NORTH NORFOLK ARTS E-NEWS
17 December 2014 – Issue 14
In this issue:
News and Events
 For what’s going on in North Norfolk
 Christmas Theatre in North Norfolk
Opportunities
 GrowBiz – Hold this date!
 Museum Trainees - Norfolk Museums Service
 Head of Operations - Kettle's Yard, University of Cambridge
 Associate Director: Creative Learning - New International Encounter
 Evening Film Course - Cinema Plus
 The Project Room - King's Lynn Arts Centre
 Actor Call Out - The Garage
 Spaces still available for FREE Creative foundations course from Jan 14, 2015
 National Rural Touring Forum Conference and Showcase 2015
Funding
News and Events
For what’s going on in North Norfolk visit our Arts online diary
www.northnorfolk.org/arts/search.aspx To submit your event for FREE visit
www.northnorfolk.org/arts/submit_event.aspx Or visit www.visitnorthnorfolk.com
Christmas Theatre in North Norfolk
Robin Hood - Sheringham Little Theatre
Christmas Seaside Special - Cromer Pavilion
Christmas Sing-a-long – The Atrium
Jingle Bells Christmas Cabaret - Wells Granary
Opportunities
GrowBiz – Hold this date!
Wednesday 4 February 2015, 3pm
The Garden Pavilion at the Thursford Collection, NR21 0AS
This exciting event with a strong agenda primarily covering Business funding, Support & Skills
needs, is open to all businesses across the district and is part of North Norfolk District Council’s
on-going programme of free business support events, working in partnership with NewAnglia
(Local Enterprise Partnership for Norfolk and Suffolk)
GrowBiz is a North Norfolk initiative to promote growth for local organisations
Follow the event on twitter @NorthNorfolkDC #nngrowbiz
More information will be available in the New Year on www.north-norfolk.gov.uk/
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Museum Trainees - Norfolk Museums Service
Are you the future face of museums?
If you are looking to start a career in museums and have the passion and motivation to keep
learning, then Norfolk Museums Service wants to hear from you.
As part of our nationally recognised Teaching Museum programme we are offering up to 8
Museum Traineeships as a stepping stone into the world of museums. These starter posts are
offered on a 12 months fixed term contract from April 2015 at a salary of £15,882. A range of
traineeships are on offer providing the opportunity to work with museum collections: handling,
documenting and caring for objects/artefacts and to bring them to life for visitors, for example,
through displays, events and social media.
We will provide you with a training and development programme delivered by museum
professionals who are experts in their field. You'll be equipped with the information you need to do
a good job and the skills, knowledge and experience to pursue a career within the museum
sector. No previous museum experience is required but we are looking for higher level education
(A Levels or a degree), demonstrable interest in the museum sector and experience of working in
a public-facing, customer service type role.
We want trainees who will never stop learning, people with an inquisitive mind and lots of ideas,
who can act with integrity and demonstrate their excellent communication skills. Ultimately, we
are looking for people with a passion for museums and the enthusiasm and empathy to make
every visitor feel valued.
Does this sound like you? If so you can find out more about this opportunity by attending a briefing
session for potential applicants on Friday 9 or Saturday 10 January 2015, at Norwich Castle
Museum and Art Gallery. You will have the opportunity to find out more about the scheme, the
trainee posts on offer and how to apply.
Places are limited and so booking is essential at: www.sharemuseumseast.org.uk/events/
Bookings close at 12 noon on 23 December 2014 or earlier if sessions are full.
Supported using public funding by Arts Council England and by the National Lottery through the
Heritage Lottery Fund.
Head of Operations - Kettle's Yard, University of Cambridge £34,233-£45,954
Kettle's Yard is seeking to appoint a Head of Operations to play a key role in the future of the
organisation.
Kettle’s Yard is a House with a permanent collection of twentieth century artworks, library and an
archive, together with a gallery presenting a changing programme of modern and contemporary
art exhibitions and artists’ projects. It has an international reputation for its activities which also
includes concerts of new and classical music and an extensive programme of education activities.
