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April 2007

Creative LeicesterShire Ebulletin for April 2007

Welcome to the Creative LeicesterShire Ebulletin with opportunities for arts, design & media businesses in Leicestershire and Rutland.

Further info: www.creativeleicestershire.org.uk

Information in this bulletin runs as follows:

o Visual arts/crafts opportunities

o Writing opportunities

o Performing arts opportunities

o Fashion/Textiles opportunities

o Networking

o Jobs & Commissions

o Training & Skills

o Funding & Resources

o Requests

VISUAL ARTS & CRAFTS OPPORTUNITIES

Making Architecture and the Pursuit of Quality

Friday 27 April, 10:00am-5:00pm. A 1-day research-practice symposium at the School of the Built Environment, University of Nottingham. Speakers include Ken Shuttleworth, Make Architects; James Timberlake, Kieran Timberlake Associates, Philadelphia; Dr William Braham, University of Pennsylvania; Stephanie Webs, Caruso St John Architects, London; Professor Michael Stacey, Michael Stacey Architects and University of Nottingham; Jonathan Hale, University of Nottingham. Fee £30. For further info E: lyn.shaw@nottingham.ac.uk

Midlands Textile Forum

Midlands Textile Forum is a group of artists, designers and makers who have come together to promote textiles, raise awareness and standards, widen participation, develop opportunities, education, heritage and research. Amongst the group so far there are; artists, designers, makers, professionals, amateurs, academics, practitioners, curators etc. We have agreed on a launch in the form of a symposium and an exhibition with follow on events. Two of our members are putting together a bid for funding for the launch. It is early days but we are a very proactive group who meet regularly to develop the Midlands Textile Forum, bringing together both West & East Midlands. See www.midlandstextileforum.com

Pocklington Gallery call for new work

Pocklington Gallery at Pocklingtons Walk in Leicester is looking for new high quality art and craft work on a sale or return basis. 40% commission charged. To submit work please email images, artist statement and contact details to Mona Lisa Cooke at info@pocklington-gallery.co.uk

Workshops at Catmose Gallery, Oakham

- Automatum Toys with Muttley the Toymaker. Saturday 20 April 10am – 4pm £30 (£28 cons)

- Felt Jewellery & Vessels with Kim Hincks. Saturday 28 April 10am – 4pm £30 (£28 conc)

For further info or to book T: 01572 725904, E: office@catmose.rutland.sch.uk

Summer Courses at the Richard Attenborough Centre

You can book for summer creative learning courses at The Richard Attenborough Centre until Friday 13 April. The Centre, part of the University of Leicester, runs a range of weekly sessions for anything from five to ten weeks on a wide variety of arts subjects, from painting, jewellery making and sculpture, to digital photography, literature, singing, jazz and Latin American Dance. There are also special workshops such as a day with Commedia dell'Arte practitioner Antonio Venturino and evening talks. For more info visit www.le.ac.uk/racentre , T: 0116 252 2455, E: arts-centre@le.ac.uk

Beyond the Studio: One-to-One Surgeries for Artists

Wednesday 18 April, 10am - 6pm, Nottingham, free - Booking essential. An Angel Row Gallery / Accelerator event. You've made your work and now you need to take it out into the world and make it public. How do you translate your practice into a gallery exhibition? What do you need and who can help you? Emerging artists are offered the opportunity to meet with gallery curators and technical staff to receive individual tailored advice. Surgeries are 45-minute sessions which must be booked in advance. Sessions are open to individuals or groups of no more than three people and will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. To book: 0115 915 2869

Summer Art and Craft Markets - Hinckley

This year the Art and Craft Markets return to Castle Street, Hinckley. This will be a great opportunity for artists to promote and sell their work. The market will take place on Thursday 17 May and Thursday 21 June from 9.30am in Castle Street, Hinckley. Stalls cost £22.50 and are covered. Set up from 7.30 am.

If you are an artist or craftsperson and would like a stall at the market contact Lindsay Orton, Arts Development Officer T: 01455 255833 or lindsay.orton@hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk for further information and a booking form.

