rtist and curator Alison Kershaw introduces a project that asks artists to make work in response to the Community Network 4 Manchester.
Is there a use for artists? I mean aside from asking them to become facilitators, consultants, evaluators, therapists - from being deliverers of outcomes for social policy.
Everyone is asking what artists do and why! More people are now keen to talk about and look at Contemporary art. Artists are keen that their work has a relationship with its audience and artists' work is reaching out to more diverse concerns, communities and contexts than ever. Activity at museums and galleries is growing and the creative industries are apparently growing at a faster rate than any other, with government initiatives such as Creative Partnerships with schools actively recognising this fact.
It has been suggested that the contemporary artists are creating different models for what art could be - and that's the interesting thing; its not just what these artists make but the ways they look at the world and how some artists do ordinary things in different ways that makes the processes of artists these days so vital.*
The more this world becomes the 'the world of information', or the more culture becomes identified with integrated networks of distribution and communication of the 'culture industry', the more remote, indirect and abstract the models of art become; the better synchronised the links between the individual and general interests and the greater the dependency of social contact on social institutions, the more the society tends to learn about itself not from the observations of artists but from observing the artist*
The idea behind this Arts Council England funded project was to examine aspects of the Community Network 4 Manchester, from the viewpoint of contemporary artists. Would this help to achieve a better understanding of the network and what it does? Would it perhaps throw up questions and new ways of tackling some of the themes and concerns of the network?
Undoubtedly the process of developing the work and the exhibition is where the questions have arisen. What does the experience of the city really feel like? What are all these meetings really achieving? What does working mean? Can you really pin down social capital? Are we all subtly directed, carried with a flow or can we take action to change things?
The 7 artists taking part, selected from an open submission: Simon Grennan & Christopher Sperrandio, William Titley, Hafsah Naib, Andrew Wilson, Jo Lewington, Jil Moore and Joe Richardson represent a wide range of professional experiences, approaches, concerns and techniques that reflect some of the varied practice of artists today. Being given an open brief in itself caused some confusion for artists used to criteria and outcomes being required.
The project aims to raise more questions than it answers and the audience is expected to be broad too, from those involved in the way contemporary art addresses the city, to workers in voluntary and statutory agencies and local people interested in what is happening to the city and what it means to their lives.
Each art work will be accessible in a different local 'community' venue - the kinds of places typically connected to Community Network 4 Manchester activity. Each artist will show their work in one of the six geographic areas; South, Wythenshawe, South Central, North, East and the A6 Corridor. So it's an exhibition that will extend from Harpurhey to Wythenshawe and involve negotiating a journey of some miles. It asks that the various different audiences go outside of their respective zones to see their city in a different light.
The experience of viewing the work will take people to places that also embody some of the history of community development in Manchester. We also hope to offer a series of tours and workshops to complement the exhibition. Along the way, if more people learn about what CN4M actually is (and they already are), then that could be a useful unexpected outcome!
Watch this space for more news about the exhibition that will be taking place in late September and next spring when all the work will be shown in the city centre. To find out more, contact Alison Kershaw 07767 356302 alison.sl-arts@good.co.uk
*Pavel Buchler Somebody's Got To Do It
In: ART what is it good for?
Institute of Ideas
I don't know about community networks, but I know what I like... is a project managed by Artsnet, keep an eye on www.artsnetmanchester.co.uk for updates and more information.
For more information about Artsnet and the culture pool, email sue@can.uk.com
The project is supported by Artsnet, Voluntary Action Manchester, Grants for the Arts and Community Network for Manchester.
A unique celebration of arts & culture brought to you by Greater Manchester's diverse refugee communities. Enjoy a day of world music & dance, interactive workshops, children's activities, international food, world crafts & stalls.
The festival, now in its 7th year, has a relaxed, friendly and welcoming atmosphere, makes it a unique celebration of arts and culture by Greater Manchester's diverse refugee communities.
This year for the first time, it takes place in the prime Manchester City Centre location, Urbis and Cathedral Gardens, opposite Victoria Station, on Sunday 31 August. For more information visit www.can.uk.com/exodus.
If you'd like a stall at this year's festival, contact Ruth for an application form (no later than 31 July). ruth@can.uk.com
Ian McKay is currently Artist in Residence at Gorton Monastery Trust.
Using his studio space he has tutored local residents who he has involved in a diversity of art-based practice since February 06.
