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Competition Launches To Showcase Young People's Art To World Leaders At Cop26

Actor and broadcaster Cel Spellman launches a nationwide art competition, Creative Earth, in collaboration with COP26 and WWF.   ● Competition launched at a surprise event in a school in Great Yarmouth.  

The Queen's Gambit Movie - Every Chess Position‎

Whether you are a chess player or not the movie has been a huge hit on Netflix.   Now on the huge chess web site Chess.com an article shows all the chess positions from the movie.  

In Focus | Reverend Robert Walker By Henry Raeburn

Henry Raeburn's well-known portrait, popularly known as ‘The Skating Minister' has become an icon of Scottish art.  The painting is consistently sought out by gallery visitors, keen to see this small image in person.  

What Makes An Artwork Iconic?

In 1980, the National Galleries of Scotland bought a painting by American pop artist Roy Lichtenstein for £100,000, and were greeted with uproar that so much money had been spent on a comic book.   From its controversial origins, how has 'In The Car' become such an iconic artwork? In this new series of six films, Questions about Art, we'll explore some frequent musings about art - using questions asked by our audiences.  

Ray Harryhausen | Titan Of Cinema

Described as one of the most influential people in cinema, Ray Harryhausen's films have inspired generations of filmmakers, animators, writers, and artists, to push the boundaries of their own creations.   He is not only remembered for his iconic style of animation and his unique approach on set, but his humility and willingness to share his passion with a new generation.  

Youth Arts Access Fund - Deadline For Applications 12 November

The Youth Arts Access fund is one strand of the Youth Arts Fund.   The Purpose of the fund The overall £3m Youth Arts Fund has largely been provided to enhance the existing Youth Music Initiative programme (YMI) managed by Creative Scotland.  

Buill Chomataidh na Gàidhlig a' moladh soirbheachas a' chiad Mhòid Nàiseanta Rìoghail Air-loidhne

Anns a' choinneimh aca an-diugh, mheòraich Buill Chomataidh Gàidhlig Chomhairle na Gàidhealtachd air a' chiad Mhòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail Air-loidhne, a bha air a chumail eadar 9-17 Dàmhair 2020.   Bhathar an dùil Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail na bliadhna sa a chumail ann an Inbhir Nis ach air sàillibh galar Covid-19, b’ fheudar dhan Chomunn Ghàidhealach a chur dheth agus a ghluasad air-loidhne.  

£75 Million For Iconic Arts Venues And Cultural Organisations In England From Culture Recovery Fund

Iconic arts venues and cultural organisations get £75 million boost from Government's Culture Recovery Fund with 70 per cent of awards outside London.   Culture Secretary announces grants of up to £3 million to save 35 of the country's cultural icons 70 per cent of funding awarded to organisations outside London Grants announced today include the largest awards from the Culture Recovery Fund to date Recipients include iconic venues like the Design Museum, Shakespeare’s Globe, the Old Vic and the Sheffield Crucible 35 of the country’s leading cultural organisations and venues will be the first to receive grants between £1 and £3 million from the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund, Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has announced.  

Supporting Flagship Cultural Venues in Scotland - Emergency Covid-19 Funding

Three flagship venues will receive funding as part of the ongoing emergency coronavirus (COVID-19) support for cultural and heritage organisations.   Capital Theatres - which operates the Festival Theatre, the King's Theatre and The Studio in Edinburgh - will receive £500,000 in addition to £250,000 already awarded through the Performing Arts Venue Relief Fund to help weather the effects of the pandemic.  

Lyth Arts Centre Look To The Future Following Funding Award

Worries over the financial outlook for Lyth Arts Centre (LAC) have been eased for the time being after the venue was awarded £97,000 in Scottish Government funding.   The sum - from the Performing Arts Venues Relief Fund - represents the full figure requested by co-directors Charlotte Mountford and Tom Barnes, who say the money secures LAC's short-term future up to the end of March next year.