Public Art Evaluation Toolkit Workshops

Wednesday 23 May, Birmingham. In response to Government’s evidence-based approach to the development and implementation of policy, ixia and OPEN space at Edinburgh College of Art and Heriot-Watt University have designed a toolkit for evaluating the impact of public art. Intended for use by all stakeholders in a public art commission, the overall aim is to increase mutual awareness of diverse agendas and desired outcomes of a public art commission. Two tools have been developed: the matrix and personal project analysis. The workshop is intended for artists and collaborators, funders and commissioners across all disciplines engaged in public art. Cost: £185. For further info or to register visit www.ixia-info.com/events/nextevent

Shout Out for Lustre 2007!

The Midlands Premier Contemporary Craft Makers' Market takes place from 9th - 11th November this year. Innovative makers of quality applied arts are invited to apply for exhibition space. Stalls £150, Concession Rate £100 (recent graduates of 2 years). No commission. Application forms from Djanogly Arts Gallery, Lakeside Arts Centre, Nottingham. Deadline: 17th June. For further info T: 0115 951 3189

Stock & equipment from Closure of Gallery/Pottery

Stock of Greetings cards, studio pottery by ten makers, and all equipment/materials in pottery-making studio to go in October 2007! Contact Frank Haynes (Great Bowden) on 01858 464862.

Ashby Arts Festival – Visual Arts Opportunities in August

Building on last summer's success, this year’s Ashby Arts Festival will include open studios, workshop opportunities, exhibitions and an open competition etc during August 3-12. Generally if any artists (visual and performing, musicians etc) would like more details contact Helen Joyce on 01530 560166 or helenjoyce3@aol.com. More particularly if there are any artists who make site-specific work to please contact Helen as they are endeavouring to put art in the town centre. A loose theme, "Paint the Town Red" with all its connotations is the focus for some art but not obligatory!

Selling opportunities for Artists & Makers

Leicester City Council would like to hear from artists & makers who would like to sell their work by having a stall at festivals & events in the City. They have a list of companies and individuals that they notify of various festivals & events throughout the year and would welcome others to send in their details. Please write in with a description of what you sell and if possible a picture of your stall /

goods. At present they still have some space available for Leicester Riverside Festival (2nd & 3rd June). For further info or an application form contact Simon Brown, Festivals & Events Officer, T: 0116 238 5080, E: simon.brown@leicester.gov.uk

NEW online art qualifications available from ArtyBIrd

Introducing - City & Guilds Painting and Drawing courses Level 1 & 2 for beginners and more experienced artists. ArtyBird is a City & Guilds approved online learning centre, offering art & design qualifications. The courses are aimed at introducing you to techniques and skills that enable you to confidently develop and further enhance your own creativity. Students will have access to electronic portfolio building on the ArtyBird web site. ArtyBird also offer the International Artist in Residence online qualification. Visit the website www.artqualifications.co.uk to find out more or contact Peter Stanyer E: peter@artqualifications.co.uk

Artist Opportunities at The City Gallery

To book call The City Gallery T: 0116 233 2060.

· Saturday 19 May, 2pm - Artist Talk with Ali Zaidi: Join motiroti's artistic director Ali Zaidi for a talk about the company, the cutout installation and his multi-disciplinary, cross cultural practise. Free.

· Saturday 26 May, 10.30am – 4pm, £30/£28 concs. Cutout workshop with Indran Selvarajah: Taking inspiration from motiroti’s cutout, to create a collection of personal digital images that reflect the architecture and environment of and around the gallery, and yourselves within it. Participants should have a basic knowledge of using a digital camera.

· Saturday 16 June, 12.30 - 4.30pm. £20/ £18 concs. Think Tank with Bedwyr Williams: Bedwyr Williams will take you through how he comes up with the ideas for his work and the processes he uses, and show you how to do the same.

· Saturday 16 June, 11am. Free. Artist Talk with Bedwyr Williams: Join Bedwyr for this talk as he offers you an insight into his world and his diverse artistic practice.

· Wednesday 13 June 2.30pm. Artist Talk and Tour with Tanvi Kant: After a tour of her show, Tanvi will talk about her experiences and travels, and the ideas and methods behind both the show and her beautiful jewellery. Free.

