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  • Art in public view - flickr group

    17 May 2007

    "Art in public view" is a recent flickr group set up by oddobjects - the group was started to "try and survey 'art works' in Scotland that are in public view" and hopes "to gather images, information, stories and anecdotes of old, contemporary, permanent or temporary art works in Scotland".

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  • the Art of Living, Reputations, Castlemilk

    10 May 2007

    *New permanent artwork in a public space, created by artist Edwina fitzPatrick in collaboration with Castlemilk residents, environmental and biodiversity experts for Holmbyre Woods, Glasgow, Scotland*

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  • Shadowed Spaces - Tune Up

    5 Jul 2007

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  • Symposium: Manifestations of Nationalism and Cultural Competition

    29 Sep 2007

    A Public Symposium hosted by Variant Magazine and Market Gallery, Glasgow. 2-4pm, Saturday 27th October 2007. Market, 334 Duke St, Dennistoun, Glasgow, G31 1QZ. All welcome.

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  • Glimmers in Limbo: Site Specific Event at the Britannia Panopticon, Glasgow

    29 Sep 2007

    Glimmers in Limbo is a site-specific event staged at the historic Britannia Panopticon musichall, in Trongate, Glasgow. 6.30 - 9pm, Thursday 18th October 2007. Refreshments provided. The performance starts at 6.45pm prompt, and due to the nature of the space, the organisers advise you to dress warmly!

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  • Art For Everyone: Public Opening of Platform Visual Arts Commissions, Easterhouse
    Poster by Sarah Tripp, commissioned by Platform

    1 Oct 2007

    Artists Claire Barclay, Patrick Macklin and David Bellingham were commissioned to make new artworks at The Bridge, Easterhouse to coincide with the building’s opening. From 5 October – 23 December 2007, at The Bridge, 1000 Westerhouse Road, Easterhouse, Glasgow.

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  • Lab Week and Open Day at the Electron Club

    16 Oct 2007

    The Electron Club are running a public Lab Week and Open Day as part of the Document 5 International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival. Lab Week: Tuesday 16th to Sunday 21st October, 2007 7pm‐9pm each night. Open Day: Saturday 20th October 2007, 2pm‐5pm. Admission is free and all are welcome to all events. Come to the Scott Street entrance, First Floor, CCA, 350 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow.

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  • Unveiling of Permanent Work for Cowcaddens, Glasgow

    12 Dec 2007

    The Shores of the Familiar by Ruth Barker will be unveiled at Cowcaddens, Glasgow this Thursday 13th December 2007. A launch event will be held in CCA: 1 from 7-9.

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  • Studio Project #10 @ Market Gallery: Call for Submissions

    12 Dec 2007

    Market Gallery are pleased to offer two artists or collectives the chance to continue our highly successful programme of studio projects. Successful applicants will be provided with the freedom of space and time to experiment and create new work. The project will take place between the 4 February – 21 March 2008. Deadline for Submissions Monday 7 January 2008.

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  • Opportunity at Transmission Gallery, Glasgow

    17 Dec 2007

    Transmission is looking to appoint a Curatorial Trainee to work with the Committee for the duration of 10 months (starting January 2008) on a specific project aimed at presenting an active archive of CONTROL Magazine. This is an invaluable learning opportunity for an individual looking to develop the necessary skills for a curatorial position within the arts. Deadline: January 4th 2008

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  • Masterplanners Apointed for Spiers Wharf Development, Glasgow

    20 Dec 2007

    MAKE Architects have been appointed as masterplanners for an innovative and high profile project on the banks of the Forth & Clyde Canal in Glasgow’s city centre. The winning team included artists KOAN3 (Lorraine Aaron and Callum Sinclair).

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  • Campbell and Gibson present The DIY Show

    14 Jan 2008

    Campbell and Gibson will curate and present a 3 week programme of exhibitions and events, for a white gallery space and other off-site locations, from 4- 27 April 2008 in Glasgow, Scotland. The project is titled 'the DIY Show'.

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  • CCA Glasgow: Short Films about Children's Detention in Britain

    29 Jan 2008

    Dear Green Place presents three short films which explore the experiences of children as they plant fruit trees and face the harsh realities of detention. With an introduction by Martha Wardrop. Wednesday 6th February, 7pm. Free but ticketed.

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  • After The Field: installation by Claire Barclay, Glasgow.