The group, the Gorton Visual Arts Group, consists of older retired people and people with disabilities who worked with young people from Cedar Mount High School to complete a large public arts project.
The project is a mosaic depicting many aspects of Belle Vue, once situated in Gorton.
The mosaic uses 56 panels forming a panel 34 metres long & half a metre deep.
The completed panels are currently being installed in the interior of the New Gorton Market.
Do you need marketing, PR/media, or project management support for your project/organisation/event? I have more than 13 years experience working in arts, culture & creative industries and can offer the edge that you need!
From strategic planning for marketing and communication, to event and project management/co-ordination, please see www.freelancemedia.co.uk
I'm based in the North West and able to work onsite or offsite as required.
Please contact me at natalie@freelancemedia.co.uk or 07824 425 702 for an informal chat about your needs.
If you have a studio to let I'd be very interested in arranging a viewing. As I do a range of things, photography and various physical making.
I don't have a particular space in mind and am open to using unconventional spaces but it must have a few of the following: at least 150 feet square in size, secure 24 hour access, lockable, heating and/or electricity, wi-fi or internet access.
Will consider a variety of locations. Please contact me on 07773 564123 or childhaych7@yahoo.co.uk
Striding Out is a new network and support agency for young entrepreneurs aged 18-30 in Manchester. 
We host inspirational and informative networking events on a monthly basis, and offer one to one coaching and group coaching sessions to help young people stride out in business.
To find out more visit www.stridingout.co.uk/events/manchester.html
10 years experience working in theatre, television, film & video, community arts, creative industries.
Fundraising, tour-booking, marketing & PR, project managing, strategic planning, event management, co-ordinating.
Short term, long term, part or full-time.
Manchester-based, can travel. Contact Emily Lyons on 07974 709454 emily.lyons@gmail.com
Manchester-based photographer Andrew Swarbrick is looking for North West-based artists to photograph in order to grow his Environmental Portrait portfolio (i.e. portraits shot on location à la Arnold Newman).
This is an unpaid personal project but Andrew is happy for any artists to use any preferred shots for their own PR purposes at no cost. Hopefully this will appeal to anyone with a tight or non-existent marketing budget.
Andrew is a professional photographer, is fully insured and has spent the last 13 years working in the film and TV industry on such projects as Queer As Folk, Clocking Off, Ali G in da House, Alfie, Batman Returns and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
If interested please get in touch for a chat andrew@photoamor.co.uk
Take part in an arts project where your unwanted televisions, VHS and DVD players will be transformed into contemporary art.
Local artist seeks people to work with in creating this community-based artwork and will collect all materials.
If you have a TV that you have no use for and would be willing to take part in my project then please contact me for more information. Call 07773 564123 or email childhaych76@yahoo.co.uk
You have no home and no money. Those you love were violently wrenched from you. Who do you turn to? What do you turn into?
UNSTATED is a powerful story based on the true testimonies of the men and women who seek refuge in the UK. Sometimes smuggled, sometimes forced from their own land; washed up on the tide of British society, how welcome are they?
Topher Campbell's compelling production fuses an explosive mix of film and
live action. UNSTATED exposes how we treat some of societies most vulnerable.
Part performance, part installation, it is an interactive show presented in a promenade space with the venue being turned into a 'removal centre'.
Zion Arts Centre, 17-19 July, 7.30pm. Matinee Sat, 3pm. Tickets: 0161 226 1912.
Calling all asylum seeker, refugee and local young people who are aspiring actors, singers, dancers, mcs, musicians, digital and spoken word artists.
Are you aged 13-25 and interested in creating a hip hop theatre production?
Then come down to the urban music theatre workshops...
Project sampler day: Sat 4 Oct 10am-4pm
12 workshops: Oct 8, 15 & 22 (5.30-8pm) & Oct 27, 28, 29 & 30 (full days)
Rehearsals: 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 & 30 Nov
Performances: 4-6 Dec
Where? Workshops: Sunshine Studios, 52 Newton Street, city centre
Where? Performance: Zion Arts Centre, Stretford Road, Hulme
Delivered by Community Arts North West, the Urban Music Theatre programme is an ambitious, 3 year youth arts initiative (06-08), bringing together culturally diverse young people from Manchester's refugee & asylum seeker communities, as well as young people from local host communities, to devise and create an exciting hip hop theatre production.