It attracts over 70,000 visitors a year.
Kettle’s Yard is currently going through a significant period of change including a major capital
project due to commence during the summer of 2015 and be completed during 2017. During this
period Kettle’s Yard will be closed to visitors and operate from temporary offices. Kettle’s Yard
continues to pursue new partnerships including working closely with the other University of
Cambridge museums.
The Head of Operations is a key member of the Senior Management team at Kettle’s Yard having
responsibility for all aspects of the operational running of Kettle’s Yard including finance, business
planning, site management, security, HR and income generation. He/she has responsibility for
liaison with other parts of the University administration including Estate Management. He/she will
play a key role, alongside the Director, in relation to the leadership and governance of the capital
project. He/she will contribute to strategic planning and the development of key policies and plans.
The successful applicant will have proven experience and ability in strategic and operational
management, managing staff and resources in a relevant environment. He/she will be an
engaging leader who can inspire and manage a creative and operations team, together with ability
to problem solve a range of issues. The closing date is Monday 12 January 2015.
For further information and to apply online please visit http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/5661/
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Associate Director: Creative Learning - New International Encounter £25k-30k
NIE are an award-winning international theatre company creating devised theatre shows using
storytelling, multiple languages, live music and an European ensemble. Part of the National
Portfolio of Arts Council England organisations and resident at Cambridge Junction, we are
looking for a dynamic Associate Director: Creative Learning to join their small but energetic team.
This new post is at the core of NIE's plans to enhance and develop their work for and with young
people, and will be a critical creative voice at the heart of their artist-led organisation.
Closing date 4 February Interviews 11 February
www.artsjobs.org.uk/arts-job/post/associate-director-creative-learning/
Evening Film Course - Cinema Plus
Gender and Genre
From Thursday 12 February for six weeks, 7-9pm
£60/£45 Concession
To what extent do Hollywood genres reinforce or subvert gender stereotypes? Examining a variety
of genres, this thought-provoking and informal course will explore questions of power, pleasure,
representation and interpretation. With tutor Nigel Herwin.
For further information and to book, visit http://www.cinemaplus.org.uk/p/evening-courses.html
The Project Room - King's Lynn Arts Centre
9 Jan to 18 April 2015
Amber Lawrence, Visual Arts & Education Intern, and Liam Briscoe, European Awareness &
Education Intern, have created The Project Room for local students who wish to take art from
education to occupation.
The programme's focus will be to deliver practical workshops, encouraging the use of new
mediums whilst allowing the students to review, and perhaps even change, their perceptions of art
through theoretical and debate sessions.
The Project Room is an eight week programme at the end of which the participants will have the
opportunity to design and install an exhibition of their work at the Arts Centre, which will be open to
the public.
In addition, there will be a chance for each student to earn 35 UCAS points as part of the Gold
Arts Award - a qualification recognised by universities.
The closing deadline for applications is the 22nd December and there will be an informal
interview.
For further information and an application form visit
http://www.kingslynnarts.co.uk/event_details.php?id=26
Actor Call Out - The Garage
The Garage are searching for a young female actor who would like to take part in their National
Theatre Connections Play 'Hospital Food'. You need to be able to play a 15-18 year old who is
feisty, fiery and quick tempered. You need to be available to rehearse Thursdays 5pm-7pm with a
performance on the 18th of February and the 29th of April. To audition and meet the director come
to The Garage on Saturday 20th of December at 10am for a 2/3 hour workshop.
For further information visit http://www.thegarage.org.uk/actor-call-out-nid274.html
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Spaces still available for FREE Creative foundations course from Jan 14, 2015
For young people who are not ready to enter the main class programme straight away, The
Garage, Norwich, runs a Creative Foundations course. This programme offers confidence and
skills building activities designed to help young people who might find taking part in group activities
a challenge, the opportunity to get to know us, try out some activities and take part in group work
at the point that they feel ready and prepared.
