The team will be leaving Badger Press on 31st January and there are discussions currently taking place about a group taking over. In the meantime there will be a short hiatus whilst arrangements are put in place. Apologies if you’re keen to get on a course or come and use the Press. You can continue to contact us via the online form and will reply and pass on your email to the new team. The website will continue to run and we will update it with news of the handover.

In the meantime, on behalf of Kirstie, Paul, Angela and myself I would like to thank you all for your help and support. We have thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and it’s been a real thrill meeting so many people that have now become good friends. We’ll still be at the studio and hope to help it to continue, we’re needed by our (ever expanding) families and learning to cope with all the new things in our lives. We love printmaking and we love The Badger Press, it is a truly exceptional, inspiring and wonderful place and it is held together by the passion of our talented artists. We salute you all.

Stephan

News from Print Club London introducing Millers Junction, an amazing new creative space in East London! Opening in January the studio will offer desk-space to over 30 illustrators and designers, ideal for freelancers and small collectives. They are looking for individuals, to help produce a collective spirit of creativity, with a view to create an exciting and inspirational environment.

For more details and to organise a viewing email:louise@printclublondon.com

Please download the flyer highlighting the books on offer BDP Craft Book Xmas Offer, The offer is open until 31st December 2011.

The books featured this year include the best-selling Drawing Projects, a comprehensive study of the art of drawing; the newly released hit Tea and Cake London; and the hugely popular craft title Printmaking: A Contemporary Perspective, an essential review of the art of printmaking focusing on the contemporary approaches to this exciting medium. Perfect gift ideas for friends and family, there is something here for everyone!

To take advantage of the 40% discount, simply email jess@blackdogonline.com with the book(s) of interest and your delivery address and I will place the order for you.

We could provide you with an empty shop for three days in March, so you can turn your idea into reality.  All you need to do is just send us your idea.

Creative Days aims to celebrate Havant Borough’s creative talents on the 9th, 10th and 11th March 2012. Empty shops will be unlocked, so creative projects can flourish in Havant’s town centre and Leigh Park. Priority will be given to individuals/groups, who have a link with the Borough (via the workplace or residence…please make that clear in your application).

As we are celebrating Havant Borough’s creativity, all formats will be accepted.  Each entry will be allocated 5 minutes in total, so bear that in mind when you send us in your idea! (For example, send a video of maximum 5 minutes or send a written document, which should not take more than 5 minutes to read. These are just a few suggestions. Be creative, this is your time to shine so show us your talent and potential!)

Your idea should be received by post at the latest on the 2nd January 2012. Please send your ideas to:

Léa Guzzo,
Cultural Officer
Community Development
Havant Borough Council,
Public Service Plaza,
Civic Centre Road,
Havant,
PO9 2AX

For more information, contact Havant Borough’s Customer Service on 02392 446 019 or email me on lea.guzzo@havant.gov.uk before Tuesday 20th December.

How to make successful applications to run public arts projects.

Portsmouth City Council regularly invites artists, groups and organisations to tender for public and community arts projects.

‘Going Public’, a professional development training course for artists who would like to work in community and public settings, will take place over three mornings in November and December.

It will offer an invaluable insight into understanding your local authority’s commitment to the arts and community engagement as well as essential tools and techniques for making successful applications and delivering great projects.

The three-part course will take place on consecutive Wednesday mornings, 30 November, 7 December and 14 December at the Central Library in Guildhall Square, Portsmouth

‘Going Public’ has been devised by Cibas in partnership with Portsmouth City Council and is aimed at freelance artists and creative practitioners, arts professionals, groups and organisations.

The fee to take part in the course is £200 which includes materials and refreshments. However, thanks to the support of Portsmouth City Council’s Arts and Cultural Development Service, there are 15 free places available to Portsmouth and south east Hampshire based artists.

Email thomas.kinsey@portsmouthcc.gov.ukor call 023 9284 1519 for an application form. The deadline for applications is Wednesday 16 November.

Find out more about ’Going Public’ and meet the organisers at a free open evening and networking event on 2 November, also at the Central Library in Portsmouth. The event is free to attend, but booking is essential: http://going-public.eventbrite.com

To download a flyer, click here

The day will consist of sessions for artists living or working in Hampshire who have been producing work professionally for at least two years and would like advice on developing their practice, making funding applications, networks etc.

There’s a .pdf here for more information and how to book a place.

Sometime Badger Press visitors Steve Neville and Debra Sweeney are participating in the Salisbury Art Trail. There will be an open evening on the 8th October until late and all are invited for a glass of wine and a chat. Steve and Debra are joined this year at the venue by Suzie Gutteridge.

8th -16th October 2011.
Monday to Thursday 10.30 to 6pm
Friday -Saturdays and Sundays 10.30 to 7.00pm

Tea and cake will be available and this year they are supporting Help for Heroes.