Birmingham Post – Creative industries’ major role in Birmingham economy Anna Blackaby runs through the provisional findings of a new report commissioned by the Creative Birmingham Partnership Board. It’ll apparently conclude that “small firms operating in digital media, music and computer software and those in the design and architecture areas should be the focus of … [Read more…]
Two days after news of funding cuts the Arts Council have announced they are investing an extra £44.5 million in artists and arts organisations over the next two years to help maintain artistic excellence during the economic downturn. The initiatives include: Sustain – a new £40 million open application fund for arts organisations suffering as … [Read more…]
In the past, when each new government spending budget is announced most of us grumble a little about the rise in alcohol and cigarette tax. and quickly forget all about it. But this year’s budget speech attracted more public attention than ever. It is more than obvious to say that the decisions made will directly … [Read more…]
In a meeting yesterday it was decided that the Arts Council will not fund any further plans from The Public, West Bromwich, including those for the long awaited interactive gallery. The reasons given are an absence of a firm opening date for the gallery and the considerable increase in annual revenue funding required to deliver … [Read more…]
Designer Makers are a vital part of the creative industries, yet are often overlooked and are sometimes dismissed as hobbyists. Their are many support networks around the West Midlands that show a thriving sector, and a need for even more good exhibition space to hold all of this new work. Here are a few opportunities … [Read more…]
A video here of ACE Youth performing ‘Ubhuntu Bam’ at DanceXchange‘s Raw Energy 08 from earlier in the year: Meanwhile, a visual from ACE’s production ‘Skin’ has been used for the cover of the Arts Council’s Annual Review 2008:
Beyond Bricks is: a programme of temporary creative activities that provides opportunities for artists and residents to work together to respond to the social, economic and environmental changes taking place in Lozells and East Handsworth. The programme celebrates the culture and pride of local community, its heritage and its future and: is currently looking for … [Read more…]
Some of this might not be hugely relevant/interesting to most but hopefully it’ll be useful to someone out there. Interestingness will be resumed shortly. Arts & Business Awards “Nominations are now open for the 30th Arts & Business Awards, designed to celebrate excellence in the field of arts and business partnerships and sponsorships” Deadline for … [Read more…]