So this is what I am proposing to do in September,. I'm hoping to do atleast 2 other festivals before then - Earthwise and Larmer Tree in August and July respectively. 

The creative dynamo network (consisting of me, a.n.other, a wind turbine and solar panels is for artists who want to get involved in renewable energy and recycling etc.  If you want to book me or find out more please visit www.creativedynamo.net

 ta........

Over the years Boscombe Community fair has become more and more music
orientated and now it's time for a change. During this time we have
seen the IFSOM arts tent develop into an alternative venue to rival
anything the music scene has to offer. BUT with two music stages and
45 PLUS bands the festival is still awash with noise. Drowning out
some of the best alternative talent, campaigns and activities on offer.

In 2008 we would like to counter-act this by including Healing,
Theatre, Kids area, Arena, Site Office, Renewable energy and Recycling
in to a Green Field attraction. Last year was the first to use
renewable energy on-site and provide power to various community
groups. This year there will be more information about renewable
energy and climate change PLUS a new marquee / venue for the theatre.

The green field will be an important development for BCF given its'
social and environmental objectives. The green field will also widen
the festivals appeal to families, new audiences and the local media.
Thanks to the success of BCF there are now too many similar local
festivals but developing a green area, like this one, will once again
establish BCF as a 'first of it's kind'.

Please contact us if you would like to get involved with the green
field at this years festival. We want to work with individuals and
groups locally to showcase the best that Boscombe has to offer. The
green field requires workshops, healers, entertainers, stalls,
campaigns and absolutely anything else with a green feel to it. For
instance I have heard of a student project that incorporated wave
power into the legs of Boscombe Pier! Or perhaps you have your own
ideas about how to clean-up the environment and inspire local people.

Please forward this email to all who might be interested. There is a
meeting on March 28th where initial plans and ideas will be discussed.
Further information will be appearing on the Boscmail mailing list in
April.

 

Here's something I helped write for group last week ...

Be a part of Dorset Art Weeks (24^th May - 8^th June)

For this years event there will be exhibitions and an art-trail linking local venues. If you are an artist or art group and would like to participate please read the following information explaining how to contact us and submit your work.

This is an open exhibition for artists of all ages and abilities in any genre. This includes poetry, performance, ceramics, furniture, music, painting, film, photography, craft, illustration, animation, digital media, sculpture, textiles and fashion etc. This is an excellent opportunity to network and showcase your work with the newly formed arts collective BAC-CHUS.

The Boscombe Spa Arts Trail will be appearing in the Dorset Art Weeks guide and website. Local support, publicity and promotion is provided in partnership with Bournemouth Borough Council, Neighbourhood Management, Boscombe Traders Association, Community Spirit and other local organisations.

Managing the event is on a purely voluntary basis and we require a time commitment from participants either during the set-up, break-down or stewarding of the event. Deadline for for your entry is 30^th April 2008.

If you wish to participate please contact us with examples of your work and availability.

Email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Mobile 07518371950
The Community Spirit Centre Unit 4, 4-6 Roumelia Lane Boscombe BH5 1EU
Use the following information as a guide to submit your entry.

• Your Contact Details - Name, Phone, Postal Address, email etc.
• The Type & Size of the pieces of work you would like to submit
• The Number of pieces of Work you would like to display
• Your Display Requirements - plinth, tables, hanging or floor space.
• Examples of your work to be submitted by photograph, print
  or email if possible
• Any other Special Requirements you may have

Thank you in advance
BAC-CHUS

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I've just been thinking ...

for my 2nd birthday I'd like to have a exhibition of Art on Mental Illness!

 

 

I'd have to have some funk too!

 Think they'd go well together?!

 

 

TECHNOLOGY!

For those of you not scared of technology ;-)

You can now post videos to the blog, like this:

all you need to do is write in the blog this:

[ youtube:insertyoutubeurlhere]

or

[ googlevideo:insertgoogleurlhere]

except where it says insertyoutubeurlhere replace that with a youtube url!

Something usually like http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOErZuzZpS8

Make sure it has no spaces in it as well!

Enjoy.

Hmmmmmmm...My second birthday would defintely involved cake, for starters. Then I think some sort of scribblathon with crayons - totally digging my 24 pack of Crayola at the mo' - I forgot how much fun doodling and scrawling can be! Get involved! :)

But if cake is for starters, the main course is crayons, maybe dessert would be a round of games that I can win at like Snap and Thumb War. This may change if I suddenly become rubbish at Snap. Or you become really good at it.

2nd Birthday, what will you do?!

 

Went to the square and compass. Fod told us his life story. Spent the night in the van. Early start then up to Bristol..

We had a tip off. Inspiring venues in Bristol (thanks Campari Safari). Navigated town. Found 'Here' http://sparror.cubecinema.com/here/mainmenu.html.

Sign said: 

 Liked the homely, DIY feel through the window though. Some cool artwork on and definitely one to go back to.

Took up the other lead. Went to the Cube Cinema www.cubecinema.com .

Sign said:

We'll try again another time...

Keep the suggestions for inspiring venues coming though, one of them might even be open!

You are invited to be part of a mail art project Instructions: You must write a message to your future self – 10 years on. What to do: Take a normal A6 postcard (blank or otherwise) Create a message on one side to your future self Add a stamp and send the postcard to the address below by June 2008 Tips: Be creative – express yourself, let the postcard be your canvas! Be legible – we need to be able to read your message Don’t make the message too long Your message can be anonymous Send your completed postcard (by June 2008) to: Futureself The Study Gallery of Modern Art North Rd Parkstone Poole Dorset BH14 0LS England Hurry your FUTURESELF is listening!

PHEW!!!

It's been a crazy old week for 2nd Birthday... meetings, funding applications, exciting conversations about venues and plenty of pledges!

It's all go and it's all moving in the right direction, I can't help but feel that we are part of an ART REVOLUTION! Hey, we're even tempting someone back from London according to Campari Safari's pledge...

Exciting, special times... glad you can join us on the journey.

Muse Platform – A free one day multi-arts event
Aruba Bar and Restaurant Pier Approach Bournemouth

Saturday 19th April - All day
www.museplatform.co.uk

Muse Platform is a free one day multi-arts event taking place at Aruba on Bournemouth's Pier Approach. The day will combine music, magic, performance poetry, dance, film, photography and visual art to entice you to join us for the day. The event is organised by Platform Events, a team of three final year BA (Hons) Arts & Event Managers to promote the work of artists in the region. With collaboration from the Wessex Muse Magazine, the event will be an inspirational platform for emerging artists to showcase their work.

From family friendly free face painting, magic, colouring in and storytelling in the morning to a midnight salsa ball, this really will be a fun packed day not to be missed.

Find 'muse platform' on facebook

www.museplatform.co.uk

James played this on Saturday, had to track it down...

http://www.tru-thoughts.co.uk/releases/me-and-you/TRU127

The first release from me&you, a collaboration between Robert Luis and Alex ‘TM Juke’ Cowan, is a double A-side 7”.

me&you’s first single includes a dub/reggae cover of the Roni Size/Reprazent d’n’b classic ‘Brown Paper Bag’ alongisde original dance-floor filler-killer ‘The Hoop Loop’. This release is going down a treat with the both the d’n’b crowd (who apparently like to drop Brown Paper Bag alongside the original) and TT’s mellower fans alike.

Keep an eye open for the full debut album ‘Floating Heavy’ which represents something of a musical journey through Rob and Alex’s DJing experiences.

I want this tune!