Norwich Castle Animation Commission

We are seeking an animator to create a new film with a running time of 3 minutes, for the Boudicca Gallery at Norwich Castle .

We are looking for someone who can create a film that will tell the story of Boudicca and the Iceni tribe’s rebellion against the Romans in a style that will appeal to all ages and be playful, attractive and engaging. This is an exciting opportunity to work with one of the UK ’s leading regional museums.

Fee £5000, all inclusive.

Full details: http://www.animationallianceuk.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/1304-Norwich-Castle-animation-brief.pdf

Deadline for applications: 5pm, Wednesday 1 May 2013

Deadline for delivery of finished film: Friday 26 July 2013.

Assembly House Art Show 2013

Submissions are requested for Art Alive, 1st to 31st August 2011, the second curated exhibition of Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire 2D and 3D art at the Grade I listed, Georgian Assembly House in the centre of Norwich.  Deadline for submissions : 30th June 2012.  The curators are John and Yvone Millwood.

There will be an emphasis on contemporary art but the overriding criteria for selection will be quality not genre. All work must be for sale. The Assembly House will charge a commission of 35% including VAT. Please note that work should be original and not have been displayed previously at any other venue. Selection will be on the basis of proposals submitted by Friday 30th June 2012.

For further information and proposal forms email to artshow@assemblyhousenorwich .co.uk or write to Yvonne Millwood, Curator, Assembly House, Theatre Street, Norwich, NR2 1RQ Website: www.assemblyhousenorwich.co.uk/artshow

Art Prize: Holt Festival 22-28 July

Holt festival is proud to announce a new art prize for 2012. Artists are encouraged to enter their works for the opportunity to win £1,500. In addition the winning piece will go on to be exhibited at The Fine Art Society (FAS Contemporary), New Bond Street , London . The panel of judges will select between 15 and 20 works to be exhibited at The Ben Nicholson Gallery in Holt.

The winner will be announced by John Hurt CBE (panel member) at the Private View on the evening of Monday 16th July. The exhibition will be open to the public from Tuesday 17th, and run throughout the festival until Saturday 28th July. Deadline for submissions is midnight Sunday 24th June 2012. 

The works will be judged on Wednesday 27th June and the shortlisted artists will be informed by email on Thursday 28th June. Full details and entry forms can be found on the website by clicking www.holtfestival.org/art-prize-2012.html

Cambridge Artworks Open Submission Competition

2012 is a very exciting year for Cambridge Artworks as it sees the launch of our ‘Call For Entries’ competition. This competition is open to all artists working or resident in the Eastern Region.

Details about how to apply for ‘Call For Entries’ 2012 are listed below. Full Terms & Conditions and Entry Forms are available from: https://sites.google.com/site/cambridgeartworks/

‘CALL FOR ENTRIES’ 2012

Cambridge Artworks are pleased to announce the launch of the first ‘Call for Entries’ competition, open to 2D visual artists, working or resident in the East of England. Shortlisted works will be exhibited in a curated exhibition at Cambridge Artspace Gallery, over the first two weekends of Cambridge Open Studios 2012 (7th, 8th, 14th, 15th July). A winner will be selected by Cambridge Artworks’ studio artists and will be offered a free Solo Exhibition in Spring 2013 with the benefit of Cambridge Artworks Ltd. mailing and publicity.

How To Apply:

Applicants must submit the following by 30th April 2012:

• CD with up to two good quality images of work per entry in jpeg format.
• One colour printed copy of each submitted work
• Printed copy of Artist’s statement (200 words maximum)
• Printed copy of Artist’s CV with name and contact details
• Brief outline of how a solo exhibition would help develop the artist’s practice (200 words maximum)
• Entry fee per submitted work: £10 for one entry, £18 for two, £25 for three (Cheques payable to “Cambridge Artworks Ltd”)
• Signed, completed copy of the Cambridge Artworks Entry Form (downloaded from the website below)

Entries should be sent to: ‘Call for Entries’ 2012, Cambridge Artworks Ltd, 5 Green’s Road, Cambridge CB4 3EF Artists will be notified of whether their work has been selected for exhibition by 30th May 2012.

