In order to capitalise on this unique opportunity, the Sideshow project has been developed to represent the very best work of artists, curators, studio groups, networks and artist-led initiatives from across the region, and will run concurrently with the British Art Show during its time in Nottingham.

 

Sideshow will support a wide variety of different contemporary artistic mediums, including visual arts, photography, sculpture, performance, painting, live art, film, video, new media, installation and intervention.

 

As part of the project, Sideshow will offer a programme of exhibitions, events and performances; develop a programme of talks, courses and workshops to support the development of local artists; and host a series of talks and tours for the general public to broaden their understanding of contemporary art.

 

During 2006/07 financial year, the GNP will provide £20,000 of revenue funding to support the staging of Sideshow.

 

Further information on Sideshow can be found at www.sideshowonline.org.

 

 

The objective of the Nottinghamshire STARS project is to secure the ongoing implementation of the Nottinghamshire Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Skills Action Plan that was developed by the Nottinghamshire Learning and Skills Council in 2003.

 

This aims to further develop the tourism, leisure and hospitality sectors within Nottinghamshire by creating higher quality employment opportunities and driving up skill levels.

 

The project will:

 

 

During 2006/07, the GNP will provide an additional £25,000 of revenue funding to support Nottinghamshire STARS.

 

 

Previous events that have been supported include the Big Grin Cartoon Festival, the International Cheerleading Championships, the Tour of Britain, the Harris British Open Squash Championships, the 'Waking Dreams Pre-Raphaelites exhibition held at Nottingham Castle and Nottdance 05.

 

In order to capitalise on this success, the Tourism, Leisure and Culture SAT has decided to continue its support for major event welcoming for an additional year through an expanded programme that will help to create and maintain a comprehensive county-wide events calendar.

 

Events that will be supported by the project during 2006/07 will include:

 

 

During 2006/07, the GNP will provide £82,000 of revenue funding to support major event welcoming within Greater Nottingham.

 

 

As part of the festival, the GNP has provided £10,000 of revenue funding for the GameCity Lab event that will bring together an exhibition of new research, technology and innovations from both of the two Nottingham-based universities.

 

The Lab event will present world-class university research and technology, and will provide an opportunity to talk to academics and try out new scientific devices. This will include demonstrations of new technology such as a virtual brain surgery trainer, a virtual reality headset that will take you on a tour of Southwell Minster and a high-tech screen that projects in 3D.

 

Further information on GameCity is available at www.gamecity.org.

 

 

 

During the 2006/07 financial year, the Tourism, Leisure and Culture SAT will continue its support for the development of the New Art Exchange in Hyson Green, providing over £220,000 of capital funding.

 

 

Due for re-opening in early June 2006, the GNP will provide over £57,000 of capital funding to complete the refurbishment and re-branding of the Nottingham Tourism Centre.