Monthly Archives: August 2012
Community Arts: Le Rondin
Jemma McGahy has been working at The Croft for months now, and is currently facilitating the work at their summer sessions called ‘Le Rondin’. The Croft is a respite facility for children run by HSSD. Last month, the Jemma led … Continue reading
Artist Spotlight #2: Tim Bowditch
Tim Bowditch is a Guernsey-born artist, currently based in London. His work focusses on photography and film, and he recently curated the greenhouse exhibiton ‘Fowards, backwards and forwards again’. Can you describe the concerns of your creative practice, including what … Continue reading
Why I Volunteer: Jamie Stevenson
Why I Volunteer with the Community Arts Programme: Jamie Stevenson I first became aware of the Guernsey Arts Commission and the work they do to support, develop and promote the arts in Guernsey when I took part in the … Continue reading
Artist Spotlight #1: Tina McCallan
Tina McCallan is a Guernsey-born artist, currently based between London, Guernsey and Turkey. She has done several peices of work in Guernsey in the past – most of which are community based. Below, she tells us a little about her … Continue reading
Vacancy: Community Arts Development Manager
The Guernsey Arts Commission is committed to developing, promoting and supporting the arts in Guernsey. Community Arts Development Manager The Guernsey Arts Commission is looking for a self-motivated individual with a commitment to lead, deliver and strategically develop the GAC’s … Continue reading
Martin Creed: Work No 1197 ‘All The Bells’
At 8.12 am on the morning of Friday the 27th of July GAC Arts Development Team members Jamie Stevenson (Intern) and Sarah Maguire (Arts Assistant) came in to work early to take part in the artist Martin Creed’s work No 1197 ‘All The … Continue reading
Cai Guo-Qiang: Visual Diary
Cai Guo–Qiang, his wife Hong Hong, his daughter Wenhao and P.A. and translator Chinyan spent from Monday 23rd July through to Thursday 26th July visiting Guernsey, Herm and Jersey. With a packed schedule which included the Official Opening of his … Continue reading
Community Arts Spotlight: Thinking outside of the box
My name is Pete Appelqvist and I have been volunteering with the Community Arts program at Les Genats Estate since December 2011. I work alongside Emma Weldon, as the Team Leader, Michele Mei Herring, Amanda Barnes and most recently Ellie … Continue reading
A day in the life…: Jamie Stevenson
An Intern’s eye perspective into the Guernsey Arts Commission. Working as part of the Arts Development Team within the Guernsey Arts Commission has been fun, challenging, busy and exhausting. And that’s only the first week! I am currently on an … Continue reading
