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Creating a 'vintage' business - We talk to Hunted and Stuffed

by: Startacus Admin ~ 7th December 2012
Startacus talked to self starter Ellie Laycock of Hunted and Stuffed about what inspired her vintage startup, running a business and developing business expertise...Ellie has been running Hunted and Stuffed for the last 18 months or so and feels like it is all going great. The idea of her business all came about when she saw a beautiful piece of silk and wanted to bring it back to life. She had al...
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The Brick Box - Using Art to open Doors

by: Startacus Admin ~ 4th December 2012
“The problem with the Arts, the Business, the scene.” - Me, Dec 2013. Sweeping statement aside, there is a problem as I see it. You’re either in the scene or you’re not. Now don’t get me wrong, I would argue that you are better off out of it anyhow, whether “it” refers to some local business club, or arts association , whatever - work with the established...
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Starter for 6 - Call for Entries

by: Startacus Admin ~ 27th November 2012
If you’re based in Scotland and have an idea for a business or project within the Arts or Creative Industries, you’ve only a couple more weeks’ left to apply for the Starter for 6 Programme. If you’re unsure if your idea would fall within the “Creative Industries” remit, here are the main areas it covers: Advertising, Architecture, Art and antiques markets, Comp...
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**Creative Arts Funding alert - closing date asap**

by: Startacus Admin ~ 26th November 2012
If you have creative vision and work as an individual within the Performing arts, Dance, Music, Visual art, Creative producing sectors, then the 19th December is an important date. This is the closing date for the Sky Arts Ignition: Futures Fund which is offering five young artists £30k each to fund their work for a full year. (in association with IdeasTap) Recognising that there is an inc...
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From a Police Detective to screenwriter...It’s never too late (and do it your way).

by: Startacus Admin ~ 8th August 2012
Some years back, I sat at the Edinburgh Book Festival listening to an acclaimed novelist and short story writer as he told the audience that anyone who wanted to become a writer must give up the day job and devote themselves totally to the craft. Those who were too timid or afraid to do so would never achieve their goal; it had to be ‘all or nothing’. I did harbour a desire to write, b...
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Future Shorts Pop Up Festival

by: Startacus Admin ~ 22nd July 2012
Whether you have dabbled in short films yourself or are simply a movie fan, Future Shorts the first ever global pop up festival is bound to be of interest. The festival showcases some of the most exciting short films from all around the world. The real excitement though lies in the fact that anyone can get involved. Screenings can be held anywhere - from a back garden to a public park.Every 3 mont...
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