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RE BOURNE
Sittingbourne Arts Fest 13th & 14th August
Re:bourne - a magical journey through the past, present and future of Sittingbourne, produced by Nimble Fish and Workers of Art. Staged over the weekend of 13 & 14 August 2010, Re:bourne will be a cross arts, site responsive festival that will explore the many lives of Sittingbourne. It will take place in and around the High Street of Sittingbourne from 14:30 - 17:30 on each day. Check out the Re:bourne Face Book page!
SAF on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=127645453925960
We are now on Facebook come and join us
795
New blogg spot
Check out the new blogg spot from 795 Sittingbourne. Artists can now join and follow whats happening in and around the area with the group that meet at the Red Lion 1st Monday of each month http://795plus.blogspot.com/
Polka Dot Mosaic Workshops
Every Tuesday 10-4pm
The gallery is open every Tuesday from 10-4pm for anyone who wants to knows abit more about maosic - please just pop in with your own projects or join in on the beginners course. For a warm and friendly atmosphere support and advise just £4 per hour. Mosaic FOR BEGINNERS - The mirror An introductory 3 week course on basic mosaic 10.30-12.30pm Cost £33 includes all materials - and Coffee Contact Sioux for further details 01795 428150
POLKA DOT Exhibition
Tarot of the Old Path Exhibition
Tarot of the Old Path By Howard Rodway Illustrated by Sylvia Gainsford The Polka Dot is pleased to announce a special exhibition of Framed Tarot CardsOpen every Saturday from 1st-29th May 10-4pm Local author Howard Rodway has kindly donated a set of beautifully illustrated cards which have been individually framed and are available for sale. Howard will be the special guest on Saturday 1st May from 2-4pm - please join us Polka Dot Art Centre 54a London Road Teynham ME9 9QN 01795 521167
latest BRFM monthly interview with the Swale Arts Forum
(Patrick whelan talking about the PJ show)is now available at http://www.danielmondaynightcommunityshow.webs.com/
The latest monthly interview with the Swale Arts Forum (Patrick whelan from the Swale arts Forum talking about the PJ show) is now available on the BRFM Daniel Monday night community show youtube channel at http://www.danielmondaynightcommunityshow.webs.com/ Direct link to interview Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBiHW1Vsvbo
The latest monthly interview with the Swale Arts Forum (Nathalie Banaigs director kent creative arts
at http://www.danielmondaynightcommunityshow.webs.com/
The latest monthly interview with the Swale Arts Forum (Nathalie Banaigs director kent creative arts) is now available on the BRFM Daniel Monday night community show youtube channel at http://www.danielmondaynightcommunityshow.webs.com/ Direct link to the interview Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOPDvIQuRo8
Interview link from BRFM

The latest monthly interview with the Swale Arts Forum (Sioux Peto Swale arts Forum) is now available on the BRFM Daniel Monday night community show youtube channel The interview has been split into 2 Parts on you tube Click here to listen
Big Fish Arts Drama Workshops
Practise Voice Projection - Body Language & Dramatic Skills
@ The Royal Hotel The Broadway , Sheerness on Tuesdays March 16,23,30 - April 6 & 13 @ 7.30 A series of evenings to practise a variety of skills to help Story Telling, Public Speaking & Acting - A friendly supportive atmosphere To Learn Skills and improve self confidence Phone Chris 07775712306
THE WINNER OF SAF Arts Award
Geof Reed
The winner was Geof Reed who comes from Sheppey received £700 which he is going to use to research the lives of people who have lived in his (old) Sheerness house over the years. He will then write a historic script based on this heritage which will be brought to life with a performance by the Big Fish Theatre Group which includes Geoff as one of its members. The runner up Maria McCarthy from Teynham received £100 Jim Tipp from Sittingbourne was highly commended and received £50 Commendations went to Ellie Straine-Francis and Rodney
LIFE DRAWING CLASSES
Tuesday 16th Febraury 6.30-8.30
16th February LB Graphics is running Life Drawing Classes these start again on Tuesday 16th February at the Avenue Theatre, Remembrance Avenue, Sittingbourne. Cost is £8 per session - artists bring all your own materials. 6.30-8.30pm. Stage door entrance. Doors open from 6.15 but close at 6.45 - so be prompt.
Avenue Theatre Production Company (A.T.P.C)

Do you see yourself on Stage? - Behind the Scenes?

