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FORMAT is delighted to announce the appointment of Khatun as the Historic England's artist in residence in Leicester.
The residency is for Picturing England’s High Streets, a three-year project as part of the national cultural programme for Historic England’s High Street Heritage Action Zones.
Khatun will work with local people to reimagine the high street, creating a contemporary portrait of Leicester and producing images which will become part of the Historic England Archive.
Haarlem Artspace have some exciting news! Despite having been quiet for a while, negotiating the pandemic, and wondering about the future, Haarlem Artspace has been working with the Red Lion Hotel and The Feather Star Alehouse.
Supported by a National Lottery Project Grant from Arts Council England, Haarlem are opening a town gallery in the amazing "St Ives of the North" that is Wirksworth.
Chesterfield’s 1940s Market returns during half term with lots of entertainers for the whole family to enjoy.
Taking place on Thursday 28 October between 10am and 4pm, visitors can enjoy 40s music, entertainment, exhibits and meet the stall holders in period dress.
Image: Claude Cahun, Self Portrait, 1928 - Courtesy and copyright Jersey Heritage
A Hayward Gallery Touring exhibition exploring gender and identity from French female photographer Claude Cahun is due to open at Derby Museums later this week, on tour from the Southbank Centre, London.
The Ritz Cinema in Belper has two Dementia Friendly, accessible film screenings coming up.
The lights will be left on low and you are free to talk, move around or sing along!
What films will be screening?
The King & I (U)
Image: Making workshops at Assemble [c] Derby Museums
On Saturday 23 October, the Museum of Making opens its doors to celebrate makers and all things making with Assemble, Derby’s Making Festival.
Derbyshire County Council are setting £1 million aside to boost culture and creative industries across the county after Cabinet members approved plans from Thursday 14th October 2021.
Foundation degree Animal Management students at Derby College Group’s Broomfield Hall are now able to gain valuable work experience thanks to a new collaborative partnership between the College and Drayton Manor Zoo.
FdSc Animal Management (Zoo and Wildlife) students will work on a range of different sections at the zoo near Tamworth which is a 15 acre open plan site with more than 100 different species from all over the world including endangered species.
The North East Derbyshire District Council (NEDDC), who are currently working on a Town Deal for Clay Cross, hold £24.1m which has been approved in principal by the Government for a number of projects aimed at regenerating the town centre.
One of these projects is the development of a Creative Hub. This would provide community activities and events, and also potentially workspace for creative entrepreneurs, freelancers and cultural organisations.