Idiosyncratic Theatrical Artist? Creative Musician?

We've found two interesting postings that we'd like to share with you today! 

 Idiosyncratic Artists ...

The University of Strathclyde presents The Keith Wright Theatre Talks with Ronan O'Donnell - 1st February 2017, at Tron Theatre.  Further info:-  "... a series of discussions between Keith Wright Literary Fellow Alan McKendrick and some of the most idiosyncratic artists operating in theatre today. [...] extracts of work by the featured speakers, followed by a discussion of the different ways in which they conduct themselves as working writers, with a focus on what that constitutes for them in practical terms."  CLICK THIS LINK

... And Residential Musicians ...

Enterprise Music Scotland is offering chamber musicians the opportunity to take part in ‘Creative Exchange’.  This is the chance of a residency - surely every musician's dream.  Further info:- "The dates of the residency are 6^th – 9^th March 2017.... formally express your interest by completing the brief application form ... which will help ascertain which ensembles will benefit most from participation.  [...]  attach a summary of your work to date as an ensemble, this may take the form of a short biog or CV." The DEADLINE for applications is 5pm, Friday 13th January.  CLICK THIS LINK

Artist in Residence found Inspiration in a Mining Library - Where'll you find yours?!

The Seam: Song writing residency at the Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers

This autumn the Library at the North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers has been home to Singer/songwriter Gareth Davies-Jones who has revelled in creating new work from the stories contained in this world renowned library.

The world of mining and mechanical engineering is no stranger to song, and there is a rich legacy of music in the industry, which any visit to a mining Gala will confirm. However, this residency is not a historical ‘round-up’ of mining ballads, but a new approach to telling the story of the library collections through song.

The North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers in Newcastle is a cathedral to this country’s mining wealth.  Art is no stranger to the industry and even a brief visit to the Library in Neville Hall will confirm that ‘Art’ was acclaimed by the founding fathers of the industry and echoed in their founding statement ‘for art and science’



North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers
Neville Hall, Westgate Road,
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SE
Tel/Fax 0191 232 2201
office@mininginstitute.org.uk
Library: 0191233 2459
librarian@mininginstitute.org.uk
www.mininginstitute.org.uk 

Scottish Ensemble Residencies

This might interest some of our music students.  It's a blogpost by Morag Robertson, a recent Scottish Ensemble Young Artist.

Scottish Ensemble Residencies blog - click here.

Guardian Culture Professionals Network addresses the topic of amateur theatre ...

 

• "Southbank Centre's £120m redevelopment 
• Is it time we moved the amateur theatre conversation on?
• Top tips for artist-in-residence schemes"

Here's the link to catch up on these discussions on the Guardian Culture Professionals Network.