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Welcome to June/July’s issue of ArtWorks newsletter from Wychavon District Council. It is packed full of news, events, training, funding, and youth information for your interest. If you would like any information and/or photos to be included in August/September’s issue of Artworks, then please let me know by 28th July. Please feel free to pass this newsletter onto others and encourage them to sign up to receive our next issue of Artworks.
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AFTER SCHOOL ART CLASSES 2010
For
another 30 weeks, dance, drama, and
singing workers are going into local schools and providing workshops to the children
after school hours. These workshops will lead up to a ‘sharing’ event which will be a
culmination of all the children’s hard work and effort and what they
have achieved throughout the sessions, presented as a performance in front of
their friends and family.
For more information about the
after school art classes, |
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SHOWELL GALLERY EXHIBITION Since 21st May, artwork produced by local school children in the theme of ‘Healthy Eating, Healthy Living’ has been on display in the Showell Gallery at the Civic Centre in Pershore. Previously, the artwork was being exhibited at Number 8. The artwork will be on display until the end of August. Along with the visual artwork from the school children, on display is also paintings produced by a young, budding artist of Wychavon called Stewart. Feel free to visit the Showell Gallery and view the extraordinary visual artwork from these young children. For more information about the Showell
Gallery and how to exhibit artwork, |
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DROITWICH ‘ART IN EMPTY SHOPS’ Wychavon District Council has been working in conjunction
with Droitwich Spa Area Partnership, For Droitwich Spa, St Andrews Shopping Centre and Droitwich Area Network (DAN) to liven up some empty
shops in the high street in Droitwich
and fill them with art work from local artists and organisations. So far, a
number of local artists as well as organisations have displayed their artwork
in the Droitwich shop which is located in St Andrews Shopping Centre. For further information, please contact Jenny Davis on 01386 565396 or email jenny.davis@wychavon.gov.uk |
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THE NORBURY THEATRE – REBURBISHMENT
The Norbury Theatre’s 50th Anniversary is fast approaching and in the run up to the celebratory year in 2013, plans on a refurbishment of the auditorium are under way. So far, the Norbury Theatre has new stage flooring which was installed back in March and was much needed as after 15 years, the old floor was deteriorating. Plans for the improvement of the auditorium will include a complete refurbishment of seating, redecoration, and new carpeting.
The Norbury Theatre has already raised most of the funding needed for the project, however your help would be much appreciated in order to complete the plans!
If you would like to sponsor a
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Performances from a local cellist, Clare F. Deniz PAST PERFORMANCES: Clare performed at National Portrait Gallery with pianist, Hisayo Shimizu. As well as another
performance with Rose Andresier,
a guitarist, at a book launch at a women’s writers group in
Fulham. She also played at the ‘du
Maurier Festival’ in UP AND COMING PERFORMANCES: July: performing at Leonard Stanley near Stonehouse, Gloucestershire at the Priory with pianist, Hisayo Shimizu. Also, performing with Rose Andresier as a cello/guitarist duo at Hebden Bridge Festival and at Guildford Festival. September: performing at St Cuthberts Festival in Wells. Clare is looking to work in the Worcestershire area doing performances and talks/workshops. For more information, please contact Clare F. Deniz via email clare.f.deniz@googlemail.com |
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DAN (Droitwich Arts Network) Are you interested in the visual, performing or digital arts? Perhaps these areas are of your line of work? - Do you feel isolated and want to connect and work with other artists? - Do you work or live in the Droitwich Spa area? - Droitwich Arts Network might be able to help you Next meeting: 22nd July 2010 If you want to become a
member or if you would like more information contact |
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ADOPT A COMPOSER 2010/2011 Making
Music is pleased
to announce that applications for Adopt a
Composer 2010/2011 are now being accepted. This is an opportunity
for ANY performing group within the
Involvement is FREE of charge as the project is funded by the PRS for Music Foundation which is run in partnership with Sound and Music. For more information, please click on the following link http://www.makingmusic.org.uk/html/115.shtml |
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Solihull Arts Development is putting together a database of workshop leaders and art in education workers.
