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HOME OF METAL
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For too long Birmingham and the West Midlands have failed to celebrate what is rightfully theirs, to claim the city and the region as home of "heavy metal."
Throughout late 2008 Capsule will be building a digital archive and carrying out a series of open days starting on the 25th October at Wolverhampton Art Gallery as part of "Helllo Digital." We want you to help us create a 'people's archive' of memories, images and pictures to tell the story of this unique moment of Midlands' musical heritage.
Capsule are looking for a small team of dedicated volunteers, with a passionate interest in either local history, music (specific or otherwise) or a desire to be part of a ground breaking project, which aims to bring a sense of civic pride to the region celebrating Birmingham and the Black Country as HOME OF METAL.
In return for your time commitment you will receive the following:
- Training in recording oral histories / archiving digital data – including photography
Being part of a team delivering a unique project.
Travel cost will be covered.
For further info + to down load an application form click on the link above.
A FEW OF MY FAVOURITE THINGS
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These are a few of my favourite things - Jonnie Turpie
Ikon Gallery, 1 Oozells Square, Brindleyplace, Birmingham, B1 2HS
Wednesday 10 September
6.30-7.30pm FREE
As part of Ikon Gallery's summer late night openings Jonnie Turpie, Director of Digital Media at Maverick Television, is taking part in a series of free talks loosely based on Desert Island Discs.
Join Jonnie at Ikon as he discusses his eight 'favourite things'. Places are free but should be reserved by calling Ikon on 0121 248 0708.
For more information on this series of talks visit www.ikon-gallery.co.uk
BLACK HISTORY FOUNDATION
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Do You Have A Passion For Black Heritage? Do you have a heritage story to tell? Are You A Writer / Journalist Looking For Work Experience? Look No Further...
The Black History Foundation is currently revamping, redeveloping and transforming its website in order to ensure it is the first point of reference in reference to black heritage. We are looking for writers & journalists to join us on our journey to becoming the number one Black British Portal.
We are looking for contributions in the form of interviews, articles, poetry, stories, features and reviews centered on black heritage and culture. If you have a passion for black culture/heritage and have good writing skills this is the perfect opportunity to expose your skills. Gain valuable writing experience whilst building up your profile and contributing to this exciting transformation.
Interested? Get in touch today.
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MOO STUDIOS
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Moo Studios is a new artists' studio/gallery in Digbeth. They're looking for committed artists to rent space and exhibit together. The rent will be £35 all inclusive. Here is a link to some photos of the space
If you're interested then you're invited to send a bio and examples of your artwork to moostudios@rocketmail.com.
STICKLEBACK PRODUCTIONS
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West Midlands based writer available for all your writing needs. All mediums/genres considered e.g. film, continuing drama, TV, shorts, animation, website content, webisodes, training, comedy, blog development, information development, technical writing, online help etc.
Contact Brendan O'Neill. Full contact details are on the website.
STUDIO SPACE
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We offer low cost studio and office space exclusively for the creative sector. Flexible leases. Ideal if you are looking for your first business premises. Central Birmingham location.
Check out the website for full details.
PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO FOR HIRE
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Photographer Graham Oakes has moved into a fab new 600sq ft ground floor studio in the heart of Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter.
We'll shoot anything on site or in the studio. Photography is captured on state of the art Phase One digital capture. The studio features 9 huge Victorian domed windows running down both sides and a courtyard with a steel spiral staircase and gallery.
It is available to hire.
Graham is currently looking to share the studio with anyone in the creative community.
