Welcometo December/January issue of ArtWorks the Art E-newsletter from Wychavon District Council. It is jam packed full of news, events, training, funding, and youth information for your interest.

I am officially back from maternity leave now and am the proud mother of an 8 month old called Ruby who is hard work but also very cute! I am glad to hear that there has been lots of arts activity happening since I’ve been away and I look forward to catching up with you all.
If you would like any information and/or photos to be included in the February/Marc issue of Artworks, then please let me know by Wednesday 25th January 2012.

For any enquiries regarding Arts Development contact Jenny Davis, Arts Development Officer on    01386 565396 or email Jenny.Davis@wychavon.gov.uk

FESTIVE GREETINGS On behalf of all at Wychavon District Council we would like to wish you a very Happy Christmas and New Year! The festive season is the ideal time to get involved in all Art and Cultural Events and Activities within the local area so have a read through this issue to see a range of exciting events you could get involved in. Make the most of this festive season and perhaps even try something new!
GILES POTTER TO PLAY AT LONDON’S O2 ARENA!!! Following his success from the W Factor, Giles Potter has just made it through to the Grand Final of Open Mic UK! He’ll now play one of the world’s best music venues after wowing the crowd and judging panel at the Open Mic UK Area Finals to land a place in the National Grand Final at The O2 in London! After taking part in auditions against thousands of other unsigned musicians across the UK and impressing the judging panel with his vocals, he went on to perform live on stage, battling through both Regional and Area final heats. Giles is now set to perform at the Open Mic UK Grand Final at the IndigO2 at the O2 in London on Saturday 21^st January 2012 which is also his 15^th Birthday! There’s over £50,000 in prizes up for grabs this year and the overall winner will be offered a recording contract, with up to £30,000 investment! They’ll also have the opportunity to tour across the UK. The Open Mic UK competition is also being filmed for broadcasting on Sky TV! A two-part series will be broadcast on Sky on Sunday 8^th & 15^th January. The Making of a Star comes to Sky 201 in the New Year, with a longer series planned for later in the year for the prestigious Live and Unsigned competition. Whatever happens, The Grand Final of the competition will provide acts with the opportunity to impress many guests from record labels, agencies and the entertainment industry including celebrity judges to be confirmed ahead of the final. For more information and for a link to book tickets visit http://www.openmicuk.co.uk/ Photos taken by Andrew Burge from Open Mic UK 2011
W-FACTOR The W Factor is back for its fifth year and plans to be better than ever! Auditions have already begun but if you are yet to apply get in touch now. If you are aged 11-18 years and live in the area of Wychavon and have a talent we want to hear from you! The categories this year are instrumental, singing, dance, drama, visual art, short film and alternative (e.g. comedy, circus) and there will be a winner in each. Finalist will also get opportunities to develop and perform over the summer period and gain new skills and confidence. The auditions are held at The Civic Centre in Pershore between 4 – 6pm on Friday 9^th December 2011 & Wednesday 11^th January 2012.The spectacular final show will be at Number 8, Community Arts Centre in Pershore on Monday 27^th February from 7:30pm. Tickets are £5 each and will be on sale from 20^th January from the Number 8 Box Office (01386 555488). If your interested and would like to request an application pack get in contact now, call Laura Barnard on 01386 565497 or email laura.barnard@wychavon.gov.uk. Alternatively you can download a copy of the application form by clicking here (please bear in mind all children 16
TORCH RELAY The Olympic Torch will be passing through Wychavon next summer in the build up to the Olympic Games on 24^th May in Droitwich and 1^st July in Broadway. The Olympics and the Olympic Legacy are not just about sport, they are about getting involved in your local community and celebrating this once in a lifetime event. Why not think of putting on an event linked to the arts which will bring the local community together? If you have a performance that you would like to showcase on either of these days then we would love to talk to you about performing at this event. Please contact Jenny Davis, Wychavon’s Art Development Officer on 01386 565396 jenny.davis@wychavon.gov.uk if you would like to perform or would like help developing an idea.
