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Arts News
| Aos to hold Summer Workshops |
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Aos, the artists and makers group based in Skye & Lochalsh have announced two further events to be held this summer. Firstly a handmade felt workshop in Broadford on the 1st August 2009 and a screenprinting workshop which will be held at Highland Print Studio, Inverness on 28th August 2009.
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| Posted on
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:42:00 GMT |
| Mischief La-Bas - The Market of Optimism |
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Aviemore is set to welcome a major new outdoor street theatre on Tuesday 28 July, by the internationally acclaimed performance company, Mischief La-Bas after winning a bid to host the production against towns and cities across Scotland. |
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Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:39:00 GMT |
| Gaisgeach an t-sluaigh / Champion of the People |
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Ceolas has been honoured by the confirmation that Sr Margaret MacDonell from Nova Scotia will be attending the symposium on Fr Allan Macdonald “Gaisgeach an t-sluaigh” / ‘Champion of the People’ in Eriskay 12-15th July 2009. |
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Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:09:00 GMT |
| Veer North to Exhibit in Da Gadderie |
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A project initiated by Veer North, and launched internationally in 2008, is to come to the Shetland Museum and Archives during July. ‘Crossing Waater’ involves workshops, experimental art labs, and a series of exhibitions that aim to link people and artists across communities in Shetland, Scandinavia and mainland Scotland. |
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Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:45:00 GMT |
| Culture Minister Supports Atlantic Islands Festival |
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Scottish Government Culture Minister Michael Russell has sent a filmed message of support to the first ever Atlantic Islands Festival and Geopoetics Summer School to be held on the Isle of Luing in Argyll from 4 to 11 July 2009. |
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Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:21:00 GMT |
| Artists at Glenfiddich 2009 |
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Glenfiddich is pleased to announce the full line up for this years Artists in Residence programme from 1 June to 30 September 2009. |
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Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:47:00 GMT |
| Banff Mountain Film Festival |
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Catch the steepest and deepest in high-adrenaline outdoor sport films when the 2009 Radical Reels Tour comes to Fort William on Saturday 25th July 2009. |
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Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:26:00 GMT |
| Cromarty plays host to the Eris Quartet |
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On Sunday, July 12th 2009 at 4pm, Cromarty Arts Trust will host a delightful afternoon of chamber music with some very strong local connections. For not only will the cellist in the group have made her mark already on the Black Isle, but the music performed will have very strong associations as well.
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Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:30:00 GMT |
| Scottish Music Industry Association Survey |
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Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA) is a representative body promoting the Scottish music industry. Led by a board from across the music industry - with backgrounds and expertise ranging from management to media, classical to crunk - the organisation will support the growth and full diversity of Scottish music enterprise in a fair and committed way. They now want to here from you!
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Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:17:00 GMT |
| Scottish Government Town Centre Regeneration Fund |
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The Scottish Government has announced that Scottish Towns affected by the recession are invited to bid for their share of the £60 million Town Centre Regeneration Fund. Organisations that are eligible to apply to the fund include local authorities, Community Planning Partnerships, business Improvement Districts, Town Centre Managers, local Chambers of Commerce, businesses as well as community and voluntary groups. |
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Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:26:00 GMT |
| Musicians Benevolent Fund - Awards for Ensembles and Groups |
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The Musicians Benevolent Fund (MBF) makes awards to emerging performing groups who are generating a significant impact within their chosen field of music, have a genuine commitment to building a career as a professional group, and who can demonstrate recognised musical excellence. Performing groups in the UK with between 2 and 10 members are eligible to apply for between £500 to £3,000.
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Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:21:00 GMT |
| Great Britons programme re-opens |
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The third cycle of the Great Britons programme has just begun, offering free flights to budding British talent as part of British Airways' sponsorship of London 2012. They are looking for emerging talent from any of their 6 categories: Performing Arts, Sport, Community, Fashion, Art & Design and Communication.
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| Posted on
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:59:00 GMT |
| Station Community Regeneration Fund |
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The First Scotrail/Transport Scotland Station Community Regeneration Fund is open to both businesses and community groups. The idea behind the fund is to make use of redundant railway buildings, by turning them into either a business that meets community needs or a community project that contributes to the local community. |
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Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:16:00 GMT |
| Scottish venues through to the National Lottery Awards |
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The National Lottery Awards are an annual search to find the UK's favourite Lottery-funded projects. Public voting for The National Lottery Awards is now open, with ten projects competing in each category. Three Scottish venues have been nominated for the ‘Best Arts Project’ and one in the ‘Best Heritage’ category. |
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Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:10:00 GMT |
| Anne Brodie & Yael Rosenblut - The Visitors comes to Timespan |
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Chilean video artist Yael Rosenblut and Scottish artist Anne Brodie will be showcasing their photographic and video installation at Timespan Gallery and Ice House on Friday 3rd July 2009 from 7-9pm. This exhibition is the result of a month long residency curated by Timespan's artist in residence, Ruth MacDougall.
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| Posted on
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:54:00 GMT |
| Playwrights' Studio Scotland – Mentoring scheme open for applications |
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The Playwrights' Studio, Scotland is now accepting applications for its 2009/2010 Mentoring Session. The scheme offers new playwrights to be mentored by established playwrights, giving them a chance to improve their writing skills and gain valuable insights into the playwriting process. |
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Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:49:00 GMT |
| Survey explores Scotland's technical theatre skills |
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A 'Technical Theatre Skill Feasibility Study' has been commissioned by a group of education providers, the Creative and Cultural Skills council and various bodies representing the theatre industry in Scotland. They are hoping to explore the feasibility of a Technical Theatre Skills Academy for Scotland, which would have both academic and industry ownership. |
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Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:41:00 GMT |
| New blog spot helps young Scottish photographers |
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Younger P showcases the work of young photographers working in Scotland today. Its creator hopes the blog will act as a source of inspiration for aspiring photographers and be of use to those commissioning photography. |
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Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:36:00 GMT |
| Minister holds progress update on Creative Scotland |
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On the 23 June 2009, the first in a series of quarterly events was held to update interested parties on Creative Scotland's progress. Culture Minister, Michael Russell, Chair of Creative Scotland, Ewan Brown and Chair of the Joint Board of the Scottish Arts Council and Scottish Screen, Richard Holloway all spoke at the event, which was held at the Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh. |
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Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:22:00 GMT |
| Burnsong Competition open for entries |
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During Scotland's Year of Homecoming, Burnsong is looking for new songs of hope and optimism. Can you write a new song about freedom or friendship that Scots worldwide will sing long into the future? |
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Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:10:00 GMT |
| RSAMD Showcase Concert in Inverness |
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The next event in the Lunchtime Concert Series promoted by Inverness Arts Forum in the Town House will be on Wednesday 8th July 2009 and will feature the prize winning Armenian violinist Ani Batikian, accompanied by the Japanese pianist, Ayako Kanazawa. |
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Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:48:00 GMT |
| Lochalsh Arts Fair - Call for Submissions |
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Artists are invited to submit up to three pieces of work for the inaugural Lochalsh Arts Fair to be held at Dornie Hall, Lochalsh from Saturday 22nd of August until Friday 28th August 2009. |
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Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:08:00 GMT |
| New Pipe March celebrates 50th Anniversary Homecoming for the Clan Currie Society |
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Members of the worldwide Clan Currie Society taking part in the Homecoming Scotland Gathering event in Edinburgh this summer (25th & 26th July 2009) will celebrate the Homecoming and the 50th anniversary of their Society in a most unique way – with a new pipe tune specifically commissioned for the occasion! |
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Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:34:00 GMT |
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