Tag Archives: council arts

London Ontario Performing Arts Centre Why don’t they put the Convention centre to better use?

(I am sure some of the City Council lay awake at night wondering what they can do next with the taxpayers hard earned money. The roads are a mess the City is getting dirty, they have their priorites a little messed up. The City Hall is 40 years old, it is time for something new!!!!!  Read more »

July 25, 2010 Posted by: Leave a comment - Permalink

I want to find the means to take a year off work to write a novel full-time. Any suggestions?

(I want to find a way to take a year off to write a novel without worrying about where my next paycheck is coming from. I know, I know, and so does everyone else on the planet!!! But seriously, are there any creative suggestions aside from ‘don’t quit your day job’ or ‘get a grant’?  Read more »

July 25, 2010 Posted by: Leave a comment - Permalink

I need some advice on research methodology?

(I am carrying out a research for my university project on the “long term strategies to develop poetry in (greenwood) primary school”. I have done an interview with the headteacher of the primary school and I have a survey which was conducted by the arts council. Would these both be qualitative or quantitative research? (sorry  Read more »

July 25, 2010 Posted by: Leave a comment - Permalink

What is a good song to sing at an audition?

(I am auditioning for The sound of music and for You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown. I am a second soprano and I am 12 years old. I played Ado Annie when I was ten at my local arts council but I dont want to sing her song AGAIN. Any other suggestions?) Answer: Don’t sing  Read more »

July 25, 2010 Posted by: Leave a comment - Permalink

Good places to apply for funding for Theatre Production?

(Okay, I am part of a small theatre group, based in Devon, planning a local historical play. Setting aside the obvious sources of funding like Arts Council, Lottery, etc, can anyone reccomend less known grants or things to which we might possibly be able to apply?) Answer : I recommend you contact the British Council  Read more »

July 25, 2010 Posted by: Leave a comment - Permalink

Pictures of Council flats, for Art project, websites?

(I am doing a project on buildings for my art, and have found pictures of most types of buildings, but NONE on council flats, i would like to find some pictures of really grotty ones, with graffiti, moss, advertising etc on them, prefferably in other countries, like india, or africa. i have found NO websites  Read more »

July 25, 2010 Posted by: Leave a comment - Permalink

Does it exist? “COUNCIL FOR RESEARCH INTO SOUTH-EASTERN EUROPE OF THE MACEDONIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCES AND ARTS”

(This “COUNCIL FOR RESEARCH INTO SOUTH-EASTERN EUROPE OF THE MACEDONIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCES AND ARTS” is quoted as a reference in 99% of the propaganda posts from the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia redheads that claim that Macedonia was slavic and Alexander the Great was not Greek but was of Slavic Origin (!!) and was  Read more »

July 25, 2010 Posted by: Leave a comment - Permalink

Any information on the Arts Officer/Department section of Mayo County Council?

Arts Office Mayo County Council Aras an Chontae Castlebar Phone: (094)902 44 44 ext. 7558, 7560 Email:artsstaf@mayococo.ie Opening Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sally O’Leary, Public Art Co-ordinator Mayo County Council Aras an Chontae Castlebar Phone: (094) 9047561 Email:soleary@mayococo.ie Above should help you out

July 25, 2010 Posted by: Leave a comment - Permalink

Where can I get grants and funding for music and arts projects in the UK?

(I have already tried the arts council, looking for smaller grants that take less than 3 months) Answer: I’d say the National Lottery, but I’d be very surprised if you find any that will get you the grant within 3 months – they normally require applications further in advice. How about the local town or  Read more »

July 25, 2010 Posted by: Leave a comment - Permalink

Are there any arts grants available to students in the UK?

(I want to organize an activity related to my course which I would need funding to complete, and the Arts Council England doesn’t give to students. Are there any other things I can apply to? I suspect I’d need £500-£1000.) Answer : schools.medianewsonline.com – it provides some tips about applying to US federal and state  Read more »

July 25, 2010 Posted by: Leave a comment - Permalink

Is there any room for radicalism in Brit art when survival as an artist often means Arts Council funding?

No, there is no room for radicalism in art when money is involved. But then again, how are you as an artist supposed to survive. I think the Arts Council funding would be SO good for artist if their rules and regulations could only be re-written to accommodate the artist’s own license of expression. That  Read more »

July 25, 2010 Posted by: Leave a comment - Permalink

What are the significances of these:Franciscans,Flagellants,… of Constance,the liberal arts,Teutonic Kni

(what are the significances of these: Franciscans, Flagellants, Council of Constance the liberal arts Teutonic Knights Dominicans Jacquerie town and gown) Answer : A common misconception is that a statistically significant result is always of practical significance, or demonstrates a large effect in the population. Unfortunately, this problem is commonly encountered in scientific writing. Given  Read more »

July 25, 2010 Posted by: Leave a comment - Permalink

How did orchestras survive before the arts council?

(I was just wondering how orchestras survived before the arts and other funding because they seem reliant on it now.) Answe: It is nice to have outside funding. A few orchestras, bands, choirs, dance groups etc. finance their own projects. Each member pays to be a part of the group. The Symphony in our community,  Read more »

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