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Arts in Rustington Community

A.R.C.

In the Summer of 2012, a group of artists and craft people opened a ‘pop-up art gallery and community shop’ in an empty shop in The Street, Rustington.  The Shop ran for two weeks and the response from the Rustington community was very supportive.   The potential for such a community, arts & crafts centre in Rustington was evident.  Since that time a group of enthusiasts have met and planned in order to establish a permanent community arts centre in Rustington.   It is hoped that it will be a thriving centre for artistic ventures in Rustington; a hub for an art trail and a social centre for all generations to learn new crafts and skills.  

The name of the Group is Arts in the Rustington Community, A.R.C.

The A.R.C. Group have now identified a possible venue for a permanent  Art & Craft Community Centre and need expressions of interest from artists and craftspeople who would like to participate in the new venture. It is intended The Centre will open Wednesdays to Saturdays, 10.00 am to 5.00 pm from Wednesday 2^nd April 2014.  

There will be:

·         At least thirty display spaces* for art and craft work contracted at a cost of £10 per week, payable 3 months in advance. * Displays will be moved regularly for fairness

·         10% Commission will be charged on all sales

·         Each Contract will include a commitment of one day per month staffing the Gallery.

·         Opportunities for volunteers to participate in the management of the Gallery, in the fund-raising, the display and as sales staff. 

·         Four  first-floor studios for artists to rent at approximately £90 per month,

·         Opportunities to lead or to attend talks and workshops

ARC will be a non-profit-making venture and the development of a Gallery and Community Centre is dependent on community support and volunteers.  We need 30 Artist/Makers to commit to taking spaces in order to break-even.

We need commitment now, so if you would like to see the Arts in Rustington Community Centre become reality or if you can offer some help, please complete the Form below by 31^st December and return to:

Hilary Stirling, The Coach House, The Street, Rustington, BN16 3NL: 07771783431/craftypotter@btinternet.com

OR: Lyn Leese, 76 North Lane, Rustington, BN16 3PW: 01903770642/lynleese@sky.com                                                       ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

I enclose £135* for one space at ARC @ £45/month X 3 months   (Please make cheques out to Arts in Rustington Community)

*Cheques will not be encashed until the venture is confirmed. 

*Subsequently Fees will be non-returnable, but A.R.C. will try to re-let and then refund the Fee.

Signed:                                                                                 Name:  (please print clearly)

Address:                                                                              Contact Tel. Number:

                                                                                                Mobile:

                                                                                                Email address:

My Art or Craft is:   ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

OR: I would like to volunteer for:

The ARC Committee       Accounting                         Staffing for the Gallery, ( 1 day per week/month)

Display                                   Publicity                              Fund-raising                (please circle to indicate one or more areas)

To Confirm Your Booking, please return to:

Hilary Stirling, The Coach House, The Street, Rustington, BN16 3NL: 07771783431/craftypotter@btinternet.com     

OR: Lyn Leese, 76 North Lane, Rustington, BN16 3PW: 01903770642/lynleese@sky.com