#5 July 2024

[brian-in-finance]

Forget Me Not is not just a gin…

It’s an opportunity to support the arts and acknowledge the positive contribution creative industries make to society.

Literature, visual and performance art touches our lives daily. Sadly, arts funding everywhere has been cut over the past decade, affecting many artists at the outset of their careers. We want to help plug the funding gap so that tomorrow’s important artists get the support they need to reach their full potential.

See our Projects section for more information on how we will use profits from Forget Me Not to support arts programmes around the world.

Caitríona Balfe x

Our Projects

We will regularly update you with information on the arts projects we are funding from our profits. We are proud that our first project has been to sponsor the SWG3 Graduate Programme.

The SWG3 Graduate Programme is a 12-month sponsored studio residency and commissioning programme open to artists and designers each year. The programme has been running since 2005 when SWG3 and has become one of the most sought after opportunities in the UK for creatives to continue to develop their practice after higher education.

SWG3’s accessible approach to the arts, and their focus on early stage support for creative talent has enabled over 60 graduates to date to benefit from their studio programme, and go on to become established, successful practitioners.

The application process opens every September, and is available to all current year graduates and leavers from arts and creative industry practical courses who can show a studio based approach to their work, and a real commitment to their practice.

PROJECT 1

Amanda Seibæk

Amanda Seibæk is a Danish artist who works across painting and printmaking.

As a graduate of Glasgow School of Art, Seibæk works with autotheory – connecting multiple fields of knowledge, never deeming any irrelevant for her explorations. This she uses as a tool to describe turmoil in contemporary life though a more poetic lens. The subject rages from neuroscience through to mundane weekend tales told by her friends.

Materially, Seibæk connects the mediums of painting and printmaking. She sees colours in layers and with colours she shapes her figures. When connecting print and paint she tries to develop a language where print is not locked, but rather freed by the brush as a playful tool to make sense of something intuitive.

An unforgettable taste

Forget Me Not is a smooth botanical gin exquisitely distilled and lovingly handcrafted in Scotland, with hints of citrus and delicate floral notes including Lavender and touches of Elderflower. Created with love by Caitríona Balfe.

Botanical ingredients:

Juniper / Coriander Seed / Liquorice Root / Angelica / Rosehip / Elderflower / Lavender / Orange Peel / Beetroot / Coconut

(Always) remember… Forget Me Not gin is best served over ice with classic tonic and garnished with a slice of orange & sprig of fresh mint. — Forget Me Not Gin

Who doesn’t love a built-in “Remember?” 😝

[kirsha-ay]

wanted to share this video I made a while ago... this gig was magic, will never forget the many smiles everyone had.

Unfortunately Nicky didn't make the football team that week :(

[ariadneslament-likes]

July 5th 2024

[royalarchivist]

Tubbo: I do strongly believe that voting is your civic duty, and I think it's probably one of the most important things you can do, and contribute. And that's no matter where you live in the world.

Make sure you're registered to vote! 🗳️

[wreckitremy]

So this year i started out in 3 book clubs.

I have dropped out of 2 book clubs since then.

I am now somehow in 4 book clubs.

[stimming-puppet]

just dance !

[harveyguillensource]

WWDITS received a well-deserved 8 nominations for the 76th Emmy Awards!

Outstanding Comedy Series

Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series - Matt Berry

Outstanding Production Design For A Narrative Program (Half-Hour) - A Weekend At Morrigan Manor

Outstanding Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes - Pride Parade

Outstanding Picture Editing For A Single-Camera Comedy Series - Pride Parade

Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (Half-Hour) And Animation - Local News

Outstanding Stunt Coordination For Comedy Programming

Outstanding Writing For A Comedy Series - Pride Parade by Jake Bender and Zach Dunn

[rafaelsilvasource]

Rafael Silva via IG Stories - July 26, 2024

[wiiildflowerrr]

Ash spots Luke and Cal in the balcony!

The Belasco, 18 July 2024

(just5sosstuff on tiktok, via 5secondofsummer2011)

[card-of-the-day]

Today's Card Is: White Ninja

[cherryblossomshadow]

Brian Klaas (@/brianklaas)

This year, the UK election is on the 4th of July and the American election is on Guy Fawkes day.

[ldshadowdoodles]

[226] You know I hate to say it, but, I told you so! /lyr

-🌷

[miyrumiyru]

These skippers really love to falling in love with fall phlox!

왕팔랑나비 (Lobocla bifasciata)

[brian-in-finance]

Great news! "The Cut" will premiere at TIFF.

https://tiff.net/events/the-cut

Thanks for the message, Anon. 🥳 This is one I’ve been waiting for!

TIFF

Instagram

Remember when we learned The Cut would premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival?

[royalarchivist]

Piso: [Messing with Tubbo] Baddies!!! Baddies for president!!!

Tubbo: Wait– I just got a text from AverageHarry, it just dropped.

Piso: [Laughing] We need more baddies in office.

Tubbo: No, baddies as in– you know, like– real bad– dude... Coy Piso, stop- stop hyping up the Conservative Party right now. Stop it.

Piso: Baddies though! :(

Tubbo: To be fair, they did just absolutely get their sht fcked up– did you watch the exit poll reaction last night?

Piso: No...?

Tubbo: [Disappointed sigh] Man...

Piso: Wait– baddies on a pole??? Baddies on a pole getting their sht fcked up???

Tubbo: SHUT THE FCK UP DUDE– what is your issue?!

[tlmtwelve]

July 20, 2024: AP-5