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ARTiculation is coming to Scotland!⤴

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ARTiculation final takes place on the 17th of February 2016 at University of Stirling

This is a public speaking competition for S6 students in Scotland. It has been running in England since 2006 and is nationally recognised by leading arts professionals, teachers, universities and examining boards for supporting students’ artistic and academic development.

This free competition invites students to give a 10 minute presentation on a work of art, artefact or architecture to a judging panel and an invited audience at the University of Stirling.  First, second and third prize winners will each receive book prizes sponsored by Laurence King Publishers and one year’s free membership to the Art Fund to include a National Art Pass.

ARTiculation supports the national Arts Award initiative for both Silver and Gold (gaining up to 35 UCAS points), the Duke of Edinburgh Award, UCAS personal statements, and in England has been noted by the A-level moderators as adding accreditation to the practical and written work. It also develops skills individual thinking, observation, research, language, public speaking and presentation skills.

Schools are invited to host an internal school heat prior to selecting their Finals candidate. Support material for this will be sent on request.

ARTiculation Teachers Information Evening: 22 September, University of Stirling, 4.30pm – 6.00pm

Ross Thomson from Boroughmuir High School will introduce ARTiculation from a teacher’s perspective and Jodie Williamson, winner of ARTiculation Scotland 2014, will give a short extract from her presentation. This will be a great opportunity to ask questions and find out more about taking part.  This event will take place at the Pathfood Building at the University of Stirling, Stirling, FK8 4LA at 4.30pm-6.00pm.

All information on ARTiculation can be found on The Roche Court Educational Trust website or contact Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum for more information www.argylls.co.uk

 

RSNO Paisley Takeover – employability opportunity for 60 young people to explore the creative industries⤴

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Interested in a career in the arts or creative industries? Aged 15 – 25 and live or study in the Renfrewshire area?

Takeover is an intensive employability programme open to anyone living or studying in the Renfrewshire area aged 15 – 25 years. This project is being run as part of the Paisley City of Culture 2021 Bid.

The Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO) is looking for around 60 young people to work across the departments of the to produce a public concert as part of The Spree festival.

Opportunities will exist across all aspects of the organisation. For those over 18 there are places available in marketing, development, learning and engagement, artistic planning, presentation & operations, conducting and performing as a musician in the orchestra.

School pupils can apply to learning & engagement, conducting and as a musician in the orchestra.

 

For more information about how to apply please visit http://www.rsno.org.uk/engage/paisley-takeover/

Deadline for applications is Monday 31st August 2015.

John Byrne National Drawing Competition 2015-16⤴

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Renowned artist and playwright, John Byrne, invites children and young people in schools across Scotland, from P4 – S3, to participate in the second annual John Byrne Drawing Competition.

Lasy year welcomed the launch of the John Byrne National Drawing Competition.  The judges had to work hard to whittle down the entries from over 3000 children and young people from schools across Scotland.  The proud winner was Anushka Waugh Glover from Harris Academy, Dundee.

John and Anushka 2015

Anushka was named in first place for her black and white line drawing. Anushka’s prize was a limited edition full colour print of ‘Moonstruck’ by John and a £100 voucher for art materials.

Anushka black and white drawing 2015

The competition is open to all children across Scotland from P4 – S3. John will head the selection panel that will choose the winners, and runners-up, whose work will then be exhibited at Paisley Museum and Art Gallery. All exhibitors will meet John himself at a prestigious exhibition opening at the gallery in March 2016.

Inspired by John’s love of drawing, and his desire to get children drawing more often, Paisley Museum and Art Gallery is offering creative drawing workshops this Autumn term, which will be available Tuesdays-Thursdays until Christmas 2015.

The John Byrne Drawing Competition 2015-16 will be launched on Tuesday 1st September. Competition rules and information about submitting entries are available on the Education Scotland website: http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/learningandteaching/curriculumareas/expressivearts/nationaldrawingcomp/index.asp

The closing date for entries is Friday 4 March 2016.