In this issue
Kickstarting Tourism Grants
The Humber Business Growth Hub has been allocated European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) monies by government to operate a Covid-19 Recovery grant scheme to help Small to Medium sized businesses (SMEs) in the Visitor Economy/Tourism sectors to recover from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. SMEs that have been negatively impacted by Covid-19 and that have an eligible project proposal can apply for the grant.
Check out their website for more information.
Hull City Council
Check out their website for the latest business support and advice during the current Covid 19 lockdown.
Humber Mouth
Curated and hosted by Jennifer Hodgson, Humber Mouth’s Reader-in-Residence these events for readers and writers alike welcome some of the very best contemporary writers to Hull. All events are free and take place online. Find out more at the Humber Mouth website
Deborah Levy
Thursday 18 February, 7pm
Deborah Levy is the author of seven novels, including Swimming Home, Hot Milk and The Man Who Saw Everything. She has been shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize twice and the Goldsmiths Prize twice. Book now via Eventbrite
Isabel Waidner
Thursday 25 February, 7pm
Isabel Waidner is a writer and critical theorist. Their novel We Are Made Of Diamond Stuff (2019) was shortlisted for the Goldsmiths Prize and is currently longlisted for the Republic of Consciousness Prize.
Book now via Eventbrite
In celebration of UNESCO International Women’s Day
Joanna Walsh
Thursday 11 March 7pm
Joanna Walsh is a writer and artist and founder of the Read Women social media campaign. She was Humber Mouth’s first Digital Writer-in-Residence in 2020 and devised the Hull Story Map.
Book now via Eventbrite
To celebrate UNESCO World Poetry Day on 21 March we are delighted to have events and workshops with two of the UK’s most exciting and innovative poets.
Nisha Ramayya
Saturday 20 March, 7pm
Nisha Ramayya grew up in Glasgow and is currently based in London. Her debut collection States of the Body Produced by Love was published in 2019 by Ignota Books.
Book now via Eventbrite
Holly Pester
Saturday 27 March, 7pm
Holly Pester is a London-based poet and Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing at University of Essex. Her new collection, Comic Timing was published on 4 February by Granta.
Book now via Eventbrite
Humber Mouth events support Unfinished Business: The Fight for Women’s Rights programme at Hull Libraries.
Hull Libraries Unfinished Business: The Fight for Women’s Rights
Tuesday 16 February – Monday 8 March
In partnership with The British Library and Living Knowledge Network, Hull Libraries presents Unfinished Business: The Fight for Women’s Rights. Leading up to International Women’s Day we discuss historic, contemporary and future themes of womanhood, exploring gender, equality and liberation. Speakers include award winning journalist Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, bestselling novelist Sarah Ward, historian and author Clara Barley, Senior Lecturer at the University of Hull Dr Sabine Vanacker and young adult and children’s author Sally Nicholls.
For more information and bookings visit Hull Libraries on Eventbrite
Survey - Impact of Covid-19 pandemic and leaving EU on Arts and Culture in Hull
Hull City Council Arts Development are concerned about the continuing impact of the Covid pandemic and wish to track any potential impacts that leaving the EU has on arts and culture in Hull.
By establishing an updated picture we are seeking to ensure that the Council’s understanding of any and all ongoing impacts of the pandemic and Brexit on the arts and cultural sector is as complete as possible. Last year the results of our survey led directly to the availability of discretionary Business Support Grants for Creative Businesses, so this can make a positive difference.
If you are an artist or arts organisation, please take a few minutes of your time to complete our online survey here.
Your answers will be analysed and the analysis shared, but no individual responses will be made public.
Thanks for your support and we look forward to hearing from you
City Arts News
City Arts News has 5,000 subscribers, who all share an interest in the Arts. If you have an arts related idea, problem, project or suggestion that you would like to share with our readers, please let us know via the 'submit content' link in the right hand column.
If you are in need of support and advice or have an idea for a future arts project 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
Hull City Council Grants to Arts
You may be eligible to apply for a grant of up to £5000 for activity that:
is within the Hull city boundary and open to the general public
serves an identified interest group
increases the range of art opportunities available to local communities
supports and celebrates cultural diversity
develops local artistic talent
promotes innovation and excellence
All applicants will need to demonstrate that they are working within Covid-19 restrictions and adhering to government advice.
Details of the grants scheme and the online form can be found on the Hull City Council website here.
