Cultural Olympiad - Artists Taking the Lead

We expect this Major Project strand of the Cultural Olympiad to be launched mid March. Twelve cutting edge artists' commissions will be created in 12 contrasting locations across the UK in the run up to 2012, showcasing the best creative talent in the UK. The commissions could take the form of festivals, installations, performances or events. They could take place in a city centre or up a hillside, within a concert hall or on a beach, but all of them will be fully accessible and celebrate the cultural diversity and creativity of the country.

Arts Council England SE is now looking for expressions of interest from artists to become Regional Artist Advisors for the SE project. Each of Arts Council England's nine regional offices of will select a panel of 6-8 Artist Advisors.

Full details on:
http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/pressnews/news_detail.php?browse=recent&id=1127

Note if you would like to have your work considered for one of the commissions you should not put yourself forward for the panel.


was just forwarded this - hopefully there is someway we can be involved / individuals get involved etc!!

newly commissioned work at MAO

Hi all I am heading to the Regina Jose Galindo action and talk on Friday the 30th at Ruskin and MAO. She is a very interesting and challenging Guatemalan performance artist, I recommend seeing her work http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=cKfRVw2W3f0&feature=related

If you want to book a place ring Mao on 01865 813800

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