Workshops in Loughborough

Workshops every weekend with ArtSpace, The Charnwood Museum, and Charnwood Borough Council. Children on Saturdays and adults on Sundays. £5 per workshop, workshops booked in advance with The Charnwood Museum, Granby Street, Loughborough. 01509 233754

Twelve Week Jewellery Course At 27a Access Artspace.
Course in Jewellery design with resident jeweller, silversmith and artist Carla Stanstall. The course will explore making and finishing techniques and you will create a piece of jewellery out of silver to take home at the end of the course. The course will be held on Monday evenings at 27a Access Artspace at a cost of £15 per week, with materials provided. For more info contact Nicola Adcock or Mona-Lisa Cooke on 0116 222 9030 or E: 27access@totalise.co.uk.

Design Factory

Thursday 17 May, 2pm, Free. Are you looking for an opportunity to launch your work in a national and international marketplace? Or do you need support and funding to get your business to the next stage? Join us for an informative talk about the Design Factory, who promote and support the very best design makers and manufacturers from the region. To book call The City Gallery on 0116 233 2060

WRITING OPPORTUNITIES

Stories of Partition sought by Kala Kahani
Do you have a story to tell? Was your family affected? We are looking for personal or family stories about the Partition, the journeys and the struggles, the heartache and the tragedy. And by sharing the stories to create an environment for acceptance, forgiveness and understanding. So, if you have a story to share or would like more information on the project, get in touch with Rebecca Massiah at Charnwood Arts, telephone 01509 821035 or by e-mail to rebeccap@charnwood-arts.org.uk

Women, Business and Blogging Conference

Friday 8 June, Bede Graduate School, De Montfort University, Leicester. Find out how blogging by women and for women builds networks, improves customer reach, monetizes creativity and infuses your business with Web 2.0 goodness! NLab is proud to present this first-ever European conference for and about women who read and write blogs. This event is for small businesses, individuals, researchers, nonprofits, artistic and educational organisations. Fee £60 inc VAT/£40 inc VAT. A limited number of Full Rate bursaries are available for delegates living in the East Midlands. For further info & to register, T: 0116 250 6213, E: mbarton@dmu.ac.uk or visit www.nlabwomen.com

Sustained Magic: Call for Writers
Since 2004 Sustained Magic has been working to create opportunities for East Midlands based writers to write scripts which we would then produce. We are now looking to formalise people's interest to work with us. So, if you are a writer for the stage or screen and interested in working with Sustained Magic then visit www.sustainedmagic.com, download a form and send it into to Matt Green, Artistic Director, E: mattgreen@sustainedmagic.com

Calling all young writers: Momentum Festival
Theatre Writing Partnership (TWP) is inviting young writers aged 16 to 26 to submit plays for the next Momentum Festival. The festival will be held at Lakeside Arts Centre, from 21st August to 1st September, and will showcase the most promising work by young playwrights from the East Midlands. For a chance to see your work come to life in the hands of professional actors and directors, send a play by 30th April. Your play must be a one-act play, no longer than 45 minutes, and it should be possible to perform it using no more than three actors. Between now and the festival, TWP are running several young writers’ groups across the region, led by dramaturgs and playwrights to support you in the development of your play. For further info, including how to submit your play contact Sarah on 0115 947 4361 or sarah@theatrewritingpartnership.org.uk

Writing School Leicester
The long established, and newly independent, writing school is launching a sparkling summer programme to round off its first year of independent working. You are welcome to join them at any point in your development and are encouraged to put together your own personal programme from their selection. For further info or to request a brochure contact Val Moore on 0116 233 4343 or vm1@laec.ac.uk

PERFORMING ARTS OPPORTUNITIES

Performing Arts Network

Monday 14 May, 6pm – 8pm, Richard Attenborough Centre, Leicester. Come and hear about plans for Leicester’s new Performing Arts Centre from Ruth Eastwood Chief Executive of Leicester Theatre Trust (formerly Haymarket Theatre). Also come and have an informal chat with other venue managers and programmers. This event is organised by Creative LeicesterShire for any performers or promoters of theatre, music or dance based in Leicestershire or Rutland. It is free but please book a place by emailing Angie Minton on aminton@leics.gov.uk or call 0116 267 1950.

