Our first ARTlifeLAND newsletter is launched!

This month's issue gives a quick introduction to four quietly revolutionary art projects exploring the past, present and future of this beautiful corner of England.

Try out new works harnessing the power of the smart phone to bring Coleridge's 'flycatcher' notes back to the hidden places that inspired him, or write your own poetic response to the impact and change soon to affect the landscape with the building of Hinkley C.

All the projects offer wonderful opportunities for all ages to get out in this beautiful weather to explore the hills, holloways and coast of West Somerset.

What are you waiting for?

ARTlife news June/July



The next deadline to apply for a grant from ARTlife is 7th July. We can match-fund arts projects and events in West Somerset up to a maximum of £500. The forms are downloadable from http://www.artlife-somerset.co.uk/pages/resources_grants.htm
Last year we helped Mind in West Somerset to run an art group for people who wanted to explore their creativity and develop a positive attitude to mental health. They focused on clay work as a tactile and inclusive artform.

Welcome to ARTlifeLAND! - where dynamic digital arts projects are waiting to be discovered in the glorious landscape of West Somerset.


We're working on a whole new range of projects this summer and all the details will be posted here.
Join the Poetry Pin trail around Hinkley Point; follow in the footsteps of Samuel Taylor Coleridge and read his handwritten 'Flycatchers' in the places that inspired him; take part in Dark Starry Skies storytelling workshops; discover QR Code poems as you walk the Coleridge Way; or add a line or two to the Story Boxes dotted around the countryside.

Find out more:
www.facebook.com/ARTlifeSomerset
https://twitter.com/ARTlifeLAND
www.poetrypin.info
http://www.coleridgeway.blogspot.co.uk/
www.darkstarryskies.com


Anyone organising an arts project in West Somerset in 2014 may be eligible to apply for financial support up to the value of £500 from ARTlife, the West Somerset Arts Consortium.

Ray Tew, ARTlife chair, explains: 'ARTlife have been supporting local arts groups for many years and we still may be able to support new projects, or groups who have not yet heard about our grants scheme. Whether it's a one-off event or an arts group with a regular programme, a well-established local group or someone hoping to set up a new organisation, ARTlife may be able to help.'

ARTlife already supports music, drama and dance groups, painting and sculpture projects right across West Somerset. Applications come from voluntary groups, youth groups, activities for people with disabilities, after-school clubs and half-term clubs. For events with paid entry, ARTlife is often able to offer a Guarantee Against Loss, which gives organisers the confidence to go ahead, while for other activities an outright grant may be available. Full Profit commercial activities and grants to individuals are not eligible.


Further details, Terms and Conditions can be found on the ARTlife website, www.artlife-somerset.co.uk, where application forms can be downloaded, or for further advice email Tracey Roberts, ARTlife Coordinator, on info@artlife-somerset.co.uk

Deadlines for applications are: 3rd March and 23rd April
Thanks to the ongoing partnership with West Somerset Council, ARTlife is able to offer small grants to arts and community groups in the district.

We can award up to £500 per group, per year, for projects that help deliver our Key Values for cultural development:

  • Equality of access
  • Quality of cultural opportunity
  • Cultural diversity and variety of opportunity
  • Sustainability
  • Cultural innovation and risk, and lifelong learning
  • Celebrating the local distinctiveness of West Somerset
More information on the criteria and guidelines for making an application are at: www.artlife-somerset.co.uk, in the Resources Section.

Deadlines for applications this year are:
1st May
1st July
2nd September
4th November

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