Modern History, Vol. 1 Open at Grundy Art Gallery until 13 June

Modern History, Vol. 1 Open at Grundy Art Gallery until 13 June

Modern History, Vol. 1 is a group exhibition featuring new commissions and existing works by leading national and international contemporary artists based in the North West.

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The Interpretation Matters Handbook is out now

The Interpretation Matters Handbook is out now

The Interpretation Matters Handbook is now published by Black Dog, one strand of Dany Louise's Interpretation Matters project, supported by Arts Council England.

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8 early stage artists wanted for NICE

8 early stage artists wanted for NICE

Navigator North are looking for 8 early stage artists to take part in a 6 month professional development programme for 19 - 25 year olds - NICE, taking place in Dundas House, Middlesbrough from late May until November 2015.

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‘Gather-ing' - Artist’s residency and commissions

‘Gather-ing' - Artist’s residency and commissions

Craftspace are seeking proposals for a Lead Artist’s residency and commission plus three further associate artists’ commissions to take place between June and September 2015. 

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Field Days – Commission Brief

Field Days – Commission Brief

This project will work with landowners, communities and visitors to make it a better place for wildlife, improve access and bring to life the rich history of the area with innovative interpretation and education facilities.

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The SOLO Award 2015 - Call for entries now open!

The SOLO Award 2015 - Call for entries now open!

The SOLO Award is an annual opportunity open to contemporary UK based artists of any age, working in any medium. The winner receives a prominent SOLO exhibition, £1000 prize money and considerable exposure. 

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Arts leaders unite to explore the art of leading with an audience focus

Arts leaders unite to explore the art of leading with an audience focus

On Thursday 23 April over 100 cultural leaders from across England will start a national debate about the role of cultural organisations and their audiences at the From ‘Them’ to ‘Us’ Leadership Symposium in London.

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Launched: Free Online Family Arts Training

Launched: Free Online Family Arts Training

The Family Arts Campaign have released a series of free online Family Arts training films.

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Contribute Your Thoughts on the Audience Finder Programme

Contribute Your Thoughts on the Audience Finder Programme

This month CVAN will be meeting with Audience Agency and ACE to discuss the first year findings from the Audience Finder Programme.

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Mapping Artists' Professional Development Programmes in the UK

Mapping Artists' Professional Development Programmes in the UK

Chisenhale Gallery have produced a new report funded by Paul Hamlyn Foundation that maps Artists’ Professional Development Programmes in the UK. 

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Spinning Plates – Fundraising Workshop

Spinning Plates – Fundraising Workshop

Fundraising in the Arts feedback from the Spinning Plates session NECVAN ran in partnership with Arts Fundraising and Philanthropy and details of a new event planned for April at BALTIC with Trusts and Foundations – a day of insight, sharing and surgeries. 

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Culture Action Europe members forum

Culture Action Europe members forum

This month National CVAN Coordinator Julia Bell reports back on the Culture Action Europe members forum that took place in Brussels last month. 

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New Creative Markets Interim Report

New Creative Markets Interim Report

New Creative Markets, a programme funded through ERDF and delivered by SPACE, Cockpit Arts, Four Corners and Photofusion have issued their interim evaluation after 2 years of activity. 

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Fluorescent 2015 - Call out to artists

Fluorescent 2015 -  Call out to artists

Fluorescent is a new kind of arts festival, bringing artists and businesses together to create a platform for innovative, contemporary art work to be displayed in the workplace.

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ACA Announcement

ACA Announcement

ACA is delighted to announce its success in being awarded an Arts Council England grant to deliver its ambitious programme entitled As Above So Below which will mark the organisation’s 20th year.

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'Rebel' museums face funding blacklist

'Rebel' museums face funding blacklist

Museums that break guidelines on selling their collections face severe funding cuts, it has been announced.

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Christmas at Kew 2015 - open call for artists commissions

Christmas at Kew 2015 - open call for artists commissions

Christmas at Kew is presented in partnership between RBG Kew and leading entertainment promoter Raymond Gubbay Ltd. The event is delivered by outdoor event and lighting specialist, Culture Creative whoes Creative Producer is Zoe Bottrell.

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Sixteen more visual arts organisations across the UK, from Derry to Milton Keynes to Southampton, join Plus Tate

Sixteen more visual arts organisations across the UK, from Derry to Milton Keynes to Southampton, join Plus Tate

Tate is pleased to announce that Plus Tate, the contemporary visual arts network, is to expand by sixteen institutions.

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