On Wednesday afternoon I went to the Crescent Theatre (not been there in a while) for a briefing from the Arts Council on the new funding arrangements for arts organisations. Someone from Stan’s Cafe went in the morning and has written up a few thoughts. It’s worth a read as it articulates a few frustrations … [Read more…]
State of the West Midlands « D’log “Just published, State of the West Midlands report, 2010” Want to be part of Dancing for the Games and get free entry to The Dance Show and Clothes Show Live this December as well? Then the info’s all here no2self.net » Made in Birmingham “I was recently contacted … [Read more…]
Or it does according to someone at the new Fallen Angel Bakery in Harborne if the experience of Paul at Ricemedia is anything to go by: Fazeley Studios might host some fine digital media companies, Ikon Eastside and our own fair office but there’s still some work to be done apparently. That or the guy’s … [Read more…]
Earlier today Alex Jones and I popped over to an aircraft hangar at Coventry Airport. Rosie Kay‘s in there at the moment with Aquila TV, filming a version of her most recent work – 5 SOLDIERS: The Body is the Frontline. Some of Alex’s photos are on Flickr here. In the spirit of full disclosure … [Read more…]
Big congrats to Kerry and Dave from Fused! Steve’s put some crackin photos on his blog.
Before it became defunct in around 2006 Arts Central was the arts, culture and entertainment website for the West Midlands region. The website was managed by Audiences Central, the audience development agency for the West Midlands. On October 1st, 2010 the then neglected and empty website was given a new owner who intends to bring the site … [Read more…]
Fiona Cullinan‘s been pointing her picture box at rehearsals. Set on Flickr here. Info about The Wedding here.
Tate team up for Ikon – Audiences Central “Ikon Gallery are one of the partners of the new Plus Tate initiative which aims to support the development of the visual arts across the UK, and to foster a climate where exchange and partnership can flourish” Women admitted as Birmingham’s Saint Paul’s Club modernises the rule … [Read more…]