Butoh Dance Workshop

Saturday 14th & Sunday 15^th April, 11.00 - 3.00, Sparkenhoe Theatre and Arts Centre, Sparkenhoe Street, Leicester. LE2 0DL(free car parking). Cost £20 full price, concessions available. For further info T: 07745447458 or E: elena_boschi@yahoo.com

Unsigned Urban Artists Required!

Are you an unsigned singer, MC or group from Leicestershire? Want your track featured on an urban music compilation with some of the region’s hottest talent? 2Funky Arts have begun their search for Leicestershire’s most talented urban music artists! The lucky winners will be selected to appear on a free downloadable compilation available on www.2funkyarts.co.uk Tha Lo’Down (sponsored by Creative Leicestershire, Leicester City Council and EMMNET), is a chance for artists in Leicestershire to showcase their original material and the album will also be launched at a live showcase event as part the BASS festival in 2007 www.bassfestival.co.uk. Open to all ages. Deadline Friday 27 April. To enter drop us a CD and request an application form in store or email Lisa Telfer, 2Funky Arts Ltd,1^st floor, 2 Belgrave Gate, Leicester LE1 3GQ T: 0116 222 0639, E: lisa@2funkyarts.co.uk

Female Actor Required

Crowbar Theatre Company, based in Bottesford, Leicestershire are looking for someone to play the role of ‘The Condemned’ in their new show Dark Angels. This role is a grandmother who is condemned for killing her terminally-ill granddaughter. She has acute arthritis and drinks to numb the pain. For more info please contact Mark Pugh on 077408 45678 or e: mark@markpugh.com See www.crowbartheatre.co.uk for more info on the company.

Summer Courses at the Richard Attenborough Centre

Anima Dance - Auditions

Monday 30^th April, 7.00 - 8.30pm, Short Street Studios, Short Street (behind St Margarets Bus Station), Leicester. Anima Dance is holding an Open Audition for new members for their two adult performance groups, AD1 and AD2. Members of the groups receive training in contemporary dance and choreographic techniques (intermediate/advanced), perform at major venues in Leicester once a year, work with international dance artists and have the opportunity to gain skills as a dance tutor. For further info or term dates, contact Hannah Sharpe on admin@animadance.co.uk or 0116 2616819

Come all ye …

Craft workers, poets, storytellers, musicians! Forest Folk Country Fairs is a new Leicestershire initiative launching in May to celebrate the English countryside through its music, folk arts and food. They’d like to hear from musicians, performance poets and storytellers who’d like the chance of performing their work in public. It is intended that the Fairs will run throughout the Summer with each one being themed to a major event in the old agrarian calendar. Forest Folk May Day Fair takes place on Saturday 5th May at Newbold, Coleorton, in the heart of the National Forest, about 4 miles from Ashby de la Zouch. For more info contact Sue Kendrick, T: 01530 223467, E: sue@forestfolkcountryfairs.co.uk Visit: www.forestfolkcountryfairs.co.uk

Key Stage 2 Music Continuing Professional Development Programme

This free national programme provides professional support for anyone involved in whole class/large group instrumental or vocal tuition at KS2 - class teachers, instrumental specialists, community musicians etc. The online and face-to-face modules will be available from April 2007 and practitioners must complete their programme by the end of March 2008. For further info visit www.ks2music.org.uk or contact Sarah Hant, East Midlands Coordinator, KS2 Music CPD Programme, T: 0115 947 6202.

Artist Opportunities at The City Gallery

Saturday 19 May, 2pm. Join motiroti's artistic director Ali Zaidi for a talk about the company, the cutout installation and his multi-disciplinary, cross cultural practise. Free.To book call The City Gallery on 0116 233 2060

Strictly 'All' Room! - Professional development workshop from northants Dance

Sunday 20 May, 10am - 5pm, The Castle, Wellingborough. This workshop is for experienced disabled and non-disabled dancers, community dance workers, support workers to disabled people. For a full day's journey into the joys of working together enjoyably, safely, confidently and creatively. In a supportive atmosphere, you will learn tried and tested principles of good inclusive practice to use as the basis for your own future dance sessions. The workshop will be led by dancer/choreographer Louise Katerega and disabled members of her company, "Foot In Hand". Cost: £12 / £8 Concessions. For further info or to book contact northantsDance T: 01604 233122

