Apply for the Co-op Local Community Fund
January 11, 2017
The Co-op Local Community Fund is our way of giving back to our members and their communities.
Co-op members get 1% of everything they spend on Co-op products to give to a local cause that matters to them.
You can now apply to be one of these causes for the next round of funding, running from April to September 2017.
We’re looking for 3 projects in each of around 1,500 local communities across the UK. We’ll choose projects led by small, locally based organisations that:
- benefit the local community centred around Co-op food stores and funeral homes
- have the greatest possible benefit to their community
- make maximum use of the amount of funding available
Aberdeen City PB
December 15, 2016
U Decide is a new development linked to Locality Planning, to generate ideas and allocate funding in Aberdeen. This approach is called Participatory Budgeting (PB) which directly involves local people in making decisions about how public money is spent in their community.PB was first introduced in Brazil in 1989 and its tools and principles are now used in many places across the world, including the Americas, Africa, Asia and Europe.PB aims to engage residents, community groups and representatives from all parts of the community to discuss priorities, make spending proposals that will benefit the community or solve a particular issue, and then to vote on them.
Source: Aberdeen City PB
AB+ News | AGM
May 11, 2016
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Join us for a celebration of culture in Aberdeen. Featuring: Write a letter to Aberdeen, its people and its culture. What do you love about Aberdeen? Share your Aberdeen Story. 20 guests from across Aberdeen building a picture of a vibrant city. Discover a snapshot of Aberdeen’s arts and culture. Each speaker will have 3 minutes and 3 slides to present what ‘culture’ means to them. Ever wanted to try out something different in the city, gaining a new appreciation for local culture? Grab a card and let it be your guide to new experiences. Local Food provided by Parx Café Drinks provided by Six Degrees North and a Music Workshop provided by the Red Note Ensemble Event Programme 6:00pm | Doors Open // Dearest Aberdeen // The Aberdeen Experience // Culture Mapping Exercise // Drinks supplied by Six Degrees North 6:15pm | Music Workshop with the Red Note Ensemble 7:00pm | Tastes of Aberdeen (Part 1) 7:30pm | Break // Canapés supplied by Parx Café 7:45pm | Tastes of Aberdeen (Part 2) 8:15pm | Music provided by the Red Note Ensemble 8:25pm | Dearest Aberdeen // The Aberdeen Experience // Culture Mapping Exercise 8:55pm | Doors Close // Words of Thanks Speakers: Ada Chrys-Chikere (Nigerian Women Association) Charley Buchan (Fitlike Records) Suk-Jun Kim (SonADA) Lesley Anne Rose (Aberdeen Performing Arts) Shane Strachan (local writer) Christine Rew (Manager of Museum and Galleries) Jen Clarke (Doctoral Candidate in Social Anthropology at Aberdeen University) Jon Reid (blogger for Mood of Collapse) Katie Buchan (Best Girl Athlete) Ken Skeldon (Head of Public Engagement with Research) Richard Tinto (Tinto Architecture; Culture Aberdeen’s Citizens Circle) Simon Gall (Musician) Peter Reid (Professor of Information Management) Stewart Aitken (Aberdeen Youth International Festival) Hayley Durward (Citymoves Dance) Chris O’Neil (Head of Gray’s School of Art) Helen Lynch (writer and musician) Hilal Bugali (PhD student)
Source: Taste of Culture in Aberdeen | Culture Aberdeen Tickets, Aberdeen | Eventbrite
Update on ABpositive AGM and Networking Night
Wednesday 20th May
at The Suttie Arts Space – (within Aberdeen Royal Infirmary), Forresterhill, Aberdeen, AB25 2ZN.
Enter through the main hospital entrance and as you pass the Aroma Café you’ll see signs pointing along the glazed corridor to the Pink Zone.
The Arts Space is on the right before you get to the Zone.
AGM from 6.30pm – 7.00pm
ABpositive’s AGM is the opportunity for members to hear about what has been happening over the past year and the plans going forward. We have one nomination so far for the board and we need at least two more so we have as wide a representation of the cultural community as possible. Anyone interested in putting themselves forward for the board (3 spaces available) please email the chair of ABpositive Stewart Aitken stewart@aiyf.org
Who, What, When, Where & Why Netwoking night
Registration is straight after the AGM at 7.00pm for a 7.30pm start finishing about 9.00pm
We have a full house of presenters waiting in the wings to share their thoughts, ideas, work and also opportunities for collaboration so please come along and hear some interesting presentations.
Everything from literature to events, exhibitions to art therapy as well as how to get involved in shaping the future direction of ABpositive. Presenters include Alison Chandler (ACVO) Iain Halkett (Aberdeen Artists), Freda Morrison (Pushing out the Boat) Jen Shaw (Uni of Aberdeen), Artists Stephanie Vandem, Rachel Grant and Anita Bell on their different exhibitions and work along with contributions Yvonne Billimore (Scottish Sculpture Studio) and also Deveron Arts, ABpositive and Suttie Arts Space.
However if you have something burning to say and share we could probably squeeze one or two more people in so please let us know if you’d like to. Otherwise please support the presenters and come and enjoy the chance to chat, see the exhibition in the Arts Space. This event is hosted in partnership with the team from Grampian Health Arts Trust (GHAT) and there will be a chance to view the Aberdeen Artists exhibition in the gallery.
If you fancy presenting or coming along to the event then please RSVP to: aberdeen.positive@gmail.com as soon as possible so we can have enough refreshments available.
