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Jenny Davis, Wychavon Arts Development Officer

Welcome to the July/Aug ArtWorks newsletter from Wychavon District Council. The next deadline for inclusion is 31st August for Sep/Oct e-news. Have a great summer.

Jenny Davis

News

SHOWELL GALLERY
See the latest contemporary work from Jenny Hemming at The Showell Gallery, Civic Centre open Monday to Friday 9-5pm

VALE ARTS TRAIL
Vena are organising Vale arts trail which will be happening over the month of October in and around Pershore and Evesham. They have already nineteen exhibitions programmed and 2 open studios. It looks set to be a great arts trail with paintings, photography, crafts and sclupture from both professional and amateur local artists. Keep up to date at the Wychavon website www.wychavon.gov.uk

DROITWICH ARTS 4 ALL
This is happening again on Saturday 14th November from 12-4pm at the Norbury Theatre. If you are an artist or arts organisation and want to gain new members or showcase your work then this is the place to do it. Applications are welcome from now. If you want an application form then send an e-mail to jenny.davis@wychavon.gov.uk

DROITWICH ARTS NETWORK
If you want to network with other artists and get things happening in the arts in Droitwich then this is place to come. The next meeting is Thursday 23rd July at 7.15pm at Norbury Theatre, membership is free.

VALE OF EVESHAM NETWORK OF ARTISTS
If you want to network with other artists and get things happening in the arts in Pershore and Evesham then this is place to come. The next meeting is Monday 17th Aug at 7.15pm at Number 8, membership is free. Vena is currently working on the Vale Arts Trail and still needs people to help, if you want to get involved please contact jenny.davis@wychavon.gov.uk

STUDIO B AVAILABLE TO RENT NOW at The Fold, a centre for inspiration, creativity and healing.
This fabulous studio of about 25m2 is set amongst seven others, where leading designer makers both make and sell their wares. It is adjacent to the WholeHealth complementary and ecoCafe where fabulous local food is prepared (discounts are available to tenants!)   It has its own water supply and heating is supplied from the central woodchip boiler.
Are you a designer maker or craftsperson who would like to be a part of a creative community making a difference  towards a healthier, sustainable future? see www.thefold.org.uk for more details. The Fold is 3 miles West of Worcester on the A4103 road to Hereford Call 01886 833422 or email will@thefold.org.uk

PICTURE FRAMING
Edward owns a locally based picture framing business specializing in work (at a discounted trade rate) for galleries / dealers + artists - both professional & ameteur, and would like to offer his services to you.
Edward Dudfield G.C.F www.e7artandframing.co.uk

PRINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE
For your print distribution service in Worcestershire you now need to contact The Scene by Direct Publicity on 01865 249473. There are leaflet racks in prominent places all across Worcestershire for £120 plus VAT for four weeks.


Events
NORBURY THEATRE
Coming up in July and September is Kirsty Purvis School of Dance presents Happy Beat Fri 24th-Sat 25th July and the film Jane Austen Book Club Wed 29th July also The Norbury Players presents My Brilliant Divorce Wed 9th-Sat 12th Sept and Sunday 20th Sept is Wychavon Festival of Brass Box office 01905 770154 or www.norburytheatre.co.uk
 
EVESHAM ARTS CENTRE
Things coming up in September are Annie by EODS on 15th-19th September at 7.30pm. Tickets available from 10th Aug and Stand up Comedy on Fri 12th tickets are available from Arts Centre outlets 01386 442348 www.eveshamboxoffice.co.uk
 
SUE JOHNSON
Pershore writer Sue Johnson has joined forces with novelist Anita Andrews to create The Writers' Clinic - which aims to help and inform writers of all levels. www.writers-clinic.webs.com
 
Sue Johnson and Anita Andrews will be celebrating the launch of the website by running a one day course at Forge Mill Needle Museum, Redditch on Sunday 16th August from 11.00 - 4.00. The cost is £30.00. Please contact Sueon 01386 556177 for further details and to book a place. The first Writers' Clinic Short Story Competition will be launched at this workshop.
 
Sue's next course at Number 8 Community Arts Centre begins on Friday 11th September.This is a five week course, taking place on Friday mornings from 10.00 - 12.00. The cost is £35.00. For further details and to book a place, please contact Sue on
 
FARNCOME ESTATE
There is a variety of arts courses hapening as ever at Farncome Estate in October such as painting, photography, folk music, jewellery making,  www.FarncombeEstate.co.uk Tel. 01386 854100

Training

DANCE LINKS TRAINING is for dance artists, practitioners and out of school dance providers who want to develop their skills delivering dance in schools within or beyond the curriculum.

Dates have now been confirmed for this year’s training, which will be run as two day residentials:

  • Friday 18 and Saturday 19 September – Birmingham

Training costs just £75 including meals and accommodation. Places are limited and applications will be assessed and allocated on a first come, first served basis. Final closing date for applications is 12 noon, Friday 14 August 2009.

Full information and application forms are available on the NDTA website.

Dance Links Training is being delivered by NDTA on behalf of Youth Dance England.