CLIK CLIK COLLECTIVE AT THE SHOWELL GALLERY From December through to March, Clik Clik Collective will be exhibiting their Art work in the Showell Gallery inside the Civic Centre, Pershore, WR10 1PT. A dynamic, driven and exciting collective Clik Clik is a multi disciplinary Arts group. They have a broad range of creativity, spanning through all mediums, experiences and forms. Using the drive and passion of new younger talent, alongside the experience and wisdom of more established artists they come together as one collective force developing and sharing ideas, skills and work. So why not visit the Civic Centre in Pershore to view their exciting collection?! For more information on the artwork and artists email clikclikcollective@gmail.com Would you like to exhibit a collection of artwork at the Showell Gallery in 2012? If so please contact Jenny Davis on Jenny.Davis@wychavon.gov.uk or call 01386 565396 for an expression of interest form and further information.
INTERVIEW WITH EMMA BANGHAM – PROGRAMME MANAGER AT NUMBER 8 COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE What have you been up to this week? The brochure for the Winter Season has just been printed so I’ve been organising distribution and catching up on admin, producing contracts for private hires and performances. I’ve also had a meeting with box office staff to launch the season. I’ve also been working on audience surveys to find out what families and children would like to see more of at Number 8. Did you study at University and if so, what course? I did a degree in English and History of Art, which included aspects of media. At a later stage while I was working full time I did a part time MA in European Cultural Policy and Management. How many jobs have you had before this one? What were they? I worked at Light House Media Centre for 11 years where I was Marketing Coordinator, film programmer and organiser of hires. After that I worked as Marketing Manager at The Drum, an African Caribbean and South Asian Arts Centre in Birmingham for 18 months. I then worked as Education, Archive and Audience Development Officer at Screen West Midlands the funding agency for film for 2 years. What’s your favourite thing about your job and what’s your proudest moment throughout your career? I love the variety of the things that I do and Number 8 is a really nice place to work with lovely people. I have proud moments whenever a really good performance finishes and the audience applaud and when getting positive feedback from customers. If you could live anywhere, where would it be? Barcelona would be great as there is so much going on! Cultural activity, galleries, restaurants, funky music and the SEA! Likes: Chocolate, cup cakes, gardening, reading, ‘We Need To Talk About Kevin’, gritty TV dramas, Costume dramas, music - reggae, dancing. Dislikes: Intolerant people - close minded people, tomatoes, most green vegetables Hobbies: Reading, badminton, gardening, cycling Favourite meals: Chaana balti (chick peas), Apple crumble and custard, Mexican food, flapjacks Favourite films: Some Like It Hot, Secrets and Lies. Too many to list… How do you make a difference in your job? Hopefully with my positive attitude and enthusiasm. I’m always open to new ideas and trying new things. To check out the variety of shows at Number 8 please visit www.number8.org
A BODY OF WORK A Body of Work is a partnership commission between Hereford Photography Festival and Dancefest to create works that celebrate the achievements of Dancefest and mark its 21st anniversary (as well as HPF's!) through creative portraits of their professional dancers. Two artists were commissioned to carry out the work, Kate Brookes and Gigi Giannella. The two works are quite different, Gigi has created 15 portraits of the dancers ‘falling’, which are striking and modern. Kate’s work is built up in layers of projection and photography, looking back over many years of Dancefest’s work, and then printed onto sheer fabric which can be suspended in a few different ways. There are 21 pieces in total and they complement each other really well. A Body of Work is currently in Boston Tea Party in Worcester but Dancefest are hoping to tour the work around different areas of Herefordshire and Worcestershire to raise awareness of what they are doing and to celebrate the 21 years they have been working in the two counties. They are not necessarily looking for a typical gallery setting, just anywhere where people will see the exhibition, and also reach a non arts audience. If you have a venue that you think would be good to exhibit the show, or you know anywhere that would be keen to have it in your area then please get in touch with Dancefest on 01905 611199 or info@dancefest.co.uk