Rembrandt in Hull - Dave Lee
Grants to Arts have match funded with Arts Council the development of the project "Rembrandt in Hull" supporting set and design workshops leading to a performance that tells the story of Rembrandt's visit to Hull in 1661. These events, which are rumoured to have happened, are interesting in the context of the city's culture and rehearsed readings will take place in front of a critical audience and theatre producers, after which the project will move to a second phase – a full production at the new Wrecking Ball Music & Books venue when government Covid 19 guidelines allow.
Hull Dance
Weekly Dance and Movement Session for people over 55 years old (no maximum age)
Wednesdays 11.30 am - 12.30 pm
A gentle start, focusing on aligning and relaxing our bodies followed by a mixture of creative and more structured tasks to get us moving and connecting our mind and body.
The sessions are via Zoom and we all perform the tasks in a way that works for our bodies and the space that we are in
To find out more and reserve your place email info@hulldance.com or follow the link below
Check out their website for more information.
Flexer and Sandiland Winter Programme
Take part, watch and dance with them this winter
This winter, you can take part in our F&S Pro Class series and our ongoing Acting Our Age 55+ movement classes with participants from across the globe, online. Trip Hazard, our outdoor, interactive installation is coming to the streets of Bournemouth this winter. You can also join online classes with Yael at Independent Dance. Finally, they're sharing a preview of early sketches from the R&D phase of our new socially distanced installation performance Imagining Otherwise.
Check out their website for more information.
Hull Truck @ Home School
Launching 2 February, Hull Truck @ Home School will be providing online specialist programmes of work for both primary and secondary school learners across Hull (and beyond), helping to harness both literacy and drama skills.
Including Free Online Drama and Literacy Project for KS3 and KS4 (School Years 7 to 13 – Ages 11 to 18)
Consequences: A Humberside Soap Opera
During February, Hull Truck Theatre will work with secondary school pupils across the city to produce an original soap opera set in Hull during lockdown. Writers, actors and a director from Hull Truck Theatre will run 12 sessions across the city to generate ideas, write the script and film each group’s section. Then, the next group will watch the previous group’s section and add to the story.
Email: engagement@hulltruck.co.uk
Check out their website for more information.
The Theatre Company Blah Blah Blah - staying creative during lockdown
Their award-nominated show The Vultures’ Song is still available to view online for free on YouTube.
There are also a range of creative learning activities for families and schools to accompany The Vultures’ Song available on their website.
Latest arts and culture show for East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire from BillboardTV
For East Yorkshire this month, featured interviews with two locally-based authors: Beverley’s Valerie Wood and Gillian Godden from Hull.
Even though we continue to be in lockdown, the show looks at content available online in film, literature, music, drama and art.
The deadline for February will be around the 10th of the month for broadcast towards the end of February.
They try and cover what they can, but any video that you can send for inclusion with press releases will always be welcome.
Check out youtube to watch the show.
Could you help run Hull Independent Cinema?
HIC are getting their latest annual report ready so that they can hold their Annual General Meeting early in 2021. They would like to get more people involved in running HIC at the AGM.
HIC is managed by a Board of Trustees who are elected by their members. Most of the current Trustees have been involved since HIC began and they recognise that their ability to take on new projects, expand their activity and, ultimately, create a home for independent cinema in Hull is limited by how many of them there are, the time they can commit to the project, and the capabilities they do or don’t have between them. Bringing more Trustees on board would increase the Board’s capacity to take HIC forward.
They’re also exploring the idea of setting up an Advisory Board which would be made up of people with key skills who would be interested in helping HIC achieve its goals without becoming involved in the day-to-day management of the organisation. This could be by offering advice and professional services, training or mentoring for Trustees, or helping us develop our long-term strategy.
So if you think you have expertise or experience that could help them reach new and more diverse audiences, win funding for new projects, attract commercial sponsorship for our core activity, or manage the work that needs doing to find us a home of our own, whether as a Trustee or as an Advisory Board member, please drop them a line by emailing hello@hullindependentcinema.com.
Hull Independent Cinema
Like all cinemas HIC is currently closed due to Covid-19 situation. However just before they closed HIC had finalised their April to June season of films.
Although they can't share the films with audiences on a cinema screen, each week they are going to announce which film they had planned to screen, and let you know alternative ways to watch. They will also recommend another film that's connected with the scheduled one in some way.
For information on this week's films, visit the HIC website.
Back to Ours Bedtime Stories
They're back with some more beautiful Bedtime Stories for 2021, featuring some very familiar Hull faces.
And if you've got a spare hour or so, you can snuggle down and watch all their Bedtime Stories from last year.
Check out their website for more information.
Online concert in aid of Amnesty International
Friday 22 January 7.30pm until 21 February
Free - but donations to Amnesty International are requested via this link.
