Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about the SBA, joining up and adding details to this website are listed below, in the order you'll need to complete them.
How do I take part in SBA and its events?
For more information on how to take part in the Southbank Bristol Arts organisation and its events, please see the Taking part page.
To take part in SBA events, you will need to become a member (please see the "How do I become a member of SBA?", below).
How do I become a member of SBA?
To join the SBA, you'll need to download membership forms and send them off with a membership fee. The forms and more details can be found on the Downloads and documents page (in the Taking part section).
You may want to join the SBA even if you can't or choose not to participate in its events. Please see the Member benefits page (in the Taking part section) for more details of the benefits of being an SBA member.
How do I get an account on the SBA website?
If you are new to the SBA and have not had an account on the site before, please contact Pete Gilbert or Laurence Ketteringham (the Web Team) at the following email address to get your website account:
You should state your preferred username and email address to use on the website, and specify any other details as mentioned in email you were sent after registering.
A website administrator will make an account for you and you will be sent an email with details of how to log on to the site.
How do I log on to the SBA website?
Once you have your username and password you can log on to the site as described on the Logging in page.
Please make sure that you change your password to something that you will remember the first time you log in.Details of how to do this are included in the email you receive after your account has been made.
Always remember to press the "Submit" button at the bottom of the page after making any changes or additions to the site.
If you lose your username, password or both, please refer to the "What do I do if I lose my username and/or password?" section, below.
What do I do if I lose my username and/or password?
If you lose your password for the website, you can get the website to send you a logon that allows you to reset your password. Please see the Logging in page for more information.
If you lose your username, or username and password, please contact Pete Gilbert or Laurence Ketteringham (the Web Team) at the following email address to retrieve your details:
They should be able to give you your username. Once you have your username you can get the website to send you a logon that allows you to reset your password, as described above.
How do I add my artist details for the 2008 arts trail?
The Adding your details: Requirements page lists the information that you need to gather before adding your artist details. It also specifies the format that any image you add to the website should take.
Once you have this all together, and your image in the right format, you can upload your details as described on the Creating your details page.
Always remember to press the "Submit" button at the bottom of the page after making any changes or additions to the site.
How do I add a member news item or member blog item?
You can add these in a very similar way as adding your artist details (see above).
The only differences are that you do not need to select a venue or art category and you select "Member news" or "Blog item" under the "Create content" menu item on the left of the page to start adding an item.
Always remember to press the "Submit" button at the bottom of the page after making any changes or additions to the site.