Creative foundations new term starts on Wednesday 14th January 2015 and we are now taking
new Referrals. After completing The Creative foundations referral document please follow link to
Complete booking form to confirm young persons place
for 7-12 years olds 5:30pm start
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creative-foundations-7-12-year-old-spring-2014-tickets14292008783
and for 13-18 year olds 6:30pm start
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creative-foundations-13-18-year-olds-spring-2014-tickets14290897459
Please remember that your referral can only be accepted with both a completed referral form and
online booking. www.thegarage.org.uk
National Rural Touring Forum Conference and Showcase 2015
The NRTF annual conference is the must-see event for all those interested in supporting high
quality arts events with rural communities. The 2015 Rural Touring Conference takes place from
14th – 16th July 2015 at Wymondham College in Norfolk.
NRTF are delighted to be working in partnership with Creative Arts East to host the 2015 rural
touring conference which will explore the idea that “Rural Touring is GREAT at engaging with
audiences”
The 2015 conference will be based at Wymondham College Norfolk from 14th – 16th July 2015 in
partnership with Creative Arts East.
NRTF will bring delegates from across the UK and further afield to Wymondham College and
nearby venues for 3 days of showcases, workshops, debate, discussion and networking.
The conference is particularly suitable for rural touring scheme workers, promoters, venues,
funders, local authority officers and members and artists and performers.
Showcasing is an important part of the conference, allowing touring schemes, venues and
voluntary promoters to see work, share experiences and broaden their knowledge of work
available.Applications for conference showcases are now open, with a closing date of 12th
February. Artists and companies interested in applying should download the information at the link
to the right.
Delegate booking for the conference will open in Spring 2015. Put the dates in your diaries now!
Funding
First World War Film Competition (UK)
National Archives has launched a competition to get aspiring filmmakers to put its First World War
files on film. Ten First World War documents reflecting different experiences of wartime have been
selected from the archives and put online and entrants must use one or more as the starting point
for a three-minute short film. Documents include:
 Songs from a Women's Land Army booklet
 Siegfried Sassoon's famous war protest letter
 Mata Hari's security service file.
The three winning entries will be featured on the National Archives website and get cash prizes of
£500, £200 and £100. The deadline for submitting entries is Wednesday 7th January 2015. Read
more at: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/get-involved/files-on-film.htm
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Sky Academy Arts Scholarships - now open to applications!
We are currently offering five £30,000 bursaries for emerging artists aged 18-30 through Sky
Academy Arts Scholarships.
Sky Academy Arts Scholarships are open to artists aged 18-30 and are designed to help emerging
talent from a range of disciplines to develop their work and take their careers to the next level.
In addition to financial support, winners are paired with business and creative mentors from Sky
and their industry. There are five £30,000 scholarships available, open to UK and Ireland-based
artists working in the following fields:
 Creative producing
 Performing Arts
 Dance
 Music
 Visual arts
 Creative writing
Find out more and apply by 26 February 2015 at ideastap.com/artsscholarships
Prince's Foundation for Children and the Arts - Start Programme Open to Applications (UK)
The Start programme is an arts engagement programme providing the support, infrastructure and
ideas for arts venues to connect with local schools who aren't already engaging their pupils in
creative experiences outside of school. Funding and support are available to build long-lasting
relationships. Each project must contain the following activities:
 At least two visits per year to the partner cultural venue to see a professional performance,
concert or exhibition (a dress rehearsal is not viewed as a professional performance) for every
child involved.
 Supporting educational work that strongly links to the cultural visits and supports the delivery of
the national curriculum.
 An element of critical analysis, helping participants to understand and express their responses
to the art form experienced.
 A creative response embedded into the project (such as a performance or exhibition or the
children's own work).
 Support and professional development for participating teachers.
Grants of up to a maximum of £15,000 per project in years one and two and a maximum of
£10,500 in year three are available to not-for-profit organisations in the UK. Organisations
(including local councils) that are not arts venues themselves can apply, so long as they can
demonstrate a committed partnership with an arts venue that will last throughout the full three
years of the project.
