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The latest news from producers, makers, venues and events organisers from around Derby and Derbyshire. If you have news to add to this page, then email us to let us know about it: editor@madeinderbyshire.org
 

Call out for submissions to the Wirksworth Festival online art prize

The Wirksworth Festival Online Art Prize is your chance to reach a wide audience for your work, sell to the Festival’s online visitors and be in with the chance of winning one of six prizes. The winner will also be invited to exhibit for free at next year’s Art & Architecture Trail.

The deadline for all entries is 10pm on Monday 9 August.

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Celebrating the Makers of Derbyshire: Curiousa & Curiousa feature in Derby's Museum of Making's dedicated events space

A row of Classic Bowl Pendant Lighting hangs above the bar area in the Museum of Making’s dedicated events space.  Pictured here in Teal and Blush

If you pay a visit to Derby Museums’ Museum of Making, situated in the Derwent Valley Mills UNESCO World Heritage Site, you might spot some bespoke lighting made by Curiousa & Curiousa in the Museum’s dedicated events space, the Italian Mill.

Spread the word – Beer, laughs and thrills at Derby Market Place

Stand-up comedy and an evening of thrilling travelling tales from a climber are just some of the many events in store for audiences at the new Derby Loves You temporary venue at Derby Market Place.

Comedian Mike McClean and traveller Andy Kirkpatrick are on the bill for October & November, adding to the eclectic range of entertainment on offer throughout the summer and into the autumn, which includes Jazz, Classical and Folk music, theatre, markets, festivals, comedy, and quizzes.

Deadline for Trinity Laban's CPMM programme approaching

With only 8 weeks until the application deadline, apply now for the opportunity to transform your Music Making skills with London’s Creative Conservatoire

The Certificate: The Practice of Music Making is a one-year distance-learning programme developed by Trinity Laban in partnership with the Open University. It offers adults with a passion for music the opportunity to develop their practical music making and performance skills.

Summer Programme Supports Vulnerable Children and Families

Specialist charity Safe and Sound has secured funding from the government’s expanded Holiday Activities and Food programme (HAF) to run a four-week programme for young people and families whose lives have been affected by child exploitation.

Thanks to HAF funding administered locally by Community Action, around 40 young people and ten families will join a wide range of activities such as dance, boxing, table tennis, family cooking and youth club activities over the summer holidays.

FORMAT News: New PhotoForum Programme Announced

FORMAT is delighted to announce our upcoming programme of PhotoForum talks from August through January 2022

Taking place throughout August and then every last Tuesday of the month, we will be in conversation with some of the most exciting industry professionals who will be sharing their work, insights and stories.

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