CVAN EM celebrates and supports visual arts and culture in the region, fostering an inclusive long-term future for the sector, emphasising equity and access for all arts workers.
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I’ve been working with a lightweight 30 micron material. It isn’t glamorous, but it does something very interesting. Light passes through it. It diffuses colour. It disappears when the light changes. It folds. It catches air. It’s so thin, it can become almost nothing, and then suddenly become a large glowing form.
SCORE is an evolving practice for noticing how listening is organised across cultural organisations and exploring how it might be composed differently. It can be used within governance, staff and organisational life, curatorial and artistic relationships, and public programmes.
The session will include practical advice, common misconceptions and space for questions about the upcoming Arts Council England's National Portfolio application process.
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Leicester Print Workshop are delighted to offer a real exploration of type in all its formats across a huge range of projects that come together to create a comprehensive toolkit for any artist interested in beginning or developing their Letterpress practice. The course is designed to build understanding of the detailed nature of Letterpress through monthly sessions which will work best if extended by using the free membership that goes with this course.
West Sussex-based woodturner Ian Payne presents handcrafted bowls, tall forms and decorative fruit, made from a mix of local and sustainably sourced hardwoods. Exploring flared and straight-sided forms, his work highlights the natural flow and beauty of the material. https://www.ianpaynewoodturning.com/
This summer, hidden stories from Sleaford’s past will be brought into view in Common Ground: Sleaford’s Shared Stories, a major new collaboration between the Hub and Sleaford Museum. Through contemporary art and community participation, this ambitious programme of exhibitions and events aims to unearth and reinterpret objects from the Museum’s collection, offering a fresh perspective on local heritage. Artists featured include Emily Andersen, Phyllida Barlow and Dino Zhang.
Funding opportunties, residencies, creative roles, commissions, open calls, and professional or creative development.
We are looking for new board members to support our work and bring new skills, expertise and ideas to our organisation. We are open to receiving all types of applications. We are particularly keen to hear from: -Young people so our board better matches our young audience -People with a strong link to the city of Nottingham and our work -Fundraisers who can help us raise awareness of NC, open doors, make introductions and help us bring in donations -Creatives who are actively involved in the arts scene in Nottingham, nationally and internationally -People who know what makes teams work better, with expertise in HR, organisational change or People and Culture -We want our trustees to be representative of the people we serve; including people with disabilities, from the global majority and from lower socio-economic backgrounds
REMEDY, in partnership with Lincoln Museum and Usher Gallery, has launched a new £5,000 photography commission inviting photographers and artists working with photography to create a new body of work exploring the representation of health. The selected artist will receive a £3,500 artist fee and a £1,500 production budget to develop new work for exhibition as part of REMEDY’s 2027 programme.
The Rugby Open art exhibition brings together a diverse range of high-quality contemporary art from emerging and established artists from the local area and includes dozens of pieces from across the arts, from paintings and prints to textiles and ceramics.Artists from Warwickshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and the City of Coventry are invited to submit up to 3 pieces for the exhibition. There is an adult and youth (14-19 years) category. An independent panel of judges selects works for the exhibition. The panel changes each year. The judging panel for 2026 is: - Hettie Inniss, Artist (recipient of The Artsy Vanguard highlighting the most promising artists working today).- Timothy Davies, Director Grimm Gallery- Cllr Maggie O Rourke Portfolio holder for Partnerships and Well-being (Adult category only)- Cllr Nooria Sayani- Rugby Borough Council Mayor (Youth category only) Additional third professional artist judge yet to be announced. Application Process - a summary Artists must live, work or study in Warwickshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire or the City of Coventry Artists submit the application form either online or on paper. However the physical work must be delivered for judging by the selection panel. Adult category artists can to submit up to 3 pieces for selection into the exhibition. At least one submitted work should be for sale Youth category artists can submit up to 2 pieces for selection into the exhibition Artists pay the relevant fee on submission of application form (Adult 8.70 per work Youth 5.00 per work - bulk discount available for adult and youth) Artists deliver their physical artworks to the gallery for judging by the selection panel Judges select works for exhibition. Artists collect any unselected works Selected artworks are put on exhibition RUGBY OPEN 2026 IMPORTANT DATES SUMMARY: Application forms submission deadline: Monday 23 November YOUTH category delivery of physical artwork: Tuesday 24 November 12pm-6.45pm ADULT category delivery of physical artwork: Friday 27 November 10.30am-5pm Saturday 28 November 10.30am-3.30pm Selection Panel meets: Monday 30 November Notification of selection panel decision: Tuesday 1 December Unselected works collection: Wednesday 2 December 12 noon 7pm Preview Event: Tuesday 8 December 5.30pm 8pm. Exhibition Dates: 9 December 2026 20 February 2027 Collection of unsold works: Tuesday 23 February 2027, 10.30am 7pm Please see TERMS CONDITIONS for full details Applications welcomed from 2 September 2026 Prizes Overall winner wins grand prize of 1000 plus 500 towards a Floor One Gallery exhibition scheduled for the 2027 Rugby Open Other prizes: Youth overall winner 250 Rugby Borough Council Mayor's Award Brendan O'Rourke Award The Roodhouse Award Art at the Alex 2D award Art at the Alex 3D award Arts Society Trophy Rugby and District Arts Society Award Rugby and District Arts Society Award (YOUTH) Peoples' Choice Award Warwickshire Open Studios Award Northants and Rutland Open Studios Award
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