http://www.creativebradford.co.uk/news/ All the latest news from the Creative Bradford team. en-gb Tue, 07 Sep 2010 03:23:00 GMT Tue, 07 Sep 2010 03:23:00 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Nipper http://www.creativebradford.co.uk/news/newsStory/?newsID=218 Want to work for Fabric? Part-time, temporary job opportunity - Membership, Marketing & Administration Assistant (15 hours a week) Fabric is looking for an enthusiastic and creative individual to fill a temporary role based in our office in Little Germany. The post, which is offered as a fixed-term, temporary contract until 31st March 2011 is to provide general administrative duties, look after members and provide general marketing support for events and activities. The successful candidate will be required to work 15 hours per week, spread over three days. For a copy of the job description please email gideon.seymour@creativebradford.co.uk with MMAA in the 'Subject' line of your email. Once you have had a look at this, if you want to talk about the role please ring Gideon on 01274 370 291. The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 19th July with interviews to be held on either Wednesday 21st or Thursday 22nd July. Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.creativebradford.co.uk/news/newsStory/?newsID=216 Short films wanted for Saltaire Festival City of Film goes AireBorne 11th September, PACE Canteen 18th and 19th September, Roberts Park As part of the world's first City of Film, Fabric will be holding film events and activities during the Saltaire Festival, including film screenings in its mobile cinema, the world's smallest! A selection of films by Bradford filmmakers will be shown, in addition to the all-day People's Cinema where films, both amateur and professional, will be screened to audiences of friends and family, as well as the general public. Expect some big and not-so-big surprises in the City of Film at the Saltaire Festival! To include your film in the People's Cinema or in the curated selection of films, send it to Fabric by the 6th of September so we can check it out and then allocate you a slot so you can tell people when your film will be on. Send your films to Fabric, The Design Exchange, 34 Peckover Street, Little Germany, Bradford, BD1 5BD For enquiries either email fabric@creativebradford.co.uk or telephone 01274 370 291 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.creativebradford.co.uk/news/newsStory/?newsID=217 Bradford Film Network event Wednesday, 21st July 6-9 PM Sewing Room Bar, Bradford Playhouse, 4-12 Chapel Street, Bradford BD1 5DL Celebrate the summer with a chance to meet other filmmakers in the Bradford area! Plus, this will be your first chance to find out more about some of the exciting opportunities coming up throughout the rest of 2010! Please register if you want to attend so we can cater accordingly... http://www.eventbrite.com/event/735007427 Note that you don't need to print the ticket, but do register so we know how many of you are coming! Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.creativebradford.co.uk/news/newsStory/?newsID=215 Advanced web presence seminar 21st July 10-4:30 PM The Arthouse, Wakefield A great seminar and demonstration day for those who want to improve the performance of their website. ? How to achieve greater web presence through Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) ? Searching with Title, description, keywords, keyphrases, links, organic search results and caching) ? Keywords and Keyphrases(What words/phrases describe or have relevance to each page on your website?) Links (The importance of links pointing to your optimised pages - from Facebook etc) 5 ? Is Your Website Indexed? (How to find out using `site:') ? Submitting Your Website (Google, Yahoo, Open Directory Project) ? Create a Keyword List Exercise (Locality, Artform, Galleries etc) ? Using Keyword Tools(Google Toolbar, Google Webmaster Tools, Wordtracker) ? Where and how to place keywords on your pages Demonstration(Descriptions, Title, Headings, Paragraphs, Links) ? Preparing Images for your Website Demonstration ? Describing your images using `Alt' tags (Aids Accessibility) Individual one to one website consultation sessions are also available on request anytime at £25 per hour WHEN Wednesday July 21st 10 am to 4.30pm WHERE The Art House COST £10 members £15 non members. ALL ART HOUSE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS ARE DELIVERED BY EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS IN THEIR FIELD WITH TEACHING/PRESENTING EXPERIENCE. ALWAYS OUTSTANDING VALUE. The Art House building offers exemplary access enabling all to participate The Art House, Drury Lane, Wakefield, WF1 2TE Tel: 01924 377740 Fax: 01924 312018 Minicom: 01924 377310 info@the-arthouse.org.uk www.the-arthouse.org.uk Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.creativebradford.co.uk/news/newsStory/?newsID=214 Arts & Business and WYVAN (West Yorkshire Visual Arts Network) present: Are You Getting the Best From Your Board? Date: 16 June 2010 Time: 1:30-4 PM Venue: East Street Arts, Patrick Studios, St Mary's Lane, Leeds, LS9 7EH This free half day workshop is an opportunity to explore, with experts, various models of good managerial practice within small cultural/creative organisations. How to develop supportive working relationships, effective communication and decisive decision making between staff and board members in order to manage the company efficiently and deliver its constitutional aims