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
Quentin Blake has had a number of extended collaborations with writers, but the longest of all has been with John Yeoman. This exhibition is the first to celebrate this partnership, featuring more than 40 works, including illustrations and books by the two.
Quentin Blake and John Yeoman: 50 Years of Children’s Books is an exhibition from House of Illustration, curated by Quentin Blake.
With just under two weeks to go until the 2021 Buxton International Festival, rehearsals are in full swing and we're preparing our venues ready to welcome you to Buxton for another summer of opera, music and books.
Half of our events have limited availability with some sell out performances so although we understand that many festival-goers reserve seats when they arrive, we do recommend booking ahead this year.
Join Derbyshire writer Leonie Martin for an online Writing for Wellbeing workshop in collaboration with Growing Choices Community Garden in Pilsley.
The workshop will include writing activities and an opportunity to share your work and listen to others within a safe and relaxing ‘virtual’ space. No previous experience of creative writing is required.
Access to Zoom is neccessary. Early booking is advised. Please contact Leonie on leonie.martin@me.com with any queries.
The Fringe Award-winning Buxton Art Trail is reinventing itself as an outdoor exhibition on Buxton’s beautiful Broad Walk this year.
The Pavilion Gardens event, entitled Art on the Railings, is designed to capture some of the atmosphere of the Montmartre art district in Paris, and takes place on Saturday July 10th from 10am to 4.30pm as part of the Buxton Fringe.
A host of local artists will be showing a wide variety of work on the railings and selling cards and artworks, often at bargain prices.
LEVEL Centre is really excited to announce two new opportunities to join our dynamic team.
We are seeking a Marketing and Audience Development Manager and an Engagement Producer to help us develop LEVEL at a pivotal moment for the organisation. This is an exciting time to join the LEVEL team as we begin to shape our future vision.
We’re looking for creative and passionate individuals who put access at the heart of their decisions and want to help us celebrate The Art That Difference Makes.
LEVEL Centre is collaborating with film maker Solene Guichard to create a short animation, ‘Flying Under The Radar’, a documentary to be displayed at LEVEL Centre this autumn.
To inform the research for this commission, Solene is looking to gather stories of the experiences of people who identify as female, being diagnosed with autism post 18 years of age. The findings will inform a short animation, directed by film maker Solene which will be exhibited at LEVEL Centre from September 2021.
Derby College Group (DCG) Media Make Up student Phoebe Child has clinched the top prize in a competition run for students by London theatrical make up specialists Kryolan UK.
The company devised an enrichment project for the Roundhouse-based students who were set the challenge to design, create and submit photographs of an original make up design on the theme of theatrical villains.
Phoebe Child (18) from Belper was chosen as the winner for her design which she applied on herself (pictured).
All the business premises in one of Derby Cathedral Quarter’s most iconic streets is now either occupied or under offer, according to commercial property agent Trevor Raybould.
The Strand’s latest occupant is long-established Derby tailor Ashley Buckley who has moved from a first floor studio in Iron Gate into beautifully refurbished street level premises where he continues to offer bespoke men’s tailoring and alterations.
Young people are being sought to take part in a song writing workshop for Derbyshire libraries.
The project ‘Derbyshire Sings’ is funded by Arts Council England as part of its Lottery Grants programme.
Derbyshire County Council’s library service successfully bid for just over £7,500 so that it could provide an opportunity for existing library customers to be involved in the creation of a song about libraries, and what the library means to them.