What's On

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Sad news.

The printed version of What's On is proving more expensive than we can cope with. So the August/September issue will be the last.

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ESCALATOR VISUAL ARTS

Wysing Arts Centre invites applications to participate in a research trip to the opening of Manifesta 8.

6th – 10th October 2010

As part of the Escalator talent development plan for the East of England, Wysing Arts Centre are inviting artists and curators from the East Region to apply to take part in a research trip to the Region of Murcia for the opening of Manifesta 8.

Successful applicants will arrive in Spain on the 6th October and attend the preview and opening of the Biennial over the next three days, flying back on the 10th. Accommodation, flights and a modest daily per diem will be provided. Eight artists/curators will be selected from applications to attend the opening accompanied by members of Wysing Arts Centre’s team.

The deadline for applications is Monday 13th September 2010, 5pm.

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Fenland Heritage Weekend

incorporating

9th - 12th September 2010

Heritage Open Days celebrates England’s fantastic architecture and culture by offering free access to properties that are usually closed to the public or normally charge for admission.

Wisbech already takes part and has an established annual event. This year it is joined by Chatteris, March and Whittlesey making the first ever Fenland Heritage Weekend!

Have a look through this guide to see what’s going on and what Fenland treasures you can discover!

Wysing Arts Centre

Be Glad For the Song Has No End - A Festival of Artists’ Music

Saturday 11 September, 12pm – midnight

Wysing is looking for a team of volunteers to help out at our first ever Music Festival. If you wanted to come but can’t afford a ticket, or you’ve always wanted to wear an AAA pass, why not volunteer to help us out on the day? You get to see the bands perform, meet the artists and have a great time… all absolutely free. Jobs range from marshalls to box office and bar staff, volunteers must be over 18 and be available from 11am on Saturday 11th September

Singers Needed!

Artist Sam Bellinfante needs 10 voices (male or female) to help with his sound sculpture, Stimmung, a work for a large group of singers and radios. If you are free on Saturday 11th September and are able to hold a tune, please let us know. Rehearsals will take place on Saturday morning 11am-12pm and the performance will be at around 5pm that night. No experience necessary!

If you are interested in volunteering and/or singing, or have any questions, please contact Elinor Morgan 01954 718 881 elinor.morgan@wysingartscentre.org

further information

WEA courses in March and Chatteris

Enrolling now.

See 'What's On' page for September

The Big Push

September is UK Square Dancing Month

Square Dancing is a fun, healthy way to get gentle exercise, while making new friends. We dance to all kinds of music, with ‘singing’ Callers. There are over 150 clubs throughout the UK – so there is one near you.

Many clubs are offering free taster sessions where you can join in the fun and have a go. To find out more about Square Dancing in your area and our special events in September visit our National Website at: www.uksquaredancing.com

Arts Jobs

If you are looking for Arts Jobs, subscribe to their mailing list at www.artsjobs.org.uk

Bursaries

LIVING SPORT through Dancing For Fun and Better Health are introducing bursaries to help set up new dance and movement classes for the 50+ in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Applications open 26th July 20103.
For more information download press release

Acoustic Kitchen, King's Lynn, is Closing

Peter Kitchen says "I have struggled for the last 3 years to bring contemporary singer / songwriters to this part of Norfolk but have continually been plagued by poor turnouts – so much so that I have dug deep in my own pockets to at least give the artists something to take home. Given the current economic climate, this is neither desirable nor sustainable
I may take a fresh look in 2011 at some form of promotion, given the enormous pool of talent in our country but need a long break to recover my passion and will re-assess after the Christmas holiday.
My humblest apologies to those stalwarts who have supported me through each session – you are known and much respected my friends and I extend my deepest gratitude for your endless encouragement."
Sad news indeed.

Wysing Arts Centre

Call for Questions

Does your child ask you strange, magical and improbable questions about why things are the way they are, such as; where does the sky end…? why are street lamps yellow…? where do the clouds go…?
Artist Julie Myers is compiling a book of children’s ‘improbable questions’ and will then attempt to find the answers from specialist professors at the University of Cambridge. The questions and answers will initially be made public on a project website, to be followed by the publication of a book.
We would be delighted to hear the questions your children have asked - be they extraordinary or everyday. Please send an email with your child’s question(s), including their name and age to julie@wysingartscentre.org

March Wildlife Group

Our local group of the Wildlife Trust

Help needed

Help is always needed on Work Parties, which are held on the first Saturday of every month from 10.00am to 12.30pm at Gault Wood, Grange Road, March (near the golf course). Please offer your assistance - either contact Alan Palmer on 01354 656207 or just turn up.
Wildlife work parties take place irregularly at Norwood Road Nature Reserve, to offer assistance contact Sam Leather 01354 652432 and times and dates can be arranged.
No specialist knowledge is required just an interest in wildlife conservation and a pair of gloves..

Skylark Studios

Another Award for Local Artist

Local artist/printmaker Louise Stebbing has won another award for one of her original linocuts.

Louise lives in Tydd and runs Skylark Studios has won the "Atelier Interactive Award" of £250 worth of artists acrylics. The award was in a competition and exhibition running at Patchings Art Centre in Calverton, Notts in conjunction with the Artist magazine. The winning linocut was inspired from a motorbike holiday near Albi in France, staying in a gite surrounded by fields of sunflowers and vines. Previously Louise has won several prizes for her work including "Best Print" in the Eastern Open and "Fens Artist of the Year" in Spalding. Louise has also has 2 of her recent linocuts selected for a National Print Exhibition at the Ropewalk Contemporary Art & Craft Gallery in Barton-Upon Humber which is on until September.
The exhibition at Patchings runs until 18th July. The Patchings website shows all the prize winners and you can vote for your favorite. The Artist magazine will be featuring the prizewinners in its September issue.
www.patchingsartcentre.co.uk/festivalexhibition/onlinegallery/exhibition2010/index.php

Whittlesey Wype Doles

Longsword Morris Side need more people

They are in danger of folding and are putting out a plea for anyone to join them, whether you are male or female and would like to dance or play music for the side, are reasonably fit, etc

If you are interested, please contact Phil Oldifield, Tel: 01733 769360.

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