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8 February 2016
Ten paintings that changed the world
Art extends beyond aesthetics and technique, it can affect and alter the world we know into something new and extraordinary.
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6 February 2016
Want my job...with Jackie Morris
Today is National Libraries day. We caught up with Gayton Library's Artist-in-Residence, Jackie Morris to discuss illustrating, writing, and finding the right editor.
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6 February 2016
Libraries aren't just for bookworms, they encourage the reader in everyone
Libraries are a melting pot of styles, genres and interest types. Where else can a young person really explore their love of reading, beyond the interests of their friends, family and the same old reading curriculum?
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5 February 2016
Competition brief: Can art change the world?
Until 30th April 2016, we're calling for art works that make a difference.
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4 February 2016
What goes on at...Life and Deaf
Last December, Life & Deaf won the Arts and Culture Award at Children and Young People Now Awards, sponsored by Arts Award. Their winning project What the Jackdaw Saw is a children's book that takes an inventive look at sign language.
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2 February 2016
Lego Star Wars: Force Awakens to launch 28th June
Think standing on Lego hurts? Wait until you stand on Kylo Ren's lightsaber!
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2 February 2016
Who did it better: Placebo or Lou Reed
In celebrating LGBT History Month, this album battle involves two fine LGBT rock legends, Placebo and Lou Reed. Which artist rules overall? Let the fight begin!
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20 February 2016
Acting with Ben Kidd
What we talk about when we talk about acting. Director, Ben Kidd leads an investigation into acting, what it means, how a director can help to liberate actors, and whether different types of work demand different kinds of acting.
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1 February 2016
What goes on at...Film Expo South
This week the very first Film Expo South takes place at the AGEA bowl in Southampton. For those who don't know, this is Southampton's first film convention, and it features an amazing line up of talks from filmmakers and experts.
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1 February 2016
The impact of change from Kids in Museums
By offering a variety of tools, materials and workshops to museum professionals, Kids in Museums have been able to implement change for young visitors nationally.
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31 January 2016
January 2016 - What a time to be alive…
This month has been a complete write off guys, let's agree to start 2016 in February
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31 January 2016
Cover to cover: #ReadingGoals
January is the month of resolutions, but by now the gym memberships have probably started gathering dust. So if you are feeling too lazy to go to the gym why not exercise your mind with some reading resolutions.
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29 January 2016
A Wizard's Spell on the World
A certain Wizard dominated much of our youth, but it wasn't all magic and myth; Mr Potter taught many life lessons too.
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30 January 2016
STRIVE: OPEN DAY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
Are you aged 15 to 25? Are you interested in music, dance, writing, design or other creative endeavours? Would you like to meet artists and other young people with similar interests? Are you considering a career in the arts or embarking on an arts apprenticeship?
If your answer to any of these questions is a yes, our Strive Open Day is for you.
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26 January 2016
Reel life: 10 documentaries that changed the world
At the turn of the millennium, the humble documentary had a reputation for simply being boring.
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22 January 2016
Unit Twenty Three: Celebration Event
On the 13th January 2016 I organised a small performance-based evening in Diss for our company Unit Twenty Three!
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22 January 2016
£1.2 million Games London Initiative launched
A digital version of Boris Johnson announced the new initiative, with a week long festival happening in April
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22 January 2016
Christopher Bruce's Ghost Dances changed my world
The first piece of art that changed the world for me was Christopher Bruce's Ghost Dances. I came across this when studying GCSE Dance and it has stuck with me since.