    29 Jan 2008

    Glasgow artist-run initiative Washington Garcia presents a new site specific installation by Claire Barclay, created for a barn in a working riding school in the South Side of Glasgow. Preview (all welcome) Friday 1st February 2008, 5pm - 8pm. Installation runs Saturday 2nd February - Sunday 3rd February 2008, 11am - 5pm. DRESS WARMLY! Site: The Old Barn, Dumbreck Riding School, 82 Dumbreck Road, Pollock Park, Glasgow.

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  • CCA Bookfair, Glasgow

    4 Feb 2008

    The CCA bookfair is a non profit event pulling together a series of alternative and independent publishers from Scotland and further afield, aimed at anyone interested in contemporary art, design, architecture or new ideas. The CCA Bookfair is on Friday 8 February 2008 from 12.00 - 16.30

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  • Vasif Kortun to Speak in Glasgow

    10 Mar 2008

    Distinguished curator Vasif Kortun will give the next Detours: lecture, on Thursday March 20th, 7pm - 8pm at the Trades Hall, Glasgow.

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  • Controversy Over Wilhelm Sasnal's Gi Work

    6 Apr 2008

    The BBC website is reporting controversy over artist Wilhelm Sasnal's new work for Gi 08, which has been inspired by the murder of Polish student Angelika Kluk in Glasgow last year.

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  • PAR+RS Gi Featured Artist: Mischa Kuball

    6 Apr 2008

    During Gi 2008, PAR+RS will be profiling the work of German artist Mischa Kuball, whose work asks some fundamental questions about the nature of public space, and the challenging interface between the public and the private.

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  • The DIY Show

    9 Apr 2008

    Our regular bloggers Campbell and Gibson present The DIY Show, supported by 'Your Space' and the Drumchapel Environment Trust. This project is in two 'halves': Drumchapel Community Centre and High Street, City Centre.

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  • Overidentification and/or Bust? Public Discussion

    14 Apr 2008

    A public discussion with Stevphen Shukaitis on issues raised by the publication 'Cultural Activism Today - The Art of Over-Identification.' 1-3pm, Sunday 18th May 2008 -- all welcome

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  • Glasgow Grows Audiences: Conference 2008

    29 Apr 2008

    Titled 'Cultural Connections '08', the conference will take place on Friday 6th June 2008, at the national Piping centre, Glasgow, 9.30 - 5.30.

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  • Given to the People: Screening at Peacock Visual Arts
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    16 May 2008

    In collaboration with musicians Foxface, Given to the People is a tender, elegantly crafted film by Simon Yuill about the environmental/community protests in Pollok, Glasgow, around the extension of the M77, and their creative acts of dissent: its successes, failures and repercussions. Tuesday 17 June, 7pm at Peacock Visual Arts, Aberdeen.

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  • Lead Artist Opportunity at Maternity Unit Extension
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    9 Sep 2008

    A freelance Lead Artist / Curator and Project Manager of Art and Therapeutic Design is sought for the Southern General Maternity Unit Extension - a new neonatal and foetal medicine facility in Glasgow. Deadline: 5pm Monday 22nd September 2008.

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  • 'Dragons Den' for Arts and Business

    22 Sep 2008

    To promote the CashBack for Communities grant scheme, Arts and Business Scotland is planning two "Dragons Den" style events called "Art of the Pitch". The first to be held in Glasgow on 1st December at City Halls 6pm - 9pm. deadline for aplications: Wednesday 1st October

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  • Electron Club Open Day
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    3 Oct 2008

    Saturday 18th October 2008 2pm - 5pm, free of charge at the Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA), 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3JD tel: 0141 352 4900 (CCA box office) email: info@electronclub.org

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  • Public Discussions and Film Screenings in Glasgow and Edinburgh

    4 Oct 2008

    STRUGGLES IN THE CITY - Public Discussions and Film Screenings OCTOBER 2008 Glasgow / Edinburgh

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  • North Glasgow Intergenerational Arts Programme
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    22 Oct 2008

    Culture and Sport Glasgow are currently inviting proposals from visual artists/ crafts makers for the Intergenerational arts programme "Springburn Art in the Park". The artist should have innovative ideas for potential pieces of work that would be appropriate for this group while being able to retain a flexible approach so that the process can be participant-led. Deadline: Friday 31st October 2008

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  • Galleries, Artists and Regeneration, Networking meeting
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    23 Oct 2008

    Galleries, Artists and Regeneration, Networking meeting, 30 October 2008, GOMA, Glasgow, Thursday 30 October 2008 1 – 5pm

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  • Green Network Seminar, Glasgow.
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    24 Nov 2008

    Green Network Seminar: Putting you in the Picture 9.15am, 5th December - Glasgow Royal Concert Hall - Buchanan Street This event is open to all, but of particular relevance to Planners, Greenspace Teams and all those with a role in creating or managing greenspace in the city region.