Opportunity to Showcase Performance Work

Thursday 24 May, 7.30pm, The Y, Leicester. Are you an artist who would like to showcase work at a professional venue? If you have a 15 min piece of dance, comedy, poetry, theatre, mixed media, short film, live art that you would like to show as part of the next Emergency evening at The Y then contact Kate Madden T: 0116 283 6646, E: kate@speakeasy.fsbusiness.co.uk

Opportunity to Become Involved in Festival Celebrating Black Music & Culture

BASS (British Arts and Street Sounds) Festival 2007 will celebrate black music and culture across the Midlands. June 2007 will see BASS Festival explode across the East Midlands. 2Funky Arts (Leicester), Baby J (Derby) and Hella Music (Nottingham) have come together to encourage unity across the THREE CITIES; which will be vibrant with live music, club nights, dance, theatre and arts workshops. BASS 2007 will continue to challenge perceptions of conventional programming and helping to broker new partnerships. The festival hopes to promote new art forms and black music whilst encouraging new and existing audiences to experience what the East Midlands’ urban music scene has to offer. Plans are well underway for BASS 2007 and we would like to hear from you ASAP if you would like to become involved in any way. If you are a venue, artist or promoter then we have commissions available and are willing to work in new spaces. For further info visit www.bassfestival.co.uk

Ulfah arts

A chance for women to perform in front of other women, they aimed to engaging women in faith in the arts. The Ulfah sisters will perform in Leicester on the 23^rd June. For more info contact; Naz Koser, Ulfah Arts, T: 0121 446 4460 or 07861 385147, E: Info@ulfaharts.co.uk

FASHION & TEXTILES OPPORTUNITIES

Designer Forum – Seminars & Courses

The Designer Forum run a series of Seminars and Courses offering a full programme of specialist guidance and support covering areas such as sales & marketing, negotiating skills, time management and legal issues for new business start ups. Offering professional help and advice from experts to help you put together the skills needed to set out on your own and put together an indisputable career portfolio. All seminars & courses run from 10am - 4pm at the Designer Forum's studio / offices in Nottingham city centre. Upcoming courses include:

· Monday 16 – Friday 20 April Specialist & intensive new business start-up course, especially designed for those thinking of setting up their own business or fashion label.

· Wednesday 25 April, Friday, 1st June – CV & Career Management Seminar. £35

· Friday 11 May - Looking to go freelance or work for a swatch agency? £105.75 including VAT

· Monday, 11th – Friday, 15th June. New Business Start Up Course. £400 + VAT

· Thursday 7th – Friday 8th June - CAD and Portfolio Course. £275 & VAT.

For further info visit http://www.emtex.org.uk/df/designerforumws.asp or contact Vicky T: 0115 9115339, E: vicky@design-online.net

Artist Opportunities at The City Gallery

Saturday 12 May - Textile Treasures with Debbie Bryan.

Saturday 30 June - Worn – Again Wonders with Tanvi Kant.

Wednesday 13 June 2.30pm - Artist Talk and Tour with Tanvi Kant

To book call The City Gallery on 0116 233 2060.

NETWORKING

East Midlands Arts in Rural Areas Network (EMARAN) - The Six-Hour Coffee Break

Weds 18 April, 10am – 4pm, Parish Rooms, Wirksworth, Derbyshire. the six hour coffee break will refresh you and spark your imagination. There will be talks, planning sessions, debates as well as a chance to visit artists in Wirksworth, and to look at how the town is using the arts and creative industries to regenerate itself. This is a day for artists, arts development officers, creative professionals, managers and anyone else active in the arts in rural areas. The conference is free with a charge for lunch. For further info or a booking form T: 01529 410595, E: arts.nk@leisureconnection.co.uk

Performing Arts Network

Creative Hinckley

A steering group of creative practitioners and businesses is being sought to support the development of the Atkins Factory building on Lower Bond St, Hinckley. The building has recently been purchased by Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council for new creative workspace. An initial meeting will take place on Wednesday 18 April. Contact Lindsay Orton for more information on e: Lindsay.Orton@hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk

