Calling ephemeral arts teachers, writers and researchers from any part of the world!
I am interested in hearing from teachers, artists, writers and researchers who are interested in the ephemeral arts. Our definition of ephemeral arts is," Arts which are temporary or short-lived, based on a specific occasion or event and transitory in nature".
A Festival of Ephemeral Arts, which is held at various locations in the United Kingdom is our main public event. It has been running for over five years and now recognised as an innovative and successful community based festival. It has been run in over 50 schools, always in conjunction with the local authority and community groups in the areas where it has been held. It first projected a South Asian cultural focus but over the years, artists have been recruited from all cultural backgrounds to create and market work to combined and mainstream audiences.
Teachers and Artists are required to work on the festival as we plan our work for the next three years. A number of proposals are under development. Your area of specialisation is important but an ability to examine the linkages between ephemeral artforms is more critical! Teachers and artists should be able to produce original concepts, develop them for public presentation and be able to engage audiences. Currently, teachers, artists and practitioners are required for adding new dimensions to the programme.
Writers and researchers are required to work on publications and to contribute to this blog as approved members.
Further information on this vast range of projects in this unique area of work is also available from the festival website. It is also being updated.
New dimensions
The Ephemeral Arts Festival and its programme is being extensively revised. A number of announcements follow this posting.
Please contact, initially by email only, to introduce yourself and your work and to suggest what you do and how you may be able to influence the course of development of this highly original area of work through festivals, workshops, seminars and a proposed annual conference. You can suggest how you work as a teacher, artist, writer or researcher. An application form will be sent and interviews arranged within 4-6 weeks for immediate opportunities in the UK. All enquiries and applications will be acknowledged.
Contact: Kalwant Ajimal, Founder, A Festival of Ephemeral Arts
email: kalwant.ajimal@btinternet.com