If you work or live
in We are compiling this workshop leaders’ bank to enable us to better safeguard arts sessions, help introduce more artists into local schools, support artists to develop their experience and skills and increase the diversity of artists that we work with. If you would like more
information, or a registration form, Please note that if you are put onto the database they can't guarantee work opportunities. They will offer work as and when it arises. |
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EVESHAM ARTS 4 ALL DAY 2010
After two very successful Evesham Arts 4 All events, Evesham Arts Centre, Wychavon District Council and the Vale of Evesham Network of Artists (VENA) are planning 2010’s Evesham Arts 4 All Day.
Date: Sunday 18th July 2010 Time: 12.00 – 5.00pm
If you
are an artist, arts organisation, or an arts club, and would like to exhibit
at the event, please download an application form from the website www.eveshamarts4all.co.uk and send
with a cheque of £10.00 to the
address on the form. |
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BALLOON FESTIVAL 2010 11th – 13th June
This weekend has a busy line up of balloon launches, as well as lots of exciting activities for the whole family starting with the first dusk launch on Friday. On the Sunday, a handful of the W Factor finalists will be performing on stage, visual arts workshops will be taking place, there will be a bar, pig roast, charity stalls, a fun fair, a fun run along the river, and an evening of fireworks and illuminated balloons.
Why not come along and join in with the fun filled activities, experience the breathtaking dawn and dusk balloon launches, as well as the spectacular fireworks display.
For more information, please contact Shawn Riley on 01386 565518 or email shawn.riley@wychavon.gov.uk |
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PHOENIX THEATRE GROUP PRESENT… ‘DING DONG!’
This is a production from the French play ‘Sexe et Jalousie’ by Marc Camoletti which has been adapted for the English stage by Tudor Gates. Venue: Badsey Remembrance Hall Date: Thursday 24th – Saturday 26th June 2010 Time: 7.30pm (doors open 7.00pm)
Tickets: £6.00 contact 07910 499589 or email tickets@phoenixtheatregroup.co.uk |
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OUTDOOR THEATRE PRODUCTIONS IN EVESHAM
2010 sees the 3rd consecutive year that the Evesham Festival Players bring outdoor theatre to Evesham Country Park. This year, 2 plays are being performed over 4 days, a Shakespeare and a classic play by Robert Bolt.
All performances start at 7.30pm. Why not bring a chair and a picnic?
For more information, visit www.eveshamarts.net Tickets cost £10.00 each (concessions £9.00) or buy a combined ticket (one for each play) £18.00. |
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FRAME FESTIVAL
FRAME (Festival of Rural Arts Music and Entertainment) are holding 2010’s FRAME Festival at Church Lench’s Sports Ground. The event commences at 12noon with a street dancing workshop for children and any interested adults, followed by a varied selection of musical performances. The event will finish at approx 8.00pm.
Available on the night will be a bar, BBQ, tea and cakes, lots of parking, toilet facilities and a marquee!
Tickets: £3.00 per person or £10.00 for a family.
If you are interested in performing, please contact Jan Harrison on 01386 870847 (subject to availability of time slots) |
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UP COMING EVENTS/COURSES FROM ‘HANDS ON ART’ COURSES: Wednesday 9th June 2010
EVENTS: Sunday 11th July 2010
OFFERS: If you introduce a friend to a class/workshop, you can take advantage of a 5% discount on your next booking!
For more information, please contact Rita or Mel on 01386 462327 or 07921 464022 or email rita@ritathorn.co.uk |
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SHINDIG’S SPRING TOUR
The final show performing in Wychavon in the Spring Tour for 2010 is presented by ‘Ratatat Theatre Company’ performing ‘The Wind in the Willows’. Date: Saturday 12th June Time: 6.00pm Venue:
To book tickets or for more information, please contact 01386 750305. |
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WHAT’S ON AT… NUMBER 8:
Contact: Box Office on 01386 555488
EVESHAM ARTS CENTRE:
Contact: Box Office (Almonry Heritage Centre, Evesham) 01386 446944
THE NORBURY THEATRE:
Contact: Box Office on 01905 770154 |
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CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPS WITH SUE JOHNSON Fancy taking up a new hobby over the summer months? READ ON!
