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Lihou Winter Arts Festival - FREE FAMILY EVENT Sunday 31 January 11.15am - 3.15pm Prepare for an Island adventure on Lihou in its first ever Winter Arts Festival. Enjoy a day packed full of art and craft workshops including Lantern Making, Storytelling, Dance, Craft and more. All of these workshops will be led by experienced UK and local practitioners and the day will culminate in a lantern lit parade back home. The event is FREE for anyone who wants to attend but you will need to register for your place by emailing laura@arts.gg or calling 749262. Meet at Prosperity Car Park by 11.15am. You will need to wrap up warm, bring a packed lunch (free soup will be provided) and be prepared to make the 20 minute Causeway crossing on foot. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult and the event and because of the crossing is not suitable for children under 5 years of age. |
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NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE - NATION - Saturday 30th January 1.45pm
We have another exciting event coming to us live from the National Theatre. Nation, an adaptation of Terry Pratchett's popular novel of the same name, on Saturday 30th January from 1.45pm at the Princess Royal Centre for the Performing Arts. Tickets for this event are available online from www.guernseytickets.gg or from the box office at the Guernsey Information Centre 723555.
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We Want You
The next funding deadline for applications for art events and projects is Monday 1 March and we want your proposals. If you have an idea for a project but don't know where to start, GAC is here to help. This year, we want to encourage more people to apply for funding, we want to help towards turning your wacky, exciting, daring and above all creative ideas into a reality. We embrace all areas of the arts so whatever your idea we want to hear from you. If you have a project that needs support contact us by email info@arts.gg or call us 739747. For all information regarding the application process and for application forms and guidelines log onto our website @ www.arts.gg. |
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| NEW FOR 2010 TRAVEL GRANTS - To apply and for guidelines log onto www.arts.gg |
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Super 8 Workshop (Suitable for 16+) Saturday 6th February 10am - 3pm No equipment or experience is required to take part in GAC's film workshop Super 8. Following the success from last year, we are delighted to announce a second opportunity to try your hand at becoming the next James Cameron. Led by Will Cummock you will have the opportunity to film your own 3 minute short film complete with separate soundtrack. The cost is £25 per person for the workshop which includes all materials (the film, the processing and the use of a loan camera. As places for the workshop are strictly limited, booking must be made in advance. For further details or to book a place, contact Laura Simpson at the Guernsey Arts Commission on laura@arts.gg or 749262. |
GAC Team Grows Again!
It has been a very busy time here at GAC, in the last 6 weeks we have appointed two new members of staff. Justiene Boughey joined us just before Christmas as the new Office Assistant and has promised to keep the rest of us in order, whilst Jo Morrissey joined the team at the beginning of January as the new Arts Development Officer with a focus on marketing and funding. Both are settling in well and the team are very excited about what 2010 will bring. |
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Guernsey Arts Commission, Guernsey Information Centre, North Esplanade, St Peter Port, Guernsey GY1 2LQ W: www.arts.gg E: info@arts.gg T: (01481) 739747 A company limited by guarantee with charitable status, registered in Guernsey, number 49101 |
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