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Film commission 2021: The Arts Institute/The Box
The Arts Institute Film Commission takes place annually in celebration of the partnership with The Box, Plymouth. Now in its fourth iteration, the 2021 commission will once again showcase the very best from this open call to artists and filmmakers. To coincide with The Arts Institute’s autumn theme of Storytelling, and a major exhibition across The Arts Institute and The Box in late 2021, the selected filmmaker will use the commission to explore one or more of the exhibition's themes which include: diversity of cultures and languages; oral and visual traditions of sharing knowledge; creation stories; systems of mapping landscapes; the relationship between people and the land; objects as repositories of meaning; meeting of ancient knowledge and new technologies; anthropology and ethnography; spirituality. Filmmakers and curators will be expected to create new work, which will – either wholly or in part – use archive material from The Box to reflect on the experience of living in the South West. The Film Commission is aimed at work which explores innovative ways of animating the film archive and increasing awareness of and accessibility to the film collection. You can find out more about the opportunity here.
Public art and refuge, changing minds: The Anglia Ruskin University
Hosted by The Anglia Ruskin University as part of Refugee Week Ian Wolter, who created the sculpture ‘The Children of Calais’ talks about the inspiration for the artwork and how it can be used to raise awareness and provoke discussion about the refugee crisis. The Children of Calais is a life-sized sculpture of six children in poses echoing The Burghers of Calais by Auguste Rodin but dressed in contemporary clothing. The piece is designed to provoke debate about the inhumanity of our response to the children caught up in the current refugee crisis. Alongside discussing this piece Ian will also talk about his current commission to create a major memorial to the Kinder Transport, due to be unveiled in Harwich during Refugee Week 2022. To find out more, or sign up to take part, click here.
Digital March: #ArtIsEssential
The #ArtIsEssential campaign is calling out for arts organisations, artists, creatives and anyone who loves the arts to take part in a Digital March. You can join them on Thursday 10th June at an event where we will hear from some key speakers about the continued far reaching impact of our sector, and the threats it is facing, particularly in light of the upcoming Comprehensive Spending Review from the Government. Participants are urged to come armed with a placard and ready to take to social media after the event, as one, in a collective march, sharing their messages. You can read more about the event and how to participate by following this link.
Project Coordinator: Green Minds/Plymouth College of Art
The Green Minds Project are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated, and organised Project Coordinator to join their team. The Project Coordinator will report to the Project Manager internally and lead partner externally. They will be responsible for the coordination of Plymouth College Of Art’s participation and contribution to the project through identifying, developing, and promoting opportunities for meaningful and impactful collaboration between the partners and the College community. The successful candidate will have a proven ability to work effectively in multi-partner collaborations and to engage with multiple and diverse stakeholders. They will be an effective communicator, skilled at managing a multi-stream workload, and will demonstrate a flexible mindset. Experience of engaging communities through creative practice and an interest in the creative and/or green space agenda would be an asset. Full details, including how to apply, are available here.
Connective Matrix, how can artists use public spaces for rehearsals, performances and installations?: Open Online Theatre
Open Online Theatre presents this online discussion asking how artists can use public spaces for rehearsals, performance and installations? You can learn from experts how to negotiate this issue to secure public spaces for short term arts events. The panellists will share their knowledge and expertise around requisitioning public spaces for performance, site-specific artworks and rehearsal space. There will be discussion and an opportunity to ask questions too. To book a place or find out more click here.
Freelance Engagement Producer: Theatre Royal Plymouth
Theatre Royal Plymouth are looking for an experienced Engagement producer for NHS The Musical. Working to the Executive Producer and in consultation with the Director of Engagement and Learning, this role will be responsible for devising and delivering the wraparound digital and community engagement programme alongside the main production. You can apply by following this link, or read more about the role here.
Planning Your First Crowdfunding Campaign, Quickstart Guide For Absolute Beginners: Somerset Art Works
Crowdfunding is an essential skill for community groups, artists, creative professionals and for anyone who wants to make things happen. If you are crowdfunding for the first time, it can feel pretty stressful – there are lots of things to think about before you launch. Somerset Art Works presents this session with artist & educator Rachel Dobbs for an overview of what’s involved in crowdfunding and what goes into planning a crowdfunding campaign. There will also be time for a Q&A where you can ask specific questions around your campaign/idea. This session is best suited to absolute beginners who are very new to the idea of crowdfunding, but there will also be some hints & tips for those who might be more familiar with what is involved in crowdfunding or are looking for new ways to think about designing crowdfunding campaigns and rewards. Follow this link for more info and booking.
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