BEDFORD I-CREATE

Affordable art studios are currently being developed on Midland Road, Bedford. Contact: Dan Hickman on 01234 834566 / dan.hickman@bedfordi-lab.com for more information http://bedfordicreate.wordpress.com/

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“SWEETENER” BRINGS ART TO HEART OF BEDFORD TOWN CENTRE

Local people will be given a taste of the artistic talent on their doorstep with an exhibition entitled “Sweetener” staged by Bedford College staff and students at the BCA Gallery, High Street, and the South Bank Arts Centre from 17-26 March (11am-5pm, free admission).

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CREATIVE BEDFORDSHIRE NETWORKING MEETING - MARCH

The next Creative Bedfordshire Networking Meeting will take place on Thursday 4th March at the South Bank Arts Centre, Bedford College, Cauldwell Street, Bedford.

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ADULT LEARNERS’ WEEK

This competition is aimed at learners who live or work in the East of England. It is primarily aimed at new learners, especially those new to digital photography and looking to get the most from their picture taking.

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THE ONE LIFE WE HAVE - EXHIBITION OF ART

The local humanist group are putting on an art exhibition in Sharnbrook in June and are looking for exhibiting artists.

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FREE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS

Specialist workshops for the creative sector. Thursday 25th February and Thursday 11th March 2010 Contact Bromham Millers on 01234 376699 or email training@bromhammillers.co.uk

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UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE THEATRE

The University of Bedfordshire Theatre is now open to the public for a touring season. Visit the website: http://www.beds.ac.uk/theatre to find out more

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SUMMER ARTIST'S MARKET

Bedford Borough Council are re-launching the Artist's Market this summer. The market will take place fortnightly (every 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month) from June to September 2010 on St. Paul's Square.

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CREATIVE BEDFORDSHIRE NETWORKING MEETING- FEBRUARY

BCA Gallery, 13 High Street, Bedford from 6pm .

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INVITATION TO TENDER FOR CREATIVE BEDFORDSHIRE WEB SITE REFRESH

This is an invitation to submit costed proposals to refresh and host the Creative Bedfordshire web site (www.creativebedfordshire.org.uk) either by upgrading the existing site or developing a new site. The site is managed by Bedford Borough Council on behalf of a Steering Group of private creative business managers, officers of councils, education and arts organisations and individual artists in Bedfordshire.

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OUTDOOR PRACTITIONER NEEDED

Whipperley Infants school in Luton are working as part of the UKCCA Creative Partnerships Change School programme. We are looking for an individual, individuals or a company to develop outdoor environments and children’s learning at our school.

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TRAINING GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR THE CREATIVE SECTOR

Beyond 2010 is giving businesses in the East of England access to sector specific training advice and funding for new skills to harness their full potential. A Beyond 2010 team of experienced sector specialists can work with YOU and YOUR ORGANISATION to identify training opportunities that will equip staff with new skills.

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CREATIVE BEDFORDSHIRE NETWOKING MEETING -JANUARY

On Thursday 7th January, from 6pm Bedford Gallery on Castle Lane, Bedford will be hosting the Creative Bedfordshire Networking Meeting.

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MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE CREATIVE BEDFORDSHIRE TEAM!

We hope that you have a great time and will see you at the first Creative Bedfordshire Networking meeting on Thursday 7th January from 6pm at the Bedford Gallery, Castle Lane, Bedford (refreshments will be provided).

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ART EXHIBITION FOR REFUGEE WEEK

If anybody is interested in supprorting and raising the profile of Refugee Week in June 2010 through art please contact Cally Lawrence (01234) 353335 / cally@woodenhilluk.co.uk

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CREATIVE PRACTITIONERS REQUIRED TO SUPPORT THE DELIVERY OF THEIR CREATIVE LEARNING PROGRAMME

Lea Manor High School Change School Project Lea Manor High School, Luton and Creative Partnerships wish to contract creative practitioners to support the delivery of their creative learning programme.

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INVITATION FOR TEACHERS OF PERFORMING ARTS, DANCE, DRAMA, THEATRE AND ENGLISH:

A laban workshop.

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FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR YOUNG FILM MAKERS (UK)

First Light Movies provides grants to projects that enable young people to participate in all aspects of film productions. visit http://www.firstlightonline.co.uk/funding/young-film-fund/ for more information.

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NEW FUND LAUNCHED FOR DISABLED ARTISTS

Unlimited is a new £1.5 million UK-wide disability arts commissioning fund being run as part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad. The aim of the fund is to commission new work that is artistically led by disabled people. For more information visit: http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/funding/unlimited/

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ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND IS URGING BUSINESSES AND THE ART SECTORS TO WORK TOGETHER.

ACE chief executive Alan Davey has explained that the creative sector is a major force driving economic growth in the UK. Mr Davey encouraged the commercial arts industry to work closely with the tourism sector in a bid to help boost the UK's economic growth.

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FORZA ITALIA! ST JOHN RIGBY LOWER SCHOOL’S ENQUIRY PROJECT

FORZA ITALIA! St John Rigby Lower School’s Enquiry Project St John Rigby Lower School, Bedford and Creative Partnerships wish to contract 2 creative practitioners: a MOSAIC ARTIST, and a CARNIVAL ARTIST, to support the delivery of their creative learning programme.

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FREELANCE ROLE - DRAMA/ MUSIC

Norton Road Primary School and Creative Partnerships wish to contract a Creative Partner with a background in drama and/or music to support the delivery of their enquiry school project.

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DANCE/ MOVEMENT PRACTITIONER WANTED

Richmond Hill Special School in Luton, working in partnership with UKCCA wish to contract a Dance/ Movement practitioner to support the delivery of their Enquiry school creative learning programme with Creative Partnerships.