Number 8 Community Arts Centre: Date: Friday 4th June – Friday 2nd July 2010 Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm In the Abbey Room Cost: £35.00 (including tea/coffee) Contact: Sue on 01386 556177 or email susan@johnson4064.freeserve.co.uk
Farncombe Estate Adult Learning Centre, Broadway: Fiction Writing for Beginners – Sunday 4th July 2010 Contact: Farncombe Estate on 01386 854100 Visit: www.farncombeestate.co.uk
For further information or if you
want to view Sue’s monthly poetry and writing exercises, |
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‘DANCE AT 8’ OPEN SOCIAL DANCE/PRACTICE SESSION Experience a whole evening of a variety of different dances to a variety of different music!
Thursday 24th June 2010 8.00 – 10.00pm At Club Dance
Dances include: Ballroom, Latin, Milonga, Salsa plus many many more!
£6.00 per person – pay on the door All abilities are welcome, with or without a partner Bar facilities available.
For more information, visit www.danceat8.com |
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Wednesday 18th – Sunday 22nd August 2010
A weekend full of live entertainment with 15 events in 5 days at a number of venues! There are 2 themes this year: ‘Tudor Tales’ and ‘Bach at the Coffeehouse’. The programme contains a variety of exciting artists/performances/workshops/concerts including ‘The Bach Duo’ (cello and harpsichord), ‘Lady Georgianna’ (voice, cello, and harpsichord), ‘The Age of Elegance’ (a concert with Passacaglia Duo - baroque flute and harpsichord), ‘Pride and Prejudice Ball’ and many more!
Ticket prices vary depending on the workshop/performance.
For a full listing of all the workshops, performances, concerts, and artists taking part, visit www.earlymusica.org To book tickets,
call |
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SARAH JAMES - LINE UP OF EVENTS
Sarah James is a local, prize-winning poet who has been widely published in anthologies, literary journals and online magazines. Below is a line up of up coming events in which Sarah is involved in, in the next few months.
JUNE:
JULY:
AUGUST:
For more information, visit Sarah’s website www.sarah-james.co.uk |
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WEEKLY LINE DANCING CLASSES
Every Thursday Time: 10.30 – 11.30am Venue: Pershore Working Men’s Club Cost: £3.00 per class First class – FREE!
ALL WELCOME!
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CREATIVE
Creative Alliance and Mediabox are working alongside a group of Apprentices to bring you the opportunity to explore the concept of misunderstanding or misrepresentation by identifying the different perspectives of how young people are viewed in today’s society.
This is a chance for young people to have their views heard while being involved in a series of workshops enhancing their skills of film production, delivered by creative professionals. The idea is allowing the young people to develop their ideas and experiences into film.
You will
also learn how to create your own film which will be screened at the Electric Cinema and seen by hundreds in
Are you aged between
14-19 years of age? Living in the
For more information about Creative |
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HAVE YOU GOT WHAT IT TAKES TO LEAD THE VALE ARTS TRAIL 2011?
The Vale of Evesham Network of Artists (VENA) and Wychavon District Council (WDC), are working in partnership again to put on the 2nd Vale Arts Trail which will hopefully take place in May 2011. Last year saw the first ever month long Vale Arts Trail which was held in October 2009 showcasing visual art in and around Evesham, Pershore, and Broadway.
There are lots of people that would like to help with the Vale Arts Trail but they are missing someone to take the lead currently. VENA and WDC are seeking a volunteer who has the drive and ambition to lead next year’s Vale Arts Trail. It is a very exciting festival and the outcomes are very rewarding.
If you are interested in taking on
the role of leading the 2nd ever Vale
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MUSICAL DIRECTOR NEEDED!
Pershore Operatic and Drama Youth Section (PODYS) require a Musical Director for their next production ‘The Vackees’ which will be for one performance on Friday 25th and two on Saturday 26th February 2011.
Rehearsals - Wednesdays from 5.15pm - 7.15pm commencing September 8th 2010 at Number 8 Theatre in Pershore.