Olympic Torch event, opportunities for performers

The Garage and NORCA are offering a unique performance opportunity for people to join in with The Pulse, an exciting new show to welcome the Olympic Torch to Norwich in July… and you could be part of it!

We are looking for 15 talented people of all ages with skills in physical disciplines including sport, dance, martial arts, circus, gymnastics, parkour or skating. We’re also looking for 15 of the best percussionists to perform alongside them.

Renowned Norfolk born dancer and choreographer Aaron Sillis will return to Norwich as Artistic Director of the project and will run master classes at four venues around the city on 14, 15, 16 & 17 February.

The classes are FREE but places are limited so act soon. Further information and an application form are attached or go to http://www.thegarage.org.uk/pulse-olympic-torch-relay-show-nid160.html

Following the master classes, there will be open auditions for both performers and percussionists at The Garage on Sunday 4th of March – anybody of any age or discipline can sign up to audition. There will then be a boot camp on Sunday 11th March to select the final performers.

If you’d like any more information or publicity material, please contact carrie.mansfield@thegarage.org.uk or tel: 07739 737738.

Best wishes,

The Garage

www.thegarage.org.uk

DepicT! Filmmaking Competition – 2012 Call for Entries

DepicT! is an international short film competition provided by Watershed Media Centre which seeks to uncover up and coming film-making talent in the UK.

The contest is open to applications from film-makers with productions that last no longer than 90 seconds but still manage to show originality, imagination and the ability to engage audiences. Films can focus on a wide range of genres, including:

•Animation.
•Documentary.
•Drama.
•Experimental or artist film.
•Hybrid work.

All shortlisted film-makers will be invited to attend the Encounters Short Film Festival in Bristol.  The winning entry will receive a £1,500 cash prize plus UK distribution through the Digital Screen Network.  Film-makers in the UK may apply.  The deadline for entries to the 2012 competition is 9 July 2012.

For further information please visit: http://www.depict.org/

100% Norfolk

A show about the population of Norfolk… starring the population of Norfolk.  And you could be part of it!

We’re on the hunt for 100 men, women and children from across Norfolk to take part in performances of 100% Norfolk during the 2012 Norfolk & Norwich Festival.  But we’re not looking for just any 100 people.

Together, they need to be as representative of the county’s total population of 862,000 as possible. So, with 51% of the county’s population being female, we need to find 51 women and girls to take part. Other criteria will include age, location and place of birth, so by the time we’ve found our cast of 100, it will accurately represent the make-up of the entire population of Norfolk.

As well as individuals, we are also interested in groups or clubs taking part together. It will be a great opportunity for you to share your particular interest or skill and don’t worry you do not need to have experience of being on stage either.

The 100% Norfolk cast will then come together to create a unique show, combining personal stories and revealing insights into what it’s like to live in Norfolk in 2012. A must for anyone who loves the place they call home, 100% Norfolk will be an illuminating and uplifting celebration of our county and our people.

If you or your group are interested in taking part or if you would like anymore information then please contact 100percent@nnfestival.org.uk  or 01603 8777765

Louise Dennison
Project Manager, Participation & Engagement
Norfolk & Norwich Festival

Find the Lowestoft Lowry!

Artists are invited to submit one or two pieces of creative work for an exhibition in the Lowestoft Arts Centre Gallery and other venues in the Old Lowestoft High Street to coincide with the Lowestoft Easter Arts Festival.

Guidelines –
1. Any art or craft medium including textiles and 3D.
2. Any subject, any style as long as it relates to some aspect of life in Norfolk or Suffolk . (You don’t have to paint like Lowry!)
3. Work must be original and the property of the artist.
4. Wall hung work must be ready to hang on the hanging system by a secure cord and in new condition. Unframed canvases are acceptable.
5. Hanging fee £1 per artist. Please label all work clearly on the back.
6. Work should preferably be for sale and will be subject to one third commission deducted from the sale price if sold.
7. The Organisers reserve the right to refuse a piece of work if for any reason it is not suitable for exhibition.
8. Handing in March 26th and 27th to Lowestoft Arts Centre Gallery, Triangle Market Place, North Lowestoft . Open Monday to Saturday 10am-4pm. Telephone (01502)500004
9. Exhibition open March 31st to April 28th. Collect work between 1-4pm on 28th or 10am -1pm 30th April
10. The Mayor of Lowestoft Tod Sullivan has been asked to choose his favourites from the entries which will be given an award for skill and originality.

