If you cannot see this email properly click here www.arts.gg Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter March 2011 Opening In The Greenhouse: Reclassified Closes Thursday 31st March The Adam Roberts curated exhibition which focuses on reimagining classified adverts drawn from the Guernsey Press closes on 31st of March. The exhibition has been well received so if you haven't made it down to the greenhouse yet check it out. The next exhibition, We've Got It Covered, will open on 15th April in the build up to the first Guernsey Literary Festival (12th to 15th May). The show will explore the different interpretations of the dust jacket artwork for The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society, a book which has raised the island's profile around the world. the greenhouse Guernsey Information Centre, North Esplanade, St Peter Port Opening hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm & Saturday 9am - 1pm. Free Admission Get Guernsey Reading with the Guernsey Literary Festival As the island prepares for the Guernsey Literary Festival the Guille-Allès Library has joined forces with the festival to Get Guernsey Reading. What they want you to do is record all the books you read between now and the 14th May in a diary which you can download from the Guernsey Literary Festival Website or pick up from the Library and share your thoughts on them in special reading group sessions either at the Library or during the festival or share your reviews on the Guille-Allès Library website. As the festival draws near they are also still looking for additional sponsorship for some events. Anyone with a love of literature who might wish sponsor the festival can contact the fundraisers at connie@arts.gg New Communications Officer! Welcome to Tom Girard The Guernsey Arts Commission is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Communications Officer as Tom Girard has taken over from Jo Morrissey. Tom was born in Guernsey and has lived on the island his whole life, other than three years studying Drama, Film and TV at the University of Wales in Aberystwyth. As well as a background in performing arts stretching back to working with the Guernsey Youth Theatre while attending school on the island and now involving playing music, Tom has also spent several years working at BBC Guernsey, where he remains the stations BBC Introducing representative helping to promote new local musical talent. You can get hold of Tom by emailing tom@arts.gg or by calling 749268 GBG Volume 3 Fundraiser at Fermain Tavern Saturday 2nd April 8pm – 1230am The Music Sub-Committee and Twist Records are continuing the drive towards a new compilation of local music with a third fundraising gig at the Fermain Tavern. The show on the 2nd of April will feature a rare performance by Guernsey's own original hardcore punks Insurrection (their second performance in 20 years). Also on the bill for the fundraiser are Guernsey's metalcore heroes Brutus Stonefist and relative newcomers Tantale who's grunge tinged rock saw them win the Battle of the Bands in December 2010. All three bands will be on stage at the Fermain Tavern on April 2nd with music provided between the sets by DJ Crayven. If you want to be featured on the GBG Volume 3 CD contact russ@arts.gg Half-Term workshops The Commission's Community Arts Officer, Marie-Claire Belford, jumped right into the thick of it over February half term leading a series of workshops giving youngsters an insight into the Reclassified exhibition in the greenhouse. The first sessions gave them a chance to come up with their own versions of the works on display while the second explored the ideas using drama. You can see photos from the workshops on our Facebook page and keep your eyes on arts.gg for details of any future community arts projects. Get Involved The Guernsey Arts Commission's Community Arts Officer, Marie-Claire Belford is looking for people to get involved with a new series of events taking art out into areas of the community. So if you want to help out with projects at places like Les Genats, Maison Maritaine and the Prison then get in touch with Marie-Claire on 749262 or marie-claire@arts.gg 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 If you wish to be removed from this mailing list please click here