Creative Midlands Articles

Creative Midlands Articles

The Citizen published Broadcaster search is on

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 11:00 PM PST

Article

Arms and armour on display at The Collection!

Posted: 26 Nov 2011 02:59 AM PST

We are very pleased to announce that, as part of our programme of improvements, some of our fantastic collection of arms and armour is now on display in the Orientation Hall. The arms and armour collection at the museum was formed from the private collection of one man - John Smith.  Over the course of his life [...]

an_magazine: Look out for some great features in our Dec issue on the Paul Hamlyn Awards, fair pay for artists campaign and contemporary commissioning!

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 09:13 AM PST

an_magazine: Look out for some great features in our Dec issue on the Paul Hamlyn Awards, fair pay for artists campaign and contemporary commissioning!

an_magazine: RT @jobs_and_opps: Can you recommend any good blogs about being a freelancer ?

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 09:01 AM PST

an_magazine: RT @jobs_and_opps: Can you recommend any good blogs about being a freelancer ?

an_magazine: @EastStreetArts Pleased to say it made the mag, Jon. Went done well; an incisive and unfettered opinion piece on All Points North.

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 08:52 AM PST

an_magazine: @EastStreetArts Pleased to say it made the mag, Jon. Went done well; an incisive and unfettered opinion piece on All Points North.

Music hubs to drive music education from 2012 »

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 12:35 PM PST


This post has been generated by Page2RSS

Derby's Quad gallery captures cinematic cool for noir journey A Darkness More Than Night

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 08:05 AM PST

Curators take a "forensic" approach to the influence of the film genre of the 1940s and 1950s, inviting artistic responses from across the world in a cinematic winter exhibition.

Libraries Development Initiative announced

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 07:36 AM PST

Arts Council England and the Local Government Association (LGA) have announced the Libraries Development Initiative which is a £200,000 fund available through an application process.


 

Arts Council England and the Local Government Association (LGA) have announced the Libraries Development Initiative which is a £200,000 fund available through an application process.


This will build on the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council's (MLA) and LGA's Future Libraries Programme to ensure libraries are at the heart of society and valued by local communities.


The Libraries Development Initiative was developed in partnership with the LGA, and will support around ten projects from March 2012 until March 2013, with a maximum award of £20,000 per project.


Successful projects will explore how embedding arts and culture in libraries can bring benefits to library users and library services and increase cultural provision in local areas. Projects will also look at new ways of working that will enhance libraries' sustainability and relevance as vibrant hubs in their local communities.


This new initiative is one part of the Arts Council's wider work with libraries, aimed at enabling them to partner with other art forms and arts organisations to improve the cultural experience for users and audiences.  The Arts Council is exploring the best ways to deliver on that ambition, and to broaden out the debate about the value of library services, and details of further work will be announced as it takes shape. 


The Arts Council assumed a non-statutory role for libraries in October. Its role is to champion and help develop the cultural offer of library services with the aim of making them a more relevant and resilient resource for their local communities.


Jessica Harris, who became the Arts Council's West Midlands Relationship Manager (Libraries) in October, comments: 'We have designed this initiative to draw on the existing strengths of libraries, but also to enable them to think creatively about new ways of delivering and developing their services.'


For more information about how to apply visit: link to www.artscouncil.org.uk


 

Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Nutcracker will move to O2 Arena

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 07:22 AM PST

Birmingham Royal Ballet's Nutcracker will move to O2 Arena


 

Birmingham Royal Ballet's Nutcracker will move to O2 Arena


Birmingham Royal Ballet's spectacular production of The Nutcracker, created by the Company's Director Laureate Sir Peter Wright, is running at the Birmingham Hippodrome until Sunday 11 December.


It is the world's most celebrated family Christmas show, and following its Christmas 2011 season at the Hippodrome the company will head to London and give six performances of its world acclaimed interpretation at the O2 from 27 to 30 December.


Sir Peter Wright created the production in 1990 to thank the City of Birmingham for its support and generosity towards the company following its move from Sadler's Wells. The Nutcracker immediately triumphed, establishing itself as the finest on offer throughout the country in the Christmas calendar of entertainment.


The enchanting story of Clara's adventures with her Nutcracker doll, Rat King and the Sugar Plum Fairy is an exquisite seasonal feast. Sets and over 200 costumes have been created by John Macfarlane, the designer of the Company's stunning Cinderella.


Trivia:


A Magic Circle magician was recruited to device tricks and illusions for the production


A huge  transformation scene has a Christmas tree growing from four metres to 15 metres and a fireplace expanding to fill half the stage


A crew of 50 people will work backstage


Flame retardant snow has been imported from a specialist company in New York


For more information about BRB: http://www.brb.org.uk/


To book for the Birmingham production:


www.birminghamhiippodrome.com


0844 338 5000


To book for the O2 show:


www.theo2.co.uk


0844 856 0202


 

Tributes paid after 3D games innovator Kevin Bulmer dies

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 06:49 AM PST

Kevin Bulmer, founder and director of Synthetic Dimensions, the Wolverhampton based 3D computer graphics company, has died.

Strange but true at Compton Verney

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 03:28 AM PST

COMPTON Verney art gallery closes for its long Christmas break shortly – but there's still time to see an intriguing exhibition.

an_magazine: RT @kimwalker4: @an_magazine @CenSta Saved £5 on my 2012 subscription. Delighted and looking forward to another year from a-n. A fantast ...

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 02:13 AM PST

an_magazine: RT @kimwalker4: @an_magazine @CenSta Saved £5 on my 2012 subscription. Delighted and looking forward to another year from a-n. A fantast ...

an_magazine: RT @AIR_artists: AIR members: check your inboxes for details on how to vote in this year's AIR Council Elections! Make your vote count! ...

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 12:47 AM PST

an_magazine: RT @AIR_artists: AIR members: check your inboxes for details on how to vote in this year's AIR Council Elections! Make your vote count! ...

an_magazine: RT @AIR_artists: The list of nominees for election to the AIR Council 2011 are: Bec Garland Elizabeth Murton Emily Speed Annabel Tilley ...

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 12:47 AM PST

an_magazine: RT @AIR_artists: The list of nominees for election to the AIR Council 2011 are: Bec Garland Elizabeth Murton Emily Speed Annabel Tilley ...

Series of works from MA Fine Art graduate

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 04:12 AM PST



A series of works from the MA Degree exhibition at the Greestone building in Lincoln last September by MA Fine Art graduate Major Green can now be seen on Vimeo at http://vimeo.com/channels/248427



The work is autobiographical and derived from memories within the Greestone building over a period of two years as a student. The building was used as a device to convey the memories.

Going to Design your future in Manchester on Monday and Tuesday? Why not come al...

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 01:21 AM PST

Going to Design your future in Manchester on Monday and Tuesday? Why not come along to stand 61 to meet staff and students from some of our art and design courses? You can keep up to date with us on the day by following us @NTUArtandDesign on Twitter
Posted by Creative Midlands at 11/26/2011 11:46:00 am
Labels:

No comments:

Post a Comment

Note: only a member of this blog may post a comment.

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)