new website in partnership with England Live. If you have opportunities or you are seeking opportunities in the world of theatre and dance, in Gloucestershire, this is probably the best place to start. Visit it at
http://theatregloucs.net/

FREE Sing Up! Training, Gloucester

Gloucestershire Music Service has helped support some FREE training for people working with children (ages 5-11), who would like to develop their skills and confidence in leding singing sessions.
The FREE training will be held on Tuesday 10th February, 10am - 4.30pm at Gloucester Guildhall. Training will be run by Liz Terry, Em Whitfield Brookes, Dave Camlin and the choral group, Ex Cathedra.

If you would like to attend, contact swag@singup.org for an application form. To find out more about the Sing Up Project, visit their website at http://www.singup.org/