Arts Alive: Creative Opportunities for All Ages

This website is under development. Please come back soon or join the mailing list to be kept up to date with developments at Arts Alive. The new website will feature regularly updated lists of current classes; current and archived projects; the ability to leave comments about classes or projects you have been involved in; and a wealth of other information about Arts Alive and its work in rural Powys.

ABOUT ARTS ALIVE

High Street Stitch

A detail from High Street Stitch. Created by over 700 members of the community between 2004 and 2007.

Arts Alive works creatively with local people, individuals, schools and groups. We have an established reputation for our work with children and young people. We work with all ages and abilities on collaborative community art projects - indoors and out.

Arts Alive works with over 40 professional artists, craftspeople, performers, writers and musicians. We run artist-led projects and activities for schools, groups, events and festivals. Our artists have a wide range of skills and experience in community, education and health settings. Our Forest School work is run by qualified leaders. We provide training for artists, and community/education professionals, on creative development and the arts.

Arts Alive is an independent arts charity. We support our running costs through grants and fundraising. Our studio provides an ideal setting for our programme of workshops, classes and events. It is available to hire.

WE AIM TO

  • Nurture personal creativity
  • Value the process as well as the outcome
  • Provide a friendly, non-judgemental environment
  • Have fun with a variety of art forms
  • Nourish talents and skills

Working with the community, our objectives are to:

  • Create an innovative programme of projects and activities
  • Encourage sustainability
  • Work creatively outdoors
  • Support and collaborate with local schools, events and organisations
  • Welcome everyone to join in

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Fixed Term - 9 Months
£19,000 pro rata
Part-time - 21 hours per week
Job shares considered

Arts Alive has an exciting opportunity to develop its building as a hub for arts activities. The successful applicant will have a background in project management, preferably in a professional arts context, experience of marketing and an enthusiasm and understanding of participation in the arts.

Application packs are available below or by contacting 01873 811579 or info@artsalivewales.org.uk

Closing date: 5pm on 30th November 2009
Interview date: 14 December 2009

cyfle i greu chance to create is managed by Powys County Council’s Arts Development Service in close collaboration with Powys Arts Forum. This project is part funded through the Rural Development Plan for Wales 2007 - 2013 which is financed by the European Union and the Welsh Assembly Government.

Download an application pack (contains: covering letter; job description; application and monitoring form; background information)

RHEOLWR DATBLYGU BUSNES

Cyfnod Penodol - 9 Mis
£19,000 pro rata
Rhan amser - 21 awr yr wythnos
Ystyrir rhannu swyddi

Mae cwmni Arts Alive yn cynnig cyfle cyffrous i ddatblygu ei adeilad fel canolfan ar gyfer ei weithgareddau celf. Bydd gan yr ymgeisydd llwyddiannus gefndir o reoli prosiectau, yng nghyd- destun celf broffesiynol, o ddewis, profiad o farchnata, a dealltwriaeth o’r celfyddydau a brwdfrydedd dros gymryd rhan ynddynt.

Mae pecynnau cais ar gael isod neu drwy gysylltu â 01873 811579 neu info@artsalivewales.org.uk

Dyddiad cau: 5pm ar 30 Tachwedd 2009
Dyddiad cyfweliad: 14 Rhagfyr 2009

Rheolir cyfle i greu chance to create gan Wasanaeth Datblygu’r Celfyddydau, Cyngor Sir Powys, mewn cydweithrediad gyda Fforwm Celfyddydau Powys. Ariennir y prosiect hwn yn rhannol trwy Gynllun Datblygu Gwledig Cymru 2007 - 2013 sy’n cael ei ariannu gan yr Undeb Ewropeaidd a Llywodraeth Cynulliad Cymru

Llwythwch becyn cais i lawr (yn cynnwys: llythyr eglurhaol; disgrifiad o’r swydd; ffurflen gais a monitro; gwybodaeth gefndirol)

ARTS ALIVE AUCTION

Jeremy Rye, auctioneer in action

Arts Alive celebrated its 20th Anniversary with a Fine Art Auction at the Angel Hotel, Abergavenny on Friday, 6 March 2009. The Auction saw the works of some of Britain's finest artists go under the hammer raising £13,000 for Arts Alive

More information and a selection of images from the evening is available on the Auction page.

WHERE TO FIND US

Arts Alive is based in Crickhowell, a small town at the foot of The Black Mountains. Our glorious environment is reflected in our work. The Arts Alive building is found half a mile from the town centre on the A40 towards Brecon. We are easily accessible by road. Nearest rail link 6 miles at Abergavenny.

ARTS ALIVE, The Old School, Brecon Road, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1DG

Charity No. 1011599 Company Limited by Guarantee 2692770

CONTACT US

Tel: 01873 811579
www.artsalivewales.org.uk
email: info@artsalivewales.org.uk