New ENYAN ‘Young Arts Leaders’ Resource Now Available!
ENYAN (English National Youth Arts Network) has launched a new, free online resource ‘Young Arts Leaders’ presenting the findings of the network’s research into this rapid area of development!
Following the network’s previous campaign resulting in the production of the Creative Youth Consultation & Participation Toolkit, ENYAN is now delighted to announce this extremely valuable and timely resource which aims to raise the profile of, and support the youth arts sector in, the development of leadership skills, aspiration and potential of young people within the arts and cultural industries.
This colourful and accessible resource includes practical case studies sharing learning from projects across the country, policy developments, funding opportunities, signposting to a whole host of valuable contacts & support and, importantly, a breakdown of the range of programmes and opportunities available including; ‘Accreditation’, ‘Volunteering’, ‘Work-related Learning’, ‘Innovation & Entrepreneurship’, ‘Peer-Mentoring’, ‘Youth Voice & Influence’ and much more.
To compliment this, ‘Artsplan’ (ENYAN’s in-house professional development department) is piloting a new CPD course for professionals titled ‘Using the Arts to Develop Leadership, Aspiration and Potential’. Visit www.artswork.org.uk/artsplan for further details.
You can download a copy by visiting www2.enyan.co.uk/download/304457542
You can also access a diverse range of ‘Young Arts Leader’ Case Studies from the ENYAN website at: www.enyan.co.uk
For more information about this campaign please contact enyan@artswork.org.uk or call 023 8068 2535.
Prime Minister launches new fund for young people
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has launched a new initiative aiming to help young people across England play a more active role in their community.
Funded by the Department for Children, Schools and Families and the Department for Communities and Local Government, The Youth of Today programme will look to encourage young people aged 13-19 to make the most of their talent and get their voices heard.
As part of the programme, the Young Foundation will manage a £1 million Youth of Today Leadership Fund to help third sector groups create additional leadership opportunities for young people.
“Scaling Up” grants ranging between £5,000 and £20,000 are on offer to enable organisations to expand existing initiatives, whilst a limited number of “Reaching Out” grants worth between £75,000 & £100,000 will also be up for grabs for established groups with a proven track record.
Announcing the initiative, Mr Brown said:
“The Youth of Today will enable more young people to have their voice heard through a dynamic partnership of leading charities that will help increase the quality of opportunities for young people.
“I want to see many more young people have the opportunity to be seen and heard as leaders in their communities, central to solving community problems and active in engaging their peers in bringing about change.”
Children’s Secretary Ed Balls added:
“Today’s young people are tomorrow’s leaders and The Youth of Today is a programme unlike any other where the focus is on young people getting to grips with leadership roles.
“’The Youth of Today programme offer young people the chance to shine and demonstrate their leadership talents.”
For further information about the fund, visit the dedicated The Youth of Today website
Source: The Prime Minister’s Office, 03/07/2009
FREE Rural Youth Arts Seminar
Rural Youth Arts
Wed 9 Sept ‘09
Lanternhouse, The Ellers, Ulverston, Cumbria LA12 0AA
10.30 am- 12.30 pm
ENYAN , English National Youth Arts Network invites you and your colleagues in the North West Region to a FREE event which will profile outstanding rural youth arts projects; explore arts and cultural strategy for rural communities and discuss what further action is needed to support the development of rural youth arts projects.
The network is delighted to welcome Claire Smith who will present information about the Cheshire Rural Touring Network, she will provide information about their rural youth project and DVD resource which offers a new model of how a performing arts project can successfully and meaningfully engage young people in rural communities.
As a board member of the National Rural Touring Forum Claire will also be presenting information about the services available. The forum is the organisation that represents a number of mainly rural touring schemes and rural arts development agencies across England and Wales.
Ian Hunter from LITTORAL Arts will be presenting information about their rural arts and culture projects. Since 2002 LITTORAL Arts has been working on a series of research projects aimed at surfacing a co ordinated arts and cultural strategy for rural communities in England.
Additional speakers will also be providing models of best practice and there will be some focused discussion around the issues that are unique to developing, running, promoting sustaining rural youth arts projects. We are looking to create a dialogue between you and the speakers so that you can really benefit from attending.
This is a free, open and informal information session for ENYAN members in the region and anyone who wants to know more. Please feel free to circulate this information to those you feel would benefit from attending.
If you would like to attend please email enyan@artswork.org.uk with your full contact details to reserve a space. Places are limited so early booking is essential.
Exodus Festival 2009
Sunday 2 August 12-6pm
Urbis & Cathedral Gardens
A unique celebration of arts and culture brought to you by Greater Manchester’s diverse refugee communities. Featuring world music and dance from Afghanistan, Angola, Cameroon, DR Congo, India, Kurdistan, Pakistan, Somalia, Sudan, Zimbabwe and other countries across the globe.
Plus interactive workshops, children’s activities, international food market, world crafts and stalls.
Download the Exodus Festival flyer here
For copies of the flyers or for more information call 0161 234 2975 or email admin@can.uk.com.
Applications for stalls and performances are now closed.