Loughborough Creative Café – Search Engine Secrets

Tuesday 12th June, 6pm – 8pm, The Council Chamber, Loughborough Town Hall. Informal events for creative businesses to meet and exchange skills & ideas, run by Creative LeicesterShire. 6.15pm - Susan Hallam: Search Engine Secrets. Are people finding your website? Susan will help provide tips on getting the most out of your site through the search engines. Susan runs a search engine marketing consultancy based in Nottingham. She’s an independent business advisor and guest lectures at Nottingham Trent University. Previous to establishing Hallam Communications in 2000 she held senior internet marketing roles at BT and Capital One Bank. 7.15pm Networking – an informal session to meet other creatives from the area. This event is free but booking is essential, contact Angie Minton, T: 0116 267 1950, E: aminton@leics.gov.uk

cr8 Healthier Leicestershire - Arts & Health Conference: Investigating the impact of arts & health in educational settings

Tuesday 26 June, Midday - 4pm, Phoenix Arts, Leicester. The event is designed to bring together education professionals, artists and sports and health professionals. It will provide an opportunity for artists to network with teachers & those working in schools who want to employ artists for workshops, residencies & projects. It will explore the value of arts & health in relation to: The Healthy Schools objectives, Every Child Matters & Excellence and Enjoyment, Evaluation and evidence, The regional and national context. Lunch will be provided at this event. To book a FREE place or for more information, contact Rebecca Wooster on Rebecca@comedy-festival.co.uk / 0116 261 6812. Please inform them of any dietary or access requirements.

JOBS & COMMISSIONS

Contemporary creative practice influencing learning – call for interest

As part of Leicester’s Creative Partnerships Programme, The City Gallery has been partnered with Imperial Avenue Infants School. We are currently looking for artists and creative practitioners to work on the following projects, which will take place during the Summer Term 2007. Experience of working in education is welcome but not essential. 1) Room to Experiment £140.00 per lesson: Artists will work with a Class Teacher or Teachers to plan and deliver a 1/2 day lesson. 2) From Little Seeds circa £3,000 artist fee plus materials: creative practitioner or group to work collaboratively, with a Year 2 class (6-7year olds) and their teacher. Closing Date April 13 2007. For further details on the above commissions: call 0116 223 2068 e-mail: emma.harrop@leicester.gov.uk

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2Funky Arts - Project Manager (Leicester)

Creative Arts and Development Agency 2Funky Arts, is looking for an experienced Project Manager with a preferred arts background to manage exciting arts based projects across the East Midlands. Based in Leicester city, the successful candidate will responsible for the creative process of project planning including research and evaluation, bid writing and event management. The role requires a confident individual with a passion for music and the arts. Must be able to work well on own initiative. Excellent communication skills and knowledge of the funding sector is essential. Closing date: Friday 27^th April. Please send CV and covering letter to vijay@2funkyarts.co.uk. Tel: 0116 299 0188

Bamboozle Theatre Company – Managing Producer

Part-time 2 days per week. £25,000 pro rata. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly organised team player to join part of an established and widely respected theatre company. Bamboozle Theatre Company work with students who have a range of learning and behavioural difficulties. For more information on this rare and exciting opportunity call Eloise Shelton at Vanilla Recruitment on 01858 435812 or email eshelton@vanillarecruitment.co.uk

CSV Action Manager, BBC Radio Leicester, (Maternity leave cover)

At BBC radio Leicester we need a CSV Action Manger to work with the station’s tri-media teams to produced innovative and exciting social action campaigns. You should have the ability to make a real difference for the organisation and individuals with whom we work, whilst supporting and reflecting the needs of diverse communities across Leicestershire. A self-starter and ideas person, you will be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of radio, TV and online and have the experience of producing effective social action programming. The post is for six months to cover the maternity leave of the post holder. Starting salary £23,952 pa. For an application pack contact Pauline Leader, on 0207 643 1376 or email media@csv.org.uk Closing Date-24 April. Interview Date – 9 May.