The Hull Amnesty Group's annual concert in aid of Amnesty International will take the form of a streamed recital by The Polaris Duo - Gillian Blair (saxophone) and Elinor Nicholson (harp). Playing under the auspices of Live Music Now, they will present a programme ranging from CPE Bach to Andy Scott, via The Swan from Saint-Saëns' Carnival of the Animals.
Check out their website for more information
#WeMadeThis Helping Hands
Deadline: Monday 1 March
This project from #WeMadeThis will celebrate helping hands by mobilising the community to create a handprint artwork trail adorning homes and public spaces in Hull. Join in and create your own art.
Check out their website for more information.
Humber Street Gallery - this exhibition is currently closed but will open when restrictions allow
Enjoy Civic Life & Autosuggestions
Two exhibitions from Leo Fitzmaurice
Until Sunday 18 April 2021
Free visitor tickets for these shows will be available to book in the new year, with opening days and times being subject to government guidance.
Check out their website for more information.
YVAN'S ANNUAL REPORT 2019 - 20
2020 has been a busy and productive year for YVAN, they've welcomed many new directors and developed a range of working groups that enable dynamic conversations to continue regularly, outside of board meetings. These groups are looking at Equity, Diversity & Wellbeing; Digital content & curation; HR and Research and there is an open invitation to non-board members to share ideas and join these discussions.
For an overview of what YVAN has been up to, and some of their future plans, please have a look at YVAN's Annual Report from 2019 - 2020.
Download the pdf from their website for more information.
Dwell Time and YVAN 'Dwell Awhile' podcasts
Dwell Time and YVAN's new series of podcasts - ‘Dwell Awhile’ - revisiting conversations with artists interviewed for Alice Bradshaw's ‘Resilience is Futile’ writer residency, are in the final stages of development.
The team have been working closely with the artists, and gaining feedback from various external organisations to ensure the accessiblity and inclusivity of these podcasts, and as a pilot, they will inform further podcast platforms.
Dwell Time is an award winning, not-for-profit arts publication reflecting on mental wellbeing. Produced and curated by Alice Bradshaw, Vanessa Haley & Lenny Szrama and founded in 2018.
Check out Dwell Time's website for more information.
Join in the Creative Voice Campaign
Starting with an online conversation with young people and organisations about "How are you creative?
The campaign will give context to the current youth arts offer but is very much about asking questions, seeing how young people are creative and then moving forward to influence future art offers and events including the annual Youth Arts Festival as well as a long term ambition for a creative event where young people can find out about and influence their wider arts offer. This year's Youth Arts Festival which usually takes place October half term will evolve from these ideas and take place at a later date.
How are young people creative in their everyday lives? This was the conversation at the 2018 Festival and reflected opinions that the creative process does not just inform the arts but also our everyday activities. The Creative Voice Development Group have worked with graphic designer Elisa Lazar to develop social media banners that might spark ideas and reflect these conversations.
Follow @youthartshull twitter and creativevoicehull facebook and get involved in the conversation.
I AM FUND
Audrey was a remarkable lady from East Yorkshire. She kindly created a generous £1.3million legacy to support local charitable organisations.
From a very early age, Audrey was passionate about the arts. Although her dream to become a ballerina wasn’t fulfilled, she would take every opportunity to experience a performance or attend an art exhibition.
To support her wishes, a grant making committee was established with the help of Gosschalks Solicitors and HEY Smile Foundation. Working closely with Audrey’s friends, the I AM Fund committee ensures her values and wishes are fulfilled within each gift made to local charitable groups.
The I AM Fund will support local charitable organisations that connects children and young people to performance arts. Applications must focus on one or more of the following priorities:
Inspire participation
Identify local talent
Improve experience
Check out their website for more information.
Headscarves stories of womens' work in the twentieth century
An Online Exhibition Elizabeth Knight & Frances Kelly in partnership with Sutton and Wawne Museum. The Headscarf project attempts to capture something of women’s work and experiences in the last century, during a period of changing work patterns and attitudes. They had the pleasure of collecting women’s stories of work on factory floors, the docks, in stores and shops, teaching , nursing , caring , cooking, cleaning, in admin and finance, and many other occupations, not to mention managing a home and bringing up children. Women were invited to design and make headscarves. Why Headscarves? No story of women’s work could be told without a nod of respect to Big Lil and the headscarf revolutionaries, and head scarves and “the turban” were a prominent feature in women’s working dress. It seemed a good symbol, representing their resilience and resourcefulness Inevitably, as lock down intervened they were unable to hold their planned exhibition and celebration so, until it is safe to do so; they’re exhibiting extracts of tales and images of the scarves on line.
Supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund & Hull City Council Grants to Arts
Check out their website and instagram for more information and exhibition extracts.
The Great Big Exhibition
The Great Big Art Exhibition launched today, led by Firstsite and supported by the Plus Tate Network and Arts Council England! From first-timers and dabblers through to enthusiasts and professional artists, you can all help unleash a wave of creativity across the country by creating and sharing your own artwork.
Anything goes for The Great Big Art Exhibition – the only limit is your imagination. There’s an activity pack to help get you started, packed with inspiration from brilliant artists and amazing UK collections. Everybody is invited to take part, so join in to make this the largest exhibition ever staged.
Check out the website for more information.
Big Start - Hull Talent Show
Friday 5 March 6-6.45pm
Ages 5 - 18 and 18 plus
Online young talent network and express yourself in front of a judging panel
Talent draw to win £25 or more
Contact Best Hope to register your interest on 07988826554
Email: info@besthope.org.uk
North Yorkshire Music Action Zone - Decolonisation of the Musical Canon in the Early Years
Led by Nate Holder, this webinar will explore Nymaz's practice as inclusive music leaders. Join them on Tuesday 9 February from 4.30-6.30pm.
Nate will share his research about decolonising Early Years repertoire and explore how we as music practitioners can actively use and advocate for a varied repertoire that helps young people to expand their worldview and understanding of music outside of the Western musical canon.
As music practitioners, take the opportunity to learn and engage with new ways to expand your repertoire and develop the music shared with our young participants. A great way to broaden knowledge, and open up the musical world to our young music makers.
Tickets are free for Full Nymaz Early Years Music Network members and £4 (+ Eventbrite fee) for all others.
Check out Eventbrite to book.
Saturday Zing - Singing workshops via Zoom
Weekly Saturday morning singing sessions run by community choir leader Clare Drury, via Zoom.
Clare is passionate about the value of singing for wellbeing, the positive health benefits of singing, the beauty of vocal harmony, and is keen to keep people singing in the community. She is running singalong sessions on Saturday mornings (10:15am for 10:30 til 12 noon), via Zoom, with supporting materials online.
A variety of songs - from traditional folk, world, pop, contemporary and original songs are shared online for these sessions.
Contact Clare via email - SingwithClare@outlook.com for further information.
Directors Call Out
Are you a filmmaker based in the North with a portfolio previous work? But often struggling to find local writers to work with? Throughout the year, BFI-supported Film Hub North deliver a number of initiatives to support writers in creating new work. They’re now looking for directors to meet these writers and apply their own distinct vision to their scripts. Find out more about the programme and how to submit your interest via their link below.
Check out their website for more information.
EU Visa Petition Response
Monday 8 February, 4.30pm, Parliament YouTube.
The "Seek Europe-wide Visa-free work permit for Touring professionals and Artists” gained more than enough signatures to generate the debate. The Petitions Committee will hold a virtual e-petition session to discuss arrangements for UK musicians in the EU. MPs will discuss arrangements for UK musicians in the EU in light of the petition you have signed calling for a Europe-wide visa-free work permit for touring professionals and artists. Caroline Dinenage, Minister for Digital and Culture, will respond for the Government.
Find out more about the session: UK Parliament
Back to Ours - brilliant news
Right on your Sofa programme of digital events has been chosen by Darren Henley as one of the Arts Council England cultural highlights of 2020.
With huge thanks to their funders - ACE, The National Lottery Community Fund and Esmée Fairbairn Foundation - their fab audiences for tuning in and supporting, their Hub members, and their brilliant team who've worked their socks off to keep adapting and connecting.
New All-Party Parliamentary Report
Policy Connect - the All-Party Design & Innovation Group, and CVAN have launched a new report, providing practical recommendations for how Government can effectively measure the vast contribution made by the visual arts to the creative sector and enable growth in the visual arts as part of building back the economy.
Download the pdf from their website for more information.
Freedom Festival: Communications Manager
Deadline: Sunday 7 February
With strong commercial acumen and a demonstrable track record for business growth, you will transform our marketing and communications strategies and delivery.
Check out their website for more information.
The Ideas Fund Hull
Wellcome Trust has commissioned the British Science Association to do something new and innovative to encourage ideas from communities. The emphasis will be on you and your ideas – to test out or to build on – to make a difference locally – this is a chance to lead with your ideas to address the theme of mental wellbeing.
Check out their website for more information.
