ENYAN enews update
March 2016

Welcome to this month's edition of the English National Youth Arts Network newsletter.

We trust that the articles below are of relevance to our members and their interest in ensuring access to arts and culture for children and young people right across the country. Just a reminder - if you register as a member (for free), you can also submit your own content for the website and future issues of this newsletter. Your membership also gives you discounted rates on a selection of our conferences and training courses. Don't forget to check the website for more news articles and features every week.

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YMCA publish research on "what matters most" for 16-24 year olds

"To understand ‘what matters most’ to this generation of young people, we asked over 2,000 16 to 24-year-olds across England and Wales what they think are the most important issues that need to be tackled."

See the results of the research here...

DCMS releases plan for the arts up to 2020

Investing in flagship projects is a higher priority than supporting grassroots participation in the arts for the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, according to a recent 5-year plan published by the government department.

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Artists' Livelihoods 2016 survey | Deadline for responses: 26th March

This is the first comprehensive study in over a decade of how visual artists in England live and work.  Sharing your experience of the realities of working as a visual artist will help to inform future initiatives and focus support where is it most needed.  The deadline for completing the survey is Friday 25 March 2016.

The survey is part of a new national study into how visual artists in England live and work. Independent research company TBR working with a-n The Artists Information Company and James Doeser have been commissioned by Arts Council England to deliver the project.  A broad range of partners are contributing to and invested in its delivery.

Take part in the survey...

Making a difference to young people's lives in Birmingham through Craft practices

"Making has the potential to change lives on many levels. Many makers value the meditative quality of the processes and the opportunity to be ‘in flow’. Engaging in collective making can offer support, space to talk, physical distraction and cognitive benefits including a heightened sense of clarity and focus. The emphasis on the learning of skills, achievement of physical tasks, and then revisiting when things go wrong, can contribute to self-confidence and resilience."

Read the case study here...

Museums: making collections pay

Many museums and galleries struggle to manage the costs of storing and conserving their collections. Northwest Federation of Museums' Emma Sumner introduces two innovative organisations that are making their collections pay their own way.

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Culture is Liverpool's lifeblood, but the beast of London is draining us, says Mayor of Liverpool

"Since being European capital of culture in 2008, this city has seen a cultural renaissance, underpinned by public investment...Culture is what gives this city its soul and its spirit. It’s what makes people visit here, study here, live here and bring up their families here. It is our lifeblood."

(Joe Anderson, Major of Liverpool)

Read more...

Upcoming Artsplan Training Courses...

Navigating the Changing Educational Landscape

Henley-on-Thames

Monday 11th April 2016

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Child Protection and Safeguarding in the Arts & Cultural Sector

Canterbury

Tuesday 19th April 2016

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Youth Arts Project Management: a six-day accredited course

London

from Wednesday 20th April 2016

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Behaviour Management and Youth Arts

Bristol

Friday 24th June 2016

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Using the Arts to Develop Aspiration, Leadership and Potential 

Norwich

Thursday 7th July 2016

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Child Protection Policy Writing

London

Thursday 22nd September 2016

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See our full course listings here

National Apprenticeship Week 2016: Key Facts

Hundreds of events are taking part across the country this week to mark National Apprenticeship Week 2016.

This year’s theme is “An apprenticeship can take you anywhere”, with a particular focus on higher skills to show how young people, entrepreneurs and businesses can “rise to the top” through traineeships and apprenticeships.

Pick up some useful resources here...

E.ON launch Energy Action Fund

E.ON is offering grants to registered charities, not-for-profit organisations and schools in Great Britain for energy projects and events that benefit their community. Registered charities and recognised not-for-profit organisations operating in England, Scotland and Wales can apply for grants of between £50 and £2,000. The deadline for applications is 8 April 2016.

Find out more...

Arts figures condemn move of Bradford photography collection to London's V&A

In a letter published in the Guardian, prominent figures in art, film and photography have said the transfer of more than 400,000 objects from the Bradford museum to a new “international photography resource centre” at the Victoria and Albert Museum in Kensington is a backward step.

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However, Mary Archer, Chair of the Science Museum Group, sees it as a "fresh start"...

Youth charities Ambition and NCVYS confirm merger

Chief executive of NCVYS Susanne Rauprich said initially the organisation's membership services and policy functions will merge into Ambition, and could be followed by other work programmes, subject to agreement from funders.

NCVYS will then close on 1 April. Ambition, which represents about 3,000 youth clubs and community projects, serving some 500,000 young people, will retain its current name.

Find out more...

Youth Offending Teams face fresh cuts

Youth offending teams (YOTs) are facing fresh cuts to their funding after the National Probation Service (NPS) informed services of how much they can expect to receive in 2016/17.

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North of England "at risk of becoming cultural wasteland" with museums hit by austerity measures, say campaigners

The North of England is in danger of becoming a cultural wasteland as town hall leaders, struggling to cope with George Osborne’s austerity measures, are forced to slash budgets for museums, heritage campaigners have warned.

More than 20 museums in the North and the Midlands have shut their doors since 2010 and more are now under threat of closure as local councils prepare to pull the plug on funding.

Read more...

AccessArt launch Children's Art Competition | Closing date: 27th May 2016

"AccessArt is thrilled to announce a brand new international children’s art competition, supported by Cass Art! The Competition aims to inspire and celebrate the very best creative work made by children."

Find out more here...

Emili Sande to teach young offenders music to help their rehabilitation
Gloucester in bid for UK Capital of Culture crown
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