In this issue
Changes to City Arts News publication dates
From Friday 2 August City Arts News will be published on a monthly basis, as opposed to fortnightly. We will aim to publish issues on the first Friday of each month from August. Can our contributors please note this change when submitting articles for inclusion.
City Arts Forum
Thanks to those who attended our City Arts Forum meeting in July. We had an interesting round up of what everyone is doing. We also heard an update about the Hull Independent Producer Initiative (HIPI), and a presentation from Critical Fish led to interesting debate around critiquing.
Our next meeting is scheduled to take place on the evening of Thursday 17 October. Save the date in your diaries - all are welcome. It's a chance to see the Arts Development Team face to face, and to network with artists and creatives active in the area.
Freedom Festival
Wednesday 28 August - Sunday 1 September
Check out their website for more information
Hull City Council Arts Development provides core support with Arts Council England.
Hull City Council Grants to Arts funding.
Check out their website for more information. We can also help match fund an application to Arts Council England.
Advice and support
If you have an idea for an arts project in Hull we have experienced arts development officers who can help. Part of our role is also to help develop local artists.
We can:
keep you informed of commission opportunities
help you develop your ideas
advise on pricing, effective budgeting and preparing funding bids such as Arts Council grant funding applications.
Complete the online form with your idea or development needs or email cityartsenquiries@hullcc.gov.uk
The RevRay Quartet and Friends: An Evening of Jazz In Aid of Amnesty International
Saturday 3 August, 7pm
Gore Room, Hymers College, HU3 1LW
£10 (including interval drinks)
Hull Amnesty Group presents an evening of jazz in aid of Amnesty International. On the programme are the RevRay Quartet, with Pauline guitar and vocals, The Two Peters on piano and sax, John flute and Phil bass, and Greg on solo piano. Drinks will be served during the interval.
Email address - hullamnestygroup@gmail.com
Check out their website for more information
Acoustic Let's Rock
Sunday 11 August, 1pm
The Spa Gardens Bridlington, YO15 3JH
This Summer "Let's Rock" is leaving the stage and taking to the street with a day of live music in Bridlington. Some of the brightest and best acoustic talents from the East Riding and Hull will be on display in the fabulous setting of the Spa Gardens. This free event is open to all.
Box office Bridlington Spa Tel 01262 678258
Visit the Bridlington Space website for further information
Adult Contemporary Dance Class
Every Wednesday, 7-8.30pm, State of the Arts Academy, High Street
Check out their facebook site for more information
Steps in time, Dance Company for 50+
Alternate Mondays at either the New Theatre or the Mortimer Suite in the City Hall.
£5 per session. Ist session free
Always wanted to dance? Stopped at 16? The Dance Company for older dancers is perfect for beginners or those who haven't danced for some time. We come in all shapes & sizes, levels of fitness and between 50 abd 74. We cover Ballet, Contemporary, Creative Dance and Jazz. Comfortable clothes, bare feet or socks are best. Come and join us. Please check on 07946099083 or carolhancock1@yahoo.co.uk for current dates and venue as the venue changes depending on the New Theatre and City Hall availability.
Youth Arts Takeover Events
Work with the Beats Bus orchestra for a performance at Sesh, take part in games design workshops and learn stage managment. For 16 - 29 years.
Email aharper@goodwintrust.org for more information or check out their facebook site.
Healthy Holidays - Summer Fun
Check out the Hull City Council website for information on holiday activities includign creative activities.
Hull Truck - range of fun summer activities for young people
The Secret Agent Academy
Monday 5 August to Friday 9 August, 9am – 3.30pm every day
Cost for the week is £55 per participant.
A project designed by Hull Truck Theatre for children aged 7 to 11 that involves spending a week at the theatre working with our Secret Agent Team and being part of an exciting summer spy adventure. The adventure will include creating secret identities, following suspects, deciphering codes, and taking part in activities and workshops.
Summer Scream
Monday 5 August to Friday 9 August, 9am – 3.30pm every day
Cost for the week is £55 per participant.
Play in a Week summer school aimed at any young person aged 11 -16.
The project involves solving a mysterious murder case. Over the week participants will develop a plot with a theatre director and will create interesting characters which will result in a performance for parents and friends at the end of the week where our case will be solved. Participants will also get the chance to be their own detective and work out clues along the way that will help the team in the final showdown.
Arts Award Adviser Training
Hull's Local Cultural Education Partnership and Arts Award are creating an Arts Award Centre “Create Hull” which can support subsidised training, shared moderation, advice, arts offer.
Bronze and Silver Arts Award Adviser training - £52.50
Tuesday 6 August 9.30am – 4.30pm @ Hull Central Library (bring lunch)
Discover and Explore Arts Award Adviser training - £47.50 Wednesday 7 August 9.30-13.00 @ Albemarle Music Centre
To book please email createhull@gmail.com
In addition to training Create Hull have commissioned an Arts Award Explore log of the city that will be available from September to complete and explore the arts offer in the city.
