Arts Case Studies
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14 November 2023
Culture Fund: Orkney Folk Festival 2023
We are delighted to report that the 40th Anniversary Festival went very well indeed and even exceeded our expectations in terms of ticket sales
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14 November 2023
VACMA: Zoe Davidson
I used my VACMA bursary to take part in a lost wax casting course.
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9 October 2023
Case Study: Culture Fund 2023-2024
Hoy Heritage Centre – Friends of Hoy Kirk
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5 October 2023
VACMA: Arwen Haselden - Printmaking development
This project has been an amazing chance to explore printmaking without the restrictions of space and travel. The award has aided me in buying essential printmaking materials such as rollers and inks,…
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24 July 2023
Culture Fund: Orkney College
The project aimed to collect, research and share Orkney family legends about surnames and place names. These aims were all achieved. The project collected 226 legends in a database (including some…
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20 July 2023
Culture Fund: Westside Cinema
Actual audience figures for the film screening were nearly 50% higher than forecast, and a 4.75/5 ping-pongometer score (our audience feedback system) was our highest for many years. Our invited…
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27 June 2023
VACMA: Brandon Logan
My award was used to fund a research trip to the exhibition ‘Sheila Hicks: Off Grid’ at the Hepworth Wakefield in West Yorkshire. This took place in early August of 2022. The experience of seeing ‘in…
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6 April 2023
Culture Fund: The Orcadian Story Trust
The project is aimed at both local people and visitors to the islands. The project benefits the people of Orkney directly, enabling them to participate in the storytelling and workshops, enjoying our…
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6 April 2023
VACMA: Duncan Macbeth
The award was used to acquire materials to model examples of kinetic sculptural forms /objects from prototype to finished pieces. It has been hugely beneficial in bringing ideas that have long been…
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30 March 2023
Culture Fund: Orkney Music and Culture
We aim to encourage people of all ages to enjoy playing with other musicians and continue their musical journey, develop their aural skills and have fun, make friendships, easily accessible to all,…
