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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
 

'A Different Kind of Painting'

An exhibition by two talented local artists, portraying the Derbyshire landscape like you've never seen before: fabulous photographs by Valerie Dalling and  awesome ceramic landscapes by Zoë Marsh. 
The exhibition will show from August 6th to 18th. 

Wrap yourself up in Stars and Stories at Wirksworth's StarDisc

Come and wrap yourself up in an evening of Stars and Stories at the StarDisc in Stoney Wood, Wirksworth on Saturday 15 September, 7.30pm.

Magical stories inspired by the wonders of the universe, created and performed by young people and professional storyteller Maria Whatton (The Lunar Men), will capture your imagination, entertain and inspire you, whatever your age!

‘The King’ is coming to Derby Arena

Derby LIVE is excited to announce that the Elvis World Tour will be coming to Derby Arena on Friday 17 May 2019. The sensational show is back in the UK by popular demand and tickets will go on sale at 10am on Friday 27 July 2018 priced from £33-£54.

A Wild Walk: The Golden Thief by Babbling Vagabonds

Saturday 18th August 11:00 am and 2:00 pm

at

Crich Glebe Field Centre (DE4 5EU)

 

Join us in Crich, as professional theatre company Babbling Vagabonds take us on a Wild Walk outdoor adventure, to discover the rascal who has been stealing the King’s golden apples. The Golden Thief is an exciting show for the young, and their families.

Pit your wits against riddlers, puzzle makers, and a useless wolf! Be warned - you may need to be brave, quick thinking and definitely ready for adventure!

Arts funding birthday boost to museum and art gallery

Buxton Museum and Art Gallery is teaming up with a group of artists to celebrate its 125th birthday.

The 12-month project, called BM125, is funded by a National Lottery grant of just over £70,000 from Arts Council England and will see artists exploring the museum’s collection for inspiration.

Contemporary artists will use outdoor performances to connect museum collections with the Derbyshire landscape.

STRATEGIC DIRECTOR – FIRST ART

First Art is for those who think “art” isn’t for them. Our vision is to inspire communities
within the former coalfields of NE Derbyshire and NE Nottinghamshire to experience and get
involved in the arts as both audiences and participants. The project, based at Creswell Crags
on the Derbys/Notts border, is a partnership of five cultural and community organisations
working together as part of the Arts Council’s Creative People and Places programme. Now
starting a new second phase, we’re looking to appoint a creative and entrepreneurial

Furthest From The Sea Artist Development Programme August 2018 Press Release

Furthest From The Sea Music, Comedy and Arts CIC continue their commitment to artist development in Derby and Derbyshire with a series of free evening workshops and seminars this August at The Orange Tree, Derby.

 

Wednesday 8th August – Using Social Media Successfully

An informal open discussion about the importance of social media, branding yourself as an artist and how to promote yourself successfully online, featuring representatives from Derby Book Festival and Small Print Company.

 

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