Feeling somewhat battered, bereft and friendless, the Arts Council has decided to produce some (very cool looking) advocacy materials to help us make the case for why cultural activities should be funded and, indeed, how central they are to any kind of life.. There is advice, figures and pretty pics… most covers ‘culture’ in general, […]
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pop-up arts bar in Coventry
Artist organisation Coventry Artspace has commissioned Andrew T Cross to build a new type of social space in Broadgate, Coventry. The bar will form the main meeting point for Artspace’s symposium, a day of discussion about art in the city and a tour of different spaces for art in Coventry. Built with volunteers from Artspace […]
Drawing Inspiration Awards- for Big Draw events
‘Draw Tomorrow’ …. the Big Draw’s theme for 2013 . As usual the Big Draw takes place in October and this year they are also extending the period to be part of a new Family Arts Festival. there is also the opportunity to win some financial award for the events you run … find out […]
Compton Verney, Enid Marx and call for papers
Compton Verney has a major collection of Enid Marx – the 20th century designer – designs and textiles . They are holding an academic conference in September and have issued a callout for papers. Se e below for more details Enid Marx and Her Contemporaries: Women Designers and the Popularisation of Folk Arts in Britain 1920-1960 A […]
Museums at Night: where will you go?
The Museums at Night festival (Thursday 16 – Saturday 18 May) is nearly here! 25 different events in the West Midlands from flora and fauna as the sun sets to creating a giant sculpture with 500metres of drain piping with Julian Wild at Ironbridge.. and that’s just in the west midlands. If your organisation is running a […]
What Next!? … for culture
How strange it is that those in the arts tend to do ‘making a fuss and getting attention’ much better than many of us in museums … So why not learn from them and join together at the next What Next Midlands meeting on Thursday 9 May at 4.30pm at the RSC,Stratford upon Avon. All arts organisations […]
1914… what are your plans for the centenary?
The Imperial War Museum’s 1914 project are asking you what your plans are, so they can build on their amazing online resources and create a calendar of events around the country. here’s the message: We’d like to know more about your current and intended plans for the First World War Centenary to help us inform […]
Seeing the woods..and the trees
Two midlands projects, including ComptonVerney art gallery have been shortlisted for the national Excellence in Forestry Schools award 2013 run by the Royal Forestry society The Award aims to recognise education projects which increase understanding of trees, woodlands and forests and their environmental, social and economic potential. Judging is taking place during April and May. […]
Communities – watching your assets
‘Asset Mapping’ is a way of ensuring you and your community knows what is important round where you are … its not all about Grade1 listed buildings – but it might be…AnneMarie Naylor THE encyclopedic expert in asset transfer at Locality, has written a toptips guide. It helps to ‘be prepared’! See here Top tips for […]
Happy Museums are good for you! – official
A new research report from the London School of Economics has concluded that individuals value visiting museums as an annual ‘boost’ of £3,000 … but money is not the important thing. just published on the Happy Museum website The Happy Museum Project wants museums to play an active part in a sustainable future, by fostering […]
