http://www.artsfest.org.uk/blog/ Blog en-gb Fri, 11 May 2012 20:55:05 +0100 Fri, 11 May 2012 20:55:05 +0100 http://www.artsfest.org.uk/blog/weve-been-off-the-radar-for-a-little-while/ Long time no post! Apologies for being off the radar for quite a while but as I’m sure you can imagine, 2012 is a manic year for us. Whilst I am currently away working at the World BMX Championships, Pam is gearing up for Fostering Fiesta and Birmingham Pride, whilst Lisa is busy organising Birmingham’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. It doesn’t stop there, with a huge array of events throughout the rest of the year, including the AVIVA Athletics Trials, the Olympic Torch Rel... Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.artsfest.org.uk/blog/weve-been-off-the-radar-for-a-little-while/ http://www.artsfest.org.uk/blog/a-little-bit-more-about-artsfest-2012/ The application process for ArtsFest 2012 has now been open for just under a week and already nearly 200 people have started to fill in an application for the festival. Please make sure you read the ‘Venue and Stage Guide’ at the bottom of the homepage before selecting your venues. This will help you to choose a venue that will most suit the performance or display that you wish to put on. Other than what is listed, there is no other equipment available at each venue. You are mor... Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.artsfest.org.uk/blog/a-little-bit-more-about-artsfest-2012/ http://www.artsfest.org.uk/blog/venue-and-stage-guide-2012/ The Venue and Stage Guide for ArtsFest 2012 has now been uploaded to the website. This is the document that details all of the spaces and venues that will be available for both performing and visual artists during ArtsFest 2012. If you are thinking of applying for ArtsFest 2012, take a look by downloading the PDF document in the bottom left hand corner of the home page or by clicking on the ‘Venues’ tab and looking through the list of our venues for 2012. This guide contains lots... Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.artsfest.org.uk/blog/venue-and-stage-guide-2012/ http://www.artsfest.org.uk/blog/fancy-joining-the-artsfest-team/ Creative? Organised? Hardworking? Reliable? Does that sound like you?! If so, then ArtsFest wants to know. We are looking for 3 student interns to join our team and help make this year’s ArtsFest one to remember. We are looking to fill the following positions: Volunteer Co-ordinator – to recruit, rota and manage the team of volunteers who help to deliver ArtsFest; Administrator – to manage the hotline, inbox, website activity and general administrative duties; and a Progra... Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.artsfest.org.uk/blog/fancy-joining-the-artsfest-team/ http://www.artsfest.org.uk/blog/event-volunteering/ Fancy volunteering at some of Birmingham’s biggest sporting events, such as the Sport Relief Mile or the World BMX Championships. Visit www.birminghamourgames.co.uk for more details on how you could be involved! Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.artsfest.org.uk/blog/event-volunteering/ http://www.artsfest.org.uk/blog/welcome-to-artsfest-2012/ Welcome to the first blog post for ArtsFest 2012. First of all thanks for being patient with us while we are updating all of our information for 2012. As I hope you are now aware, ArtsFest 2012 will be going ahead on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th September. There will once again be a host a indoor venues opening their doors to a whole variety of performing artists and a wide range of outdoor spaces will be utilised, from the Chamberlain Square stage to the grounds of Birmingham Cathedral. Arts... Sat, 03 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.artsfest.org.uk/blog/welcome-to-artsfest-2012/