JOBS & Training
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This site only has a summary of major visual arts notifications and only selected details of funding opportunities.
New Contact Details For The Shropshire Council Arts and Festivals Team
Jenny Henrywood (Arts Development Officer, Southern Area) - 07582 003202
Alexa Pugh (Arts Development Officer, Northern Area) - 07582 003201
Sue Goodwin (Principal Arts Development Officer, Central Area) - 07582 003204
Festivals Development - 07792 335962
Andy Lee (Arts Manager)- 07582 003513
Exciting FREE event aimed at anyone who works with young people in South Shropshire
The event takes place on Monday 11th July 2011 at
Craven Arms Community centre from 10-3pm
The event is being organised by South Shropshire Youth Forum, Shropshire Council, Shropshire Youth Association, Community Council of Shropshire, Shropshire Housing Association and the Diocese of Hereford
The event will be an opportunity to network with people from other agencies and projects with a potential to meet new partners, learn about what’s going on in your area and explore recent changes to policy both locally and nationally such as the Big Society.
Presentations will be held by diverse local youth groups and projects and you will even be able to put your questions to a panel of local representatives from across the region. All this for FREE (includes lunch)
So whether you work as a professional or you’re a youth work volunteer this event is for everyone!
Please book now:
vicky.turner@shropshire.gov.uk
07582 002 007
Behaviour Management and Youth Arts
13th October 2011, 10 am- 4.15 pm, WAYC, Leamington Spa
Artswork is pleased to be delivering the established one day course -‘Behaviour Management and Youth Arts’ in partnership with WAYC in Leamington Spa.
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.
The course looks into improving skills, knowledge and experience in order to develop an understanding of behavioural management and takes a look at the issues and barriers that are faced when undertaking Youth Arts projects.
This course is set up and led by experienced and knowledgeable youth arts specialists. It explores the practical aspects of behavioural management: health and safety issues, risk assessment and achieving key objectives. It aims to promote a style of engaging with young people that encourages positive behaviour to the benefit of all involved.
For more information, or to make a booking please contact Artswork’s Professional Development Team via: artsplan@artswork.org.uk or call 02380 682535. To subscribe to ENYAN visit: www.enyan.co.uk.
inspire SHROPSHIRE ... Social Enterprise Conference ... 2011
9am—4pm, Friday 24th June 2011
Craven Arms Community Centre
An opportunity to...
- Listen to inspirational speakers
- Benefit from topical workshops
- Learn from local social enterprise case studies
- Network and do business with other social enterprises
Contact james@furniturescheme.co.uk for more info
Building digital capacity for the arts
BBC Academy and Arts Council England are joining forces to offer training and guidance to the arts sector across England on how to maximize the creation and distribution of high quality arts content for audiences on digital platforms, including online, mobile and internet protocol television.
The building digital capacity for the arts programme, announced in September 2010, will support the development of the arts sector's media production skills by bringing together the BBC Academy's media and digital experience with the Arts Council's extensive knowledge of the arts sector.
The initial programme will run from March 2011 - August 2012 and will consist of a launch event, practical seminars, an online guide to commissioning, facilitated masterclasses and an online resource of filmed and streamed content. Following the launch, there will be a series of more practically-focused seminars held in London and other cities.
The seminars will cover a variety of issues including:
• creating system-ready content for IPTV, mobile platforms and applications
• commissioning A/V content
• rights
• digital approaches to raising revenue
• archive material
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The seminars will be filmed and made available as an online resource and will be followed by 12 masterclasses from autumn 2011. For more information visit: http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/about-us/conferences-training/building-digital-capacity-arts/
Voluntary Jobs Available @ Ludlow Assembly Rooms
For more information contact; Helen Mawson, Volunteer Manager on 01584 813706 or email helen@ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk
or contact Mary Tolhurst on Ludlow 813712 (direct line at the Assembly Rooms) Tues - Fri.
USEFUL / INTERESTING INFO –
Telford Culture Zone
Go to www.telfordculturezone.com for the latest Telford Culture Zone newsletter.
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www.artscouncil.org.uk
Go to the above for the latest edition of the Arts Council newsletter.
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www.praxisartsandhealth.org.uk
Go to the above for the latest edition of the Praxis newsletter.
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http://www.easwestmidlands.org.uk
Go to the above for the latest edition of the EAS WM newsletter.
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www.bobbybritnell.co.uk
Go to the above for the latest edition of Bobby’s newsletter.
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www.creativealliance.org.uk
Go to the above for the latest edition of the Creative Alliance newsletter.
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www.businesslinkwm.co.uk
Go to the above for the latest edition of the Business Link West Midlands newsletter.
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http://www.ccskills.org.uk/
Go to the above for the latest edition of the Creative and Cultural Skills newsletter.
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www.re-title.com artist opportunities
Go to the above to find lots of opportunities for artists.
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Voluntary and Community Sector Newsletter
Lots of useful pages with local information about available support and events. Visit: www.2shrop.net/2shropnet/AToZOfMini-sites/V/VoluntaryCommunitySectorAssembly/LatestNews
Top IMPORTANT Tips for Artists
Rachel Parker, Principal Arts into Health Development Officer at Walsall Council's Creative Development Team gives her top ten tips for artists when applying for Walsall Arts into Health partnership projects. Of course, this advice could apply to any number of commissions which you as an artist may be tendering for.
"Alongside answering the brief, here are some things to consider when compiling your proposal:
1. Be clear. State what commission you are applying for, giving details of relevant past experiences of work within the health sector and participatory arts practice. The project brief should outline clear guidelines for what to include. If asked to give referee details, check it with the relevant person first!
2. Be specific. Relate your experience to the project you're applying for. Talk succinctly about other similar projects you've been involved in, the approaches you took, the people you worked with (face to face and commissioners) and the outcomes and success achieved.
3. Say why you are interested in applying for the project. The more the commissioner knows about why you are interested and the relevant skills you would bring to the project, the better.
4. Be concise. Show off your good practice. Select a handful of projects to promote the quality, style, approaches and arts medium of your work. Again make these relevant to the project you're applying for. Include photos with a short description to put the project into context. Be clear about the role you had in the project.
5. Pictures speak a thousand words. Iconic images from your portfolio of work will help the commissioner see the quality of your work. Don't just refer to a website for details of project examples- there is no guarantee that internet access will be available to everyone when short listing.
6. Presentation is important. Clearly thought through and well presented applications are always easier and more interesting to read.
7. Promote yourself. Show your creativity and uniqueness in your application.
8. Think of your audience. Not everyone on the interview panel may be from an arts background so think about how you present your ideas and proposed project. The panel may be representatives of key people involved in the project, eg. health professionals, community leaders, teachers, young people etc. (For example, if you will be working in a health setting show that you understand the sensitivities, expectations and working practice that will be expected of you).
9. Meet the deadline. Applications received after the stated deadline; even if glowing with skills and experience will usually not be accepted.
10. If in doubt, ask. Project managers are always contactable by phone or email to answer any questions you may have. They are happy to have an informal chat about the project."
For more information on Walsall Council Creative Development Team's Arts into Health work, contact Rachel Parker on: 01922 653114 or
parkerr@walsall.gov.uk