VALE ARTS TRAIL Local arts and craft people are once again invited to take part in the third Vale Arts Trail and Open Studios event that will see a variety of artists and crafts people open their doors to promote and sell their work. There will also be a wide range of exhibitions showing the creative talent around the Vale of Evesham and workshops for people to have a go and develop their talents. The Vale Arts Trail will run between Saturday 9th and Sunday 17th June 2012 and is timed to coincide with the Broadway Arts Festival. If you would like to get involved or find out more please email info@valeartstrail.org , telephone 01386 424728 or visit www.valeartstrail.org Deadline for applications 10th January
DROITWICH ARTS NETWORK Droitwich artists are set to put local art lovers in the picture thanks to a community project offering new exhibition opportunities in the town centre. The Droitwich Arts Network has linked up with the team at the Anglican Church and Parks Cafe in Droitwich to provide hanging space to local artists of all kinds - painters, photographers, poets and crafts people. Art work will be on display in the Parish Centre (next to St Andrews Church in St Andrews Street) most mornings (between 10:00 to 12:00 Monday to Saturday (10:00 - 11:00 on Wednesdays). The centre is also open after the 10.30am service on Sundays. Similarly, if you visit Parks Cafe (opposite the post office) you will see pictures and poetry on the walls. The new venture has been launched with a display by Droitwich Arts Society (at the Parish Centre) and Elmbridge Art Club (at Parks); with pictures that cover a wide range of subjects. Future exhibitions to be staged at the parish centre include work by the Spa Photographic Society and Sarah James (the local poet), as well as other groups and individuals belonging to the arts network. Droitwich Arts Network is currently working on projects for 2012. The Network exists to share ideas and promote arts of all kinds in the Droitwich area. Peter Hawkins (07766 415094) is keen to hear from anyone that would like to become a member (see also the Droitwich Arts Network Group on Facebook for details of current activity).
ACTIVATE CIRCUS A group are trying to access and spark interest in circus in the West Midlands. To establish an idea of existing activity a blog has been set up. People are encouraged to post on the blog if they are either practising or promoting circus or have a desire to practise it. This could include dancers who would like to learn a little acrobatics or simple aerial techniques. The group hope to look at training needs and increase development opportunities for this sector in the future if the interest is there. So, why not have a look at the blog on: www.activatecircus.posterous.com. If you wish to post on the blog email activatecircus@posterous.com you can attach photos or PDF’s to your email which will be automatically added to the site.
BROADWAY ARTS FESTIVAL OPEN ART COMPETITION Prizes include: £1,000 – John Singer Sargent Prize, £500 – Best Local Artist Prize & £250 – Visitor’s Choice The 2012 Festival will be a celebration of the work of John Singer Sargent RA and the Broadway Colony, with a focus on artist and leading garden designer of the late nineteenth century, Alfred Parsons RA. The competition is open to artists Nationwide and is based on the theme of ‘In the Garden’. Full details can be found on the Festival website www.broadwayartsfestival.com or contact Arabella Kiszely on 01386 853739 or e-mail ajkiszely@aol.com. Please Note: Completed registration forms and fees should be returned by 27th April 2012.
QUEENS’ DIAMOND JUBILEE Want a venue to showcase your performing arts talents?  There is a search for talented young people to showcase their performing arts talent at an event being organised by Honeybourne Youth Club in conjunction with Honeybourne Village Interactive Sports Association Ltd (VISA) and Honeybourne Parish Council to celebrate the Queens' Diamond Jubilee. The event is to take place at the VISA Sports Field, Bretforton Road, Honeybourne on Sunday 3 June 2012 from 6pm to 8pm. They are looking to fill a number of slots during that time so would like to invite a variety of talented young people to be involved.  Unfortunately, performance won’t be paid for but travel can be arranged, if needed.  If you are interested then please contact Angie on 07725 943 514 or anghermcd@aol.com
LIBRARY DEVELOPMENT Recently The Arts Council England and the Local Government Association have launched the Libraries Development Initiative. The overarching aim of this initiative is to create vibrant, sustainable 21st century library services, and it will run between March 2012 and March 2013, supporting around 10 projects - each being awarded a maximum of £20,000 according to the scope and scale of work. For more information please visit www.artscouncil.org.uk

