Creative Nature: arts, nature and seeing places differently

New publication from Creative Scotland for the Year of Natural Scotland - highlights projects funded through Creative Scotland grants.

Be Strong Like Two People: Learning from Elders

ayr converses is pleased to invite you to Be Strong Like Two People: Learning from Elders.  Gavin Renwick will give a presentation on his experience of working with elders in the Canadian North West Territories 6-9pm Thursday 22nd August 2013 in Ayr Auld Kirk Hall KA7 1TT.  Please RSVP info@ayrconverses.org.uk if you'd like to attend.... Continue Reading →

Spirited discussions Pt. 1

In amongst the people handing out leaflets for shows and holding up placards for restaurants, there are a couple of people wearing white coats walking around bearing standards reminiscent of Roman Legions, though these are not surmounted by eagles but rather by LED displays reporting CO2 levels.  These are 'Carbon Catchers'. They are part of... Continue Reading →

Wings of desire: why birds captivate us from The Guardian

Our behaviour is causing a mass extinction on the planet and birds are one of the many lifeforms suffering.  Mark Cocker's new book and the cover article, Wings of desire: why birds captivate us, in this week's Guardian Review  explores the relationship between humans and birds in practical, cultural and spiritual terms.  It clearly articulates thousands of... Continue Reading →

Opportunities

This has a deadline of 10 August 2013 ARTIST IN RESIDENCE – ARTIST OR CREATIVE PRACTITIONER The Forestry Commission is inviting tenders for ‘A Breath of Fresh Air’ which will see two artists or teams of artists appointed to support the development of a new woodland park encourage local residents to get involved, get active... Continue Reading →

Slow Wing

Ilka Blue in Australia asked for this to be shared, Slow Wing - an Australian satellite workshop of the Uncivilisation UK Festival Byron Bay, 17th & 18th August 2013 Latorica in collaboration with The Dark Mountain Project present Slow Wing, a weekend workshop of storytelling from the deep. Led by transdisciplinary artists Ilka Blue &... Continue Reading →

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