We have 40 youngsters between the ages of 10 and 16 years.
We are about to complete a series of 7 workshops based on the forthcoming musical.
This is a paid position.
For more information, please contact John Payne (Chairman) on 01386 462468 or email john.payne01@btinternet.com |
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WYCHAVON COMMUNITY GRANTS 2010 ‘Children and Young People’
REMINDER!! Deadline for applications is noon on Friday
28th May 2010
You can
either post your completed application form to:
For more information, please contact Tracy Grubb on 01386 565168 or email tracy.grubb@wychavon.gov.uk |
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YOUNG FILM FUND’S - SCRIPT GRANT
The Young Film Fund’s Script Grant that is administered by First Light gives the opportunity for organisations to run film making projects for young people aged between 5 and 19 years by funding the initial stage. This project aims to team up young film makers with script professionals. Maximum grant available is £3,000.
The next round for the Script Grant opens for applications on 10th August 2010, and the deadline is 5th October 2010.
Films may cover a range of themes, most commonly being drugs and alcohol, pregnancy, bullying, identity, and asylum.
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POW Funding
Wychavon are hosting a workshop event for local arts workshop leaders with children and young people in the area to explain the POW (Positive Opportunities Worcestershire) funding and help local people and organisations to attract this funding.
The workshop will be held on Monday 21st June 2010 from 7.30 – 9.00pm.
Wychavon District Council Committee Rooms Civic Centre Pershore
For more information, please contact Emma Gardner on 01386 565182 or email emma.gardner@wychavon.gov.uk |
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DAVID CANTER MEMORIAL FUND 2010
The David Canter Memorial Fund offers awards for
financial assistance to those working in crafts. Funds are available to those
who have completed their formal training and are now working full time or
part time within the
Awards range from £500 - £1000 and are made every other year and each time focusing on a specific crafts discipline.
This year’s theme: paper, calligraphy and letter-cutting. Deadline for applications: 17th September 2010.
For further information, or if you
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VCASHPOINT LAUNCHES NEW FUNDING ROUND Are you aged between 16-25 years,
live in
V is an independent charity that aims to encourage
young people to volunteer. It has
launched its next application round of the vcashpoint
scheme which is concerned with ideas inspired by the London 2012
Olympic and Paralympic Games. Vcashpoint
is giving away £2,500 to
young people aged between 16-25 years
in Closing date for applications: 12noon on 6th September 2010.
For more information, click on the following link http://vinspired.com/vcashpoint/opportunities/839-vcashpoint-round-9/activities/84174-apply-for-s-to-set-up-a-volunteering-project-now |
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YOUTH MUSIC - FUNDING MUSIC MAKING ACTIVITIES
Youth Music is the Closing date for applications: 10th September 2010
For more details, please visit www.youthmusic.org.uk |
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LONDON 2012 – SHOWCASING YOUNG FILM-MAKERS OF THE FUTURE
Are you a budding young film-maker?
Interested in being a part of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic
Games? A new nationwide scheme, Film Nation: Shorts, has been announced to showcase young talent in film-making in front of an audience of millions at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games on giant live screens, on the London 2012 website, and on a Film Nation website.
Submissions will open on 21st June 2010 and the deadline for this year is 1st October 2010. The competition will run each year until 2012 giving the next generation of film-makers the chance to be at the heart of the Games.
This competition is open to young people aged between 11-25 years and the submitted short film should run no longer than 3 minutes and should celebrate at least one of the values of the Games: respect, courage, excellence, friendship, equality, determination, and inspiration.
Film Nation: Shorts is not just a competition but will give the applicants a chance to meet professional film-makers and improve and adapt their skills using state of the art technology and equipment through a series of workshops.
The short film can be a documentary, drama, animation – use your imagination!
If you would like more
information, please click on the following link
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W FACTOR FINALISTS GO ON TOUR!
