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BRINGING ARTS TO LIFE
In the week that sees Sky Arts double its output of arts programming on screen, we are taking a whole new approach to the arts off screen.
Sky Arts will double the number of its media partnerships from July 2009 to 24 – this essentially doubles the number of arts companies we can partner with across the country. Each partnership will see Sky Arts produce a specially-filmed Sky Arts At… documentary, giving viewers a unique glimpse of artistic processes behind the scenes. Next year’s partnerships will include the internationally-acclaimed choir, The Sixteen, and The Courtauld Institute’s permanent collection.
We are thrilled to announce that we have opened up the partnership process and arts companies can now apply to become a Sky Arts partner. To apply, companies should contact Justin.pledger@bskyb.com. We are especially interested in hearing from regional arts companies.
Bringing the arts nearer to you, Sky Arts has also agreed a major two-year sponsorship with Artichoke, the ground-breaking company that brings art to the streets of towns and cities across the UK with projects that have included The Sultan’s Elephant in 2006 and the stunning La Machine which saw a giant mechanical spider roam around Liverpool earlier this year.
Our first project with Artichoke is Antony Gormley’s One and Other. This will see the ‘democratisation’ of the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square, a public space traditionally honouring military, valedictory and male historical statues. In contrast, One & Other will see the Fourth Plinth populated by a different person every hour of every day for 100 days. This is a brand new partnership and Sky Arts is proud to partner with Artichoke and support projects that will allow us to surprise, delight and challenge millions of people by showing that art doesn’t need to be locked up behind closed doors.
BSkyB’s CEO Jeremy Darroch says: “We think that everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy experiences that speak to their individual passions. We want Sky Arts to be the destination for arts lovers and, through our arts partnerships, bring the arts to even more people on stages and streets across the UK.“
Sky Arts will continue to support smaller arts organisations nationwide alongside its larger sponsorship agreements with English National Ballet, English National Opera, The Hay Festival and Artichoke.
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Sandra Forsythe
Mon 22 December 2008, 22:16
Dear Sir or Madam,
There is an error topping your article for the book competition, i.e. it should be Pride and Prejudice was written by Jane Austen. I have copied the error here: “Did you know that Philippa Gregory’s literary hero is Mr Darcy from Emily Bronte’s Pride and Prejudice?” I hope you can correct this...any chance of a prize book for spotting the extra quiz? Many thanks, Sandra Forsythe
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liz lavender
Sat 14 February 2009, 11:52
its says in feb’s skymag you can register to take part in one and other installation. where?!!
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fillonmaurice@hotmali.fr
Sun 24 May 2009, 05:21
Please help me to be part of the family of your listerner.
Thank you.
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Sandra Moon
Tue 8 September 2009, 14:40
Hi
I work for Kent Adult Education and we actively try to encourage people to try Art as a pastime. Courses are run by qualified tutors and range from 3D, clay modelling, painting and drawing.
This year we are part of The Big Draw and I read with interest your website. I wondered if there was anything we could get involved with that would help promote interest in Art in Kent
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