Annual Summer Show of the Guild

“Sunlight over Breydon Water“  by Alan Lavender and “New Pastures -Brown Hare” ceramic by Steve Oatley 

The Annual Exhibition of The Great Yarmouth Guild of Artists and Craftsmen is currently showing in the  Exhibition Galleries at Great Yarmouth Central library.  The exhibition runs until Saturday 31st July, 2010.  It is a lively exhibition, showing 159 works in different media by 40 members.  Barrie Woods, who serves on the Committee of the Guild, says that the Guild is going from strength to strength thanks to its initiative in setting up a gallery in one of retail units in Victoria Arcade to showcase the work of its members.  There have been over 8,000 visitors since the gallery opened and the Arcade management team have been very supportive as the gallery has contributed towards the regeneration of  the Arcade.  The initiative has also encouraged new members, with the result that membership is currently at its maximum of 80, so that application for membership is closed just for the moment.

“Breaker” by Maggie Dawson

Message from Alan Davey, Chief Executive, Arts Council England

You may be aware that the Department for Culture, Media and Sport recently announced a consultation on the return of the lottery shares to their original causes.

If agreed by Parliament, this would re-balance the share of the lottery, restoring arts, heritage and sport shares to their original 20% each by 2012.

This is a very positive move for the arts and I would like to encourage you to respond to the consultation document. It’s vital that Government hears directly from front line arts organisations about how the distinct benefits of additional lottery funding would help you to deliver your work on the ground. Your views are particularly valuable in light of the reductions to public funding we know are coming in future years, and which will make the lottery contribution to the arts all the more important.

The consultation proposes re-balancing lottery shares in two stages, returning 18% each to arts, heritage and sports by April 2011, and to 20% by April 2012. This would eventually reduce the share currently held by the Big Lottery Fund to 40%.

Details of the consultation can be found on the DCMS website at www.dcms.gov.uk/consultations/7070.aspx. The consultation closes on 21 August.

Bradwell Gardeners Club and Broadlanders Art Club Summer Exhibition. 2010

Transitions and ENSFC

There are six students involved in the exciting Transitions project.  We have been to the Great Yarmouth archives and have selected artworks/images that will inspire our responses to the contemporary view of the Great Yarmouth and Gorleston area.  Several students have already identified areas of interest and Enya and Ellen have interviewed members of the public in Great Yarmouth to gain their views on the area. Enya is interested in looking at the contrast between the natural environment and the built environment while looking at and being inspired by the local artist Anthony Aimies. If anyone has any background information of him please add a comment.

  Jack is intersted in textiles and fashion and has made an appointment at Carrow House to look at the collection.  At the moment Jack is interested in Victorian costumes.

Hannah is interested in the equipment and clothing worn by lifeboat men in the past and the present day. 

Charlotte is intersted in beach huts and textured wood.  We are interested in learning what type of belongings people keep in their beach huts.

Ellen is looking for found objects – found on the beach or are marine related for an installation.  Any one with any artefacts or driftwood etc would be appreciated.

Alissa is interested in photographs and local trades and trades people.  How traditional trades compare with modern trades.

Anyone with any comments or images that they can share with us to help us with our research would be greatly appreciated.  Please contact us by comemnt.  Thank you.

Musicians required

Market Gates Shopping Centre are looking for musicians who would like to perform at the Centre on Wednesdays over the Summer period 4th August to 1st September.  There are one hour slots between 13.00- 17.oo hrs each Wednesday.  If you are interested contact Tracey Wright, Market Gates Shoppign Centre Administrator for more information.  Tel: 01493 858677  Email:traceywright@marketgates-shopping.co.uk

Oriel High School Exhibition at Library

This photograph doesn’t do justice to the lovely jacket displayed in the  Oriel High School Art Show in the Exhibition Galleries at the Library during the week beginning 5th July.   I hope  the show got the visitors it merited.

New life for old Ipswich Art School Premises

Thinking about the sad demise of Great Yarmouth School of Art, it is interesting to see how a campaign in Ipswich to reuse the old art school building has come at last to a successful conclusion. On Friday 9 July, a major new art space located in the former Ipswich Art School will be launched by a unique collaboration with the Saatchi Gallery.

The opening show, The Saatchi Gallery at Ipswich Art School, will show the work of Will Ryman, Matthew Monahan, Thomas Houseago, Alexandra Bircken, Andy Yoder, Francis Upritchard and Rebecca Warren.

The loan from the Saatchi Gallery aims to boost Ipswich’s bid to establish itself as a regional contemporary arts hub and set the stage for a major fund-raising campaign to purchase the building by winning support from businesses and community leaders. Saatchi hope that the former Art School will once again have a strong educational reach. A Gallery spokeswoman said: “We hope that the many schools that visit the Saatchi Gallery in London will be encouraged to visit the new museum in Ipswich to enable even more students to see contemporary art first-hand on a regular basis.”

Like Great Yarmouth Art School, Ipswich Art School was a leading centre of creativity until its closure in 1996. Now Ipswich Council and its partners in Colchester wish to re-establish links with emerging artists at local universities, colleges and in the wider community.

The new Art School Gallery will be run by Colchester & Ipswich Museums Service.

Tiptoe Time, Tiptoe Ballet & Tiptoe Tappers

Tiptoe Ballet: An introduction to Ballet, teaches children the basic positions and techniques. They will be taught how to hold their body correctly, including how to hold their hands and how to point their toes. They will practice simple skills such as skipping and jumping to improve coordination, flexibility and confidence whilst having fun.

Tiptoe Time: An introduction to workshops for children aged 3 to 5yrs old. They train in each of the three disciplines, drama, dance and singing – for 35 minutes per week. In each class children will learn to express themselves more easily, gain poise, self confidence and self awareness.

Tiptoe Tappers: Tap is great for co-ordination and use of feet and ankles. It is a great way to strengthen ankles and learn different sounds, it will improve co-ordination, encourage creativity, increase confidence and develop rhythm and musicality. Classes held on a Wednesday for children aged 3-5yrs please contact 01493 444060 or enquiries@dusmagrikproductions.co.uk

DPA Dance Combination Summer Course

Do you miss dancing over the holidays? Well fear not, DPA Dance Combination Summer Course led by Andre Knox whose credits include Joseph, A Chorus Line and Spirit of The Dance is at Cliff Park High School this summer for children 10yrs+. This highly active, fun course is a fantastic opportunity to explore a multitude o…f dance styles both classical and contemporary and a variety of techniques including; Ballet & Contemporary, Tap & Irish, Modern & Street. The cost for the course is £35 for 3 days 10-4pm. Places are limited so please call 01493 444060 or email enquiries@dusmagrikproductions.co.uk to book yours now!