The Royal Institute of British Architects, which states in its mission the advancement of architecture and promotion of the ways that architecture benefits society, is seeking nominations of people working in the cultural and media sectors to join its new Board. RIBA is keen to recruit non-architectural members, to bring their expertise to the direction of RIBA?s activities. Contact Sally Welbourn t: 020 7307 3667 e: sally.welbourne@inst.riba.org. _
The Individual Learning Account, a scheme devised by the government in June 2000, has ceased offering contributions of £150 to those undertaking training activity. However, discounts of between 20% and 80% can still be obtained, depending on an individual?s circumstances and the type of course being undertaken. t: 0800 072 5678 w: http://www.my-ila.co.uk
A one-day event designed to share good practice in the staging of Street Arts events is to take place in Coventry on October 24. Contact Bill Gee at The Independent Street Arts Network t: 020 7633 9330 e: mail@streetartsnetwork.org.uk
Theatre Projects Consultants have been appointed as theatre planning and equipment consultants for a major new opera house project, at Ningbo, China?s largest port, located south of Shanghai. The Ningbo Opera House will include a 1,500-seat opera house, and a 800-seat multi-function room.
Grass Roots, a festival of post foot-and-mouth arts and farming collaborations, is taking place at Chipping in Lancashire from October 23?27.The event will provide a forum for artists, representatives of the farming community and rural support organisations to meet and discuss new collaborative and creative ventures, and how best to go about documenting changes taking place in farming. Contact Littoral Arts t: 01706 827961 e: sealion@projenv.demon.co.uk
A report summarising the thoughts and ideas presented at the four ?Crossing the Line? seminars last year has been published by the Arts Council of England, ?funky on your flyer? considers the task of extending young people?s access to cultural venues, and focuses on the core issues of programming, marketing, partnerships and mentoring. It takes soundings from the seminars on future directions for action in this area. Contact the Arts Council of England Publications Department t: 020 7333 0100