NUMBER 8 COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE Cinema Anonymous (12A) Mon 12 Dec - 7.30pm; Tues 13 Dec – 10.30am & 7.30pm; Wed 14 Dec – 7.30pm Happy Feet Two 2D & 3D Fri 30 (3D) & Sat 31 Dec – 2.00pm; Mon 2 Jan – 2.00pm & 7.30pm (3D); Tues 3 Jan – 2.00pm Sleeping Beauty (18) Thurs 19 Jan – 7.30pm Live Events The Night Before Christmas Monday 12 December – 10.30am Tickets: £6, 16 & under £5 A Christmas Celebration (PH) Friday 16 December – 7.30pm. Tickets: £10 W Factor Final Show 2012 (PH) Monday 27 February – 7.30pm Tickets: £5 Craft Exhibitions Innov8 - Worcestershire Guild of Designer Craftsmen Thursday 10 November – Wednesday 21 December 8 High Street, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 1BG. Box Office: 01386 555488 Website: www.number8.org
EVESHAM ARTS CENTRE Evesham Arts Centre always has a varied programme of events - something for everyone!  You can even sign up to receive updates on what is on by signing up to their mailing list. Here is just a taster of what’s on over the festive season: 2011 Saturday 10^th December, 2.30pm & 7.30pm Peter Pan Tickets £10 (Arts Centre Box Office) Sunday 11^th December, 7.30pm Christmas Concert Tickets £6 (01386 834326) 2012 Wednesday 11^th January, 8pm Gold Craftsmanship in Prehistoric Europe: All that Glitters Tickets £5 at the door Wed 25^th – Sat 28^th January, 7.30pm Plus 2.30pm on 28^th & 29^th Aladdin Tickets £10 (Art Centre Box Office) Arts Centre Box office Phone Number: 01386 48883 Website: www.eveshamartscentre.co.uk
THE NORBURY THEATRE Saturday 10^th December, 2.30pm A Musical Christmas Tickets £7.00 Saturday 17^th December, 2.30pm Children’s Theatre Ticket £1.50 Wednesday 4^th January 2012, 7.30pm Never Let Me Go (Film) Tickets £5.00 Dick Whittington 7.30pm Friday 13th to Saturday 14th Jan 2012 plus 2.30pm Sat matinée 7.30pm Wednesday 18th to Saturday 21st Jan 2012 plus 2.30pm Saturday matinée 7.30pm Thursday 26th to Saturday 28th Jan 2012 plus 2.30pm Saturday matinée 4.00pm Sunday matinée 29th Jan 2012 Tickets £10.00 (£8.00 concessions) The Norbury Theatre Booking Office - 01905 770154 Website: www.norburytheatre.co.uk
DROITWICH SPA CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES On Saturday 3^rd December shoppers have stocked up with Christmas goodies at the Farmers’ Market and community & craft stalls which was in Victoria Square. Children can visit Santa in his Grotto in St. Andrews Square Shopping Centre on weekends throughout December and during the week running up to Christmas. The grotto is run by Droitwich Lions and money raised will be donated to local children’s and young people’s charities. There will children’s activities in the grotto on 3rd, 10th and 17th December.
RIVERSIDE BALLET RAD Ballet and Jazz classes at Evesham Leisure Centre. Classes are on Saturday morning at the time below: 9.00 – 9.45 3-4 years Ballet 9.45 – 10.30 Pre-primary Ballet 10.30 – 11.15 Primary Ballet 11.15 – 12.00 Grade 1 12.00 – 12.45 7-12 years Jazz Taster sessions £3, subsequent sessions £4 (Registration is required for the taster session) Birthday parties are also available. For more information or to register please contact Holly Kent on 07791 544013 or email her on hkent88@hotmail.co.uk
DANCE AT 8 Fridays – Wulstan Hall, Priest Lane, Pershore, Worcs WR10 1EB Starting: Friday 6^th January – 6 weeks (Last chance to join Jan 13^th) 7.30pm Beginners Ballroom: Modern Tango for Adults (Teenagers welcome too) Price: £5 Tango: Exciting, Passionate, Slick & Sharp. Their Modern/ Ballroom style Tango will really get you moving around the floor with confidence and style. Great Music, Fun & Easy routine. £5 per person. Suitable for: Absolute Beginners with no dance experience to more experienced dancers who have yet to experience this style of Dance (or would like a refresher.) Everyone welcome, with or without a dance partner - regardless of where you currently dance. No need to sign up, just come along to the dates above. For further classes or information call Dance at 8 on 01386 556665.
12 MOVES The 12 Moves Magical Curiosity Shop The doors are locked, the windows are dark, but from somewhere inside shadows flicker and figures twirl... This Christmas dancers from 12 Moves will be appearing in shop windows around Worcestershire. If you are lucky enough to be passing by, catch a glimpse of dancers in a wintry Victorian world: Friday 2^nd December Worcester Christmas Fayre Saturday 3^rd December Malvern Christmas Lights Switch On Saturday 10^th December Tenbury Mistletoe Fair 12 Moves: After Dark - 24 March 2012, Worcester 12 Moves: After Dark will bring the Worcester skyline to life in a spectacular display of digital projection with live dance, music and pyrotechnics.  12 Moves is the biggest dance project to have ever taken place in Worcestershire. There are opportunities for everyone to join in, have fun, get fit and celebrate as we count down to London 2012. Keep up to date at www.12moves.com
DROITWICH CONCERT CLUB Timothy Lowe (cello) and James Baillieu (piano) will perform works by Saint Saens, Beethoven, Dvorak and Brahms on Saturday 7th January 2012 at 3p.m in Droitwich Methodist Church, Worcester Road, Droitwich WR9 8AN. Tickets available in advance on 01905 779736 or at the door on the afternoon and the concert is open to all.
COMING UP AT THE FLEECE INN Friday 9^th & Saturday 10^th December Christmas Party Nights Tickets £25 per person Saturday 24^th December from 5.30pm Christmas Eve Celebrations Sunday 25^th December from 10.30am Bretforton Silver Band Saturday 31^st December from 7.30pm New Years Eve Party Tickets £10 or family of four £30 For more information and further events at The Fleece Inn visit www.thefleeceinn.co.uk
FESTIVAL HOUSING EVENTS Festival Housing Group is the leading provider of affordable housing and related services in Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Festival brings together like minded organisations which invest in neighbourhoods and work closely with residents to build communities.  Festival Housing has many exciting events over the festive season for everyone in the local area. All events and activities take place at The Heriotts & Copcut Court, Droitwich, The Poplars, Wychbold. Here’s a taster of what’s going on: Tuesday 13^th December Christmas Craft Copcut Court Tuesday 20^th December Christmas Party – Carol Singing Copcut Court Thursday 5^th January Musical Bingo The Heriotts For more information and details of other events and activities contact Sharon, Pat or Mel on 01684 576233