Then why not come along to A.T.P.C (The Avenue Theatre Production Company)

We meet on Mondays & Wednesday at The Avenue Theatre from 7:45pm till 9:45pm

We are currently casting for our next production "Round The House's" & need both male & female actors to fill the roles. It only costs £10 per production, with all fees going directly back into the theatre.

Interested then email:- atpc@avenuetheatre.co.uk or Tel:- 01795 471140 and leave your details with our administrator.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO 'GETTING TO KNOW YOU'

LB Graphics Offers
Creative Art, Design and Print studio
LB Graphics is pleased to offer all paid up members of the Swale arts Forum a 15% discount on all design work. We specialise in small creative businesses and are happy to do one off or small design work and give free consultations. Please contact Sioux Peto for further details 01795 428150
Working Committee meeting
Wednesday 13th January
This is a closed meeting for the Working Committee to be held at the Avenue Theatre at 6.30-8pm.
Swale Arts Forum Bursary
Swale Arts Forum Bursary submissions are now closed.
The Bursary Award submissions date is past and all work submitted is now being prepared for judging. We can look forward to the presentation at the Sheppey Little Theatre on 6th February. In the emantime all the best to those taking part.
CREEK CREATIVE TOUR
Wednesday 4th November 6.30-8pm
Anne MacLaren and Simon Giles of the Creek Creative Project have kindly invited The Swale Arts Forum to a private tour of 1 Abbey Street, Faversham, ME13 7BE - 01795 536 686 This brand new innovative art space will be a central hub for the Faversham Arts community So please come along and see for yourselves. Guests are welcome - bring a Bottle (glasses will be provided!!) www.creek-creative.org‎ (see website for map) RSVP sioux@lbgraphics.co.uk
SWALE ARTS FORUM Open Evening at The Avenue Theatre, Sittingbourne.
Swale Arts Forum are holding an opening evening at The Avenue Theatre, from 6.30pm on 9th December 2009. Licensed bar will be open & this will be a time to network among many artists in Swale.
Come along & bring potential new members along to this open evening, look around the theatre, enjoy a drink among friends & get to know other artists of all types within Swale & what the forum can offer you in 2010.
Avenue Theatre 20th Anniversary
7th November 2009, the Avenue Theatre will celebrates it's 20th Anniversay from it's official opening on 4th November 1989
With an invited audience of VIP's past members & dedicated patrons, the avenue theatre will celebrate 20 years of being a venue for entertainment for the Swale area & beyond!
GIMME A BREAK TALENT SHOW
£1000 Prize money talent show hosted by Ross Friday & Final to be judged by Simon Cowells Brother!
The Avenue Theatre plays host to Kents Biggest Talent show, with prize money of £1000 going to the lucky ACT on 6th December 2009. Auditions are currently underway with 2 shows every sunday, where the audience & judges vote for thier favourites. Contact Ross on e-mail:- thatfridayfeeling@hotmail.co.uk for further details
Swale Arts Bursary Award
8th October!
Be prepared! Bursary Award Launch in Sheerness!
Swale Arts Bursary Award
Launching the award
The Swale Arts Bursary Award Launch will take place at the Ship on Shore pub which is on Marine Parade in Sheerness - the date is 8th October 2009 at 7.30 for 8pm.
Art Exhibition
Sheppey Writers support local Arts Society
The Sheppey writers group are supporting the Sheppey Arts Society exhibition of paintings at the Sheerness Library. Paintings will be shown from September 21st 2009 to October 19th 2009. Bob Collins and James Apps of Sheppey Writers and Island Artists have pintings in the exhibition.
Life Drawing
From 8th September
Life Drawing classes start on Tuesday 8th September at the Avenue Theatre 6.30-8.30. Cost £8 per session. Bring your own materials. Contact Sioux Peto for further details 01795 428150
SAF Meeting
Wednesday September 9th
Avenue Theatre Sittingbouren 6.30-8pm. This meeting is open to all members and non members. We look forward to meeting you
SAF Committee Meeting
5th August 6.30-8pm
Committee meeting at the Avenue Theatre, to discuss the Bursary Awards, The Arts Cafe and membership

 

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