 
Jobs
DESIGNER MAKER WEBSITE
The following opportunities and events for designer makers have recently been posted on the Designer Maker West Midlands website.
Call for exhibitors - Ceramic Art London 2009 
Call for exhibitors - Christmas Exhibition of Designer Crafts
Exhibition opportunity at the gallery@oxo
Commission for theatre awards statuette/trophy
Clock commission for the Mary Potter Centre
For further information on each opportunity including contact details and related links please go to http://www.designermakerwm.co.uk
 

Funding
NEW YOUTH MUSIC FUNDING STREAM
Youth Music Opens New Grant Making Programme 
Youth Music, the UK’s largest children’s music charity has announced that its grant making programme is now open for applications. Through its Open Programme, grants of between £5,000 and £30,000 will be available to support projects that provide structured, regular and progressive music-making activities for children and young people in support of Youth Music’s goals of working with Early Years, Children and Young People in Challenging Circumstances, Encouraging Talent and Workforce Development. To be eligible, projects will need to:
  • work with children and young people aged 0-18 years (or up to 25 if they have special educational needs, disabilities or are in detention)
  • and children and young people will be at the heart of the decision making for all projects.

 There will be a number of funding rounds throughout the year and the first closing date for applications is the 10th August 2009. For more information, visit: http://www.youthmusic.org.uk/looking_for_music_funding/Open_programme.html

ELEPHANT TRUST
The Elephant Trust offers grants of up to £2,000 to artists and institutions (priority is given to small organisations and galleries) for new, innovative visual arts projects based in the UK. The Trust was created in 1975 by Roland Penrose and Lee Miller with a view to develop and improve the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the fine arts.

Applications can be submitted at any time. For more information, visit www.elephanttrust.org.uk.

 

 
Youth
ART IN THE PARK 11-4pm FREE
Its back again after a very successful pilot year. Storybag 2 is returning with their childrens theatre show, W Factor finalists are performing, Drumlove are doing African drumming and we have craft making workshops. For children and young people.
Evesham Abbey Park 28th July and 4th Aug
Pershore Abbey Park 29th July and 5th Aug
Droitwich Lido Park 30th July and 6th Aug
see www.wychavon.gov.uk for more details
 
PARTY IN THE PARK 12-4pm FREE
Tues 25th Aug Droitwich Lido Park
Wed 26th Aug Pershore Abbey Park
Thurs 27th Aug Evesham Abbey Park
 
A TASTE OF ART
Taster sessions are once again happening in village locations over the summer holidays for children and young people.
Wed 22nd July- street dance Eckington village hall
Thurs 23rd July- youth theatre St Barnabus school
Wed 29th July-  recycled arts Peopleton village hall
Fri 7th Aug- street dance Bredon playing field
Tues 18th Aug- play in a day Crowle village hall
see www.wychavon.gov.uk for more information
 
NUMBER 8
The Travelling Picture Show
A programme of fantastic films for children (and the young at heart!) from around the world including classics, short films and animation: The Red Balloon (PG) + Short Films - Thu 23 Jul 7.30pm, Bugs and Beasts (U) - Mon 27 Jul 2pm, Fantastic Planet (U) - Tues 28 Jul 2pm and Komaneko (U) - Thu 30 Jul 2pm. Tickets on sale now from Number 8 Box Office.
 

Number 8 Summer SchoolsBooking now for AugustLiven up the summer holidays for your child with Number 8’s Summer Schools. They can explore different theatre techniques, devise their own piece and perform on stage in the Youth Theatre Summer School for 8 – 15 year olds from Monday 10 – Friday 15 August, 10.00am – 12.00pm.  Or for those interested in dance there’s the Movies and Movement Dance Summer School, a week of fun, creative and contemporary dance from Monday 17 – Friday 21 August exploring the theme of ‘Cinema’. With classes for 5-7 years 10.00am – 12.00pm; 8-12 years 11.15am – 12.45pm. 

For details of ticket prices and to book places contact Number 8 Box Office 01386 555488


WORCESTERSHIRE ARTS EDUCATION TEAM Penny Perret is planning an exciting and beneficial day, which hits lots of national strategies, and is tailored towards all teachers of Dance/PE in high, middle and special schools. The day will be lead by guest practitioner Suzanne Priest which will be fabulous!The How to Guide..planning and delivering your KS3 Dance curriculum. Wednesday 11th November 9.30-3.30pm at Hagley Catholic High School. Save the Date!

YOUTH ARTS STARTER KIT- an excellent and essential resource
Launched by Artsplan in 2007, the Youth Arts Starter Kit has proven so successful that Artsplan is pleased to continue the offer this year! It is the essential kit for anyone who is starting to work together with young people in the arts and would like a range of useful tools to support them in their work for a bargain price. Artsplan is pleased to offer the Youth Arts Starter Kit at a special price of £30 (incl P&P), a good reduction off the normal cost of each publication! A FREE 441 page Youth Arts Directory (05/06) will also be included in the items dispatched!

For further details, or if you would like to purchase a Youth Arts Starter Kit please contact The Artsplan Team on t: 023 8068 2535 or e: artsplan@artswork.org.uk.

ARTSWORKERS DATABASE
They have around 20 artists working in they portfolio! A team of visual and expressive artists and therefore we can plan your whole event- taking away the stress and time involved in planning this. Our artists are all CRB Checked and have insurance. We can offer activities to include: African, Indian and Japanese drumming. Dance: All styles including hip hop street, contemporary, Irish, Egyptian, Flamenco. First Aid Awareness. Visual artists include: Sculpture, batik, wall hangings, mosaic, paper making, glass art and photography. They can provide workshops to link with drama and story telling, music and work with famous artists! Ooh and science week too! They have investigative workshops for Key Stage 1 and 2!
www.workshopsforschoolsandnurseries.co.uk       
Adele Deane
WFS 0121 705 5640

PERSHORE YOUTH CENTRE
They have lots for children and young people to do over the summer holidays have a look at their website
www.pershoreyouth.org.uk

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