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Artists taking the lead - Arts Council Newsletter

Art

Artists of all kinds from across the UK and the West Midlands are being challenged to use the nation as a blank canvas for twelve inspirational commissions that will showcase our creativity to the world, as part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad. For further information visit www.artiststakingthelead.org.uk.Regional briefings To learn more about the Artists [...]

Anthony Peskine @ The Wasp Room

Art     Exhibition

Anthony Peskine - Who Do You Think You Are?
Private View : Tuesday 28th April, 6-8pm
Exhibition open April 30th - May 17th, Thursday/Friday, 3-7pm; Saturday/Sunday, 12-5pm.
The Wasp Room is pleased to present ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’, the first UK exhibition by Parisian artist Anthony Peskine.
Adopting and adapting the visual languages of advertising campaigns [...]

CREATIVE ALLIANCE LEADING NEW INITIATIVE TO HELP IMPROVE SKILLS IN MIDLANDS CREATIVE INDUSTRIES

News     Creative     Industry
From Creative Republic…

Forward thinking creative and cultural employers across the West Midlands are being urged to help safeguard the future workforce of their industry by investing in a ground breaking new initiative aimed at supporting, developing and championing creative talent in the region. [41 words]
Creative Apprenticeships, the first [...]

VIVID is seeking an intern

Opportunity     Art     Organisations

VIVID is seeking an intern to assist the programme team with the research and development of ‘Participation- Untold stories from Birmingham Underground’.
Participation is a major project to examine the burgeoning of independent film practice in Birmingham and the West Midlands. Through unearthing the archives of the Arts Lab, Birmingham International Film Festival and [...]

ABC - Artists Being Creative

Art     Showcase     Network

In a nutshell, Artists Being Creative is an artistic networking group based in the Midlands. It’s an artistic hub where artists of all genres can advertise their work, collaborate with other artists, learn new skills and further their careers.
We are always happy to hear from you and eager to hear of any creative [...]

Midlands Young Fashion Designer Awards 2009 - HURRY!

Fashion     Opportunity

Deadline for Entries 31st March 2009
We are in search of talented fashion designers to design and make three completed garments for showcasing at our forthcoming fashion showcase. We are interested in enthusiastic designers who are creative and have a passion for fashion.
Enter for your chance to showcase your designs – win fantastic prizes together [...]

Digital Dialogues seminar by Punch-Records

Seminar     Music

Punch present a series of seminars discussing contemporary issues surrounding the music industry…
Wednesday 11 March 6pm - 8.30pm Digital Dialogues @  Symphony Hall, Birmingham.
Ringtones, downloads, mobile distribution vs online. In this digitally driven age, there are more avenues than ever to get music sold and heard. Providers, label executives, artists and traditional [...]

Northern Print Biennale 2009 - Call for Entries

Art     Design     Print     Opportunity

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Investment Boost for Media and Film Education in the West Midlands

News     Information     Media     Film

As part of it’s strategic investment plan into media and film education, Screen WM has invested over £100,000 in the past year to support a diverse range of innovative educational projects which are being delivered by partner cultural organisations across the region. The Rural Media [...]

Flat Pack 3 is here (11-15 March)

Film     Animation     Live Music     Performance     Graphics

Flatpack Festival is happening next week (11-15 March). Over five days you can discover some of the best film, documentaries, animations and shorts out there by taking a journey through cinemas, warehouses and bars across Birmingham. Films will run headlong into live music and performance, and the magic of [...]