Made In Leicestershire – web development tender

We are looking for a reliable, experienced and enthusiastic web development company with an understanding of visual arts, makers and crafts to work with us and help us develop this project. The Made in LeicesterShire project is run by Creative LeicesterShire and aims to showcase quality work of creative businesses selling direct to consumers. The main content of this website will be a directory of outlets and creatives focussed on reaching potential customers. For full details contact Clare Hudson, chudson@leics.gov.uk

Developing opportunities & skills for performing artists in Leicestershire and Rutland – tender for consultants

We are looking for a person/company with an in-depth knowledge of the performing arts sector in England/UK, an understanding of training/CPD issues for performers & a practical approach to developing new projects within a partnership of varied organisations. This research will support and influence how locally-based performing artists can develop their skills and showcase their work. It will suggest an effective model(s) of support and professional development for performing artists based in the sub-region and look at delivery and funding mechanisms. The total fee is £5,000. The deadline for applications is Monday 30 April. For further info & a copy of the full brief contact Clare Hudson, Creative LeicesterShire on 0116 267 0017 or email chudson@leics.gov.uk.

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</DIV>TRAINING & SKILLS

Health & Safety Training

A Foot Above have joined forces with Welland Enterprise to provide affordable and accredited training courses that meet with HSE Regulations. The following events will be held during 2007 at the Welland Enterprise Offices, Stoke Rochford, Lincolnshire.

18 April, Health & Safety in the Workplace £55

25 April, Manual Handling £55

These are accredited courses which meet the standards of the Health & Safety Executive. For further info or to book your place contact Stephen Gardiner, T: 0115 9328 832, E: info@afootabovetraining.co.uk

Board Bank - Helping the arts to get business on board

The Board Bank is a free service to arts and heritage organisations, helping them to recruit talented and enthusiastic business volunteers to serve as non-executives on their boards. The board has ultimate responsibility for the arts organisation, setting policy, strategy and overseeing management, so it is important to have board members with different areas of expertise. Recruiting new trustees can take time, and working with Arts & Business can help to manage this process and make sure that the right people are brought on board. For further info or to apply to the Board Bank contact Becky Morris, Arts & Business, T: 0115 921 6950, E: Rebecca.Morris@AandB.org.uk

Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) Level 2 in Exploring Enterprise

Creative and Community Launchpad, Derby, are offering a series of seminars, all contributing to a Level 2 qualification in Exploring Enterprise. The programme is 11 free informative short training seminars which are designed to give you the knowledge, tools and techniques to get your business off the ground, or in the case of existing businesses … check that you are in fact doing everything you can to develop your business further. The Programme starts on 17 April at the Voicebox, Derby. For more info, contact Cheryl, T: 0115 950 3730, E: c.gill@creativelaunchpad.co.uk

Full Cost Recovery workshop

Wednesday 18th April, 9.30am – 4.30pm, Highpoint, Leicester. Full cost recovery is about sharing out all of your overheads or cost core across each of the projects or services that you deliver. This workshop will enable you to work out the full cost of the project that you need to recover. The aim of the course is to help participants learn how to apply this idea to their budgeting process. The course is introductory level and is aimed at those who have any responsibility for the financial management of their organisation. Cost £50.00 (+VAT). If you would like to book this course please register on the website www.regenerationem.co.uk (click on REM Skills, then Training Registration Form, course is Booking Ref F10).

Project Management-The Essentials

Thursday 19 April, 6pm, LCB Depot, Leicester. You may have a project coming up, key tasks and money to plan or you already work on a project and want to fine tune your skills. This session will focus on the key tools and techniques used in Project Management and Problem Solving. This free seminar is for Leicester based creative companies/sole traders/pre-starts/ those working in the Leicester creative sector who would like to gain an insight into project managing. To request a place at this event, email Caroline@cirt.org.uk with ‘Project Yes!’ in the subject line

Start me up

A bespoke package of support to people starting a creative business in regenerating communities of Leicester City. The package of support is tailored to individual needs. Participants receiveSector-specific advice; £500 test marketing bursary; Access to office facilities; Training; Bespoke support; Access to creative networks. Deadline for application is 20th April 2007. 'Starting' includes those in the start up process - those who may have started up, but still need some support to help them to get up & running - call me for more details if you are unsure: Kate Cowan, Business Incubation Officer, LCB Depot, T: 0116 2616800, E: Kate.Cowan@lcbdepot.co.uk

