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There is still time to submit a film for Shetland Arts’ Hansel of Film project, a ‘relay race’ of screenings of short films around the UK as part of the London 2012 festival. The project is a celebration of the creativity of the public, and will visit over twenty venues in Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland – from Shetland to Southampton and back. Funded by the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games and by Creative Scotland, and…» read more
Plymouth International Book Festival is
seeking a highly motivated Literature Development Manager with strong
experience of delivering projects in the literature sector, along with a
successful track-record of event delivery, organisation and financial management
and the ability to manage people.
The Literature Development Manager will deliver the
collaborative strategy for literature development in the City of Plymouth,
guided by the cultural policies of Cyprus Well, Plymouth University and
Plymouth City Council (the stakeholders). The…» read more
Writing for wellbeing, writing as therapy or writing for self-exploration – there is growing evidence that creative writing has direct benefits on both physical and mental health. Our professional development Therapeutic Writing course will demonstrate ways of using creative writing with clients or patients in a variety of health and social care settings.
It will also show you how reflective, personal writing can improve your own professional practice, in whatever field, and your general well-being. You will experience…» read more
Readings, Talks, Workshop, Drama, Film,
Music & Open Mic
at Sterts Arts Centre, Upton Cross, near
Liskeard. Tickets various prices, Festival Ticket for all events only
Thirty pounds!
Featuring the Poet Laureate, Carol Ann
Duffy, Jackie Kay, Ann Gray, Phil Bowen, Fiona Benson, poetic dramas from Peter
Oswald & Short Shrifts Theatre Company, Jane Darke introduces her film of
her late husband Nick, and Ron Tamplin on…» read more
Deadline: Wed 31 Oct 2012
The Poetry Society’s National Poetry Competition is one of the world’s biggest and most prestigious poetry contests
Prizes
First Prize: £5000
Second Prize: £2000
Third Prize: £1000
Seven Commendations: £100
The top-three winning poems will be published in Poetry Review. The winner is also invited to read at the Ledbury…» read more
Deadline: Fri 31 Aug 2012
Under the direction of the Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy, the Manchester Writing School at MMU is launching the third Manchester Poetry Prize
Under the direction of the Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy, the Manchester Writing School at MMU is launching the third Manchester Poetry Prize – a major international literary competition celebrating excellence in creative…» read more