Entry form – Find the Lowestoft Lowry!
Artist’s name ……………………………………contact number………..
Title of 1st work …………………………………………….
Medium and price…………………………………. £………
Title of 2nd work ……………………………………………………
Medium and price……………………………………..£ ………

Calling all artists – Get your work online!

Outside In Surgery Day at Barrington Farm : Wednesday 1st February 2012

Are you an artist who finds it difficult to access the art world due to mental health issues, disability, health or social circumstance? Do you know an artist that would like some support?
Would you like an online presence?
Would you like to write about your work?
Do you want your friends and people in the artworld to see your art?

Following the success of our last Surgery Day in November, we are hoping to help even more artists get online so we are hosting another day here at Barrington Farm on Wednesday 1st February 2012 between 10:00am – 1pm and 2pm – 5pm.

The Outside In team will help you photograph and upload your artwork, write your artist statement and sign you up for your online gallery. Places are limited. You can bring up to 5 pieces of artwork and your artists statement if you have already one. Please bring a helper with you if required.

To book your free 45 minute 1-2-1 session or for further information, please email roar_art@hotmail.com or call Sarah on 01692 650633

Address: Barrington Farm, Walcott, Norfolk NR12 0PF

Surgery Days are an opportunity to support artists to get their work online who may not have the skills or facilities to do so otherwise. The Outside In website allows artists to have a gallery where their work is shown to the public. This allows artists to have an online presence, creating ownership and access for the artist. It also provides a sense of community for artists who may otherwise feel isolated and allowing artists to gain new skills.

To see our past press release click here: http://norfolk.iwitness24.co.uk/en/photos/news/2011-11-28/482/rural-artists-get-their-work-online.html

There will be more Surgery Days coming up in the East and all over the country. For more information visit http://www.outsidein.org.uk/news_and_events

 Surgery Days at Barrington Farm have been kindly supported by Arts Council England and The Barrington Farm Trust.

Without Walls

Without Walls and TippingPoint are inviting proposals for a new outdoor performance co-commission worth up to £30,000.

The TippingPoint commissions are an initiative for professional artists who wish to create new performance work in the context of climate change. We are delighted to announce that Without Walls has partnered with TippingPoint to co-commission a new work for the outdoors worth up to £30,000.

Proposals can be made by practitioners of any performance discipline, as individuals or groups, by artists on their own or together with partners or producers. Applicants are invited to submit projects that stimulate audiences towards the radical and imaginative thinking necessary to comprehend and successfully navigate a world shaped by climate change.

TippingPoint is offering up to 7 awards this year. This is an open call so please pass the information on to your networks and any individuals you think might be interested in applying.

To download an application form, the full criteria and for more information on the work of both organisations please visit:

www.tippingpoint.org.uk            www.withoutwalls.uk.com

Proposals must be submitted by Monday 6th December at 5pm. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to develop ideas a little further and attend an interview.

Background information

Without Walls has been developed by the country’s most strategically significant street arts festivals with the aim of helping to develop and strengthen the landscape of outdoor performance in the UK. The festivals all share a commitment to working collaboratively to achieve a greater degree of sustainability for their respective festivals and the sector in general. By coming together to present and develop work from a new and emerging generation of street artists, the festivals aim to create a more secure environment within which new work can flourish and new audiences can be developed.

The eight member festivals are:  Lakes Alive www.lakesalive.org/  Norfolk & Norwich Festival www.nnfestival.org.uk  Brighton Festival – www.brightonfestival.org  X.trax, Manchester – www.xtrax.org.uk  Greenwich + Docklands International Festival London – www.festival.org  Winchester Hat Fair – www.hatfair.co.uk  Stockton International Riverside Festival – www.sirf.co.uk  The Bristol Do www.thebristoldo.com.  Our Associate partner is City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council.

TippingPoint offers a range of activities centred on exposing creative artists to the enormous challenges of climate change; at the heart of this lies a series of meetings involving very high quality, intense dialogue between artists, scientists and others close to the heart of the issue. Events take place in the UK working in tandem with Oxford University and internationally by working in collaboration with the British Council and other partners.