THE VALE AREA MUSIC CENTRE The Vale Area Music Centre provides musical activities for young people in both the Evesham and Pershore areas who have been playing for at least a year. The centre runs weekly on a Monday evening at Prince Henrys High School in Evesham in Victoria Avenue (just opposite the railway station) and currently offers the following groups: 6.30-7.00 - Theory Open to anyone from grade 1 to grade 5 level A really useful little session alongside the other ensembles, to help students understand how music works. The class also prepares students for theory examinations in a friendly, non-threatening way and individual attention is given during the session. 6.45-7.45 - Wind Orchestra For Woodwind Brass and Percussion players who have been playing for a minimum of two years This is an exciting group who give regular performances within Pershore and throughout the county. Once a year they perform together with ensembles from the other five area music centres in Worcestershire, as part of an annual Gala Concert at Symphony Hall in Birmingham. 6.45-7.45 - String Orchestra - For Violin, Viola, Cello and Bass players at grade 1 and above This group enjoys playing a wide variety of music while developing instrumental skills in a fun way. Players will get the opportunity to participate in several concerts during the year. Once a year they perform together with ensembles from the other five area music centre's in Worcestershire, as part of an annual Gala Concert at Symphony Hall in Birmingham. Each term, the groups perform as part of an area music centre concert, which are regularly shared with groups from local schools in the Evesham and Pershore areas. The first two sessions are offered free of charge to come along and try out the groups-so we look forward to seeing you in the coming weeks! For further information about the activities offered by please phone 01905 333344 or email music@worcestershire.gov.uk
VITAL STATISTICS Vital Statistics Theatre Company is opening in Drakes Broughton on Monday 9^th January 2012. Vital Statistics Theatre Company delivers a varied and interesting curriculum which thoroughly engages all youngsters with energy and enthusiasm. Whether it’s for fun, fitness, performance events or exams, onstage or backstage Vital offer the support and guidance needed. The classes on offer are: Street, Freestyle Musical Theatre, Drama, Ballet, Tap and Jazz. All classes take place at the village hall and are for ages 3 years upwards. For more information please contact Stuart Inglis on 07889496128 or visit the website www.vstc.co.uk
WYCHAVON’S YOUTH MUSIC The Youth Music project is going ahead again in schools and youth clubs in the district. Young people get the chance to work with a professional musician to develop their musical skills but also what it takes to make it in the industry. The courses are free and have given many young people the skills to get in to prestigious college courses such as Birmingham Conservatoire. There will be an open audition coming up soon so if you are aged 14 to 18 years of age and are interested in getting involved then contact Jenny Davis on 01386 565396 or email jenny.davis@wychavon.gov.uk
NUMBER 8 COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE After School Dance Classes Weekly on Tuesdays, 10 January – 27 March (no class 14 February, half term) Mini 8s (5-7 years) 4.45pm - 5.30pm £28 (12 week term fee) or £3 weekly Active 8s (8-13 years) 5.30pm - 6.30pm £30 (12 week term fee) or £3.50 weekly Number 8 Youth Theatre Weekly on Wednesdays, 18 January – 28 March (no class 15 February, half term) Juniors (7-11 years) 4.45pm - 6.15pm £40 (10 week term fee) Seniors (12+ years) 6.30pm - 8.00pm £50 (10 week term fee) New Children’s Book Club FREE The new children’s book club is on every 3^rd Wednesday of each month. The club is a chance for young bookworms to discuss stories and share their love of reading. If you know an enthusiastic young reader aged 8-11 who would like to join the Book Club contact Jessica via at marketingassistant@number8.org or call 01386 561 906.

