The application process for performing arts, visual arts, film and workshops into ArtsFest 2009 closed on 30/04/09 and no further applications will be accepted for this year’s festival. Thank you to all those who submitted an application before the deadline, you will be contacted during June with the outcome of your application.



The theme for ArtsFest 2009 is Anniversaries and Celebrations and the festival will recognise major anniversaries taking place this year such as:


• The bicentenary of the death of Matthew Boulton.
• The bicentenary of the birth of William Penny Brookes.
• The bicentenary of the birth of Charles Darwin.
• The 50th anniversary of the Mini
• The 50th anniversary of Motown.
• The 50th anniversary of Barbie.


If you are aware of other anniversaries and celebrations taking place, which we have not included in the list above, please do let us know by emailing artsfest@birmingham.gov.uk.



The dates for ArtsFest 2009 have been set as 11th – 13th September 2009. Add the dates to your diary now!



Everybody that wishes to be part of ArtsFest 2009 must complete one of the ArtsFest application forms, whether that is to perform, facilitate a workshop, host a market stall, exhibit work or screen a film. (If you wish to apply to volunteer please see below.)


The application process for ArtsFest 2009 will open in early March and run until mid April. Please keep your eye out here over the next few weeks for the exact dates for application.


To apply from early March you will need to return to the website to complete our online application form. Guidelines will be posted to make this process easy for you to follow.


ArtsFest is open to artists and performers of all abilities and any art form. We look forward to receiving your application next year!


Volunteers needed!

 

ArtsFest has many exciting and varied roles for volunteers, both leading up to and during the event.


To volunteer at ArtsFest click here for more information. All volunteers must live, work or study in the West Midlands and be over 18.



Congratulations to Carol Hurley from Womborne.


Carol, the lucky winner of the ArtsFest Discovery Trail was pleased to be presented with her £200 cash prize last week.


The Discovery trail encourages ArtsFest visitors to visit 14 ArtsFest venues and answer questions about these venues to be entered into a prize draw. Trail runners up won tickets to see Jason Donovan at the Town Hall, to the Rep Theatre, to see CBSO and book tokens amongst other prizes.




Carol collecting her prize from Joan Durose (Head of Events) and Emily Bartlett (Festival Officer).



Post-event Round-up

 

Arts Best
Around 240,000 people flocked to Birmingham City Centre this weekend as it hosted its most successful ArtsFest event to date. Read more...

A Classic Day
Day two of Birmingham’s three day ArtsFest came to a classic close with CBSO and Birmingham Royal Ballet playing to a capacity crowd in a magnificent concert of music, opera, ballet and fireworks in a grand finale. The total for the day reaching 125,000. Read more...

It’s Raining Art
Birmingham’s ArtsFest got off to a spectacular Glastonbury style start with the weather undetered revellers, no mud, but they still danced and enjoyed the evening’s free entertainment as organisers handed out plastic macs to crowds. Read more...

 


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Shonaleigh & Peter Chand: Lost In TranslationSampad
26th Feb, The Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton, 7.30pm-9pm, £5
Two of Britain’s most exciting storytellers.

Silversoles – Emma Jackson Felt Jewellery & Corsages Workshop
28th Feb, Nether Stowe High School, Lichfield, 10am-4pm, £35 (Non IFA Members £50)
Experiment with wool's potential to create hand felted beads and flowers to make a unique piece of jewellery or corsage.

Live BoxNU Century Arts
1st Mar, The Drum Arts Centre, 7.45pm-11.00pm prompt, £5.00/3.00 concessions
Battle in the Box: Battle in the Box is one of the country’s only acoustic hip hop freestyle sessions. It’s open mic, so step up and shine!

Bhangra Dance ClassesSohan Kailey
2nd Mar, Newhampton Arts Centre, Wolverhampton, 7.30pm-8.30pm, £6.50 per person per class, pay at class
Learn traditional and freestyle Bhangra dance movements. A great way to keep fit and stay in shape! Open class.

Bhangra Dance ClassesSohan Kailey
4th Mar, The Dance Workshop, Moseley, Birmingham , 7.30pm-8.30pm, £6.50 per person per class, pay at class
Learn traditional and freestyle Bhangra dance movements. A great way to keep fit and stay in shape! Open class.

Choirs of AngelsBirmingham Festival Choral Society, Conductor Patrick Larley, Soprano Sarah Cromwell
7th Mar, St Paul’s Church in the Jewellery Quarter, 7.30pm, £12 ( £10/£5 concessions)
Faure’s Requiem which is a concert favourite followed by Westminster mass by Roxanna Panufnik.

Live BoxNU Century Arts
8th Mar, The Drum Arts Centre, 7.45pm-11.00pm prompt, £5.00/3.00 concessions
SureShot: Michael Brome, aka SureShot, is a modern day griot.

Bhangra Dance ClassesSohan Kailey
9th Mar, Newhampton Arts Centre, Wolverhampton, 7.30pm-8.30pm, £6.50 per person per class, pay at class
Learn traditional and freestyle Bhangra dance movements. A great way to keep fit and stay in shape! Open class.

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