kaf small scale commissions we want your art! · apprenticeship and trustees (deadline 27 jun...
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Issue 37 May 2014
Information on what’s coming to KAF is starting to appear on the new
website www.kidderminsterartsfestival.org.uk
We now have a fundraising site for KAF, contributions will help us
run workshops, and finance artists to take part in the festival and keep our ticket prices low, all money raised will go directly on content and will not be used
by the Council for anything other than KAF. Please click the link below to donate. If you can make a donation no matter how small, it will help. Many thanks
http://www.gofundme.com/Kidderminsterartsfestival
KAF SMALL SCALE COMMISSIONS – We want your art! A new scheme for KAF 2014 has been established with the funding from a Worcestershire County Council Arts Grant and the Xpressions Leisure Grant Scheme. The KAF Small Scale Commissions Scheme will commission 6 new works to be shown at KAF 2014 between the 9th and the 23rd of August. The scheme is looking to recruit artists from Worcestershire who will create a temporary piece of artwork, our priority will be visual art or mixed art form work, which can appear at the festival for a minimum of one full day. Artists should submit a proposal outlining their idea in full and stand to be given a grant of £250 on completion of the work. The festival is programmed around themes relating to WWI and proposals which link with this will be looked upon favourably. Considerations should be given to health and safety, appropriate use of space and appeal to our audiences. You must identify the site you would like to use in your proposal if you have a fixed idea, otherwise your work will be located to compliment other elements of the program. Please also state if you have a preferred date. Your idea must be new, or in development and have never been shown in Worcestershire previously. It must not make any permanent change to the landscape or buildings or require planning permission. You must be self sufficient throughout your installation process. Wyre Forest District Council will seek any appropriate permissions. We will seek to recruit at least 2 artists from the Wyre Forest out of the 6. Deadlines for proposals are close of business 28th of June and should be submitted by email to [email protected] Please call 01562 732 977 for further information
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More festival news: We have now recruited our summer staff and KAF will have a dedicated marketing officer so you will see a surge in publicity and information over the coming weeks. Keep an eye on the website to see the new events and booking information.
Wanted - Contemporary Craft makers We will be hosting a Contemporary Craft Makers event in the Town Hall on the 9th of August, we are looking for crafts people who can sell their work and do a demonstration or short workshop. The stalls are free as this is a trial, if you do very well we’d love you to make a donation towards next years KAF. If you are interested in having a stall please call Loz Samuels or email [email protected] by June 30th. Spaces are limited half are allocated already!
Wanted Your Old T shirts Eira Walters has been knitting like mad with her army of volunteers and now has an amazing 2000 poppies done. She’ll put these on sleeves made out of old t shirts to make the bollard covers. Eira has made 40 bollard covers but needs 70...... she’s confident she will reach her target but she does need more t-shirts, blue, green, yellow, any size or condition. If you can help her why not drop her line? Her email is [email protected] You can also get a knitting pattern there is you feel like joining in, they are very simple
Volunteering Are you interested in volunteering with a cultural organisation in Kidderminster? We are currently exploring the establishment of a consortium which shares volunteers, meaning you get an all round quality experience in as many or as few environments as you wish. You will gain valuable experience, make new friends and be a part of making Kidderminster a better more vibrant place to live. We may be able to help you with your expenses. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01562732977
Attention Seekers – We need you! On the 16th of August we will be showing of some of the Wyre Forests most talented and maybe even the not so talented performers. If you think you’ve got something special to perform no matter how short you
can apply for a slot on our Attention Seekers Stage. We will have a P.A available if you want to be amplified, no age restrictions or art form, it can be a performance of a poem, a song, a magic trick, our minds are open and we are waiting for you to contact us. Slots available between 11am and 3pm Email [email protected] or cal 01562732977 to register your interest.
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Painting workshops for mature artists:
Weds between 4pm & 6pm. £4.00 per week or £3.00 concessions. If you are interested in improving your painting techniques or you are just starting out and would like some guidance, just turn up at the venue & talk to Malcolm or call the Arts Team at Wyre Forest District Council on 01562 732978. Please note classes are becoming full so we recommend paying on a termly basis to guarantee your place. Find us at: Church House, Areley Kings, From Stourport on Severn take the A451 signed to Great Witley cross the River Severn Bridge and in 250 yards turn right (signed St Bartholomew’s Church) DY13 OAR. www.churchhouseareleykings.org.uk
WFDC Events – workshops – performance Dance for over 55’s: A Chance to Dance: Relaxed, no need for any special clothing, or a partner, gentle movement at your own pace. Come along to these friendly groups, make new friends, get fit and have fun.
Classes run every term – term time only Rock Village Hall Monday’s 10am – 11 am. Followed by an optional Creative Chance to Dance – make new dances in a structured class for the more adventurous, 11.15am – 12.15pm £3.50 per session or both sessions for £6.00 Areley Kings Village Hall every Thursday 10am until 11am. Cost £3.50 Bewdley Museum – Tuesdays 1.30pm to 2.30pm - £6 per session
Under 5’s – New sessions starting in Kidderminster
Music Bugs – sensory music classes for your baby, toddler and pre-schooler Babies & children love music, singing and time with other children so why not bring them along to Music Bugs where they can sing, explore finding rhythm
and make new friends. Our first session was a great success so we hope to run many more, why not
come along and see what it’s all about?
Just turn up – first Wednesday of every month Venue – Corn Exchange, Kidderminster Town Hall
£3 per child, grown ups free! Ask about our loyalty card too!
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Brass instrument Players needed for musical fun, leading to a processing performance in August as part of KAF, you must be
available for weekly rehearsals on Thursday evenings linked to the drumming workshops in the flyer on previous page. .
Please contact [email protected] for details
Keep Up!
Every day we post opportunities for artists including jobs, funding, competitions and more on our facebook page. Why not have a look www.facebook.com/KAF.arts
Geese Theatre Company: Recruitment Opportunities The Birmingham-based company is currently recruiting for the following roles: Communications Assistant - Apprenticeship and Trustees (deadline 27 Jun 2014); Male Actor/ Groupworker (deadline 30 May 2014). For full details see: www.geese.co.uk
PILOT Nights Submissions A chance for contemporary theatre makers to present up to 20min of new, work-in-progress material, in front of a public audience and industry peers at mac Birmingham (31 Jul 2014). Deadline 5 Jun 2014. Details: pilotnights.co.uk/theatremakers
There are tons of opportunities just like these on http://creativeenterprisecoventry.wordpress.com/ Why not sign up to the newsletter and get them posted to your inbox?
If you missed the Carpet Forest at KAF 13, it’s not too late to see it, but you’ll have to do a bit of travelling. The Forest is appearing at All Hallows Hall in Bristol and will be there during the Easton Arts Trail which is on the 15th and 16th of June, well worth a day trip. Great to see a piece of local work appearing somewhere else.
Family fun at Playday 2014
11am – 3pm on the 6
th August at Brintons Park, Kidderminster
Lots of games, sports and arts and crafts activities....
Entry is free but there will be a small charge for some activities – you will need to purchase your tickets from the WFDC caravan
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FUN AND SAFE SUMMER ACTIVITIES 2014 For Children and Young People
Our Summer Brochure is out in June with lots of exciting activities for
children to participate in.
Early online booking is available from the 9th June or you can our booking line from the 17th June on 01562 732984 – booking line is open Monday to Friday 9am to 12
noon.
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