They will also offer Arts Award meet ups 4 times a year-to support with moderation and set Create Hull up as a moderation centre so smaller organisations can submit via this to bring down costs.
The National Archives of the Republic of the Homeless
Until Thursday 29 August, free
Artlink Hull, HU5 3QP
Check out their website for more information
Microbes
Until 1 September, Free Entry
Ferens Art Gallery, HU1 3RA
Check out their website for more information
The Raw and The Cooked - 10 Year Anniversary
Exhibition runs until 8 September
Studio Eleven Gallery and Workshop, Humber St., Hull, HU1 1TG
Celebrating 10 years on Humber street. The members’ show The Raw & The Cooked, an exhibition of new artwork developed by their 28 members – potters, printmakers, and painters. Curated by Artist Clare Holdstock, the ‘salon style’ installation is a joyful example of skills, concepts and styles. It’s ‘non-binary’ as we celebrate the exchange of art practices in which to engage and enrich a culture of creativity.
Visit the Studio Eleven website for further information
B Negative - film by local film maker Philip Codd
You can watch and rate the feature film 'B Negative' shot in Hull over a year ago. Local film maker Philip Codd needs ratings to get his vampiric comedy film noticed so if you'd like to add your support, please have a watch and rate and review if you wish. It’s a comedy with some adult humour, just over an hour and a half long and available on Amazon Prime via this link.
You can also buy it on DVD or Bluray if you wish.
The Twilight Radio Show
Friday 9 and Saturday 10 August, 7.30pm
at East Riding Theatre, Lord Roberts Road, Beverley, HU17 9BE
Lupe Lu & Stewy Stu present and evening of eclectic entertainment in the guise of a live radio show, performed to you, the studio audience in the ERT café bar.
Lunar Landing Laugh Along Special - In which we celebrate, talk about and generally mock the 50th anniversary of the lunar landings of 1969.
Adult Content
Tickets £10 from eastridingtheatre.co.uk, box office tel. 01482 874050.
Heritage Slide Shows with Q&A
Tuesdays 6 August, 1 October, and 3 December, 7:30pm
Off the Road, Live Lounge," corner of Princes Ave, Hull HU5 3RU
Bi monthly talks, by local author and historian, David Zander Smith. We explore the history of Hull, it's buildings, culture and quirky characters. All welcome. A huge collection of local heritage photo prints can also be browsed. Info via. mikeclive1945@gmail.com
Arts Council Consultation: Shaping the next ten years
Arts Council England have set out a proposed vision and outcomes for the next ten years and have asked for feedback. The consultation on their draft strategy 2020-2030 is open until 23 September.
Check out their website for more information
Absolutely Cultured Announces their New Chief Executive
Check out their website for more information
Brexit updates from Arts Professional
Creative Europe funding hangs on Brexit deal
Possible work force crisis in Creative Industries
Funding and opportunities
New rooms at ScrapStore
Hull ScrapStore now has a suite of three rooms available for hire – part of its long-term plan to develop a creative hub of affordable spaces suitable for performers and visual artists, community groups, educators and anyone seeking a space for a meeting or for training.
There are three spaces – a large hall, a medium sized room with tiered seating and space in front, and a smaller room. All are available at a flat price of £10 an hour or £50 a day.
Please contact Scrapstore for a viewing or to make enquiries. 01482 328 750 info@hullscrapstore.org.uk
Volunteers Required
Studio Eleven Gallery and Workshop, 12 Humber Street Fruit Market Kingston upon Hull, HU1 1TG
Volunteers required in lovely gallery & workshop in Hull’s Cultural Quarter. A great opportunity to work in an artist led gallery exhibiting contemporary ceramics, painting, craft & print. There’s many benefits including: great way to gain experience in the arts sector, access to ceramic and printmaking facilities, invitation to previews and to work alongside artists.
For more details please contact us: Tel: 01482 229600 Email: info@studioeleven.co.uk
Check out their website for more information
Aesthetica Arts Prize 2019
Entries are open for Aesthetica Mag Art Prize. Main Prize £5000, a 12-week group exhibition and publication. Categories include #painting #sculpture #photography #installation #video.
Find our more via their website.
Throwing Pots on the Wheel with Punk Pottery Bryan Berue
Tuesday Evenings 6.00pm – 8.30pm Hourly slots available, £22.50 per person
Studio Eleven Gallery and Workshop, HU1 1TG
One to One taster sessions for one hour
Check out their website for more information
Human Duke Box - community singing project for the Dukeries
The Human Jukebox project has seen an acapella singing group entertaining people in the Dukeries by singing on doorsteps. They are now inviting people with a connection to the Dukeries to join them for the Human Duke Box - for some community singing sessions. Testing how singing can bring people together.
