Experience the arts, see evidence of it working and be inspired to do more for young people

This one day conference provides opportunities for delegates to see and hear about the impact of arts and culture on the wellbeing of children and young people.

Organised by Artswork, the day will evidence how creativity can be used to enhance existing services and opportunities, through innovative case studies, interactive workshops and inspirational speakers.

50 places are available at the special early-bird rate of £80 - available until 26 May 2017

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“Artsmark is a fantastic way to inspire young people, giving them high quality arts experiences and opportunities that they may not have had otherwise.”

Based in Basingstoke, Fluid Motion Theatre Company creates and performs pieces covering a range of mental health themes, as well as delivering education and community-based work. We spoke to them about their experiences with Artsmark and engaging with children and young people in the region.

Read the full blog over on our website...

"With support from Artswork, we recently piloted a new work experience scheme at Turner Contemporary that is structured around Bronze Arts Award. We piloted the scheme with two students from King Ethelbert School, who used the Bronze Log Book we designed to work specifically in a gallery setting. Each component of the Award provided a brilliant way for the students to get a really valuable overview of the different departments within the gallery."

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A huge congratulations to Chichester Festival Theatre and Carousel for being named as part of this year's 10 Arts Award Good Practice Centres. We are very proud to work with them on a variety of programmes in the region and want to wish them all the best as they continue to be excellent examples of Arts Award facilitators in the South East.

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"ART and COMMUNITY are inextricably linked" Great #viewpoints film by @GeorgeThePoet on @BBCNewsnight #ARTconnects https://t.co/U7RuNIbeiT pic.twitter.com/i3odPclk2o

— STEAM Co. (@ST3AMCo) April 10, 2017

The Basement, 24 Kensington St, Brighton

4.30-7pm, FREE but booking essential

Featuring: 

• Mark Davyd (Rhythmix, CCSkills Music Skills Award winner 2017) on joining up the music industry and music education
• Chelsea Rixson (Brighton Music Office) on mapping Brighton as a music city and working with Music Education Hubs
• Adam Joolia (AudioActive) on the exciting work taking place with young people in the city through AudioActive's projects

This will be followed by a facilitated discussion and a chance for you to share your ideas and insight with the Our Future City team.

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Evaluating Youth Arts Projects

London

Wednesday 17th May

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Developing Participation: producing work with, for and by young people

Gateshead

Wednesday 24th May

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Child Protection Policy Writing

London

Thursday 8th June

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Navigating the Changing Educational Landscape

Southampton

Wednesday 14th June 

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Mentoring the Next Creative Generation

Bristol

Thursday 6th July

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Evaluating Youth Arts Projects

Gateshead

Wednesday 12th July

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See the full list of our upcoming training courses here

Looking for a new challenge? Why not apply to join the Artswork team! We're looking for new team members across the organisation.

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Journeys Festival is now seeking applications from an artist/artists to create 6-8 artworks for the 2017 Look Up exhibition in Portsmouth. This is a paid commission with an inclusive fee of £1,500 offered.

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Applications open 13th July

"This fund supports organisations to build fundraising capacity to enable them to attract more private giving to arts and culture. This is one of the measures we're putting in place to help create a more sustainable and resilient art and culture sector."

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Deadline: 12 May 

Please send your proposal and an example piece of work to Claire Wakefield, Cultural Engagement Coordinator (Younger People) by email.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, or about the programme itself, please do not hesitate to make contact.

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Fixed term contract for experienced evaluator

Better Life Chances is a team within Hampshire Cultural Trust that creates opportunities to help improve lives through cultural engagement; this project is part of their Younger People strategy.

£2000 fee inclusive of VAT

Closing date for responses: 12pm Friday 28 April 2017

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Applications are open from 27th March 2017 for Prosper- the new, Arts Council England-funded business support programme for the arts, museums and libraries.

Prosper offers the opportunity for arts and cultural organisations, companies or individual entrepreneurs in England to participate in nine months of free, dynamic and impactful business support activities to improve resilience, commercial capacity and investment readiness.

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We have a number of Arts Award adviser training dates across the South East. Follow the link below to find your nearest:

See here for more details...

Proud of #ArtsmarkSchool @PriorsCourt on their amazing song sung by their pupils and staff#LetMeShine https://t.co/ztPhzKIWxH https://t.co/ivUJuGQcpa

— Artswork (@ArtsworkLtd) April 11, 2017

Why not subscribe to our English National Youth Arts Network (ENYAN) newsletter too?

See the latest issue here

Artswork is running a series of creative enterprise workshops for young people aged 16-25, on Tuesday 16th May, Tuesday 13th June, Tuesday 11th July and Tuesday 25th July, from 9.45 am–4 pm at our Southampton office.

Find out more here...