We are delighted to welcome Justiene Boughey to the Arts Development Team in the brand new role of Office Assistant. She has already begun to emerse herself in GAC life, attending a sub-committees’ social event on her first day! Here is a little about Justiene, in her own words: My name is Justiene, I’m 24 and [...]
Come and share the magic and mystery of Lihou Island in this fun, freezing, family event. Meet and work with those who Create through lantern making, dance, storytelling and more. Anyone wishing to join the event should meet at the Prosperity Car Park at 11.15 and be ready to undertake the journey to Lihou on [...]
We are delighted that our brand new website www.arts.gg has gone live over the weekend, after several months in development. Everything you need to know about the Guernsey Arts Commission is housed in these pages, including who we are and what we do, how to apply to us fo funding, what’s on at the greenhouse [...]
Following the successes of Phedre and All’s Well That Ends Well, we will be hosting another fantasic live screening from the National Theatre on Saturday 30th January 2010 at the Princess Royal Centre for the Performing Arts, beginning at 1.45. So, what’s it all about? Nation based on a novel by Terry Pratchett adapted by [...]
Here, as promised, is the video of the final piece produced during our Dance and Drama workshop during October half term. Enjoy! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5yv3XoA6Dg]
An exciting new exhibition has opened at the greenhouse showcasing the talents of some of Guernsey’s young artists. Working in partnership with the Guernsey College of Further Education the Guernsey Arts Commission has asked 2nd year Art & Design students to come up with a contemporary solution to fill the empty plinth in Market Square. With diverse and innovative [...]
Arts Development Officer The GAC is looking to appoint an innovative, self-motivated individual to work with the GAC’s small Arts Development team. With a specific brief on marketing they will be key to raising the profile of the arts in Guernsey and be the main deliverer on the soon to be launched GAC website. It [...]
Our new Community Arts Development Officer Laura Simpson has now been with us for two months and has been very busy already. As well as our sucessful series of half term workshops, Laura has been out and about giving the opportunity for community organisations to have a go at drama, movement, music, puppetry or creative [...]
During the October half term holidays we ran three full day workshops for children aged 7 to 11 in costume design, physical theatre / contemporary dance and textiles. Each day 22 children worked with Laura, our Community Arts Development Officer, Louise, our Arts Development Officer, and two terrific workshop leaders, Alison and Helen. On Monday [...]
GBG Vol 2 is to be launched early 2010, showcasing home grown music talent. Follow the link below to the BBC News site to view which bands/musicians are featuring on the CD. http://www.bbc.co.uk/guernsey/content/articles/2009/04/28/gbg_2_compilation_cd_application_feature.shtml