A vibrant cast of young people from 5 art forms will present a dynamic and original production fusing dance, live music, digital arts and spoken word premiering at Zion Arts Centre from Thu 4 to Sat 6 Dec.
For further info visit www.can.uk.com or contact Michelle on 0161 234 2980, michelle@can.uk.com
Calling all B-Boys, B-Girls, young artists & hip hop heads.
Process08 International Hip Hop Theatre Festival presents a one of a kind event featuring workshops, master classes, performances & films between 4 & 16 Aug.
Breaking Cycles and The Martin Harris Centre at The University of Manchester presents Process08 Hip Hop Theatre Workshop Festival Hosted by Benji Reid.
Process is a unique international hip hop theatre workshop festival delivered by Breaking Cycles as a tool to preserve the language of hip hop theatre within the British culture and as a provision to nurture & develop the talents of emerging young artists.
Process08 offers regional, national & international b-boys, b-girls, hip hop heads and young artists the rare opportunity to work alongside and learn with some of the worlds most innovative and pioneering hip hop masters.
ARTISTS
WILL POWER (USA)
Compelling actor, rapper, playwright & hip hop theatre pioneer.
Will Power is offering a writing course for people that have a background in story telling, poetry and dance. This course will focus on the structure of writing for stage looking at the mechanisms for storytelling.
TY (UK)
Critically acclaimed MC, producer & innovator
TY is offering an MC course that will explore writing for performance using rhythm and music. TY will be tapping into the core of why your personal traits are part of your art through performance master tune up sessions.
BABA ISRAEL (USA)
Beat box & improvisational theatre extraordinaire
Baba Israel is offering a Playback course. Playback is improvisational theatre using song, dance, movement & mime as well as exploring the MC and beatboxer.
WALID (FRANCE)
Popping & boogaloo master
Walid is offering a course on bodypopping. Having trained with the Boogaloos, Walid has a wealth of dance experience. He is one of the leading poppers in France, an explosive performer and a perfect example of boogaloo & funk styles.
KWIKSTEP AND ROKAFELLA (USA)
Quintessential B-Boy & B-Girl from New York City
Kwikstep & Rokafella are offering a course on B-Boying. They are urban dance warriors representing the culture for over 20 years. This raw and dynamic New York duo will be looking at how you transfer straight B.Boying to the stage.
Festival participation details
Participants work with an artist of their choice for the duration of the festival.
Process08 courses are held at The Martin Harris Centre, University of Manchester
and run Mon-Sat. It's a festival requirement that participants attend
each full day.
Festival Participation Fees
£200 (course only)
£350 (course & accommodation)
For more information & booking details visit www.breakingcycles.co.uk
Places are limited - Book early to avoid disappointment!
A Proper Funny Play by MaD Theatre Company
After being presented with a prize of £100 for becoming Middleton's 100th ASBO recipient, life starts going downhill for 15 year old Calvin. His kid sister is about to have twins, his mam loses her job, Granny & Grandad lose their false teeth after an all-night internet bingo session and to cap it all, the whole family get evicted and end up living in the bus station!
It's up to Calvin to save the day using his newly acquired skills gained on an NVQ course in inner city survival for the socially excluded.
First performed to sell-out audiences at Manchester's Library Theatre in 2006, ASBO promises to be the funniest thing you'll see in Middleton this year. Miss it and your life will be just that bit emptier than it should be.
Middleton Civic Centre, 23 & 24 July, 7.30pm. Tickets £5/£4(Asbo'd). Box Office 0161 643 2470.
This 25-27 July, the 2nd Urban Moves International Dance Festival will surprise Manchester crowds again with its unique blend of outdoor dance and spectacle.
Some of the best companies from Brazil, France, Spain & Britain will be out on the town to entertain & astonish - in the parks, in the fountains & on the walls of city buildings. True to form Urban Moves will feature some of the thrilling aerial dance it is renowned for with a breathtaking performance suspended in the sky!
With shows suitable for everyone, the adventurous Urban Moves is following in the footsteps of other big European dance festivals in Barcelona, Zurich and Genoa and is a big summer event for shoppers, families and anyone who thought walking on air wasn't possible!
See www.urbanmovesfestival.co.uk for the programme or call 0161 232 7179 for a brochure.
In 2007, St Lukes Art Project’s own community publishing project SLAP-DASH publishing issued the challenge, 'Have you got a book inside?' to creative people in Manchester. Six months on, they're publishing 10 new books created using the latest in 'print-on-demand' technology.
