Opportunities to present contemporary works in progress

There is an open call for practitioners, artists and companies to present works-in-progress in front of a live audience.


ICIA University of Bath in partnership with Salisbury Arts Centre, is looking for new contemporary performance work that has been devised, choreographed or produced. We offer a platform for work-in-progress and new performance ideas to test in front of a live audience at ICIA University of Bath on Saturday 26 November.

To find out more visit: http://danceandtheatrewiltshire.net/opportunities/icia-practice-call-for-artists

Want to have a chance to network with others involved with fundraising

Following our fruitful session with arts marketeers last week I have postponed our fundraising session as I am aware that a number of you had wanted to attend but were unable to make the date offered.

If you think you or anybody you know would benefit from being able to meet with others who understand the challenges of fundraising, share tips and find ways we may be able to support each other do look at the dates and times mooted at this link. http://www.doodle.com/wdtdng9qhscuhuk7

I am currently completing a course to become a qualified funding adviser and whilst I am far from an expert I'm very happy to share anything I've learned and support the group as best I can.

The Pound Arts Centre team have offered to host this session for us, I am aware that public transport access to Corsham can be a problem so if that makes it impossible for you to attend but you would otherwise want to please do let me know.

Pop up art anyone?

We were contacting though our website by a lady called Kim who would like to create a pop up art gallery in Salisbury. She has asked us if we can help. Any thoughts anyone? Drop me an email if you would like her contact details.

Wiltshire College announce closure of The Arc

You may be aware that 2 weeks ago Wiltshire College announced their intention to cease any professional performance at The Arc from January 28 2011. There has been a two month consultation period offered to the Arc team to submit options for a business plan to bridge the current £25,000 subsidy given by the college.

There is a very real risk that the region will lose this professional venue that for 14 years has supported emerging artists, providing a platform for regional, national and international professional performance, a great training platform for students, apprentices and arts professionals and opportunities for community engagement.

Please do write to Chair of Wiltshire College Governors, Mr Steve Stone C/O
Wiltshire College Chippenham Campus, Cocklebury Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire SN15 3QD or to Principle Di Dale, di.dale@wiltshire.ac.uk in support of this valuable asset to the arts ecology in Wiltshire.

Community Grants

Did you know your Local Area board has a budget to support community projects and they are really under applied for? You can apply for up to £1000 with no match funding and up to £5000 (more could be considered) with a minimum of 50% mach funding. Look here for more information: http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/council/areaboards/areaboardscommunitygrantsscheme.htm

Where's Constable?

If you missed Hoodwinks 'Where's Constable' event take a look at this!

HOODWINK 'Where's Constable?' from Stephanie Jalland on Vimeo.

Want to perform at the Torch Relay's Salisbury sleepover?

Performance groups, companies and individuals are being invited to perform at the Olympic Torch Relay stop over in Salisbury on Monday July 11, 2012. This is a performance opportunity for the best and most talented within the County to perform to a local, national and potentially international audience.

Unfortunately there is no money available for this appearance and so you will have to be confident that you can support the activity from your existing resources. Please also note that there will be several acts on the stage and so there will be minimal time (if any) available between performances for set up and take down.

Please can you e-mail peter.tyas@wiltshire.gov.uk with a short description of what your group could present and how you would propose to deliver this activity, do also get in touch with Peter if you have any questions!

The deadline for this is October 7 so I'm afraid you don't have much thinking time!