WORCESTER ARTS WORKSHOP NEEDS VOLUNTEERS Worcester Arts Workshop needs volunteers to help run the workshop. If you would like to join them and are over 18 years of age, they would love to hear from you. Without such help the continuing existence of the Workshop may be jeopardised. If you would like to know more please visit www.worcesterartsworkshop.org.uk or email info@worcesterartsworkshop.org.uk or call 01905 21095 for further details.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY WITH OUTSIDE IN Outside In are looking for a dedicated volunteer to help the team. They are looking for someone who can help them manage their new website, archive their growing collection of artworks and deal with submissions for the 2012 Open Art Competition.  Basic computer skills are ideal but a willingness to learn is even better! If you are interested please contact Lucy on l.greenfield@pallant.org.uk

THE ELMLEY FOUNDATION The Elmley Foundation is running a scheme for community groups in Herefordshire and Worcestershire planning arts events or purchases. There are two funds - Events and Activities and Arts Equipment.  Both offer up to all the projected cost, to a maximum of £1,000. There are separate Guidelines for each fund. The scheme is administered on behalf of the Foundation by Community First, the Community Council for Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Guidelines and application forms are available to download online. Please ensure that you do not complete the application form until you have read the guidelines thoroughly. If you have any questions about your eligibility or whether your ideas fit the scheme, please contact Cheryl Cooney at Community First on 01684 312739, or email cherylc@comfirst.org.uk In order for your application to be submitted to the next panel meeting on 26th January 2012, please ensure that completed application forms and the independent references are returned to Community First by Thursday 5^th January. http://www.elmley.org.uk/pages/small_grants_scheme.asp
HAROLD HYAM WINGATE FOUNDATION Purpose: The Foundation considers grant applications from charitable organisations working in a number of areas, including music, performing arts and education and social exclusion. Who can apply: Charitable organisations Deadline: 12 December 2011 For further information visit http://www.wingatefoundation.org.uk/
THE LECHE TRUST Purpose: The Trust supports the following: - Organisations concerned with music, drama, dance and the arts - Preservation, repair and conservation of buildings and church furniture - Conservation in all its aspects - Organisations associated with the preservation of the nation's countryside, towns, villages and historic landscape Level of Funding: Up to £5,000. Deadline: 20 December for February meeting, 20 April for June meeting and 20 August for October meeting. For further information visit www.lechetrust.org/
ERNEST COOK TRUST Purpose: The Trust aims to encourage and support educational activities that are linked to the countryside or the arts. The Trust operates two grants programmes: Small Grants & Large Grants. Grants are only available for projects with clear educational purposes. Grants should also focus on the needs of children and young people Who can apply: Registered charities, schools and not-for-profit organisations. Level of Funding: Under £4,000 for the Small grants programme. Over £4,000 for the Large grants programme. Deadline: Applications may be made at any time. For further information: www.ernestcooktrust.org.uk/grants/index.html
CLORE DUFFIELD POETRY & LITERARY AWARDS Deadline: 30^th March 2012 The Clore Duffield Poetry and Literary Awards are worth a total of £1m over five years, from 2011 to 2015, with individual awards ranging from £1,000 to £10,000. They aim to provide children and young people with opportunities to experience poetry and literature in exciting and compelling ways, in and out of school. For more information visit: www.cloreduffield.org.uk
AWARDS FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS Deadline: 23^rd March 2012 Awards for Young Musicians supports the UK’s most talented young instrumentalists aged 5 to 17 years of age who, because of financial need, may be prevented from fulfilling their creative potential. The charity assists musically-gifted children in families, where income is limited, to help develop potential. Grants of between £200 and £2,000 are available, based on evidence of musical talent and financial need. Eligible applicants: · Must have settled status in the UK on 1^st September 2011 · Need to be 17 or under at 31^st August 2012; and · Must have a demonstrable financial need and proven musical skills and abilities. Previous applications (successful or otherwise) are welcome to apply again. For more information visit: www.a-y-m.org.uk
ARTS AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION FUNDING LAUNCHED Arts Council England has opened a new fund to support the growth and retention of arts audiences in England. The Audience Focus fund is provided and administered the Council and aims to engage more people in museums, libraries and the arts by supporting organisations to understand retain and develop their audiences. There are three available strands: · Strand 1: Understanding audiences: Supporting the development of national approaches to collecting, sharing and applying audience data and intelligence, to enable funded organisations to gain practical insight into current and potential audiences. · Strand 2: Collaborative action: Supporting collaborative marketing and audience development activity to increase family and cross-generation attendance and participation in the arts. · Strand 3: Best practice: Supporting the implementation of national approaches, tools, resources and training to raise and maintain standards of best practice in marketing and audience development. It is anticipated that 10-15 awards will be made over the next three years, at a minimum of £100,000. The deadline is 10am on 9 January 2012 For more information please click here (www.artscouncil.org.uk)

