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The BIG Draw in Northumberland this half term
Over half-term week Berwick Maltings are working with Northumberland Libraries to deliver Big Draw sessions for early years children...
Claire Venus
Oct 24, 20231 min read
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Northumberland Author Shares Debut Novel Inspired by the County.
Following our call out via the Culture Northumberland newsletter , for art work on remembering the Sycamore Gap Tree, Sue Reed shares her...
Beth Wardell
Oct 17, 20235 min read
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Artist Residency Call-out
Esther Huss and Alex Oates invite you to explore your practise in their building in Cambois. Deadline 31st Oct. Please share with your...
Claire Venus
Oct 16, 20231 min read
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Introducing 'The Intuitive Drawing Journal' for mental wellbeing
Almudena Rocca is a local multidisciplinary artist based in Choppington working in and around Newcastle and Northumberland. She has...
Claire Venus
Oct 2, 20233 min read
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A collective promise with personal reflection of the Culture and Climate Change Event
I wanted to share where I am on with Climate Hope and what I think we can do as individual freelancers, cultural sector employees and...
Claire Venus
Sep 18, 20235 min read
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Building a Studio Directory in Northumberland
We are delighted to be bringing you the first step in building a resource to support independent artists, makers and cultural freelancers...
Claire Venus
Sep 13, 20232 min read
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Culture and Climate Change Day - Feedback and Graphic Recording by Daniel Weatheritt
“Thank you and I hope the organisers and contributors felt as enthused and energised as we attendees did!” As part of the Culture and...
Claire Venus
Sep 5, 20233 min read
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The Strength of Cultural Partnerships in Northumberland - and what we can learn from them
There are two positions when it comes to creating culture; Alone in a room (read office, theatre, community space, music centre etc) With...
Claire Venus
Aug 3, 20232 min read
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Popping up at Paxton House
Paxton House, situated adjacent to the river Tweed, in Berwickshire and only a short distance from the Scottish, English Border. It is...
Claire Venus
Jul 6, 20232 min read
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Contemporary Dance Ignites a local boy's dance Journey
By Engagement Consultant Claire Venus and her son Leander Venus, aged 8. In the heart of a bustling outdoor festival this month, we...
Claire Venus
Jun 27, 20233 min read
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Mapping Air, Marilou Chagnaud - End of residency show.
Mapping Air Marilou Chagnaud (VARC artist in residence Sept 22 – June 23). You're invited To an end of residency show Rooted within the...
Claire Venus
May 30, 20234 min read
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Marcus Coates at Cherryburn
Information reposted from Arts and Heritage newsletter. Marcus Coates presents a new audio version of his original commissioned work for...
Claire Venus
May 23, 20233 min read
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Artist Trina Dalziel wants to hear from you about funding
Artist and Illustrator Trina Dalziel is looking for your input and suggestions. She’s producing an infographic diagram to show what...
Trina Dalziel
May 2, 20232 min read
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A cuppa and a catch up with Katherine Williams - fundraising consultant.
Katherine Williams works as a freelance consultant supporting charities and other organisations with fundraising and project development,...
Beth Wardell
Apr 20, 20236 min read
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A cuppa and a catch up with Amie from Ivy and Rigg
Ivy and Rigg are a Northumberland based clothing brand. We caught up with their founder Amie Nevin to chat to her about brand creation,...
Claire Venus
Apr 20, 20234 min read
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Want to work with a Digital Champion one to one?
The Digital Culture Network can help! They have Tech Champions who provide free 1-2-1 support to all individuals and organisations who...
Claire Venus
Apr 18, 20233 min read
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Creative Book Northumberland is Launching.
A Challenge Fund catch up with local writer Beth Wardell and marketing strategist Jess Thomas-Harrison. This blog post shares the launch...
Beth Wardell
Mar 9, 20232 min read
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A cuppa and a catch up - Northumberland Coastal Heritage and Education with Ranger Jane
Northumberland's Ranger Jane has pivoted her work since the pandemic to set up her own business in coastal education. She's partnered...
Claire Venus
Mar 6, 20233 min read
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Funding Opportunities for the Cultural Sector in March
This blog follows the previous blog I shared last month; Funding Opportunities for the Cultural Sector in February. I'm not going to...
Claire Venus
Feb 27, 20233 min read
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You're invited to; The Grow Development Programme
Paid consultation opportunities in Newcastle and Northumberland and an online survey. Guest blog by Louise Taylor-Asheg, Participation...
Claire Venus
Feb 23, 20233 min read
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