Thursday, February 24, 2011

Don't be shy now, get stuck in and support us

It's less than a week to go until our application for funding assistance by the IOM Arts Council is considered. We've asked for support for 2011/12, even though the festival is earmarked for the following financial year.

We've been fairly quiet publicly of late, but there's been plenty going on behind the scenes - and there should be regular updates on this blog from here on in. If successful, funding for 2011/12 would go towards publicity, admin costs and research - there are a thousand and one things that need doing.

The next major step will be formalising a committee, after which we'll draw up a list of roles/tasks, and recruiting (unpaid, of course!) for folk interested in helping out. Some of the jobs will require quite a lot of time and commitment, others should be far more straightforwad and not as time comsuming - so there should be something for everyone.


Right, a couple of points to end:


1. Please do get involved with our online presence - following this blog, following on twitter or facebook, or emailing/facebooking/tweeting our links to your own friends and followers. It is a HUGE help in speading the word. And get involved - comment on what we say and link to it (even if you disagree), and ask questions, generate debate. The more the merrier.


2. We're compiling a mailing list for those who want to be kept bang up-to-date with how the Manx Lit Fest develops over the coming year or so. If you want to be included, drop us a line - manxlitfest(at)gmail.com - with your preferred email, and a postal address should you wish to receive the udpates as hard copies.


Okay, that's enough for now. Tonight we're off to a meeting at the Claremont Hotel, called by an artist from Peel, who I understand wants to discuss ways in which those involved in the arts in the IOM - be they writers, artists, musicians - can work together, explore ideas and discuss potential projects. Sounds fascinating, and ideal for what we're working towards.


Cheers
JohnQ

2 comments:

  1. Hi John, I'm Shelley, a former UK performance and schools poet. I am now based on the island and have been involved in many projects here. I have much experience and many contacts in the poetry world and am currently working on my childrens books and a schools poetry project. I feel I should support your vision of a Manx litfest and know several poets/writers who would be willing to come over and help kickstart the project (with a bit of nudging). You can reach me on 369166 or email me at shelley.dwornik@googlemail.com. Many thanks, Shelley.

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  2. Hi Shelley, many thanks for dropping by the blog and offering your support.

    I'll drop you a line soon and catch-up with you.

    Cheers
    John

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