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  • Building Biographies Symposium
    Image: Messenger House by MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple

    8 Dec 2008

    Building Biographies Symposium 07 January 2009 The Lighthouse, Glasgow: Scotland's Centre for Architecture, Design and the City. Start the New Year with an inspiring symposium at The Lighthouse, Glasgow, featuring speakers from Scotland, Europe and Canada. The symposium is being held in conjunction with the latest Architecture in Scotland biennial exhibition 'Building Biographies'. The symposium will discuss issues such as the culture of place and regional identity in the age of globalisation through the work of each arachitectural practice.

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  • The Future of the Arts in Scotland
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    8 Dec 2008

    Artists-led meeting to discuss the proposed formation of Creative Scotland Wednesday 10th December 7pm for 7.30pm start Uisge Beatha (upstairs bar) 232-246 Woodlands Road Glasgow G3 6ND

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  • Pecha Kucha
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    15 Dec 2008

    Pecha Kucha is a unique show-and-tell event where creative people from all disciplines present their work, their ideas or even their holiday snaps. 17 December 2008 7pm - 10pm, The Arches, Glasgow. Book now!

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  • Tramway Artists Forum
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    18 Dec 2008

    An Artists Forum will be held at Tramway, Glasgow, on Sunday 18th January 2009, at 1pm. Free, no booking required.

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  • Ben Dembroski says 'Hello World'
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    9 Jan 2009

    'Hello World' marks the official launch at Intermedia Gallery, Glasgow, of funded project2891 by Benjamin Dembroski, which he introduced in his "interview":http://www.publicartscotland.com/reflections/22 for PAR+RS back in October 2008. Ben will also be offering free workshops and help sessions for interested parties. Launch Party: Intermedia gallery, CCA, Glasgow Friday 16th January, 6-9 PM. Exhibition: Intermedia gallery, CCA, Glasgow Tuesday -Saturdays 12-6pm, 17th January to 13th February 2009

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  • Make it or Break it
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    20 Jan 2009

    Now Now presents... Make It Break It. Deadline for submissions: 28th of February 2009 (11.14am). Successful applicants will be given the opportunity of a lifetime, to present/perform/exhibit/display/represent their own individual record breaking/making attempt. The show will take place mid-March in Glasgow. More details to follow.

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  • Project Manager job at The Arches, Glasgow
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    23 Jan 2009

    The Arches in Glasgow are seeking a project manager for the Physical Theatre, Circus, and Street Art sector project. Deadline: 12 Noon, Friday 30th January 2009.

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  • Claire Doherty giving free lecture in Glasgow
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    2 Feb 2009

    Writer, curator, and director of 'Situations' in Bristol, Claire Doherty will be the speaker at Glasgow School of Art's renowned 'Friday Event' this Friday 7th February. GSA's School of Fine Art (SoFA) lectures are held on Friday mornings at 11am in the GFT on Rose Street, Glasgow. They are FREE and members of the public are very welcome to attend. Just come along, but please try to arrive ten minutes early.

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  • Publication Giveaway at the Lighthouse, Glasgow
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    2 Feb 2009

    The Lighthouse is having a clear out so there will be a selection of free publications from The Lighthouse's archive available for you to take away. Pop in from 12-4pm on Saturday 7 Feb.

