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WEYA - UK Submission Closed
News - 20 October, 2011
World Event Young Artists [WEYA] is the very first event of its kind to take place. It is an exciting occasion bringing together and celebrating the talent and artistic excellence of young people from across the globe. In September 2012 World Event Young Artists will bring a staggering 1,000 young artists (18 – 30 years) from 120 nations to Nottingham. Over a period of 10 days, these artists will bring the city to life with creative activity across all art forms including visual arts, music and gastronomy. These artists will have the chance to showcase their practice, exchange ideas and build future collaborations.
The deadline for receiving applications was 31st October 2011 at 23.59. The call is now closed and successful artists will be notified in early February 2012.
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Director Job Advertisement
News - 3 February, 2011
UK Young Artists, based at Nottingham Trent University and working in partnership with Arts Council England (East Midlands), Nottingham City Council and Igniting Ambition, is seeking a dynamic and ambitious Director from April 2011 until December 2012 to lead on and realise the World Event for Young Artists 2012.This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved with a high-profile programme that will be one of the highlights of the Cultural Olympiad in the East Midlands region. Up to 1,000 young artists (18-30yrs) from across the whole world will converge in Nottingham for over a week taking part in performances, exhibitions, collaborations, seminars and debates. The Director will have ultimate responsibility for delivery of this large scale event and will also be expected to help build a future legacy from the event for UK Young Artists.
For more information including the job description please contact melissa.page@ntu.ac.uk. The post is full-time at £45,000 per annum. Closing date is 18th February 2011. Interviews: 2nd March 2011 in Nottingham
World Event for Young Artists is supported by Arts Council England, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham City Council, and Igniting Ambition.
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