Final session is due to take place on: Wed 4 Sept - 6:45-8:45pm, location to be confirmed - contact us to find out more details.
All welcome - no singing experience necessary. No performances necessary, just a desire to have some singing fun. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Email HumanDukeBox1@outlook.com Tel 07774 961811
Find the Human Duke Box on Facebook
Project supported with funding from Back to Ours.
Saturday Sing - vocal harmony workshops
At Artlink, 87 Princes Ave, Hull:
10.30am to 12pm on Saturdays 7, 14 and 28 September, 19 October, 9 & 23 November and 7 December.
Free your voice and explore joyful harmony singing for pure enjoyment in the latest series of workshops. Retaining an emphasis on exploring voices in harmony, while creating beautiful music together. Led by experienced community choir leader Clare Drury, you will sing a variety of material including dipping into contemporary, folk, and world music. All songs are taught by ear, so there’s no need to read music, nor to have any previous singing experience. All you need is a desire to free your voice, and a willingness to join in with others in this friendly group.
A welcoming group for singers of all ages and abilities.
£5 per session, concessions £4, children £1 (all under 16s must be accompanied)
Please contact Clare 07774 961811 or email: SingwithClare@outlook.com to discuss your needs or just turn up to a session. Join us on Facebook to see what we're up to.
Pottery for beginners and intermediate with Sarah Johnson
Monday 9 September - 14 October 2019, 6.30 - 8.30 pm. 6 week course
Price - £135
Studio Eleven, Humber St., Hull, HU1 1TG
Beginners and intermediate, includes all materials, tuition and firing
Visit the Studio Eleven website for further information
Potters Club available for potters with sufficient experience to work self-directed
Thursday evenings for 12 weeks from 19 September to 5 December, 6.30pm – 9.30pm
Price - £190 (requires membership £45)
Avenue’s Centre, Park Avenue, Hull HU5 4DA
Description of events or opportunities - Potters Club available for potters with sufficient experience to work self-directed. Includes technician support with Sarah Johnson and basic materials. Sessions will take place at the Avenue’s Centre, Park Avenue, Hull HU5.
Visit the Studio Eleven website for further information
Feral Art School - Courses
Various venues across the city
High quality learning experiences for adults over 18.
Visit the Feral Artschool website for further information
Creative Writing Retreat
7-14 September, £1,195 (HU postcodes receive generous discount)
Lake Trasimeno, Umbria, Italy
Spend the week on a tiny Italian island, with writing workshops, delicious food and drink, and stunning sunsets. Price includes dinner, bed and breakfast at the island's only hotel, all workshops, aperitivo evenings and more.
Telephone number - 07845 043630
Email address - glynischarlton@gmail.com
Check out the website for more information
3 Colour Lino Printmaking with Diane Chatterton Hyam
Saturday 22 September 11am – 4pm
£45 or members £40
Studio Eleven Workshop and Gallery, Humber St., Hull, HU1 1TG
T o book a place or to request more details please contact: Studio Eleven Gallery. Tel 01482 229600 or email info@studioeleven.co.uk
Visit the Studio Eleven website for further information
Scraffitto pots Suzie Reffold
Saturday 29 September 10.30am – 12.30pm, £25
Studio Eleven Gallery and Workshop, HU1 1TG
Suzie Reffold is an experienced potter who specialises in hand-building techniques, throwing on the wheel, and decorative techniques. Scraffitto (Italian – “to scratch”), is a decorating pottery technique produced by applying layers of colour to pottery, then scratching off layers to create contrasting images, patterns and texture and reveal the clay colour underneath.
Check out their website for more information
Combine Monoprinting with Stencil Printmaking Diane Chatterton Hyam
Saturday 19 October, 11am – 4pm, £45 or £40 members
Studio Eleven Gallery and Workshop, HU1 1TG
Monoprinting is a form of printmaking that has lines or images that can only be made once, unlike most printmaking, which allows for multiple originals. There are many techniques of mono-printing create with print – maker Diane. Includes all materials.
Check out their website for more information
Musical Director required
Bilton Singers require a Musical Director to commence in September 2019. The mixed voice choir, established in 2012, currently has 27 members, 6 men, 21 ladies. The enthusiastic singers are able to sing in four parts (SATB). The choir has the services of an excellent pianist. The choir sings songs of all genres of music ranging from Christian and gospel music to songs from the shows, modern songs, Motown etc. Rehearsals take place on Tuesday evenings between 7pm and 9pm in the Church Centre, Bilton.
For more information contact the Choir Secretary Pauline Jennison, on telephone 01482 812138 or email biltonsingers@gmail.com.
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