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Towns of Culture 2025 Weymouth and Portland are thrilled to announce the launch of their cultural programme name: ‘REVEAL’.

Read more here: https://t.co/IVeNiTAsJF

Image: Islands of Imagination by Jayne Jackson

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Portland and Weymouth Town of Culture are looking for an experienced person to provide services for the coordination and project management of the Towns of Culture.

Deadline: Monday 6th January, 2025 at 12pm.
Find out more and apply : https://t.co/CRhE1y38te

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Town of Culture was established by Arts Development Company, and is an opportunity for a town, village or hamlet to work together and deliver a year’s worth of cultural activity. £30,000 will be awarded to the winner with support and funding from @DorsetCouncilUK

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Four towns have been shortlisted to be the 2026 Town of Culture: Ferndown, Sherborne, Swanage & Purbeck, and Wimborne.

Read more here: https://t.co/3fJb7M1CFG

Image by Jayne Jackson

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As Bridport 24 draws to a close, join artists Giles W Bennett and Ezra Gray for a journey into Dorset landscape.

20&21 Dec 5-9pm at Unit 99, St Michael’s Trading Estate

This event is a durational performance using photography, projections, recordings and musical performance.

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Join us for a festive Creative Health & Wellbeing Forum Meeting

Date: Monday 2 December 3:30-4:30pm Online Zoom
Book tickets https://t.co/AwBPFOyEKo

This meeting has an open agenda with a chance to reflect on your work this year, and share creative ambitions for 2025.

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Who can fill in the survey?
Anyone working in the culture sector in Dorset, including Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch, and those running cultural organisations in Dorset can fill in the survey.

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There is just under a week to complete our new annual culture survey

Complete the survey here: https://t.co/qqorU0Kxim
Deadline for responses: 9am Monday 18 November 2024.

Image by Jayne Jackson Photography

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How will the information be used?
The information collected from this survey will be used to create a public report about the culture sector in Dorset. All answers will be anonymous in the final report.

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We would like the cards to have new years theme and ideally have space to add a short printed message inside.

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We're looking to support local talent! We'd like to purchase 150 A5 cards from an artist, designer or creative based in Dorset. These cards will accompany our 'Culture in Dorset 2024' report to partners, funders, and friends of Arts Development Company.

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f you'd like to be considered please email some images and the total cost (including delivery) to [email protected] by Monday 2 December.

Pictured is the beautiful card we sent out last year, designed by Rachel Akerman

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@BridportArts are seeking a part-time Marketing and Communications Manager.
Deadline: 8 November, 5pm
For more details and to apply visit their website https://t.co/JZ6U9k5izg

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Who can fill in the survey?
Anyone working in the culture sector in Dorset, including Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch, and those running cultural organisations in Dorset.

Image: @sandyhillarts by @JayneJ_images

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📆 2 weeks left to complete our annual culture survey
https://t.co/qqorU0Kxim
we’ll pick 1 person at random to receive a £100 gift voucher from the Dorset Hamper Company. To enter, add your email in the 1st question of the survey. Your survey answers will remain anonymous.

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How will the information be used?
Information collected will be used to create a public report about the culture sector in Dorset. All answers will be anonymous in the final report. This will enable greater advocacy for culture in Dorset and more informed, strategic direction

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They are particularly interested in inclusive or targeted projects that engage Dorset-based residents.

The fund is a small project grant, funding up to 80% of total project costs (up to £5,000).

Image: Sandy Hill Arts by Jayne Jackson

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Round 8 of the Community and Culture Project Fund with @DorsetCouncilUK is now open for applications.

Deadline Monday 18 November 2024, midnight
Find out more and apply: https://t.co/IGLfTfEIqw

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The fund provides small grants to organisations who want to start new activities and events that benefit the local community.

They invite applications from community, museums, arts, heritage, and sports organisations.