Falkirk & Stirling Craft Awards Scheme 2008
Following the success of the Visual Arts Awards, Falkirk Council and Stirling Council are working in partnership again with the Scottish Arts Council to offer grants of between £100 and £1,000 to craft makers and practitioners in the local area to develop and make new work. The deadline for applications is Monday 10th March 2008. Further details and application pack from:
Lesley MacArthur, External Funding Office
Tel: 01324 506260 or email lesley.macarthur@falkirk.gov.uk|
Arts News
Arts News was a pilot project set up in partnership with Falkirk & District Arts & Civic Council to establish a quarterly round up of the arts activities happening in the area. Three issues were produced and included articles about current arts initiatives, profiles of individuals, groups and organisations involved in the arts, and event reviews. Arts News was available free from Council and other community venues, and online (see Related Documents). Arts News welcomed submission of articles or information via it's email address.
Hippodrome
In partnership with Scottish Historic Buildings Trust (SHBT), Falkirk Council is currently involved in the restoration of Bo'ness Hippodrome, Scotland's first purpose-built cinema. This project forms part of the larger Heritage Lottery Fund Townscape Heritage Initiative in Bo'ness. On completion of the restoration, The Hippodrome will re-open as a cinema, presenting a year-round programme of film screenings, festivals and related events. We are currently involved in a programme of engagement with a range of groups, organisations and individuals through which we are discussing our proposed programme strands. The Hippodrome is scheduled to open towards the end of 2008. If you would like to be added to mailing list to receive details about the next open day, or for email updates on project progress, please email your contact details to hippodrome@falkirk.gov.uk|
Artists in Residence (Digital Arts)
In November 2007, two artists, Janie Nicoll and Alex Hetherington were appointed to Arts team for a one year digital arts residency, part funded through the Scottish Arts Council Partners Scheme. The residency is based in the High Flats in Callendar Park and the artists will be working with the residents on a number of projects, activities and initiatives as well as developing their own work.
For further information please contact Janie or Alex on (01324) 506983 or visit the blog: http://falkirkresidency.blogspot.com/|
Mod 2008 Events Officer
In November 2007, James Graham was appointed Mod 08 Events Officer for the Council for the forthcoming Royal National Mod to be held in Falkirk this year. James is based in Leisure Services and together with colleagues from Cultural and Education Services, he is working with the Royal National Mod Committee on the development of the 2008 event, as well as putting together a fringe programme which will include a vibrant mix of performances and workshops prior to and throughout the Mod.
The Mod will run from 10-18 October 2008. For further information please see Falkirk Online| or contact James on (01324) 506182 or email: james.graham@falkirk.gov.uk|.
Big in Falkirk 2008
This year's BiF will include a range of opportunities to get involved during and in the run up to the event in May 2008. If you play (or used to play) an instrument, the Fiesta Fusion Street Band Project may be for you; if you are a young band looking for a break, maybe you should consider applying to the Makin It! battle of the bands competition; or if you're a visual artist and you want to get involved in some on-site installations, please check out the BiF 08 website (www.biginfalkirk.com|) or contact the Arts team on (01324) 506177.