A book launch & exhibition takes place on Tue 8 July, 5-8pm. The exhibition continues Mons, Tues & Thurs, 1-4 pm or by arrangement until 8 Sept at St Lukes, Guidepost Square, Longsight M13 9EA. Phone Alison on 07767 356302 for details.
SLAP-DASH has pioneered the introduction of these technologies to local people who may otherwise be excluded from the printing & distribution of their work via conventional publishers or vanity publishing.
Designed & created by people who use St Luke's Art Project, and working with artist Rae Story, each author's book will be displayed in the exhibition.
Copies of the books are available at www.lulu.com/stlukesartproject, with any money raised going back into the project.
The books represent a diverse range of interests & ideas, including how short-wave radio can be useful in combating mental ill health, biographies, poetry, a comic book picturing Manchester as Gotham City, a photographic essay about life in Ghana and books using photos & drawings in unexpected ways to create unique artists' books.
The project was funded by Arts Council England, North West and St Lukes Art Project.
Do you visit museums with your group?
Do you ever visit museums and other heritage sites?
Does the question, What would I do there? cross your mind?
If the idea of bringing your group to a museum sounds a bit boring and you think you wouldn't know what to do, then we can help!
We have a FREE short course, called Live and Learn, with friendly faces on hand to guide you through what you could do at a museum and how to achieve the most from a visit. It will give you the confidence and skills to lead your group on a visit, from booking to resources and what to do afterwards.
During the course you will also get a USB memory stick packed with resources to use with your group, and the contacts of the other people on the course to support you.
We're looking for:
•Training co-ordinators and staff development officers
•Group leaders
•Volunteers and mentors
Where will the course be?
Imperial War Museum North, on the bank of the Manchester Ship Canal in Trafford.
The Museum is about people and their stories, about how lives have been, and still are, shaped by war and conflict.
However, if you would like us to visit you in your setting for future courses, just let us know.
Course dates:
•Tue 8 Jul, 10.30am-4.30pm
•Sat 24 Sep, 10.30am-4.30pm
For more information contact Lisa Gillen on 0161 836 4092 / LGillen@iwm.org.uk
The
Young People's Theatre Workshop is a regular group for anyone 14-19 who wants
to explore the world of theatre and work with professional mentors to create
their own performances. The group isn't just for performers but for young
people interested in any aspect of creating theatre - from writing to design,
lighting, sound and stage management.
The group runs annually, Sept-Mar, with sessions on Tuesdays, 5.30-7.30pm and on occasional Saturdays. All sessions take place at the Royal Exchange Theatre. The group is FREE to participants, although we ask that a small contribution is made towards ticket costs for theatre visits.
Application rates are high for the 30 places available. Places are allocated on the basis of a taster session (see below) and completion of a short application form & reference - there are no auditions or interviews. We're looking for enthusiastic, committed people keen to work with a team of other young people, and we aim to build a diverse group made up of individuals interested in the many different aspects of the theatrical process.
How to apply
Taster sessions take place throughout the day on Sat 13 Sept. These sessions
are your chance to find out what it's all about, ask any questions
you may have and pick up an application form for the group. Just like YPTW,
the taster sessions will include a variety of different activities - not
all of them drama-based. If you're exclusively interested in the
backstage elements of the group (e.g. writing, lighting, sound, design)
and don't want to perform, then the 2pm workshop may be best suited to
you.
Taster workshop times
10-11.30am / 12-1.30pm / 2-3.30pm (focus on backstage elements of the group
for those who don't want to perform) 4-5.30pm.
To find out more or to book a place on one of the taster sessions please contact Kate Reynolds 0161 615 6721 / kate.reynolds@royalexchange.co.uk
Mon 21-Sun 27 July
Manchester's annual feast of new writing for theatre is back again for a 5th year
Our 16 plays bring you 16 writers, 16 directors, 65 actors and 35 crew members. That's 132 people for starters! Adding on the festival team and volunteer staff, we are proud to announce that more than 200 24:7ers are working together to bring this festival to you.
As ever, all the performances will take place in non-theatre venues in Manchester city centre, including the landmark Midland Hotel, Pure in The Printworks and music store zavvi in the Arndale. And with tickets at no more than £6, your only problem is whether you can get hold of any!