For more information visit the Exodus Festival web page
TRAINING: Dance Links
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.
A new and improved series of two day residential training events will take place in autumn 2009. Training costs just £75 including meals and accommodation.
The events will cover:
- principles of best practice in dance both in and out of schools
- high quality learning and teaching
- identification of your strengths and professional development needs
- guidance on developing of a portfolio showing what you have to offer
- contexts, practicalities and essentials of working in schools
- management of resources, time and behaviour
Trainees will also be entitled to a year’s free membership of the NDTA.
Course dates:
Fri 4 & Sat 5 Sept – Sheffield
Fri 11 & Sat 12 Sept – Winchester
Fri 18 & Sat 19 Sept – Birmingham
To be eligible for a place on Dance Links, you must be 21 years old or over and have some experience of delivering dance in schools, either within or beyond the curriculum.
You should also have at least one of the following:
- Degree in dance or dance and another subject
- Vocational training at a stage school or through a degree
- Certified course for working in schools and other community settings
- Links with regional and national dance agencies
- Registration with a private dance teaching association
How to apply
Places are limited so send your application in as soon as possible. Applications will be assessed and allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Final closing date for applications: 12 noon, Fri 14 Aug ‘09
If you feel that you meet the criteria, download the application form from http://www.ndta.org.uk/dance-links/training/ and email it to dancelinks@ndta.org.uk along with your CV.
Dance Links: Training is being delivered by the National Dance Teachers Association on behalf of Youth Dance England.
Telling Tales Holiday Workshops for 8s – 11s
Wednesday 28 October 2009, 10.30am – 12.30pm
WHAT IF…? Stretch your imagination in this story-making workshop.
Thursday 29 October 2009, 10.30am – 12.30pm
Explore behind the scenes to find out how lights, sounds, costumes and objects are used to tell stories on stage.
Cost: £5 per session; Book via Box Office on 0161 833 9833
Bitesize! Holiday Workshops for 5s – 7s
Monday 26 October 2009, 10.30am – 12pm
STORY-CATCHERS. Where do stories come from? Follow a trail round the theatre to find a story and bring it to life.
Tuesday 27 October 2009, 10.30am – 12pm
COLOUR-CATCHERS. Explore how colours and pictures tell a story.
Cost: £4 per session; Book via Box Office on 0161 833 9833
Little Lizards Holiday workshop for 2s – 5s
Friday 30 October 2009, 10 – 11am
Exchange Education is piloting a series of interactive, imaginative workshops for under 5s. Why not explore our theatre and discover a place with space to move, play and imagine?
NB. All children must be accompanied by a parent / carer throughout the session.
Cost: £3; Book via Box Office on 0161 833 9833
First Bite Theatre Group for 10s – 13s
The First Bite Theatre Group is the Royal Exchange Theatre’s regular group for 10 – 13 year olds who are enthusiastic about theatre. The group meets every Monday evening from 5.30 – 7.30pm from February to June each year. As part of the First Bite Theatre Group you will explore the world of theatre through practical, creative workshops and perform in a play created by the group, at the Royal Exchange Studio Theatre.
We are able to offer 25 places in the First Bite Theatre Group every year. We aim to try and create a balanced group with a mix of ages, experiences and interests, so you have as good a chance as anyone of becoming a member of the group even if this is something you’ve never done before!
For more information about the group please click here or contact Becky Prestwich 0161 615 6693 or email becky.prestwich@royalexchange.co.uk.
Young People’s Theatre Workshop for 14s – 19s
The Young People’s Theatre Workshop is the Royal Exchange Theatre’s regular group for 14s – 19s. From September 2009, this group is bigger than ever before, with two phases to the project.
PHASE ONE will begin in September, with the opportunity to join one of four new groups, exploring the world of theatre and expressing your own creativity…
ON THE PAGE (WRITING GROUP): Have you got a story to tell? Do you want to learn more about the craft of playwriting? From finding inspiration to creating characters and locations, weekly sessions will explore the techniques you need to bring your story to life on stage.
DIRECTING GROUP: How does a Director work with a creative team to shape the vision for a production? How do they encourage a creative atmosphere in rehearsals? How do they inspire actors to give their best performances? Explore the skills a director needs and see if you’ve got what it takes to bring a production together.
DRAMA GROUP: Discover techniques for using your voice, your body and your imagination to create the best performances you can. Work with theatre professionals on a range of drama-activities including storytelling, script-work and improvisation.
OFFSTAGE (DESIGN GROUP): Making theatre isn’t all about acting! Come along to discover how you can tell a story though light, sound, objects and costumes. Work with theatre professionals to create your own designs, discover how sound and light is controlled and explore what really goes on behind the scenes.
The young people who join these groups will then have the opportunity to join PHASE TWO of the YPTW: In January 2010, a group of young directors, designers, writers and performers will come together to create their own performances, installations and exhibitions for a celebration event in The Studio.
For more information about the group (including dates, costs and application procedures), please click here or contact Becky on becky.prestwich@royalexchange.co.uk / 0161 615 6693.
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