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  • Bursary Available to Attend 'Cultivate' Photography Seminar
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    4 Feb 2009

    Street Level, Glasgow are offering 2 small bursaries to cover travel and registration cost of attending the 'Cultivate' one day seminar event in London for graduates and emerging freelancers with an aim to nurture talent, inspire growth, and create opportunities for future image endeavours. Deadline: Monday 9 February 2009 Seminar Day: Saturday 28 February 2009

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  • Wasps/Culture and Sport Glasgow Dusseldorf Exchange 2009
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    5 Mar 2009

    Any artist based in Glasgow is welcome to apply for this opportunity to spend August and September 2009 in Dusseldorf. On arriving, you will meet a representative from the Kulturamt der Landeshauptstadt (Dusseldorf's City Council) who will introduce you to a number of artists and cultural institutions in the city. An exhibition will be arranged at the end of your stay with the opening night being mid-late september 2009. Invitation cards will be created for the opening night. Deadline: April 1st 2009

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  • Street Art Will Be Creative Legacy From London 2012
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    17 Mar 2009

    The Conflux project led by The Arches in Glasgow has been selected to form part of the Legacy Trust UK’s Scottish Project; intended to help build a cultural and sporting legacy from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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  • Fool Me
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    23 Mar 2009

    The launch of 'Fool Me' plays host to an evening of eccentric song, sound toys and spoken word on the 1st April 8.30pm start, at the Buff Club, Glasgow.

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  • Culture, Nationalism & Migration: Competitive Edges Symposium.
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    23 Mar 2009

    This will be a vital opportunity for a wide range of people to historically locate contemporary cultural trends and to situate the politics and discourse of diversity in a comparative international context. CCA, Glagsow: Saturday 28th March 2009, 10.30am-5.30pm. Free but ticketed.

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  • Timber is the new concrete
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    23 Mar 2009

    Architect Alex De Rijke will speak at The Lighthouse, Glasgow on 26 Mar 09, 6-8.30pm. Tickets cost £10.

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  • Future Scotland Debates
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    28 Apr 2009

    Presented by The Lighthouse and Architecture + Design Scotland in partnership with Scotland’s Urban Regeneration Companies, the Future Scotland Debates will be a platform for discussions on the future of Scotland’s built environment.

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  • Nominations open for The GAGAs: Audience Development Awards 2009
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    11 May 2009

    Glasgow Grows Audiences presents The GAGA awards for audience development. Submissions are wanted to celebrate the best in audience development! Deadline: Tueday 19th May 2009.

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  • SAC Fund 8 New Public Works
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    29 May 2009

    Public art projects to be developed in locations throughout Scotland have been given a boost this week through funding from the Scottish Arts Council’s new Public Art Fund.

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  • Washington Garcia Residency opportunity
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    9 Jun 2009

    Washington Garcia are accepting proposals for our Summer Residency at Arch 24 (unit 13).

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  • Clyde Gateway: Two Artist Opportunities
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    25 Jun 2009

    1. Artist Commission: Permanent Public Work; 2. Artist(s)Commission: Education Programme for Burgh Primary School, Rutherglen. Deadline for both: 17th July 2009.

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  • Job Vacancies at Cultural Enterprise Office
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    20 Jul 2009

    CEO (Glasgow Office) seeks an Enquiries Officer (£22,000 - £24,000 p.a.) and an Operations Manager (£25,000 - £28,000 p.a.). Deadlines: Friday 31st July / Friday 7th August.

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  • Read Out! Read In! Feminist Lines of Flight in Art and Politics
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    1 Feb 2010

    A new online resource developed by artists Kate Davis and Faith Wilding in conjunction with their project 'The Long Loch: How Do We Go On From Here?'

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  • Streetland: Call for Proposals
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    8 Feb 2010

    Proposals sought for a programme of exhibitions, performances and events, in Westmoreland St, Govanhill, Glasgow. Deadline: 3rd March 2010.

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  • Lead Artist Opportunity at Govan Cross
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    18 Feb 2010

    The Central Govan Action Plan and Govan Cross Townscape Heritage Initiative, wishes to appoint an inspirational and experienced lead artist. Deadline: Monday 1st March 2010.

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  • Cultural Enterprise Office seeks Operations Assistant
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    22 Feb 2010

    We are seeking for enthusiastic and efficient individuals with interest in or working experience of the creative sector to join our Glasgow office team. Deadline: 17th March 2010

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  • Gi Writing Opportunity from Axis
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    2 Mar 2010

    Axis seeks for an emerging critic to blog from Glasgow International Festival of Visual Art as part of the ‘Festivals and Politics’ issue of Dialogue webzine. Deadline: March 12th.

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  • The Anna Löbner Glasgow/Düsseldorf Exchange
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    9 Mar 2010

    Opportunities for all Glasgow based artists to submit proposals and apply for the Anna Löbner Glasgow/Düsseldorf Exchange (Aug / Sept 2010). Deadline: April 2nd 2010.

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