appropriately: This is good governance in action but how does it work? The workshop will cover: Who leads who? How do you create a management structure that suits your organisation? What models of organisational structure are available? What are the "must-do" and legal requirements? How do you manage expectations and enable all to have positive input in decision making? What collective skills, experience and knowledge do you and your board need? Are Board members good ambassadors for your organisation? This interactive event will be a mixture of guidance, advice and open discussion. We can learn a great deal from each others experiences so join us and be prepared to share. This event is relevant to everyone involved in the governance, management and day to day support of cultural/creative organisations. The event will be facilitated by Jean Tempest, Regional Manager for Arts & Business. To attend, please register by completing the registration form on www.creativebradford.co.uk and, if you wish, submit up to 3 issues for discussion. Issues will be filtered and grouped to get the best possible range of topics for the day to: Debra.varley@artsandbusiness.org.uk Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.creativebradford.co.uk/news/newsStory/?newsID=211 Pop Up Arts Space - Proposal Form Download the form, and add your ideas - please return it to ann.rutherford@creativebradford.co.uk or send it to the fabric office, address on form. Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.creativebradford.co.uk/news/newsStory/?newsID=212 Thursday 6th May 2010 - 6.30pm Yorkshire Photography Network Talk by Steve Howdle on studio lighting. At the Media Museum, 'On Location' room. All Welcome. Drinks and networking at the bar afterwards. Check out Steve's web site: www.thorntonhowdle.com Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.creativebradford.co.uk/news/newsStory/?newsID=213 Join us on Thursday 13th May at the Yorkshire Craft Centre gallery, Bradford College, 6.00 pm for a set of 10 minute talks on 5 items essential to your art practice. Come and do a talk (it could be your work or someone elses or 5 items that are your personal inspiration) or just listen to other people. There will be drinks and Pizza and a chance to network with other visual artists. All welcome, Email ann.rutherford@creativebradford.co.uk if you would like to attend or do a talk too. Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.creativebradford.co.uk/news/newsStory/?newsID=210 Goal Setting and Action Planning Tuesday, 27th April 3-5 PM Henry Mitchell Hall, Old Building, Great Horton Road, Bradford College Knowing what you want to do, but not sure how to go about doing it? Helen Bowcock leads a session on how to set goals and create an action plan so that you can achieve them. This will be an interactive and practical session where you will gain experience in productive goal setting and developing a structured action plan to support you in achieving your aims. The techniques that we will be practising are straightforward and effective. Helen Bowcock is a freelance facilitator, mentor and trainer. She has had many years experience working with groups helping people to achieve their potential. This session is limited to 30 participants, so please register via Eventbrite if you would like to attend: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/652483596 This session is part of the "Creative Toolkit" programme. Fabric, in partnership with the University of Bradford's School of Media and Bradford College's School of Arts and Media, has developed the 'Creative Toolkit' programme. The 'Creative Toolkit' provides networking opportunities, coaching sessions, training events and seminars, all designed to equip individuals with the necessary skills for careers in the creative industries. This programme is supported by funding from the West Yorkshire Lifelong Learning Network. Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.creativebradford.co.uk/news/newsStory/?newsID=209 Setting Up as a Freelancer Tuesday, 20th April 3-5 PM Bradford College (room tbc and updated via Eventbrite) Are you looking to take the plunge in becoming a freelancer, or are you already self-employed but want some helpful hints and tips to make your life that little bit easier? Russell Smith is one of the UK's leading chartered accountants for small business and works with a number of creative businesses and individuals. He will lead you through an interactive workshop, explaining the ins and outs of being a freelancer, and answering your questions to those sometimes scary financial questions. By the end of the session, you will understand what being self-employed entails-how you calculate profit, how you keep records, what you have to pay and when with regard to tax and how you manage your cash, particularly important during the lean periods. Register via Eventbrite: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/644592995 This session is part of the "Creative Toolkit" programme. Fabric, in partnership with the University of Bradford's School of Media and Bradford College's School of Arts and Media, has developed the 'Creative Toolkit' programme. The 'Creative Toolkit' provides networking opportunities, coaching sessions, training events and seminars, all designed to equip individuals with the necessary skills for careers in the creative industries. This programme is supported by funding from the West Yorkshire Lifelong Learning Network. Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT