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Are you looking for ideas for places to show your art & craft work this year. Here are a few North West options. Take a look at their websites to see their guidance for artists wanting to take part, if not email them for exhibitor info, prices, t’s and c’s etc. ![]()
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Crafty Vintage (multiple venues including Whalley, Houghton Tower...) www.craftyvintage.com/![]()
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Hopeful and Glorious (multiple venues including Lytham Hall, Blackburn’s Festival of Making...) hopefulandglorious.co.uk/![]()
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Art In The Pen (Skipton) www.artinthepen.org.uk/![]()
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Craft In The Pen (Skipton) www.craftsinthepen.org.uk/![]()
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Manchester Art Fair www.manchesterartfair.co.uk/![]()
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Brockholes Artisan Markets (Preston) www.brockholes.org/artisan-markets![]()
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The Boo’s Art Market (Rawtenstall) www.horseandbamboo.org/![]()
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Holden Clough Nurseries (nr. Bolton By Bowland) holdencloughnursery.com/![]()
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Platform Gallery Art & Craft Stalls (Clitheroe) www.ribblevalley.gov.uk/info/200303/platform_gallery/1415/how_to_exhibit_work_at_platform_gallery![]()
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On the RVBC website there is a page with useful links for support including Grants, Advice, Mailing Lists to subscribe to etc. Each organisation has lots of info. on their sites so its well worth taking the time to go through them to find out what is on offer to you, well worth subscribing to their newsletters as there are always new opportunities coming up. www.ribblevalley.gov.uk/info/200299/artist_support_and_development/1369/arts_funding
We have another really exciting opportunity to learn from the best with Saturday Sessions #3 | Saturday 5th February | 10am - 12pm | £20 ![]()
Life Drawing - Contemporary Figurative Expressionism with Graeme Windle. ![]()
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Graeme will deliver a two hour figurative-expression class here at the gallery with a live model. A great opportunity to learn more about this exciting art movement and add extra skills to your tool box. Secure your place today.![]()
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Buy your tickets now - www.longitude.gallery/product/saturday-session-3-contemporary-figurative-expressionism/
New for 2022.Whalley Artisan Market goes Monthly!![]()
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Whalley Artisan Market is to become a permanent fixture in the #RibbleValley event calendar this year after positive feedback from traders, visitors and local businesses. ![]()
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Organised by @craftyvintage with support from The #Whalley Chamber of Trade and investments from BOOST, Lancashire's Business Growth Hub, the market first took place in October before returning in November and December with a hugely popular #ChristmasMarket.![]()
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In 2022 the #ArtisanMarket will go monthly, commencing on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th March and will then take place over the last weekend of each month following.![]()
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The idea behind bringing the market to Whalley was to entice a wider demographic into the village from surrounding areas and provide additional footfall to the retail boutiques and cafe bars. It also creates an alternative to on-line shopping.![]()
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Each market is brimming with a wide range of stalls featuring homemade items and locally sourced produce. There’s also live music, DJ’s on vinyl and a crafty corner where new skills can be discovered and developed.![]()
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Initially introduced as a trial, the overwhelmingly positive response to Whalley Artisan Market made making it permanent for 2022 an easy decision for Crafty Vintage Founder, Laura Johnson.![]()
“We were blown away by the reaction to the Q4 events and it has continued to go from strength to strength,” said Laura.![]()
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“Market weekend is always buzzing and it has definitely helped entice new visitors into the Ribble Valley. I’m looking forward to seeing it continue to grow and develop in 2022 and help encourage even more people to come and ShopLocal in Whalley.”
Deadline this Saturday to apply to make an online film encouraging our community to learn a new creative skill. Any questions please contact katherine.rodgers@ribblevalley.gov.ukARTIST OPEN CALL![]()
Get The Knack, Online Art Workshops![]()
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Ribble Valley Borough Council – Arts Development want to engage with Ribble Valley based artists & creatives in all disciplines to create activities for our local community. Here in the Ribble Valley we have many talented artists and makers to inspire us with new skills and challenges. We want to introduce people to new activity using short films, a mix of activities in different artforms to get people started. In response to the pandemic, we have seen a rise in demand for people to access online activity in their own homes. Over the past couple of years, it has become very clear that there are many positives to being able to access activity this way as it is not always a pandemic that stops us from exploring new things to do and learn.![]()
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We wish to offer a range of filmed activities that can be accessed for free, at any time to fit within people’s routines. The films will offer a refreshing break of creativity. We welcome activity that is physically and or mentally stimulating. We are offering two options for commissions. So far the film series has covered printmaking, dancing & drawing so we are encouraging applications introducing other artforms such as craft, film, drama, creative writing, music etc.![]()
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Option 1: For an artist to prepare a workshop / filming plan, deliver and film the workshop. To then send the footage to be edited to between 7-10 minutes and subtitles added so that we can then share the film on our online platforms. For each workshop film we will pay a fee of £150. We anticipate that it will be the equivalent of a day’s work to prepare, film and submit your project. ![]()
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Option 2: For an artist to prepare a workshop / filming plan, deliver a workshop to be filmed by a videographer. Your footage will then be edited to between 7-10 minutes, and subtitles added so that we can then share the film on our online platforms. For each workshop film we will pay a fee of £75. We anticipate that it will be the equivalent of half a day’s work to prepare & film your project. ![]()
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Accessible and inclusive.![]()
Offer clear instructions.![]()
Use equipment and resources that can be found easily within the home.![]()
Not contain any music or stories that infringe copyright.![]()
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To apply, please submit the following information to katherine.rodgers@ribblevalley.gov.uk applications to arrive by 15th January but welcomed as soon as possible.![]()
• Title and summary of workshop content.![]()
• Outline Filming Plan; ![]()
Introduction![]()
Key Steps In The Workshop![]()
Conclusion![]()
• Links to past work, C.V. or brief artist bio (including address).![]()
• Indicate which age group your workshop would target.![]()
• Indicate the likely duration between 7 and 10 minutes long (We understand that this might change).![]()
• If your workshop links to a curriculum area, please indicate this on your proposal.![]()
For Option1: We are expecting the quality of some films to be home-made but with high quality, engaging content. You are expected to have your own recording device that can record at 1080p/Full HD/FHD. We will have a tripod, camera bracket and 2 x lights and stands available to borrow. ![]()
For both Options we would give you guidance to follow to ensure the content fits the general look of the Get The Knack series. ![]()
To view the first three films in the series, follow this link: www.youtube.com/user/ribblevalleygov![]()
Get The Knack, Monoprinting with Beverley Chapelhow![]()
Get The Knack, Clogging with Aimee Lily Williamson![]()
Get The Knack, Drawing In Motion with Gosha Gibek![]()
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katherine.rodgers@ribblevalley.gov.uk