More than 11,000 audience members have enjoyed 24:7 performances so far. And this year, with your help, we hope to increase that number by at least 5,000.
24:7 is Manchester at its best - innovating, developing and presenting an original and modern way to look at theatre.
For tickets & to find out more visit www.247theatrefestival.co.uk
Connect provides networking & professional development services for dance artists across Greater Manchester.
The scheme offers:
•Reduced members rates for the studio space at Zion Arts Centre
•Networking events with an opportunity to meet, discuss & build partnerships
•Training events relating to artistic practice, organisational & skills development
•Up to date information, opportunities & advice surgeries
•Membership to the DiGM professional artist database
Annual membership is £10.
The next meeting takes place on Thu 10 July, 6pm at Trof, 5/8 Thomas Street. For info on joining contact the DiGM office on 0161 232 7179.
Seven talented music entrepreneurs from across the country have been chosen as finalists in the new UK Young Music Entrepreneur award (UKYME). Ruth Daniel, Manchester-born & based founder of local indie label Fat Northerner Records was the only short listed candidate from the North West.
From the founder of a company selling instant live concert CDs, to a leader in community music initiatives, an independent record company owner and a young 'brand partnerships' pioneer, the award recognises the best in UK music entrepreneurship.
Launched in May by the British Council and the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts (NESTA), UKYME aims to find the boundary-breakers in the UK's music industry and give them the chance to find out more about what is happening out there in emerging music markets, by becoming part of the British Council’s international network of young creative entrepreneurs.
The competition was open to music industry specialists aged between 25 & 35, who have at least 3 years experience and a track record in innovation. The finalists were chosen for demonstrating that they are seeking to push the boundaries of the industry and have a vision for extending international business and cultural relations through music.
Although Ruth didn't win the award, which was announced at a ceremony in London on 20 June attended by Fergal Sharkey and Cherie Booth QC, being short listed was 'an honour as the other finalists are all exceptional'.
More info about the award can be read at www.creativeconomy.org.uk/UKYCE/Finalists.asp?ID=14
More info about Fat Northerner can be found at www.fatnortherner.com
Toolkit training sessions are specially tailored to keep you and your practice in good working order.
The sessions are free, designed for ease of access and for anyone involved in arts & community projects, novice or expert, who needs some fine tuning.
Sessions planned to date:
•21 Jul - Fund-raising for your arts project
•4 Aug - Becoming self employed
•11 Aug - Refugee awareness
•18 Aug - Disability awareness
All sessions are held at Green Fish Resource Centre, 46-50 Oldham Street, Manchester M4 1LE.
Places are free & access costs (e.g. interpretation, disability access etc) can be covered, however a £5.00 returnable deposit (cheque or cash) is required to reserve a place. Priority is given to Manchester-based individuals.
For further details and to book, please contact Adelle Robinson, 0161 234 2985, toolkit@can.uk.com.
A
Lottery Grants for charities: 2008 seminar is being run in Manchester by
the Directory of Social Change. This workshop is a detailed study of the
policies and practices of the Big Lottery Fund's main 'open application'
grant programmes. With over £200 million a
year available from programmes like Reaching Communities, Basis, Advice Plus
and Community Buildings, can you afford to miss out?
16 Oct 2008
Areas covered include:
The centralisation of the process
What grant officers are looking for
How final decisions are made
Practical exercises in completing the new application forms
The telephone interview with applicants
The early grants and the patterns that are emerging
For more info visit www.dsc.org.uk/charityevents.html#lottery
Applications for part-time study on the University of Manchester's new BA (Hons) Applied Community and Youth Work Studies programme (JNC pending) starting this Sept will be accepted up until mid-August.
Places are limited and applications will be considered as they arrive so early submission is recommended.
Individuals who have successfully completed an undergraduate Diploma in Community and Youth Work within the last 5 years may be eligible to apply for the final year of the degree programme.
Application forms and further information is available from sophie.pettigrew@manchester.ac.uk or 0161 275 3557 (p.m. preferred).
Hot Bed Press welcomes Anne Desmet who will be running a wood engraving course on 26 & 27 July to coincide with her major exhibition currently on at Whitworth Art Gallery. An exhibition which is quite rightly receiving rave reviews.
Over the past 18 months we've been proud to bring new tutors and major names in the printmaking world to Salford.
It’s quite a coup to get Anne to lead this course and we're bringing in new approaches such as electric printmaking and saline sulphate etching to add to our repertoire.