Developing your Creative Practice
Deadline: Thursday 18 February, 12noon (Round 9)
Supporting individuals who are cultural and creative practitioners and want to take time to focus on their creative development.
Check out their website for more information.
Music for All - Music in the Community Opened Monday 1 February
Funding is aimed at groups that need assistance to fulfil their potential in developing truly sustainable music programmes.
Check out their website for more information.
Funding for Projects in England to Celebrate Windrush Day 2021
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is providing the £500,000 Windrush Day Grant Scheme for the third year in a row.
Local councils, charities and community groups can apply now for grants of between £2,500 and £25,000 to create projects and host events that support the central aims of Windrush Day, that is, to tell the story of the Windrush Generation and celebrate and recognise how they have shaped Britain’s heritage.
Projects should be rooted in communities and involve the Windrush Generation descendants in as many areas as possible as well as those from different age groups and background.
An online bidder workshop takes place on 11 February.
Further details can be obtained by emailing mwindrushprojects@communities.gov.uk (include bidder workshop’ in the subject line).
The deadline for grant applications is 10 March 2021 (23:59).
Check out their website for further information.
The Foyle Foundation
Small Grants Scheme revised criteria for support reflecting the impact of COVID-19; Main Grants supporting charities whose core work covers Arts and Learning.
Check out their website for further information.
Ragdoll Foundation Large grants March; Small grants Friday 7 May
Funding is available to support organisations working with children and young people using the arts and creative media.
Check out their website for more information
Launch of the 2021 Deutsche Bank Awards for Creative Entrepreneurs
The Deutsche Bank Awards for Creative Enterprise (DBACE) help young, creative entrepreneurs turn their ideas into reality. Aspiring individuals who want to go into business in the creative industries and require practical and financial support are being targeted. Applicants will be able to explore, develop and establish their creative ideas into sustainable ventures – through business planning training, mentoring and capital funding for starting-up.
The programme aims to find the best young talent with the ability to drive positive social impact through their creative enterprise. The programme aims to enable and celebrate creative entrepreneurship for social good, led by 18-30-year olds in the UK today. Entrants will have the chance to win funding for their creative enterprise and a year of business support. The prize package is designed to give applicants everything they need to accelerate their idea or existing business, so that they can take it to the next level.
There is a cash prize fund of £60,000, to be shared amongst five winners. How much awarded per winner is not fixed but assessed on a case-by-case basis. Applicants who proceed to the second stage of the competition will be asked for the amount of prize monies they would like to apply for from three incremental categories of £2,000-£5,000; £5,000-£10,000; and £10,000-£20,000.
To apply, applicants must be 18-30 years old and have a strong idea or an existing business in the creative industries. They must have a desire to create positive social impact through their enterprise. Applicants do not have an established business. They just need to be ready to grow with their idea. The eventual business can be not-for-profit or a commercial idea/enterprise.
The deadline for applications to be received is 31 March.
Check out their website for more information.
Eranda Rothschild Foundation Deadline Friday 30 April
Grants are available for UK registered charities working in the fields of medical research, education and the arts.
Check out their website for more information.
Sanctuary in Creativity - Puppetry Film Commission
For Beverley Puppet Festival (interim programme 2021)
Beverley has long been a town of sanctuary since the Middle Ages. Four famous sanctuary stones stand at its edges and a towering Minster at its heart, marking an ancient boundary line where fugitives could seek shelter from the law for up to 40 days. Today, Beverley remains a town of sanctuary but of a different kind - as a safe place to live and work; as a place to escape away to on holiday; as a place of creative sanctuary - a town filled with arts and culture.
During its interim year, Beverley Puppet Festival with support from Arts Council England, Beverley Town Council and Beverley Minster, wishes to commission a puppetry or stop motion animation artist to create a short film using stories and anecdotes about the town of Beverley collected from residents past and present.
The chosen artist should:
Be based in England (the majority, if not all, of the work will take place remotely)
Have a proven track record of creating puppet theatre or film and/or stop motion animation
Have experience with creating/editing digital media and working with moving images
Have access to their own tools and software in order to deliver the commission
Be willing to collaborate with the festival team in selecting locally gathered stories and working together on the creative direction of the piece
Be available to focus on this work April and May 2021 with the final film being exhibited and shared from Summer 2021
Artist fee: £2,500
To apply: Please send a covering letter and portfolio/links of relevant work to beverleypuppetfestival@gmail.com
Closing date: Sunday 28 February at midnight
Interviews to take place in March via Zoom.
Check out their website for more information on their work and commission.
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