artsMATTERS Summer 2013
This Newsletter is for Voluntary Groups, Professional Artists and everyone interested in Welcome the Arts.
Welcome to the summer edition of artsMATTERS. This edition features the regular Funding and What’s On sections including lots of things to see and do this summer.
Contact Us If you have any suggestions for the Nicola Wildgoose autumn edition of artsMATTERS Arts Officer please contact us before 15th August 01629 761390 2013. [email protected]
Pollyanna Pickering – Last Chance to Paint?
A few months ago wildlife artist Pollyanna Pickering found herself sitting just feet away from a wild gorilla in the Virunga Mountains of Rwanda. As she completed some rapid sketches she realised that she may be one of the last wildlife artists to have the opportunity to observe these and other critically endangered animals in the wild. 1 (Continued over). artsMATTERS wastelands and wolves in the Carpathian mountains of Transylvania. Her sensitive and I n spired by this experience, and thoughtful paintings capture the by the book and subsequent beauty and fragility of the world television series ‘Last Chance to we share. See...’ Pollyanna has created a remarkable new collection of In 1989 author Douglas Adams paintings of endangered species, (best known for the Hitch Hikers which will be exhibited to the Guide to the Galaxy series of public for the first time from the books) and zoologist Mark 22nd June – 7th July in the Carwardine made a series of relaxed and comfortable BBC radio documentaries atmosphere of her private travelling to various locations in gallery at Brookvale House, the hope of encountering Oaker, near Matlock (AA species on the brink of signposted). Visitors will be extinction. A book of the same welcome between 10.00am – name was published the 6.00pm each day, admission following year. In 2009, the BBC free. aired a television follow up series, with Stephen Fry Pollyanna's determination to replacing the late Adams as paint only animals which she has Mark Carwardine’s travelling observed in their natural companion. habitats has lead her into a unique series of expeditions into Pollyanna recognised a parallel some of the most inhospitable between her painting areas of the globe, travelling expeditions and the journeys across five continents in her made by the Last Chance writers quest to observe and sketch and broadcasters, and the way some of the rarest animals in in which they are able to share the world – from polar bears in their experiences of the natural the melting ice of the high arctic2 world and encounters with some to Amur tigers in the Siberian of the world’s most vulnerable artsMATTERS
limited edition prints, and a wide variety of gift ware featuring her designs, including stationery, creatures – in her case through china mugs, cross stitch kits, her award winning artwork. This collector’s plates and much exhibition will include the very more. There will even be a first paintings from her recent sneak preview of some of treks into the Virunga Mountains Pollyanna’s latest Christmas in Rwanda to observe mountain cards commissioned by charities gorillas, as well as images from including Guide Dogs for the recent travels through the wilds Blind and The Blue Cross. of Vietnam and Thailand. Several ranges are exclusive to the gallery, including signed sets Pollyanna is the most recent of her postage stamps issued in recipient of the most prestigious Africa, first day covers for the International Award in the field Royal Mail and a display of gift of Wildlife Art – The Artists for ware commissioned by Harrods. Conservation's Simon Combes Pollyanna will be on hand Conservation Award, which throughout to chat to visitors recognises her support for and sign copies of her popular conservation through artistic books including ‘Wildness’ - her excellence. Pollyanna travelled acclaimed collaboration with to Canada to receive the award Richard Bonfield The Born Free at a VIP gala dinner, and the Foundation’s Poet in residence. striking bronze trophy will be on display in the gallery throughout www.pollyannapickering.co.uk the exhibition.