LEARN TO PAINT WITH ELIZABETH

If you’re looking for a local painting course which will allow you to develop your painting skills, then Elizabeth’s classes are just for you! Join in this sociable and friendly Art group in Evesham, have a cup of coffee, put the world to right and learn to paint along the way. Small groups and complete beginners are welcome.

Painting medias include: Watercolours, Pastels, Drawing and Acrylics.

For more information and availability please contact Elizabeth on 07814982453 or email ebarathart@hotmail.com

FARNCOMBE ESTATE

2011

Friday 9^th December

An Evening of Getting Ready-The Christmas Wreath

Katherine Kear

Friday 16^th December

Tchaikovsky – the life and times of a troubled genius (Part One)

Julian Williamson

Friday 16^th December

Watercolours: Drawing Skills with Pencil and Brush

Roger Jones

2012

Friday 13^th January

The Winter Landscape in Watercolour

Peter Hodge

Friday 20^th January

Everyone Can Sing – A Voice Workshop

Dan Evans

Saturday 21^st January

Drawing for Absolute Beginners

Lynne Gibson

Friday 27^th January

Guitar Hero’s! Easy Guitar Playing for Beginners

Stuart Marshall

For more events and information call 0333 456 8580 or email enquiries@FarncombeEstate.co.uk

Farncombe Estate, Broadway, Worcestershire WR12 7LJ.

SUE JOHNSON – WRITERS TOOLKIT

Local writer, Sue Johnson is offering the following course at Number 8 Community Arts Centre in Pershore, WR10 1BG:

6 Week Creative Writing Course

Friday 6^th January – Friday 10^th February 2012, 10 – 12.00

Cost : £40.00

There is still time to enter the ‘Fable’s Fortune’ Short Story Competition – details as follows:

Closing date: 2^nd February 2012

Theme: Forbidden Fruit

Judge: Sue Johnson

Prizes: £100, £50, £25

Entry Fee: £5.00 – cheques payable to S.Johnson

Word Limit: 1,000 words

Entries to: S. Johnson, 10 Woodward Close, Pershore, Worcs WR10 1LP

25% of profits will go to Macmillan Cancer Support

‘Fable’s Fortune’ by Sue Johnson is published by Indigo Dreams Publishing

www.indigodreamsbookshop.com

For further details please contact Sue on 01386 556177

CLORE LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME

The Clore Leadership Programme has opened applications for two of its residential programmes. The Short Course is two weeks long and is designed for people in the middle ranks of larger cultural organisations or those near the top of smaller ones, who have a minimum of 5 years’ work experience.

The Emerging Leaders course is aimed at those between 3 – 5 years’ experience of working in the arts. The exact content of each course differs, but the courses all share the same aim, that of providing intensive personal development, an examination of the nature of good leadership and an introduction to key areas of expert knowledge essential cultural leadership.

For further information about the course including fees and dates and venues please visit their website at www.cloreleadership.org or contact Alisha Whittington at Alisha.whittington@cloreleadership.org or on 020 74209434.

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