Sciences

Dunbar SciFest

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The Parent Council of Dunbar Primary School is organising an amazing weekend-long science festival for families in Edinburgh, the Lothians and Borders.  We are building upon the phenomenal success of last year’s first event which attracted over 2,000 visitors and over 20 activity providers during the Sunday afternoon. This year’s extended programme is fantastic, with an incredible range of drop-in workshops and demonstrations, science shows, talks and even storytelling sessions for the wee ones. See our website for details, directions and car parking information etc. The admission charge is just £3 per adult and £2 per child, with Family Tickets (up to 5 kids) for £10.

Saturday, 10th March (10am – 5pm) AND

Sunday 11th March 2011 (12-5pm)

Dunbar Primary School, John Muir Campus

Website for details, directions and car parking: www.dunbarscifest.org.uk

Dance, Drama, Music

Scotland’s first National Youth Arts Strategy

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Focus Group Roadshows

Creative Scotland is leading the development of Scotland’s first National Youth Arts Strategy. The strategy isn’t Creative Scotland’s, it’s Scotland’s and we would like you to join the conversation.

It will have the vision of establishing Scotland as an international leader in youth arts. Perhaps you think we already are? We need to hear your thoughts and opinions to help shape and inform the strategy. If you’re committed to enriching children & young people’s lives through the arts whether you’re an artist, parent, arts organisation or any other agency working with children or young people then we hope that you can join us at one of the focus groups below.

PLEASE NOTE: These focus groups are specifically for service providers but Young Scot are running a number of consultations with young people on our behalf.

We’re expecting spaces to fill up fast as numbers for each venue are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.

If you would like to attend one of the events please visit Event Bright here to register online.

Other Ways to Get Involved:

Twitter – If you want to join the national youth arts conversation on twitter then use the #tag: #YouthArtsScot to get us trending!

Young Scot Online Questionnaire – this one’s for young people aged 11-26yrs old to complete. We’d be grateful if you could forward to young people you work with, post it on your website or promote across your networks

Additional Support for Learning

National Galleries of Scotland art competition for schools

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In 2012 the National Galleries of Scotland (NGS) art competition for schools celebrates its ninth year and the NGS has welcomed a new title partner. The Tesco Bank Art Competition for Schools hopes to inspire children across the country with the National Galleries of Scotland’s superb collection of artworks.

http://www.nationalgalleries.org/schoolartcompetition

Over 30,000 children from all over Scotland have participated since 2004. An exhibition of the winning works from 2011 is on show at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary from 20 January – 24 May 2012 so why not go along and check out the talent on display?

This year’s winning works will be proudly displayed at the newly refurbished Scottish National Portrait Gallery.

There are six categories to choose from: Nursery; Lower and Upper Primary; Secondary and Special Education Schools. With clear links to Curriculum for Excellence and fabulous prizes to be won make sure not to miss the closing date of 4 May 2012.

Full details on www.nationalgalleries.org/schoolartcompetition .

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Aberdeen Art Gallery, From Van Gogh to Vettriano, free artist-led master classes

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Stunning exhibition offers public unique opportunity

http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_VanGoghtoVettriano_300112.asp

Aberdeen Art Gallery’s first major exhibition of 2012, From Van Gogh to Vettriano – Hidden Gems from Private Collections opens to the public on Saturday 4 February.
This unique exhibition will give visitors a wonderful opportunity to view international art from the 1870s to the present day which is being shown together in public for the first time. This outstanding selection of paintings and sculpture has been drawn from a number of private collections in the North-east. They illustrate the area’s long and rich tradition of supporting and collecting modern and contemporary art. There will be free artist-led master classes for 14-19 year olds during the spring holidays and older people will have the chance to learn new skills in special workshops inspired by the exhibition. For more information visit www.aagm.co.uk .

Community Learning and Development

BBC Launches New Website to Promote Local Activities

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On the BBC’s new Things to Do website, you can discover activities for all ages across the UK, run by the BBC and trusted partners including museums, galleries and nature organisations near you.
Become a partner yourself and promote your activities online – or enter your postcode to discover events happening in your local area.
Things to Do aims to inspire public participation across ten different categories: Arts & Culture, Entertainment, History, Learning, Lifestyle, Music, Nature, Outdoors & Adventure, Science and Sport. www.bbc.co.uk/thingstodo

Music

East Ayrshire wins award for high-quality music provision

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East Ayrshire Council has once again scooped a top award for its high-quality music provision to young people in schools. This is the seventh year in a row East Ayrshire has received a prestigious National Music Council (NMC) diploma, fighting off competition from local authorities all over the UK.

Music on song in East Ayrshire schools http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/CouncilAndGovernment/newsarticle.aspx?p=733

Developing the Young Workforce, Drama

Glow TV event: World of Work Wednesdays – Working on the Stage (1 February, 1.45 pm)

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We started off our new season of World of Work Wednesday events looking at Working in the Theatre and we now move to looking at other careers that you can have – and in particular working on the stage.

Glow TV event: World of Work Wednesdays – Working on the Stage (1 February, 1.45 pm)
https://portal.glowscotland.org.uk/establishments/nationalsite/GlowTV/tvpages/Schedule.aspx?dm_i=LQE,OD3B,3GU5HR,1YT9A,1

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Glow Meet this coming Monday: King of Masks

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The King of Masks is a brilliant street performer who practices the change-mask opera art of bian lian. He laments that he has no grandchild to pass on his magical skills, so he adopts an orphan boy to become his apprentice. But the boy turns out not to be what he seems… A special film from China full of colour, fireworks and adventures!

On the day of the screening of the King of Masks live in Glasgow Glow TV be broadcasting the introduction to the event which lasts approximately 10 minutes. You are able to request a free DVD to watch along in the classroom during the live screening in Glasgow. To request your free DVD please contact matt@eightandahalf.org.

At 11.55am we will return live to Glasgow to take part in the live interactive workshop with Chinese opera singer and Ricefield workshop leader Fong Liu from St. Ninian’s High School who will be dressed in full Chinese costume. This workshop will last approximately 15-20 mins.

THIS EVENT IS RECOMMENDED FOR PRIMARY 4 AND ABOVE.

Why not sign up and join us on the day Don’t forget to request your free DVD!

http://bit.ly/kingofmasksevent

Date and time:
06/02/2012 10:15
Programme Duration:
2 sessions – 30 mins in total
Supporting materials:
Find out more on the Glasgow Film Festival Website
Dance, Drama, Music

Creative Scotland sponsors ‘The Arts’ category at Young Scot Awards 2012

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Creative Scotland is delighted to announce its sponsorship of ‘The Arts’ category at the Young Scot Awards <http://www.youngscot.org/mag/1141-young-scot-awards-2012>  2012. Taking place on Thursday 26 April in Glasgow, over 500 guests will attend a glittering ceremony to recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of Scotland’s young people. The Arts award is aimed at young people who are passionate about visual art, music, theatre, dance, literature and film, and is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the involvement of young people within the arts. Thousands of young people across Scotland regularly contribute to their communities in a variety of ways and many have made a difference to their local community by sharing their time, talent or creations.



http://www.creativescotland.com/news/creative-scotland-sponsors-the-arts-category-at-young-scot-awards-2012-27012012


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