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News: Thrive Bursary 2020 Recipients

Over the summer we re-purposed our funding in order to invest in the cultural sector to help support them to innovate in their practice and in particular their digital work with children and young people aged 0-25yrs. Thirteen bursaries were gifted to individual artists and smaller arts and cultural organisations to use over the next…

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EVENTS: #DANCECONNECT20 TAKEOVER

Join DanceXchange in partnership with Arts Connect for an afternoon of exciting digital content from #DanceConnect20 participants and artists. When: Sat 5th September 2020, 1:00pm Where: Online Ticket Info: FREE, booking required for classes Duration: 300 Minutes Suitable For: Suitable for all, classes for 16+ We are very excited to announce the celebrative culmination of our…

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Commission: Arts Ambassador Schools’ Network – Textile Artists Wanted

Arts Ambassador Schools’ Network Commission – £8,900 Me, the Artist and Maker. CALL FOR ARTISTS/ARTS ORGANISATIONS with Textiles specialism, including aspects of Printing. Deadline for applications: 1 October 2020 (no later than 12.00 noon) Project Brief: To develop skills for children and teachers in textiles, and aspects of printing, linked to environmental issues using recycled…

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Commission: Me, the Artist and Maker

Arts Ambassador School’s Network Artist Commission for artists / arts organisations with Textiles specialism, including aspects of Printing – £8,900 Application Closing Date: 1 October 2020 – 12 noon Interview Date: 3 November 2020 Project Brief: To develop skills for children and teachers in textiles, and aspects of printing, linked to environmental issues using recycled…

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News: Arts Connect’s Creative Digital Leadership Programme 2020 – 2021

Arts Connect’s new digital programme will support arts and cultural organisations and individual artists to develop a leadership role in their digital practice as creators, instigators and deliverers of new digital practices, models, products and ideas. Participants on the programme will work alongside industry partners on a digital leadership and creation programme. You will develop…

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Tender: Co-ordination of the LCEP Power of Partnerships Gathering 2021

Opportunity to Tender for the Co-ordination of the LCEP Power of Partnerships Gathering 2021 Commission: up to a maximum of £2,500 Deadline: Wednesday 5th August 2020 (12.00 noon) | Selection Meeting Date via Zoom: Wednesday 12th August 2020 Arts Connect in partnership with The Mighty Creatives and Festivals Bridges host an annual conference for the…

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Commission: Freelance Development Co-ordinator

Commission for a Freelance Development Co-ordinator – £7,000 Application Closing Date: 27 July 2020 – 12 noon Interview Date via Zoom: 7 August 2020 Worcestershire Cultural Education Partnership (CEP) is seeking an experienced freelance Development Co-ordinator to support its development and deliver its planned programmes. Role of Development Co-ordinator The Development Co-ordinator will develop the…