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Allsorts Art Fair - Autumn 2010

Calling all Artists and Makers!

Deadline 20th August 2010

Solihull Arts Complex is holding its first Art Fair this Autumn- we are calling for artists/makers to sell their work

We are currently calling out to all local/regional artists to join us at the arts fair to sell their work. We will be hosting the fair in the Studio and have planned FREE art workshops for families to take part in as part of the ‘Big Draw’- which are sure to attract a crowd.

Allsorts has been widely marketed, going out to 10,000 homes on the Arts Complex database as part of our Autumn brochure. This will be a great way to get your work to new audiences and sell your work alongside a diverse mix of artists.

 We are seeking artists that are Arts and craft makers, selling paintings, prints, photography, 'zines', craft, book arts and many others are invited to submit an entry form to sell their work whether amateur or professional artists. 

If you are interested please see the attached info sheet and booking form for more information. Deadline is 20th August to return a submission form.

Cafe Bar exhibition boards

Solihull Arts Complex - Café Bar is looking for artists to submit interest to havng their artwork displayed for 8 week periods. This is a great space to get your work seen by a wide range of audiences: day to day passing custom, community groups, council staff, theatre audiences, library users and the Solihull Gallery visitors. There is NO FEE for the space, just standard 25% commission on all sales.

Please submit the following:

• CV or description of your work
• Images of your work (electronic is fine if they are viewable and PC friendly).
• Contact details and any dates that your work may not be available for exhibition.

Send postal submissions to the address above or electronic ones to samiah@solihull.gov.uk

B.U.I.L.D

Be United in Local Devlopment

Media Students from CTC Kinghurst Academy who live in north Solihull have been working with Laundry artists to make a film about the regeneration in Solihull. The project is one of three under the Creative Communities Programme, which aims to develop models of practice for young people's creative participation in the built environment. A key strand of the programme is the role of artists and creaive practitioners acting as a 'bridge' between young people and the built environment proffesionals. The project has been funded by MADE* a architecture centre based in Birmingham. The DVD explores how the young people feel about regeneration in the North and sees them talking with the people that make the decisions.We will be working the group to tour the DVD and make presentations to teams within the Council and partners in the Region.

If you would like a copy or see the presentation then email; artsideas@solihull.gov.uk

 

Getting Connected

Check out our Work and Training Opportunities Page for information about our Solihull Arts E-news which goes out at the beginning of ever month detailing arts opportunities.

Solihull Arts Forum (SAF)

Solihull Artists Forum (SAF) is a dynamic organisation of professional visual and contemporary craft based artists who work to raise the profile of arts in the Solihull area. SAF aims to offer a support network that facilitates opportunities. It encourages the professional development of members and promotes their work through external exhibitions.

The local network for professional visual artists is going from strength to strength. SAF have just exhibited at the Solihull Gallery and had a very successful exhibition and arts trail.

http://www.solihullartists.co.uk/