Two new limited edition prints will be exclusively launched during the exhibition. Also on display throughout will be Pollyanna's extensive ranges of 3 greetings cards, fine art and artsMATTERS The exhibits will be judged by professional artists and trophies awarded to the artist of the best Matlock Artists Society picture in the show (The President's Trophy), the best Annual Exhibition watercolour picture (The Seymour Trophy) and the The Matlock Artists Society's picture voted favourite by the annual exhibition is taking place public (The Margaret Ramsden at the big gallery, Arkwrights Mill, Trophy). Mill Lane, Cromford from Friday 5th July to the 19th July. Open daily from 10am to 5pm - admission free. Parking and disabled access available. Cromford Mills is a World Heritage site and all sorts of events take place there as well as there being shops to look round. Refreshments are available in the cafe on the site. The exhibition displays the art work of members of the society who range in age from those in their 20's to those in their 80's. There are over 50 members in the group from The Matlock Artists Society amateur to professional level. A (MAS) now has full membership range of art work will be but those interested in joining exhibited, using most media and can put their name on a waiting different styles and subject list. It meets once a month on matter. There will be the the third Saturday at All Saints exhibited work, unframed prints Church Hall, Smedley Street, and cards for sale. 4 Matlock from 10am to 4pm for demonstrations and workshops artsMATTERS Further information: 01283 561826 [email protected] with professional artists. A portrait group meets on the first Wednesday of each month. It has Matlock Storytelling vacancies and is open to non- Cafe members at All Saints Church Hall from 9.30 until 12 noon. Models On Friday 7th June, the Matlock are always being sought to sit for Storytelling Cafe is proud to a small fee. For more information present Boxes of Delights - a about the Matlock Artists Society Party for Spring, 7.30pm at The and the Portrait Group, please Imperial Rooms, Matlock. phone Liz Chisnall (secretary) on Resident storytellers Helen 01629 584595. Appleton, Rachel Murray and Mike Payton will be passing on 40th Anniversary presents to lucky members of Concert the audience - and with each gift comes a story: magical or earth Saturday 22nd June 2013 at bound, hopeful or bleak? The 7.30pm in Derby Cathedral The truth lies beneath the wrapping. Derwent Singers and The Sitwell Singers present their 40th Tickets cost £7 and are available Anniversary Concert of the from The Greenway Cafe, splendid Monteverdi Vespers of Snitterton Rd, Matlock or by 1610. calling Storytelling Cafe on 01629 580023. Or you can pay Directed by Malcolm Goldring, on the door. Delicious cakes and soloists include Faye Newton and savoury snacks available. BYOB. Philippa Hyde with The Café is in The Imperial instrumentalists including Rooms, Matlock DE4 3NL. Doors Nicolette Moonen, Jamie Savan, open 6.45, show begins 7.30. Paula Chateauneuf and Michael5 Overbury. artsMATTERS including Salsa, Merengue, Cha Cha and the dramatic Flamenco with Jose Oliva Poyatos, who th ATshbe o11urn eBa Fkesetwivealll teaches dance at the ARC leisure International Day of centre. There will be th opportunities to join in and learn Dance 29 June 2013 a few basic steps of the individual dances (beware – you might become hooked) or you For one day every year the can just relax and enjoy the market town of Bakewell hosts a performances – and it’s all free! colourful celebration of music You can also just turn up for and dance as a wide variety of workshops between 11.30am international dance groups will and 3.30pm to experience be performing at six stunning tasters in French and Greek venues. The rolling dancing, Rock and Roll, programme will run from Charleston and the Tango. 11.00am to 4.30pm. From Beginners are very welcome. Appalachian and Armenian to Each workshop costs just £2.00 Angolan and Argentinian Tango, and you don’t need to bring a there will be a dance to delight partner. everyone. Strut your stuff with
Timberline Steve’s line dancing, Don’t be put off if it rains as a tap your happy feet to Lindy wet weather programme will be Hop Swing and wiggle your hips put in place in the town hall with Four Hundred Roses’ tribal from 12.00. belly dancing. There’s Bangra,
Bollywood and Belrobics, around In the evening from 7pm at The thirty groups in all. Also new Town Hall there will be an this year are the Poynton International Ceilidh with the Jemmers with the popular Morris French Dancing Group, Quercus. Dancing, traditional French A workshop from 7.15 to 7.55 Dancing to live music with 6 pm will enable you to learn the Quercus and Latin Rhythms basics of some fun dances from artsMATTERS Ashbourne Festival 21st June—7th July 2013
Ashbourne Festival Another year, another great Festival promising 17 days of endless entertainment. Once again they have an innovative and diverse programme designed to please a wide range of tastes and pockets. From free exhibitions to world-class France, Sweden, Argentina and performance. Information and elsewhere. From 8pm to 11pm tickets for all events are on Quercus will take the stage and www.ashbournefestival.org. our lively caller, Cathy Goss, will soon have you dancing to their exotic rhythms. Everyone is welcome, including children. Tickets are £8 and concessions £6. All proceeds go to The Goboka Rwanda Trust, a small local charity making a difference to the lives of ordinary people in Rwanda. Another exciting weekend of FREE street theatre is in store at For more information and tickets this year’s INTERNATIONAL ring Jude on 01629 815469 or Di STREETFEST (22nd & 23rd on 01629 812104. You can also June). PIG will be occupying a visit our website prominent place in Ashbourne www.bakewelldayofdance.co.uk during Streetfest, along with or email performers from New Zealand, [email protected] 7 Australia, Canada and of course, the UK. artsMATTERS
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ThAe sAhebsoturhentice aF eCsrteivaativl e Deadline 31 August Writing Competition The Aesthetica Art Prize 2013 is Deadline 31 August now open for entries, offering both budding and established Offering both existing and artists the opportunity to aspiring writers the chance to showcase their work to a wider, showcase their work to an international audience. international audience, the Celebrating visual art, artists are creative writing competition, invited to submit imaginative and now in its sixth year, champions innovative work that pushes the talent across two categories: boundaries of their chosen Poetry and Fiction. Submissions medium. Categories for entry are: previously published elsewhere Photographic & Digital Art, Three are accepted. Dimensional Design & Sculpture, Painting & Drawing and Prizes include £500 prize money, Installation & Performance. publication in the Aesthetica Creative Writing Annual and a Prizes include up to £1000 in selection of books from partner cash, a group exhibition and organisations. More information editorial coverage in Aesthetica www.aestheticamagazine.com/ Magazine, which has a readership creativewriting. of 140,000 worldwide. Every effort has been made to Please visit ensure that information contained www.aestheticamagazine.com/ in this publication is accurate. artprize for more information. However, no liability will be accepted for any loss, damage or To hear more about these inconvenience caused as a result competitions, please feel free to of inaccuracy or error in the 9e mail or call on 01904 629 137. information contained in these pages. artsMATTERS them for the day and stay long into the evening.
