Sunday 26 October 2014

LOCA link

Please go to:

http://www.facebook.com/LOCALittlehamptonArts

Friday 4 April 2014

Littlehampton Town Council Small Arts Grant

http://www.thrussellart.co.uk/LOCA

Above is a link to download forms to apply for Small Arts Grant funding from Littlehampton Town Council. 

You can apply for up to £250.

Organisations or individual artists can apply as long as the application has a Littlehampton community benefit.

Ideal if you need to get some funding to do a workshop or event as part of the Littlehampton Arts Festival

Deadline is 16th May 2014. 

Please get in touch with Rosie Parfitt if you need further details.

Community Resources Officer, Littlehampton Town Council, The Manor

House, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 5EW. 

Tel: 01903 732063 or email rosie.parfitt@littlehampton-tc.gov.uk

Wednesday 18 December 2013

Message straight from Arts in Rustington Community (A.R.C.). Exciting artist exhibiting, selling and studio opportunity.

Please message ARC direct....


Arts in Rustington Community
A.R.C.



In the Summer of 2012, a group of artists and craft people opened a ‘pop-up art gallery and community shop’ in an empty shop in The Street, Rustington.  The Shop ran for two weeks and the response from the Rustington community was very supportive.   The potential for such a community, arts & crafts centre in Rustington was evident.  Since that time a group of enthusiasts have met and planned in order to establish a permanent community arts centre in Rustington.   It is hoped that it will be a thriving centre for artistic ventures in Rustington; a hub for an art trail and a social centre for all generations to learn new crafts and skills.  
The name of the Group is Arts in the Rustington Community, A.R.C.
The A.R.C. Group have now identified a possible venue for a permanent  Art & Craft Community Centre and need expressions of interest from artists and craftspeople who would like to participate in the new venture. It is intended The Centre will open Wednesdays to Saturdays, 10.00 am to 5.00 pm from Wednesday 2nd April 2014.  
There will be:
·         At least thirty display spaces* for art and craft work contracted at a cost of £10 per week, payable 3 months in advance. * Displays will be moved regularly for fairness
·         10% Commission will be charged on all sales
·         Each Contract will include a commitment of one day per month staffing the Gallery.
·         Opportunities for volunteers to participate in the management of the Gallery, in the fund-raising, the display and as sales staff. 
·         Four  first-floor studios for artists to rent at approximately £90 per month,
·         Opportunities to lead or to attend talks and workshops
ARC will be a non-profit-making venture and the development of a Gallery and Community Centre is dependent on community support and volunteers.  We need 30 Artist/Makers to commit to taking spaces in order to break-even.
We need commitment now, so if you would like to see the Arts in Rustington Community Centre become reality or if you can offer some help, please complete the Form below by 31st December and return to:
Hilary Stirling, The Coach House, The Street, Rustington, BN16 3NL: 07771783431/craftypotter@btinternet.com
OR: Lyn Leese, 76 North Lane, Rustington, BN16 3PW: 01903770642/lynleese@sky.com                                                      MC900441488[1] ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
I enclose £135* for one space at ARC @ £45/month X 3 months   (Please make cheques out to Arts in Rustington Community)
*Cheques will not be encashed until the venture is confirmed. 
*Subsequently Fees will be non-returnable, but A.R.C. will try to re-let and then refund the Fee.

Signed:                                                                                 Name:  (please print clearly)

Address:                                                                              Contact Tel. Number:
                                                                                                Mobile:
                                                                                                Email address:
My Art or Craft is:   ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
OR: I would like to volunteer for:
The ARC Committee       Accounting                         Staffing for the Gallery, ( 1 day per week/month)
Display                                   Publicity                              Fund-raising                (please circle to indicate one or more areas)
To Confirm Your Booking, please return to:

Hilary Stirling, The Coach House, The Street, Rustington, BN16 3NL: 07771783431/craftypotter@btinternet.com     

OR: Lyn Leese, 76 North Lane, Rustington, BN16 3PW: 01903770642/lynleese@sky.com

Wednesday 28 August 2013

LOCA is getting out and about!

LOCA is getting out and about!

LOCA has been a real 'shaker' in Arundel during the festival. 'The Chalk Experience' and a stall during the final weekend's market have caused quite a stir and a very positive impression in the town.
Check out all the photos and information on the Facebook page...
http://www.facebook.com/LOCALittlehamptonArts?fref=ts


LOCA will be involved in the Special Little Things Craft Market, 31st August, 10am-4pm. 

http://www.facebook.com/events/408663285905654/

Local Choices for Local People

A market designed and held by local businesses to showcase the talents of the many artisans and crafts people as well as budding entrepreneurs from the local area and around the county. Brought together in the wonderful Evans Garden Courtyard, creating a Bohemian, family friendly pleasurable shopping experience.

This craft market will be filled with sellers ranging in:

Jewellery,Clothing, Accessories, Cakes, Plants, Bags and Soft Furnishing, Wood Crafts, Ceramics, Glassware, Children's Ware, Antiques and much more. Plus face painting for adults and children.

Special quest appearances and performances by local as well as some well known musicians.

The Silk Road Restaurant will be on hand serving gorgeous Middle Eastern nibbles and drinks.


Held on the last Saturday of each month at Evans Garden Courtyard
(Between Oxfam & The Silk Road Restaurant) on Arcade Road
10am till 4pm

Part of the proceeds of this event will go towards Radar A local charity helping local families, dealing with learning difficulties and disabilities





LOCA will have its own Arts & Crafts Arena during Littlehampton Town Show, 15th September.

Saturday 17 August 2013

LOCA goes to the Arundel Festival!

LOCA is taking part in the Arundel Festival this Sunday.

A number of artists are creating Chalk Murals, giving Arundel Arts Festival a contemporary street art edge.

See the poster below.

There has been a few changes so please check out Facebook for updates.

See Facebook event for full details


Friday 28 June 2013

About LOCA

LOCA 
Littlehampton's Organisation of Contemporary Arts
A network of artists and arts organisations, run by artists, to support the development of contemporary arts in Littlehampton.

Officially running since the beginning of 2013, particularly motoring ahead after the folding of Arts in Action (a project managed by Inspire Leisure to help support the arts in Arun) in April 2013.

LOCA is running the Love Littlehampton Arts Festival & Arts Week, 20-27 July 2013. (see links below for full details)

LOCA has a facebook page, which is regularly used to update artists and members of the public
Other projects include:

  • Chalk Experience, Arundel Arts Festival 18th August, various venues in Arundel


Please contact us to get involved in LOCA.

Lots more updates soon....... :-)