Secrets of Successful Copywriting - full day

Tuesday 24 April, Leicester. Here’s a real opportunity to discover some of the secrets of effective copywriting and learn to be more ‘copy confident’. During this packed day we’ll consider what makes good copy (and bad). You’ll go away with tools to create better copy and plenty of ideas for overcoming writer’s block too. Standard price: £149. Discount if booked before end of March. For further info or to book visit www.inspiringwords.co.uk/courses or contact Gillian, T: 0116 286 9800, E: gillian@inspiringwords.co.uk

Arts Training Central (ATC) - The Signpost Surgeries 2007

Signpost is ATC’s programme of free advice surgeries for people in the arts, heritage and creative sectors. Sessions can cover any of a wide range of topics including: project planning, business organisation, individual career development, constitution and governance, training needs analysis, funding applications etc. You may then be directed to other free services offered by ATC, including Practical Partnerships, the new name for ATC’s Mentoring Programme. Signpost surgery dates at ATC offices in Leicester; Thursday 26 April, Thursday 14 June, Thursday 26 July, Thursday 13 September, Thursday 25 October. For further info or to book contact Bonnie James at ATC T: 0116 2425202 or bonnie@artstrainingcentral.co.uk

Free Training Places On Rolls Royce Courses

Rolls Royce, Derby. Through Arts and Business East Midlands, Rolls Royce offers free places to arts and heritage organizations on its internal training programmes. Places are available on the following courses, but priority is given to Arts & Business Development Forum members.

2 - 3 May; or 18 -19 June – Presentation Skills

5 June – Time Management

Contact Rebecca.Morris@aandb.org.uk, T: 0115 921 6950 for enquiries and bookings.

Getting to Grips with Marketing

Wednesday 3 May, 10am - 1.30pm, LCB Depot, Leicester. Free to members. Register online. Improve your knowledge of marketing and start developing a marketing strategy for your business. This training course, delivered by The Strategic Business Partnership, is free to registered users of the EMIN website and includes a buffet lunch. For further info visit www.emincubation.co.uk

Arts Award Adviser Training

The Arts Award is the first award scheme to recognise the development of young artists and young arts leaders. The Arts Award celebrates the creative progress made by young people and not just their artistic skill. It can be taken at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels, which are accredited at levels 1, 2 and 3 on the National Qualifications Framework. Full day adviser training course, Bronze & Silver -Tuesday 8 May, Loughborough Town Hall. Further info & bookings via the website www.artsaward.org.uk

Evaluating Youth Arts Projects

9 May, Lakeside, Nottingham. This course explores the benefits of meaningful evaluation of youth arts projects. Informative and practical this course will help you develop your own individual approach to creative evaluation and the confidence you need to engage with evaluating youth arts projects. Prices for the course, which include lunch and refreshments, range from £150 to £110, with bursaries available. For more info or to book a place, contact Jay Barron, Artsplan Development Manager, T: 023 8063 0960, E: artsplan@artswork.org.uk

Leadership Development Days – Powerbrokers Strand, Cultural Leadership Programme (Clp)

The virtual absence of managers from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds employed in leading, decision-making positions in cultural institutions across the UK is a widely acknowledged failing of the arts and cultural sectors. Powerbrokers is based on the conviction that, whilst it is essential that people from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are fully represented in the overall Cultural Leadership Programme, there are significant areas of specificity that require direct action. A series of Leadership Development Days will therefore take place at different locations until the end of June. These include; Nottingham – Wednesday 9 May, Birmingham – Wednesday 16 May, London – Tuesday 21 June. For full details, see www.LeadershipDevelopmentDays.org.uk

Using the Arts with Young People at Risk

Tuesday 3rd July, Lakeside, Nottingham. This course explores what can be achieved when using the arts with vulnerable and disadvantaged young people. Using a mixture of training techniques to help educate and inform, this course will take you all the way through project planning to project closure, covering practical issues involved in using the arts with young people at risk, including current CRB child protection legislation. Prices for the course, which include lunch and refreshments, range from £150 to £110, with bursaries available. For more info or to book a place, contact Jay Barron, Artsplan Development Manager, T: 023 8063 0960, E: artsplan@artswork.org.uk<