Every year the Festival embraces Wirksworth Festival its historic roots with 'Clypping the Church' taking place at St Mary's Art and Architecture Trails Church in the heart of Weekend 6th - 8th Wirksworth. They welcome September 2013 everyone to take part in this ancient service which sees the The fantastic opening congregation join hands in weekend when art takes thanksgiving to completely encircle over the town. the Church.
The whole town becomes a Go to Wirksworth, buy a badge gallery with more than 170 and Trail Guide and enjoy a artists and makers showing their fantastic weekend of exploration work in private homes, historic and wonder for just £6.00. Under buildings, gardens, shop 18's free windows and churches. A great chance to buy affordable art, www.wirksworthfestival.co.uk/ meet the artists and take a peek home/trails-weekend at some of Derbyshire's best interiors as well as enjoying new graduate's work in shop windows through the town With contemporary fine art exhibited throughout the historic market town, unique and inspiring contemporary craft and design and exciting dance, drama, music and performance events, the spectacular Opening 10 Weekend invites you to join artsMATTERS
· Exhibitions, trails, smartphone apps and creative material such as plays and music New Grant to Mark the based on heritage sources, Centenary of WW I the idea is to create an enduring cultural and
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First World War: then and now
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applications can be submitted at The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) any time. Read more at: has announced a new £6million www.hlf.org.uk/HowToApply/ small grants programme to help programmes/Pages/ communities mark the FirstWorldWarThenandNow.aspx Centenary of the First World War. First World War: then and now, will see £1million available per year for six years until 2019 If you would like to receive via small grants ranging from this publication electronically, £3,000 to £10,000. The awards please email will enable communities to [email protected] conserve and share their First World War heritage and develop projects that improve This information is understanding of the conflict. available free of charge in electronic, audio, Braille Focusing on: and large print versions, · The identification, recording and in other languages on and preservation of local request. For assistance in heritage understanding or reading · The creation of community 11 this document, please call archives or collections 01629 761390. artsMATTERS
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
7 Jun Matlock Storytelling Imperial Rooms, 01629 580023 Cafe Matlock 8 Jun Mixed media Earl Sterndale 01298 833 94 / 07976 527 009 techniques— [email protected] Swedish Folk Art www.ingrid-karlsson-kemp.co.uk 21 Jun- Ashbourne Festival Ashbourne 01335 348707 7 Jul www.ashbournefestival.org
22 Jun 40th Anniversary Derby Cathedral 01283 561826 Concert Monteverdi [email protected] Vespers of 1610
22-23 International Ashbourne 01335 348707 Jun Streetfest www.ashbournefestival.org
22 Jun- Polyanna Pickering Oaker, near Matlock www.pollyannapickering.co.uk 7 Jul Exhibition
29 Jun Bakewell Bakewell 01629 815469/01629 812104 International Day www.bakewelldayofdance.co.uk of Dance 5-19 Matlock Artists Arkwright’s Mill, 01629 584595 Jul Society Annual Cromford Exhibition 6 Jul Recycle your old Earl Sterndale 01298 833 94 / 07976 527 009 artwork [email protected] www.ingrid-karlsson-kemp.co.uk
Edited by Nicola Wildgoose, Arts Officer, Derbyshire Dales District Council, Town Hall, Matlock DE4 3NN Tel: 01629 761390 Fax: 01629 761163 E-mail: arts@derb12ys hiredales.gov.uk Website: www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk