Black Swan Mini Art Market

Justice Lane will be holding The Black Swan mini markets to run in conjunction with the Frome Super Markets the first Sunday of every month.

Artists and designer-makers are invited to sell their work directly to the public whilst raising valuable funds for Black Swan Arts.

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The Round Tower for Rent
This historic drying mill will become available for rent from the 1st July for £500 pcm.

Spaced over two floors, with a spiralling staircase and open ceilings with plenty of light and air.

For a viewing or more information please contact Sara on 07817 399773 or email sara@blackswan.org.uk

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Artisan Shop to Rent
A beautiful Artisan shop has become available for rent from the middle of June.

We are looking for a maker who can work and create whilst at the Artisan shop giving members of the public an insight in to what you do. You would be working alongside other creators such as Jewellery and Textile Artists.

For more details call Sara 07817 399773

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KIDSART! Spring half-term holiday workshops
Spring into half-term, with some fresh and creative activities for young people, happening in the Round Tower.

Kidsart! workshops are for making cool stuff... and this half-term we'll be doing some very scary gardening, creating bats, butterflies and dragons to turn into fridge magnets, making UFO's with their own aliens, and last but not least, animating our own short films.

Grow Scary Pumpkin Plants - Sat 25th May - 2 - 3.30pm
Flying Fridge Creatures - Mon 27th May - 11am - 12 noon
UFOs - Thu 30th May - 2.30 - 4pm
Animate a Short Film - Fri 31st May - 2.30 - 5.30pm - Over 7 years

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Apply for a pitch at the Black Swan Summer Art Car Boot 2013

The eighth and very successful Black Swan Summer Art Car Boot, will be taking place in the Frome Festival on Sunday 14th July - 10am to 4pm at the Old Cattle Market Car Park, Frome.

Artists and designer-makers are invited to apply for one of the 55 pitches available to sell their work. Deadline for pitch application is 7th June.


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Black Swan Arts Open 2013
Exhibition 27th April - 25th May

The 11th annual Black Swan Arts Open exhibition is now open!
The winners of The Black Swan Arts Prize and The Bax Family Fine Art Prize have been announced - read more to see the full details.

This year we are delighted to be working with Artolo who are awarding the incredible prize of a solo show in Bath for the artist whose work is selected by public vote over the course of the exhibition. To choose the artist YOU would like to win the People's Choice prize (supported by Artolo) please come along to the gallery and cast your vote.

With thanks to our respected panel of judges we have an outstanding selection of artwork on show, encompassing a diverse range of practices including painting, sculpture, ceramics, glass, print and photography.

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Are You a New Romantic?

At Somerset Film, Bridgwater on Sat 18th May from 10am - 3pm

High tech video opportunity for Somerset artists exploring landscape & the legacy of the Romantic Movement.

Somerset Film and ARTlife are hosting a green screen film shoot for artists. This event is an opportunity to create an amazing short film about your work, your inspiration and your ideas. If you are passionate about landscape and the environment, or follow in the footsteps of the Romantic poets and artists and their vision of the sublime in nature, then go and share that passion with others.

Booking your 20-minute film shoot is essential.

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What's On Frome

What’s on Frome: The Frome Venues Group’s new venture to promote and celebrate their town.

The Frome Venues Group have launched a new Facebook page, What's On Frome with the aim of marketing Frome events and drawing new visitors to the town.

The page is an ideal way to promote Frome’s vibrant culture, and offers an opportunity for anyone holding a local event to be supported by the town’s major venues. With the power of collaborative marketing the Venues Group is confident that the page will be a success, and invites anyone who hasn’t yet seen the page to check it out!

If you haven’t “liked” the page yet, you can find it here: https://www.facebook.com/WhatsOnFrome?

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Black Swan Arts is seeking a Finance and Fundraising Trustee

Finance Trustee
To support the centre manager who takes the day to day control of the building and its finances. Ideally seeking an individual who is prepared to assist with budgets, help with the management accounts and provide backup for financial decisions made.

Fundraising Trustee
Also seeking an individual with an idea of fundraising, how to apply, where to apply. This role would also include bidding and writing reports.
All roles are support by the current Trustees who have been working with the Black Swan for many years, we have a strong team of volunteers driving the Black Swan forward.

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Volunteers required

Black Swan is currently seeking volunteers to assist in the Gallery.

We have a number of exciting Exhibitions this year, starting with "SHIFT: What is the work of Art?" and ending with "Charlotte Moore" in December, throughout this time we have the "Young Open Art", the "Open Craft" and "Edwina Bridgman" in the Summer.

The chance to assist with the setup of the exhibition is offered along with the stewarding throughout its opening time. This gives you an opportunity to interact with members of the public with similar interests or people who are just curious as to what's happening. We always encourage volunteers to attend the preview and join us for a drink before it opens to the general public.

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