Shortlisted:
"Community feature film" ay? Watch out Avatar...
Anonymous
Since reading about this prize I have been quite intrigued to how anyone or any people are chosen to receive 500 thousand pounds to create a piece of…
androgynous
Gimmick over Legacy. Shame. But not surprising given the nature of the arts in this country.
Anonymous
The panel was excited by the vision and ambition for ‘On Landguard Point', particularly the involvement of international artists, engagement with the region, and the skills development programme for young people.
Anthony Roberts
Director of Colchester Arts Centre in the heart of Essex. Antony graduated from Bristol University in 1982 with a degree in English and Drama. He started his career in the arts at The Old Bull Arts Centre in London
Matthew Linley
a freelance arts manager. Former director of Phoenix Arts, Leicester he recently produced a tour for Croatian live artists BADco. He is currently working with Jammy Voo Theatre Company, the hub, the Bloody brits project, the BBC and EM Media
Simon Woolham
a visual artist who has shown internationally including Germany, Spain, Sweden, and the USA. He has worked extensively in the public realm. He is based at Wysing Arts Centre, Bourn and is represented by Danielle Arnaud Contemporary Art.
Jason Yarde
Composer, Producer, Arranger and Musician working across vast areas of music, commissioners include Bembe Segue, Britten Sinfonia, LSO, BBC CO, and Phoenix Dance. He is a Civitella Ranieri fellow and was a performer at the Atlanta 1996 Cultural Olympiad.
Steph Hogger
Creative Programmer for London 2012, East of England (maternity cover).
Steph has worked at The Sage Gateshead, Arts Council England East, and in local government. She runs a community theatre company, teaches aerobics and climbed Mt Kilimanjaro in 2003.
Rachel Drury
Head of Resource Development at Arts Council England East and 2012 lead. Rachel has been Head of Resource Development for over three years. She has led on Lottery programmes, corporate planning, and major initiatives focused on arts led regeneration and partnership development with a view to increasing resources for the arts.