Projects must target schools that:
 Are state schools or other public educational institutions, such as PRUs and special schools.
 Do not have an existing relationship with a cultural venue, make limited arts provision and lack
frequent access to quality arts practitioners.
 Demonstrate indicators of need. www.childrenandarts.org.uk
The Programme is open to Stage One applications with a deadline of 30 Jan 2015 (5pm).
War Memorials Grant Scheme
English Heritage and the Wolfson Foundation, in association with Friends of War Memorials, are
providing grants for the repair and conservation of free-standing war memorials in England. These
grants are intended to help those who are responsible for the upkeep of war memorials. The
grants support the care and preservation of war memorials to a high standard, and to prevent the
decay of this important part of our built heritage. Grants will normally be for up to a maximum of
75% of eligible costs, with a maximum grant of £30,000.The minimum grant that can be applied for
is £3,000. The next closing date for applications is the 5th January 2015.
Read more at: http://www.warmemorials.org/grantsforwarmemorials/
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Momentum Music Fund Extended into 2015
The Momentum Music Fund is a financial resource for talented artists and bands to help further
their careers. The Fund covers a broad range of contemporary popular genres, including
innovative and emerging genres.
The programme has an overall budget of £500,000. Individual grants of between £5,000 and
£15,000 will be awarded.
Grants can be used to assist with any activity that significantly contributes to the development of
an artist or band. This may include, but is not limited to, any of the following activities:
 Development of new material, eg collaboration costs if working with other
artists/producers/songwriters; rehearsal time, equipment hire and artist/band writing fees.
 Touring/Key live dates (UK only), eg paying for travel and accommodation, session
musicians, set/production design, sound engineers, tour management,
instrument/equipment hire etc.
 Recording, eg hiring and working with a producer, physical reproduction, studio hire,
session musician fees, artist/band writing fees etc.
 Marketing, eg PR costs, website development, social media, online PR, digital strategist,
merchandise, radio plugging, music video production etc.
 Anything else that will help the applicant to develop professionally and creatively.
The Fund is open to applications from artists and bands in England that are at a crucial point in
their development, with the potential to significantly further their career within the next two years.
Applications can be submitted by the artists themselves or those who are working on their behalf,
eg a manager, an independent label or publisher.
Names including Amplify Dot, Femme, Solomon Grey and Public Service Broadcasting have
already benefited from grants awarded through the scheme.
The scheme has recently been extended into 2015, following a two-year pilot phase. The next
rounds of Momentum investment hopes to enable partners to support more musically distinctive
artists and bands to develop nationwide, whilst measuring the fund's full impact on the 70 artists
it's funded over the past two years.
The next deadline for applications to be received is 10 February 2015.
http://press.artscouncil.org.uk/Press-Releases/Momentum-Music-Fund-to-receive-additionalfunding-from-Arts-Council-England-8d6.aspx
Artists International Development Fund (England)
Arts Council England has a £750,000 funding stream for artists to develop links with artists,
organisations and/or creative producers in other countries. Freelance and self-employed artists
can apply for small grants of £1,000 to £5,000 to spend time building these links to broaden your
horizons and open your work to other perspectives. The programme is open to emerging and midcareer artists working in:
 Combined arts
 Literature
 Music
 Theatre
 Dance
 Visual arts and crafts
 Design.
You must have received recognition for your work in England and not have extensive international
experience. Your application must also include a letter of support from the overseas partner/host.
The deadline for applications is 5pm on the 16th January 2015. Read more at:
http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/funding/apply-funding/apply-for-funding/artists-internationaldevelopment-fund/
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National Churches Trust Community Grant Scheme
The National Churches Trust has announced that its Community Grant scheme will re-open for
applications on the 12th January 2015. The National Churches Trust was formed to fund, protect
and support the built heritage of 47,000 churches, chapels and meeting houses throughout the
UK. Through the Community Grants scheme, grants of £5,000 and above are available for
projects which introduce facilities to enable increased community use of places of worship. The
Community Programme considers applications from listed and unlisted Christian places of worship
of any age and denomination that open regularly for public worship. Grants are available towards
capital works such as additions and extensions, and the introduction of facilities, such as
accessible toilets and catering facilities. Projects must have an estimated cost of at least £25,000
(including VAT and fees) to qualify. Read more at: http://www.nationalchurchestrust.org/ourgrants/community-grants
Norfolk PCC Children and Young People Fund
Voluntary, community and non-profit organisations and charities are invited to apply for grants of
up to £30,000 from the Children and Young People Fund which has been set up by Stephen Bett.
