FORMAT22 Presents: International Portfolio Review

Can you write about ‘Voices’ in a 50-word Festival competition?

Derby Book Festival is challenging children and adults to write a story or poem in up to fifty words on the subject of ‘Voices’ for its annual Flash Fiction Writing Competition which is  launched today (20 January).  In 2025 the Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary and hopes to have a record number of entries.

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Culture and Heritage Team Leader – Shape the stories of our past.

Erewash Museum is looking for experienced, Culture and Heritage Team Leader to join their team.

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We’re All Shook Up, with three unforgettable nights of live music coming to Derby.

Would you Do Anything for a thrilling trio of live entertainment? Then don’t just Wish You Were Here, Shake Rattle and Roll with three incredible new shows set to appear on stage at Derby Arena later this year. From the raw power of Meat Loaf to the iconic sounds of Pink Floyd and the electrifying energy of Elvis Presley, there's something for every music lover.

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Community RePaint is reaching out to Derbyshire’s artist community!

As a long standing member of the reuse movement, Community RePaint Derby offer surplus paint saved from going to waste at a fraction of the price as new. You can buy paint from all the great quality, well known brands from £2/litre.

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Strategies for Wellbeing

The training is relevant for any arts organisation who employ freelance artists and/or have their own delivery team for participatory arts projects. In particular, the training is aimed at organisations who work in health, mental health and wellbeing settings. The course is aimed at senior staff in arts organisations and trustees who support strategic wellbeing in an organisation.

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FINAL CALL TO TAKE PART IN THE ALL WORDS, ALL ACTIONS, ALL WEATHERS EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE – sell your works, expand your audience

The organising committee are particularly interested to encourage creatives to exhibit their artworks at the exhibition, though all are also still welcome to apply to be considered to present or share in other ways. The application process is quick and simple so there's still time to get involved. 

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