ACRONIM, a searchable online bibliographical database of cultural research from across the world has been launched by Euclid. Initially containing around 3,000 items of cultural research and documentation, the archive will be continuously updated with new research projects and publications. ACRONIM is free of charge for submissions and searches w: http://www.arts-research.info or http://www.euclid.co.uk
The Australia Council's online resource for arts marketers, fuel4arts.com, has released a new chapter describing strategies for e-mail promotions. The new section is part of 'SAUCE - hot tips for effective arts promotion', which also contains advice on campaign planning, the design and production of promotional materials, media relations, advertising, sales promotion and direct marketing. w: http://www.fuel4arts.com/sauce
Artists and creative practitioners interested in providing workshops and residencies for schools, colleges and community groups are being invited to register on CIDA's Yorkshire and Humber Artists Database. The aim of the project is to encourage greater contact between artists and the formal and informal education sector, and improve artists? access to work opportunities. Contact Julie Acreman t: 01484 483146 e: juiie@cida.org
Watermill Theatre is inviting submissions for ?Raising Voices?, a celebration of new writing for the stage. Six new plays will be chosen and the writers will have the opportunity to work on their play for a day with a dramaturg and then with a professional director and actors for a further day. A reading in front of an audience will take place in April 2003. Contact Tei Williams e: tei@artsmarketing.demon.co.uk
The Scottish Museums Council with Highlands and Islands Enterprise have published ?Big Questions, Big Answers?, a booklet setting out the pitfalls facing those considering opening a new museum, and giving step-by-step advice on planning and operating issues. Contact the Scottish Museums Council t: 0131 229 7465
The Koestler Award Trust will be hosting an Arts Fair and Reception in the Chapel at HMP Wormwood Scrubs on October 15.Works of Art donated by both famous and little-known artists will be auctioned to raise funds for Arts in Prisons Projects. Contact Dorothy Salmon e: dsalmon@koestler.freeeserve.co.uk
Sorry, sorry, sorry... In issue 30 we attributed the article ?Art Under the Hammer? to Neil Bennison. In fact it was authored by Neil Walker. e: neil.walker@nottingham.ac.uk