Focus will be placed on projects that support those already disadvantaged by circumstances or
events which are most likely to cause them to become victims or offenders in later life.
Grants will be awarded to projects that:
 Reduce re-offending among children and young people.
 Support children and young people at risk of being drawn into offending.
 Support children of prisoners into positive behaviours.
 Support children and young people of domestic abuse victims and substance misusers into
positive behaviours.
 Help children and young people who are victims of abuse and sexual exploitation to cope
and recover, and/or provide early intervention.
 Work with children in care/care leavers to support positive behaviours.
There is a possibility that funding can be continued for up to three years; however short term bids
are encouraged. While applicants are invited to define their own project outcomes, they should
show a clear relation to the overarching aims of the fund.
The deadline for applications is 5pm on 16 January 2015.
For further information visit http://www.norfolkfoundation.com/funds/pcc-children-young-peoplefund-201415/
Creative Europe - 2015 Call for European Platforms
The 2015 Call to support European Platforms is now open to applications.
Support is available to cultural and creative organisations which aim to:
 Foster the development of emerging talents and stimulate the transnational mobility of
cultural and creative players and circulation of works, with the potential to exert a broad
influence on the cultural and creative sectors and to provide for lasting effects.
 Help increase recognition and visibility of artists and creators with a strong commitment in
terms of European programming through communication activities and a branding strategy,
including, where appropriate, the creation of a European quality label.
Organisations must have been in operation for at least two years. Projects should focus on the
following priority activities:
 Fostering the mobility and the visibility of creators and artists, in particular emerging ones
and those lacking international exposure.
 Stimulating a genuine Europe-wide programming of cultural and artistic activities with the
view of facilitating access to non-national European cultural works via international touring,
events, exhibitions and festivals, etc.
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Implementing a communication and branding strategy, including, where appropriate, the
development of a European quality label (or an equivalent recognition activity) to identify
and promote the members of the platform having demonstrated a strong and high quality
professional commitment towards the objectives of the platform in particular and the
objectives of Creative Europe, in general.
 Contributing to greater audience development through extensive use of information and
communication technologies and innovative approaches.
 Providing visibility to Europe's values and different cultures, thus creating greater
awareness about the European Union.
To be eligible, platforms must be comprised of a constituted coordination entity and at least 10
European cultural operators situated in at least 10 different countries.
A budget of €3.4 million is available for this Call. The deadline for submissions is 25 February
2015.
For further information visit https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/creative-europe/funding/europeanplatforms-2015_en
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Preventive Conservation Grant Scheme for Museums
The Association of Independent Museums (AIM) has announced that the next deadline for
applications to its Preventive Conservation Grant Scheme for Museums is the 31st March 2015.
The scheme has been set up to help small museums develop a more sustainable approach to the
conservation and management of collections through improvements to preventive conservation
within their museum. The type of activities considered for funding include:
 Environmental surveys
 Training for volunteers
 Environmental monitoring and control equipment
 Ultraviolet filters
 Integrated pest management
 Display cases and picture framing; etc.
Priority will be given to obtaining professional advice in compiling conservation and
implementation strategies, and training for volunteers. Eligible AIM members must be registered or
accredited, or expect to achieve accreditation within two years, and they must have fewer than
60,000 visitors or a turnover of less than £300,000 per year. Maximum grant will be £10,000 and
average grants awarded will be around £5,000. The next deadline for applications is the 31st
March 2015.
http://www.aim-museums.co.uk/content/aim_preventive_conservation_grant_scheme/
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