Both events that follows is for anyone interested in culture in the North East and ABpositive welcomes new members all year round – it is free to join our mailing list and to attend our events.
via ABpositive AGM and Who, What, When, Where and Why Networking Night.
Seed Bomb UTG! Sat 16th May 9.30 – 11.30 am
May 11, 2015
Come and help create the summer meadow in the Gardens – we are going to seed bomb it! We invite flower fans of all ages to join us in creating a summer colour explosion by catapulting seed mixture on the grassy slopes. Meet us on the lower ground level by the granite stairs, Saturday 16 May at 09:30 🙂
via Seed Bomb UTG!.
Super Shop Pop-Up Event
April 25, 2015
Pop-up shops from Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
Super Raffle in aid of Northsound Cash For Kids.
FREE entry
10:30 – 16:00 at Skene House Rosemount
#SkeneSuperShop
Featuring pop-up shops from
Aberdeen:
Oddbins
Teasel & Tweed
Scott Mackie Art
xoxo Florist
aubeebop jewellery
Aberdeenshire:
Deeside Brewery Ltd
Secret Malts of Aberdeen
The Store
By Heidi
Cambus O’May Cheese
Collecting The World
For more information: 01224 645971
‘Mark Making’ Macmillan Aberdeen Art Show
April 24, 2015
‘Mark Making’, the art show at Union Square is previewing on the evening of Friday 8th May between 6 – 8pm .
If you wish to attend the preview please RSVP to:
markmaking@wearesmartconsultants.co.uk
The show will then be open to the public from Saturday 9th May until Sunday 30th May.
Open Thursday to Sunday each week from:
12 noon until 4pm
TX Extreme ART school programme | Aberdeen Guarantees
March 25, 2015
Brand new Extreme Art School programme @ Transition Extreme starting April 2015 – 15 to 21 year olds
Transition Extreme are really excited to announced the new programme the Extreme Art School Aberdeen. This programme is designed for young people aged 15 – 21years who are not in education, training or employment and have an interest in the arts. The programme will support and provide young people with strong art and design skills and embed lasting passion for creativity within participants. The programme offers the opportunity for young people to work under the guidance of professional artists & designers, work collaboratively on projects, and exhibit their work.
The Extreme Art School is a 10 weeks, full time programme, running Monday to Friday, 10am to 3:30pm.
Please find attached to this news article deatils on the course content along with the application form.
Please return your completed application form no later than 5pm on Friday 3rd of April 2015.
Forms can be:
Completed electronically and sent by email to l.harrow@transitionextreme.com
Mailed to Linzi Harrow, Transition Extreme Sports Ltd, Links Rd, Queens Links, Aberdeen, AB24 5NN’
Handed in at Transition Extreme reception marked ‘FAO Linzi Harrow.
If you have any queries at all regarding the Extreme Art School programme, or the application form, please contact Linzi Harrow at Transition Extreme by email (l.harrow@transition-extreme.com) or by phone (01224 626 279)
ACC Cultural Awards 2015
March 20, 2015
Cultural Awards
Aberdeen City Council is committed to supporting the development of arts and culture in the city. Whether it’s the intrinsic value of creating or the social, educational and economic benefits of cultural activity and events, its fundamental role in our everyday lives is clear and recognised. In order to support the development of, and access to, high quality arts and culture activity, the Council, in addition to its core funding, have three main funding programmes available; Project Grants, Creative Spaces Grants and Artists Bursaries. So if you are an arts organisation, community group or an artist in any art-form, please read the summaries below to find out if there is a suitable funding programme for you.
* Project Funding 2015 – 2nd Application Window Opens March 23rd *
This Project Grants programme is open to proposals from arts organisations or community groups for any type of arts and culture project. Be it a community arts workshop, a heritage trail, a networking event or a visual arts exhibition, all proposals will be considered provided the core criteria is met. Funding of up to £10,000 is available and the next application window will open on March 23rd with a deadline of 9am on April 27th 2015. Applicants to this application window will be notified of the outcome on June 5th. To find out more, please download the guidelines and application form below.
Cultural Awards Application Form (2015)
Cultural Awards Project Funding Guidelines (2015)
Available Support for Applicants
if you are interested in applying for funding and have any questions or require support in regards to the application process, criteria or event to develop your project, there is support available. You may contact us via email or telephone at anytime, while a series of one to one advice sessions for the second application window will be announced soon.
Made In Aberdeen – supporting individuals
The ‘Made in Aberdeen’ programme supports and profiles individual artists based in Aberdeen. The aim of this programme is to demonstrate confidence in the city’s creative individuals, to nurture and support our talent and find new ways of showcasing it to a much wider local, national and international audience.
The Made in Aberdeen includes the following support initiatives:
Artists’ Bursaries
Artists’ Commissions
Emerging Talent Prize
Made In Aberdeen Films
For more information on the Made In Aberdeen initiative and associated funding programmes please click on the link below.
Made in Aberdeen home page
Existing Award Recipients
All current award recipients can download copies of the reporting templates below.
Cultural Awards 2015 – Progress Report Template
Cultural Awards 2015 – Final Report Template
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Culture & Sport Branding Guidelines
Aberdeen City Council Logo
Vibrant Aberdeen Logo
Contact
We are happy to offer any support that is required to develop and submit your application so if you have any questions or would like to meet with a member of the Cultural Awards Team please do not hesitate to contact us.
Email – vibrantaberdeen@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Telephone – (01224) 522 341
via Cultural Awards.
