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ACNI - Support for the Individual Artist Programme
Arts Council of Northern Ireland Support for the Individual Artist Programme (including Travel Awards) is now open for application. SIAP offers a collection of schemes designed to meet the needs of individual artists working in Northern Ireland. General Arts Awards, Self-arranged Residencies, Major Individual Award and Professional Development Awards will be open. For more information go to www.artscouncil-ni.org
Closing date is 4pm, 2nd September 2010
ACNI - Arts and Older People
The Arts Council of Northern Ireland is to invest £700,000 in a new three year programme designed to encourage older people to take part in the arts. Through funding new, innovative, community-led projects across art form areas such as dance, painting, crafts, storytelling, music and song, the programme will highlight and tackle the social justice issues older people face on a daily basis. The first round of funding opened on the 8th July, with grants of up to £50,000 available to arts organisations, as well as community and voluntary groups.Arts and Older People Fund: This programme has its own priorities and criteria. However, all applications should fit within the objectives stated in the Council’s five year plan and within its artform policies. All application forms and guidance notes are available to download at the funding page on www.artscouncil-ni.org or call: 02890 385 200.
Closing date for applications is 4pm Thursday 19th August
BBC Radio Services – Discussion event in Craigavon
Your voice at the heart of the BBC
Do you have views about BBC radio? What do you value and enjoy?
And what would you change?The BBC Audience Council wants to understand what local audiences think about BBC Radio Ulster and UK-wide services BBC Radio 3, Radio 4 and Radio 7.
The Audience Council invites you to join it for an informal discussion at Craigavon Civic and Conference Centre on 26 May from 6pm to 8pm.
Your views will inform major reviews of these services by the BBC Trust, the governing body of the BBC.
Rotha Johnston, Chair of the Audience Council, explains:
“The BBC Audience Council represents the interests of BBC audiences in Northern Ireland. It advises the BBC Trust which has considerable power to wield on behalf of licence fee payers.We want to understand the wide range of views about BBC radio – what audiences value and enjoy and where they would like to see improvements.
“This is a wonderful opportunity to have your say about the services which are important to you, and to know that your views will be heard at the very heart of decision-making in the BBC.”
This is one of a series of discussion events in different parts of Northern Ireland which will feed into the Trust’s reviews. It is open to anyone with an interest in BBC radio, whether they are occasional or regular listeners.
There will also be an opportunity to share any views you might have about other BBC programmes and services.
We hope you can join us for a light supper and what promises to be a lively and informative discussion.
To reserve a place or find out more contact Trish Davey on 028 9033 8854 (textphone 028 9033 8100) or email patricia.davey@bbc.co.uk
Please let us know if you have any special requirements.Information about the BBC Audience Council is available at:
www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/audiencecouncilMartin Lynch to speak at C-aim Event
Craigavon Arts in Motion Invites:
Individuals or Groups based in the Borough of Craigavon with an interest in arts and creativity to its Annual General Meeting & Networking Event:
The AGM will take place from 6.00pm Tuesday 25th May 2010 at the Lough Neagh Discovery Centre, Oxford Island.
This will be followed by a networking event entitled ‘Working Together’ which begins at 7pm and will include refreshments and a keynote speech from renowned playwright and writer Martin Lynch.If you are interested in contributing to the arts locally we would be delighted to see you. If you would like to join the C-aim committee or would like to nominate someone, nomination forms will be available at the meeting.
If you would like to attend, please contact the Arts Administrator on 028 38311679 or e-mail glenn.dickson@craigavon.gov.uk to reserve your place.
C-aim Festival Challenge Fund 2010
Craigavon Arts in Motion’s Festival Challenge Fund has been designed to encourage community participation in one of four key arts festivals being delivered by Craigavon Borough Council that will take place across the borough from August to December 2010 through the provision of direct grants of up to £500.
Application forms will only be considered from constituted groups based within the Borough of Craigavon and completed forms must be returned no later than 12pm, Tuesday 25th May 2010. Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
For further information please contact the Arts Administrator on 028 38311679 or download the application pack below.
Festival Challenge 2010 Cover Letter
