Archive for July, 2009

Creative Connections 2009

Posted by on July 28th, 2009 No Comments

Media release:
Shetland Arts’ Creative Connections… is a marathon, seven-day and night festival, celebrating the contemporary creative culture of Shetland, incorporating four summer schools, cultural and creative visits across the islands, showcase concerts and dances, a specially curated exhibition and an artist residency.  This event is part of Scotland’s Year of Homecoming and takes place

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Diaspora exhibition at Bonhoga Gallery 1 – 31 August 2009

Posted by on July 28th, 2009 1 Comment

Media release:
Shetland Arts is taking part in Homecoming Scotland 2009′s celebrations with Creative Connections Shetland, a programme of summer schools, concerts, events and a residency in August, beginning with the new exhibition, ‘Diaspora’, at Bonhoga Gallery…, Weisdale Mill.  The show runs from 1 – 31 August with a preview on 31 July

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Every £1 spent on Cultural Planning* saves almost £14!

Posted by on July 25th, 2009 No Comments

A recent Social Return on Investment Audit supported by the Scottish Government investigating the work Fablevision in Glasgow shows that for every £1 invested in Fablevision, the Government saves almost £14 they would otherwise have had to spend on employability, health care or other “mopping up” services.
Nicola Sturgeon said: “I am impressed with the…

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Euripides’ Medea – premiere at Garrison Theatre tonight

Posted by on July 24th, 2009 No Comments

Don’t miss Open Door Drama’s production of Euripides’ tale of betrayal and madness, adapted by Liz Lochhead, showing at The Garrison Theatre on Friday 24th, Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th July at 7.30pm. Tickets can be obtained at the door, or from Shetland Box Office, Islesburgh Community Centre – 01595 745555
The story so far…

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Music funding opportunities – update 24-07-09

Posted by on July 24th, 2009 2 Comments

Here’s a round-up of some of the funding currently available for music related projects. If you’d like more information on any of these funds or assistance with the application process please contact us….
Please note that many funders require applications to be submitted several weeks or even months before your project is due to

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