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OPPORTUNITY AT QUEENS PARK LOWER SCHOOL

Queen’s Park Lower School, Bedford and Creative Partnerships wish to contract a creative partner to support the delivery of their creative learning programme.

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CREATIVE PARTNER SOUGHT

Scott Lower School, Bedford and Creative Partnerships wish to contract a creative partner to support the delivery of their creative learning programme.

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WANTED - DRAMA PRACTITIONER, STORYTELLER OR MAKER

Cauldwell Lower School, Bedford and Creative Partnerships wish to contract a Drama practitioner, Storyteller or Maker to support the delivery of their creative learning programme.

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WANTED - CREATIVE PRACTITIONER AT MARK RUTHERFORD SCHOOL

Mark Rutherford Upper School and Creative Partnerships wish to contract a creative practitioner to support the delivery of their creative learning programme.

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CREATIVE PRACTITIONER OPPORTUNITY

Hazeldene Lower School in Bedford wishes to contract a creative practitioner to support the delivery of a creative enquiry programme.

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FURTHER CREATIVE PRACTITIONER OPPORTUNITIES

We are looking for a creative practitioner/s who can work in partnership with staff, young people and parents to produce inspiring learning activities that relate to the development objectives of Creative Partnerships and those of the school –particularly around making learning relevant, student motivation and parental engagement.

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DRAMA PRACTITIONER OR PUPPETRY EXPERT REQUIRED

St Joseph’s Infants School, Luton, and Creative Partnerships wish to a contract creative partner to support the delivery of their creative learning programme.

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CREATIVE NETWORKING

The next Creative Bedfordshire Networking Meeting will take place this Thursday 5th November from 6pm at Bar Citrus, Harpur Street, Bedford.

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ART ON DISPLAY AT HEALTH HUB RESTAURANT

The Real Renaissance Cafe has various art on display for their diners to enjoy.

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REFLECTIONS OF BEDFORD

Bedford's most recent piece of public art - Reflections of Bedford.

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NEW BEDFORDSHIRE-BASED ART GALLERY

A new innovative arts centre, ‘b Gallery’ will soon be opening in Bedfordshire.

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ART IN EMPTY SHOPS

The first pieces of art have been displayed in Empty Shops in Bedford.

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OPPORTUNITY FOR A VISUAL ARTIST IN LEAGRAVE

Leagrave School, Luton, and Creative Partnerships are looking for a visual artist who can work with teachers to encourage children to be ambitious and aspirational in their learning.

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ARTIST OPPORTUNITY IN BEDFORD

We are seeking an artist to work with the Cecil Higgins Art Gallery & Bedford Museum and a small group of students from Bedford College to produce a mural inspired by the Art Gallery’s Edward Bawden collection.

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MAKE IT FEST

Come and take part in workshops and walks, join us for discussion and talks at the BCA Gallery, High Street, Bedford.

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GRANT FUNDING FROM BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

Applications for funding for 2010/11 are invited from third sector voluntary, community and charitable organisations, including sports and arts groups.

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OPPORTUNITY - COMMUNITY ARTS PHOTOGRAPHER

Luton Our Story Community Arts Photographer. Luton Cultural Services Trust is looking to employ an experienced community artist within the discipline of photography to project manage the Luton Our Story Project.

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PRACTITIONER’S FAIR

The practitioner’s fair is happening at the UK Centre for Carnival Arts on the 11th Nov.

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CREATIVE NETWORKING - THANK YOU!

Thank you to all who attended October's Creative Networking meeting at the BCA Gallery!

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WOMENSWORK

A new resource for women

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DIGITAL SHORTS

Want to make a short film? Talented? Have a great idea? Then Digital Shorts is for you!

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RECREATED

ReCreatEd is the Regional Creative Arts in Education e-network providing a forum for practitioners and teachers of Performing Arts and English at all levels. It welcomes freelance artists and individuals working with arts companies and organisations who have an interest in developing projects and practice in the arts both within educational contexts and beyond. http://web.polhill.beds.ac.uk/drupal-5.10/

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BUSINESS BASICS TRAINING

Could you turn your artistic skills into a small business? If you live in Bedfordshire, You can attend the free training programme run by Bromham Millers to help you develop and make a business.

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MUSICIANS WANTED

A friendly local band are looking for new members to build on their current line up.

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ITALIAN SCULPTURE IN BEDFORD

A beautiful art piece has been donated to Bedford by Professore Giuseppe Martignetti

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ART IN EMPTY SHOPS

An opportunity to display artwork in empty shop windows in Bedford Town Centre.

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JOB VACANCY FOR GRAPHIC DESIGN TUTOR

Bedford College are currently recruiting for a Graphics Tutor.

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THE REAL RENAISSANCE CAFE LTD

Renaissance cafe is completely revamping and planning to display the work of local artists which will be available for sale to the general public.

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EASTERN APPROACHES - A NEW OPEN EXHIBITION

Eastern Approaches - a new open exhibition An opportunity to exhibit contemporary sculpture at Hatfield House Hatfield House is a major British historic site famed for its park and gardens, and attracting 100,000 visitors a year. For the first time the estate will host a new open exhibition of contemporary sculpture from across London and the Eastern region.

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LOCAL CREATIVE INFRASTRUCTURE.

The Work Foundation has recently been commissioned by the Local Government Association, on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, to develop a menu for local creative infrastructure. This is to support local councils who wish to improve their creative infrastructure to make decisions about priorities for investment.

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BEYOND 2010

Funding for training for Creative businesses in the East of England

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CREATIVE BEDFORDSHIRE LAUNCHED

Bedfordshire's creative businesses were given a boost last night through a new initiative to promote the high level of talent across the county...

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