Our course programmes have really taken off in the last year with some courses booking up twice over in a matter of days. We’re continually having to squeeze in extra courses to meet demand.
For more info phone 0161 743 3111 visit www.hotbedpress.org
Dalcroze is a multi sensory approach to musicianship through movement.
Have you attended an introductory workshop? Read articles but never tried it first hand? Heard about it and not sure what it is?
Here's the perfect opportunity to develop your musicianship skills and train towards the Certificate of the Dalcroze Society UK.
Suitable for musicians, music teachers & dancers with a strong musical background.
Whilst the aim of the course is to prepare for the Certificate, students are welcome to attend simply for their own experience and musical development.
Tuesdays 7.30-9.30pm at the Royal Northern College of Music, 124 Oxford Road M13 9RD.
Dates:
Term 1: 23 Sep-2 Dec 08
Term 2: 13 Jan-24 Mar 09
Term 3: 21 Apr-30 Jun 09
Cost: £160 per term
Contact Bethan James, bethanj@mes-sage.fsnet.co.uk 0161 860 0963/07790 085903.
Royal Exchange Theatre is one of the UK’s premier producing Theatre's and we are recruiting two:
Apprenticeships in Marketing and Education
to support the work of these departments through assistance with administration, project work and general office duties. The apprenticeships will run for a period of one year and will give successful applicants the opportunity to work towards an Apprenticeship in Business and Administration (NVQ Level 2.). The scheme is ideal for anyone wanting an entry-level position that will enable them to learn more about the theatre and develop a career in the arts.
For an application pack, please contact Tuesday Spencer on 0161 615 6703 or tuesday.spencer@royalexchange.co.uk Alternatively, you can access and download the application pack at www.royalexchange.co.uk/apprenticeship
Closing Date: Friday 25 July
The Royal Exchange Theatre is strongly committed to the principles and practice of equal opportunity. We particularly welcome applications from those underrepresented in our organisation.
Audience Development Coordinator
Supporting the Audience Development Manager, you will work across a variety of projects and audiences including families, community groups and people who currently do not engage with the arts. You will administer our volunteer, mystery shopping and ambassador databases and have excellent communication, numeracy and IT skills.
Information Manager
You will act as a key channel between AAM and its members and partners, delivering events and seminars, managing on/offline communications and advising on services. You will be excellent communicator and organiser with a strong client-focus and previous relevant experience.
In Touch Coordinator
Alongside the Audience Development Manager you will support arts organisations to improve access for deaf and disabled people. Working with both disability-led organisations & arts venues you will develop innovative ways to improve access to marketing and programming and help combat physical, cultural & attitudinal barriers where they still exist. A background in arts marketing is desirable, but knowledge & experience of working to the Social Model of Disability is essential. This post is open to deaf & disabled people only.
To receive further details and an application pack or to arrange a time to talk informally contact us by email intray@aam.org.uk or call 0161 234 2955.
Closing dates for all posts is Fri 11 July.
One Year Contract initially
Salary: £ 18,199 pro rata
Part-time: 1 day per week or freelance
Dance Initiative Greater Manchester seeks a part time marketing co-ordinator to support the profiling of the organisation and dance activity across Greater Manchester. The successful applicant must have at least two years marketing experience, good communication and administrative skills. Knowledge of the dance sector is desirable. Applications from freelancers will be considered.
Closing Date: 28 July
Interview Date: 16 September
Job description & application form is available from info@digm.org.uk
An outstanding opportunity for an exceptional individual to lead the Coliseum's pioneering education and outreach department and play a significant role in the leadership and direction of the theatre.
We are looking for a dynamic and creative individual to take our vibrant and expanding participatory programme on to the next stage of its development.
Interviews will be held on Tue 15 July.
Closing date: Fri 11 July, 12 noon.
Download an application pack from www.coliseum.org.uk, email mail@coliseum.org.uk, or call Anne-Louise Jones on 0161 624 1731.
Artists (or artist collectives or partnerships) are invited to submit expressions of interest to undertake a commission as part of the rebuild of a boundary wall for 14 households facing Alan Turing Way, a main artery road in Openshaw, East Manchester.
Budget
The overall budget for the re-build of the wall and commission is £69,000 inclusive of: materials; artists' fees, travel and accommodation; production and installation.
