November 2020
As we start another lockdown, again most of our events for this month have been cancelled and West Studios has closed to the public. There is, however, a few things happening that you can get involved in.
Tenant News
You can find out about all the small businesses and artists within the West Studios community on our website.
Tilly Fudge Design
Tilly Fudge Design has been working on some new personalised Christmas Decorations.
Pictured here is the mirrored star Christmas decoration
You can find the range of decorations as well as other personalised gifts on their Etsy shop.
Junction Arts
Lighting the way
To replace the beloved Bolsover Lantern Parade tradition this year, Junction Arts has created ‘Lighting The Way’; a special socially distanced event for you and your family so you can create lanterns of hope in your home. For the past 26 years we have celebrated the coming of winter by creating lanterns with the Bolsover community in a festival of light. Thousands of people line the streets of Bolsover to watch our annual Lantern Parade as families and people of all ages carry their lit lanterns around the town. Unfortunately, the parade can’t take place as normal due to Covid-19, so instead we hope you will join us to create and light a lantern in your home as a symbol of celebration, union and hope. We are looking forward to celebrating Bolsover’s lantern tradition in these challenging times and seeing your fantastic lanterns light up online on Saturday 28 November 2020. Find out more here.
Open Call for Artist Proposals:Clay Cross Public Art projectTown Centre Digital projection
Junction Arts are working in partnership with North East Derbyshire District Council to commission, deliver and install a new public realm digital projection in Clay Cross, Derbyshire.
Deadline for applications: Sunday 15th November. Find out more here.
If you are able to make a Christmas gift to Junction Arts this December, your donation could be doubled!
During 2020, Junction Arts face to face workshops and events had to be cancelled or quickly adapted. But this didn’t and hasn’t stopped us! Now more than ever, our communities need the chance to learn new skills, build stronger communities and be creative. Together, we can make this happen.
Starting on #GivingTuesday, from 12noon on 1st December 2020, for one week only, your donations could be doubled! Help us hit our target £4000 in one week, 1st-8th December and make a difference to the increasing number of people feeling isolated and alone.
You must donate through the Big Give Website during the week from 12noon Tuesday 1st December until 12noon Tuesday 8th December to have your donation doubled. To be reminded when you can donate, please contact hannah@junctionarts.org.
Head to the Junction Arts website to find out about our projects and how you can get involved.
S40 Local & S41 Local
The November editions of S40 Local & S41 Local are now available. Did you know you can now read them online, links below.
Click here to read the November edition of S40 Local
Click here to read the November edition of S41 Local
EXHIBITIONS
Unfortunately most of our exhibitions for 2020 were postponed or cancelled, however you can now reserve a slot to exhibit with us for 2021. Click here to get in touch.
Exhibitions taking place in 2021 are subject to government guidance around Covid-19 at the time.
VENUE HIRE
Whether you are celebrating an occasion, want a large space to hold a dance class or simply need a professional environment to conduct a meeting, the Chesterfield College Group has a range of contemporary spaces to accommodate a variety of needs.
Enquire now and get 20% off the theatre bookings during half terms (excluding Christmas) & summer holiday’s.
Further information about West Studios room hire can be found here.
For information about facility hire across the Chesterfield College Group, click here.
To Download our Room Hire Brochure click here.
Events at Chesterfield College
Virtual Apprenticeship Advice Evening
11th November 2020, 16:30pm - 18:30pm
Whatever your dream career, apprenticeships provide a great way of making that first step towards your goal.
Come along to one of our Virtual Apprenticeship Advice Evening to find out more about apprenticeships and the opportunities we have available across Derbyshire and the surrounding areas.
This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in an apprenticeship, as well as parents/guardians, to come and find out more about apprenticeships including what is involved and where they can lead.
To book - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/virtual-apprenticeship-advice-evening-tickets-125041597785
Virtual Open Day
25th November 2020, 16:30pm - 18:30pm
What to expect at our Virtual Open Days
There will be a live webinar happening at 4.45pm and 5.45pm hosted by our Engagement team. They will be explaining the different Post 16 options that are available if you’re unsure of your next steps and guidance on the application process as well as a live Q&A session.
You’ll be able to look round our virtual event space to browse and find out everything you need to know about our course areas with interviews, videos and support advice.
Our team of advisors will be on hand throughout the event via our Live Chat on the website.
To book - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/virtual-open-day-tickets-125906586991