We have received reply from Arts Council – our Grants for the Arts application is successful and we have been funded for a 12-month Smooth Space Artist’s Residency at Torre Abbey, Torquay plus an associated programme of 12 Artist’s Conversations to take place monthly around the Bay.
– can’t quite believe it yet –
Am certain the success of this application is because of guidance and support from professional development advice received through the Re:view bursary and that Smooth Space received from Lucy Drane/Alias.
Thank you a-n
Recently had the 2nd Smooth Space AGM (in the evening at Brixham Town Hall. The after-hours entrance is tucked away near the harbour among the tiny alleyways surrounding All Saints Church whose bells tolled out ‘Abide With Me’, on the hour, as the setting sun poured through the windows). At the end of the financial report our Treasurer remarked that Smooth Space annual accounts reflect thinking and developing time – plus large amounts of volunteer input – and little financial activity. We have put hours and hours into setting up project, attending meetings and writing applications – all unpaid/self-funded – which is the way of project-based initiatives – great to hear efforts acknowledged and minuted.
Passed on the news to Torbay Council and to Operations and Development Manager, Torre Abbey. Feeling Celebratory. Torre Abbey responded immediately with a proposal to meet. We have a well-paced discussion with Operations Manager, Curator, Education Officer and Head Gardener, talk through contracts and insurance, share a rough timeline with key events which will update as project planning develops, arranged an introduction meeting with House Assistants and agreed a launch event.
