Come on board to collaborate now!

When we met at the beginning of February there was an enthusiastic response to the idea of collaboration on a novel project.  High Peak Community Arts announced that they have a small pot of money to help this happen - money from the Arts Council - which could be used to pay for joint workshops and groups coming together to work in different art forms.

There were ideas at the meeting for a project that starts with a common point in the calendar or a feature of local history or culture to give the work a theme, but that is as far as we got.

We plan to meet again in May (10th or 17th to be confirmed) and this is likely to be our focus for discussion.  So get in touch now if you would like to be involved in creating exciting new work, or if you have an idea for what our 'local focus' theme could be.

sophie@highpeakarts.org
nigel@highpeakcvs.org.uk

Training opportunity - with subsidy!

Artswork is delighted to have the following one-day, accredited course taking place soon as part of the Artsplan Training Programme:

Access All Areas: disability and youth arts - 8th April 2011, 10 am- 4.15 pm, Lakeside Arts, Nottingham

Please find further course details below.

There is a £50 subsidy available for voluntary and community organisations who register on this course before the 11th April 2011, this makes the course fee £90 per person (conditions apply).

For more information please contact me, Rachel Hall - 02380 682535 / rachel@artswork.org.uk.

Access All Areas: disability and youth arts

Accredited Training Course  

8^th April 2011, 10 am- 4.15 pm, Lakeside Arts Centre, Nottingham

Artswork is pleased to be delivering the established one day course -‘Access All Areas: disability and youth arts’ in partnership with Lakeside Arts Centre in Nottingham. This course is being delivered as part of the ‘Progress’ Project*. ‘Progress’ is subsiding places for those booking on from voluntary or community organisations (See below).
Artswork is the largest provider of specialist youth arts training courses and publications in the UK and all training and publications are written and supported by experienced youth arts specialists, all of whom are also currently involved in direct project work with young people.

This course is designed to encourage a broader exploration of equal opportunities within youth arts. Participants will develop an understanding of current legislation and the importance of inclusive practice, through looking at political and cultural contexts. Participants will also explore practical ways of ensuring youth arts projects and venues are genuinely inclusive to young disabled people. The course will leave participants feeling confident about their responsibilities, and inspired to engage in youth arts practice with young disabled people.

Rachel Hall, Artswork's Professional Development Manager, commented:

“This course is suitable for anyone working within youth arts, looking to learn more about the issue of accessibility and ensure equal opportunities are a natural part of their project planning; as well as those who would like to include the arts in their current work with disabled young people”.

Accreditation* 

Credits: 4 credits

QCF Level: 3

Awarding Body: ABC.

Please contact Rachel Hall for further information. 

Prices for the course, which include lunch and refreshments, range from £140 to £160. However a £50 subsidy is available to all third sector workers, because of the support of the ‘Progress’ Project. (Please note that this subsidy is only available for bookings made before the 11^th March 2011.)