Keep up to date with the latest news from Arts Derbyshire and local artists, venues & arts organisations

What’s on at The Northern Light Cinema this week

Have a read of The Northern Light Cinema's film schedule this week.

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Find yourself in the woods with an exhibition of striking paintings by Anthony Whishaw RA at the Harley Foundation.

Anthony Whishaw: Treescapes will be on show at the Harley Foundation, Nottinghamshire from 20 April until 14 July. This free entry exhibition shows eight of Whishaw’s large-scale tree paintings, interpreting the artist’s first-hand experiences and memories of forests and woodland.

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Derby Museums and Artangel invite public to take part in largest ever exhibition of the nation’s hobbies

Members of the public are invited to take part in The Hobby Cave, the largest ever exhibition of the UK’s hobbies. From makers and modifiers to crafters and collectors, Derby Museums, alongside award-winning artist and Spider-Man enthusiast Hetain Patel and Artangel, is inviting audiences to share details of their hobbies to inform a nationwide project that will take place in 12 locations across the UK from Summer 2024, including at Derby’s Museum of Making.

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Join in for the launch of FORMAT24 Presents and a chance to celebrate FORMAT’s 20th Anniversary!

FORMAT International Photography Festival events launches 16 March.

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Buxton Fringe announces art contest winner!

Buxton Festival Fringe has announced the winner of its recent competition to create the cover image for this year’s printed Fringe programme.

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Derby Book Festival announces new Chair of Trustees

Derby Book Festival has announced the appointment of Professor Keith McLay, Provost - Learning & Teaching at the University of Derby, as its new Chair. Professor McLay takes over from Liz Fothergill CBE, the Lord-Lieutenant of Derbyshire who has held the position of Chair since the Festival’s inception in February 2015.  

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CIVIC FUNDRAISING AND COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

JOB ALERT: Uni of Derby are looking for a brilliant individual to come and work with the Civic Team at University of Derby. They will play a vital role in identifying opportunities for fundraising and bid writing with partners.

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Youngest students at Derby secondary academy take learning up a degree with first university visit

More than 100 of Derby secondary Alvaston Moor Academy’s youngest students swapped the classroom for the lecture hall when they enjoyed a day at university – although it will be some years before they are ready to make their applications.

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