About the commission
The site provides a unique opportunity to consider the relationships between private and public space and a consideration of innovation and tradition owing to East Manchester’s history and the substantial Housing Market Renewal Programme to which this opportunity relates.
The project is a pilot to evidence the possible role/s of an artist (and artwork) across the substantial Housing Market Renewal programme throughout East Manchester; being commissioned via a strong partnership between Manchester City Council Housing Market Renewal Team, Manchester City Council Cultural Strategy Team and Eastlands Homes. The project is also supported by ACE, North West.
A significant period of consultation has already been undertaken. A steering group including residents and other stakeholders has been constituted to advise on the selection and appointment of the artist. The appointed artist will be required to consult with representatives of the community (as well as other stakeholders) and enable appropriate entry points for participation by the residents throughout the design and delivery process and to respond to the perspectives of all stakeholders.
To request a copy of the Expression of interest invitation please email a.kippax@manchester.gov.uk
Deadline for submissions: Midday Wed 23 July
New East Manchester Ltd, want to appoint a trainer to deliver the 'Chic on the Cheap' training programme to groups of residents, (primarily women), who are accessing a range of projects based in East Manchester.
'Chic on the Cheap' is a four week training programme, (1 x 2-hour session per week), which teaches residents how to shop for bargain clothes and how to design stylish looks for themselves using very little money.
The trainer will be paid a fee of £3,200 for the delivery of 10 projects (each consisting of 4 x 2-hour sessions) across the East Manchester regeneration area between date of appointment and 31 December 2009.
To express an interest in delivering the project please contact Liz Jacobs, (Financial Inclusion Manager), on 0161 223 1155 by Friday 11 July, or l.jacobs@manchester.gov.uk. Applicants will be required to attend a short informal interview the following week.
Lime is looking for a freelance creative outreach facilitator for the final year of their Comic Relief funded project 'The Amazing Doctor Sober'. The contract will begin in September 08. The work will cover approximately 40 days over a 10 month period, and the aim is to deliver training sessions to workers and creative alcohol resource pack across all 10 boroughs in Greater Manchester. The fee is £7,600, and any applicant must be willing to travel and have their own transport.
If you would like more info, or to apply please can you send a letter of one side A4 outlining your interest in the post and a CV with two referees to kim@limeart.org or by post to Kim Wiltshire, Lime, St Marys Hospital, Hathersage Road, Manchester M13 0JH by 28 July.
Those shortlisted for an informal interview will be contacted by 11 August and informal interviews will be held on Mon 18 August at Lime.
Bigfoot Arts Education (A social enterprise) is granting licences to experienced drama facilitators in order to establish a nationwide Local Provider Network that will enable schools in cities, towns and rural areas to have access to its successful drama-in-education programmes.
Bigfoot has 10 years experience helping to raise educational standards in schools and its groundbreaking work continues to inspire and challenge children in their learning and development.
Do you have what it takes to be our local representative in the North West? We are keen to hear from people from Liverpool, central & Greater Manchester, Carlisle, Blackpool, Blackburn and other areas.
The Bigfoot Local Provider Network will be driven by a number of experienced freelance drama facilitators who have been selected by Bigfoot based on their skills, commitment, character and business acumen.
Providers will need to purchase an annual licence in order to deliver Bigfoot's programmes exclusively in their local area. They must also be willing to invest in professional development training so that each specialist programme can be delivered to meet quality standards.
Once providers are granted their licence and have completed their training then they can start delivering and coordinating Bigfoot programmes.
There is excellent earning potential in being a Bigfoot Local Provider with opportunities to choose from a number of different licences. The cost of the licence is covered almost as soon as you start work so you will never be in debt.
If you are an experienced drama facilitator with at least 3 years experience facilitating drama in schools and community settings and you want to widen your potential for work by representing one of the UK's most respected arts education companies then apply today without delay.
We'll be launching our first round of Bigfoot Local Providers in September, January 2009 & April 2009.
Licences are offered to successful candidates on a first come first served basis. For an application form email karl@bigfoot-theatre.co.uk
Drama and singing teachers required to teach regular weekly classes in primary schools in the Greater Manchester and Cheshire areas.
Teachers must be able to plan and deliver a coherent series of lessons in accordance with company guidelines and curriculum.
Applicants must have experience of teaching primary-aged children unsupervised and must have a recent CRB certificate or be prepared to obtain one.
For more information please email info@mainstreamstudios.co.uk