This year’s W Factor finalists are preparing to go on a tour this summer to some of Wychavon’s many festivals and events. They will be visiting the Balloon Festival on 13th June at Evesham Crown Meadow, the FRAME Festival on 11th July at Church Lench’s Sports Ground, Evesham Arts 4 All Day on 18th July at Evesham Arts Centre, and Salt Day on 11th September in Droitwich.
Come along to an event or if you want all of them and support the finalists as they perform live to a large audience of all ages.
For more information on the W
Factor finalists for 2010, click on the following link or for more details on any of the
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ENGLISH STRING ORCHESTRA – BEGINNERS AND INTERMEDIATE SUMMER SCHOOL
Number 8 are hosting a summer school enabling young people to learn to play an instrument in a fun, and social environment. This is Number 8’s first ever English String Orchestra Summer School and will take place over 2 days from 10am – 4pm costing just £60.00 per course. The course is full of exciting activities, rehearsals and singing and breathing exercises. To finish the course, a short concert will be performed in front of family and friends.
Dates: BEGINNERS (Grades 1-3) – 9th – 10th August 2010 INTERMEDIATES (Grades 4-7) - 16th – 17th August 2010
To find out more, visit www.number8.org or to book onto a course, contact 01386 555488. Deadline for bookings: Friday 9th July 2010 at 12noon |
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ART IN THE PARK Now in its 3rd year, Art in the Park is back. FREE arts workshops for all the family will be taking place in all of Wychavon’s parks in the month of August. Also, children’s centres will be offering workshops this year. We will have favourites returning this year which include arts workshops with Sarah Edwards and African drumming with the fantastic Drumlove. New workshops will include puppet and mask making with puppeteer Melvyn Rawlinson and slam poetry with Spoz who was Birmingham’s ‘Poet in Residence’. So why not come on down and join in the fun all day from 11am – 4pm.
Dates: 3rd August – Evesham Abbey Park, 4th August – Pershore Abbey Park, 5th August – Droitwich Lido Park, 11th August – Pershore Abbey Park, 12th August – Droitwich Lido Park, 13th August – Evesham Abbey Park. For further details of this event, please contact Jenny Davis on 01386 565396 or email jenny.davis@wychavon.gov.uk. |
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PARTY IN THE PARK Party in the Park is back for yet another year of showcasing talent, bringing the public together, and displaying what Wychavon has to offer in Sport and the Arts. This will be the 7th consecutive year Party in the Park has taken place and we expect it to be just as successful if not even better than previous years. Dates in August:
This year, we already have a busy line up so why not come along! For more information, please contact Tracy Grubb on 01386 565168 or email tracy.grubb@wychavon.gov.uk Are you part of a dance club, choir, orchestra, or a solo performer? And would like to perform at any of the venues for Party in the Parks 2010, then contact Jenny Davis on 01386 565396 (a selection process will take place). |
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DANCE FEST – SUMMER EVENTS
EVESHAM YOUTH DANCE: For ages 12 – 18 years Thursdays from 4.15 – 5.15pm Dance Studio, £30.00 a term / £3.00 week To book, please contact Dancefest on 01905 611199. For more information visit www.dancefest.co.uk
THE FINAL SPIN A weekend of performances, demonstrations, and workshops. At The
Angel Centre,
THE FINAL CUT Saturday 24th July – 5.30pm and 7.30pm Dancefest’s young adult groups come together for a showcase of their summer term’s work in a café style cabaret setting. Prepare to mingle with the dancers as they serve up a feast for the senses. £3.50 (concessions £1.50, family ticket - 2 adults and 2 concessions £8.00) START Sunday 25th July – 2.00pm and 3.30pm A performance by children under the age of 12. Special guests: Attitude Dance Company performing their version of Mad Hatter’s Tea Party and The Spider and The Fly. £3.00 (concessions £1.50, family ticket – 2 adults and 2 concessions £5.00) |
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YOUTH BUS - Arts Extend
Wychavon District Council, Extended Services, Youth Support, Worcestershire Arts Education and Pablo Productions have got together and are part of Arts Extend.
In Wychavon they will be running multi-media workshops with young people in the Evesham area and surrounding villages in the next year.
If you want to know more, contact Jenny Davis on 01386 565396 |
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