Hello
Wesley-Barrell are keen to ensure that all makers who fit the criteria, are made aware of the WESLEY-BARRELL CRAFT AWARDS 2008 and encouraged to
enter. We would be very grateful for your support in raising awareness. I have included brief details below and full details and an application form can be found on the
Wesley-Barrell website www.wesley-barrell.co.uk and clicking on 'What's On' on the home page which will take you through to the Craft Award pages.
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Winning a Wesley-Barrell Craft Award will bring recognition to maker's skills - the judging panel is made up of some of the most respected and discerning names in the world of craft and design including Jon Snow - Channel 4 News anchorman, Kara O'Reilly - Associate Editor Sunday Times Style, Celia Birtwell - Textile designer, Alastair Graham - Furniture consultant, Sheryll Catto - from the Crafts Council, Helen Chislett - Journalist and Juliette Barrell - from Wesley-Barrell.
The Wesley-Barrell Craft Awards are aimed specifically at makers who are 'mid-careerists' that have been working professionally in Britain for five years.
There are two categories; Furniture and Textiles for Interiors.
As well as a cash prize of £3,000, the two winners will also benefit from a business mentoring scheme with Wesley-Barrell which will give them access to professionals from
every department including marketing, sales, accounts and IT.
Winners from each category will be announced at Origin 2008 - The London Craft Fair run by the Crafts Council at Somerset House. Winners and short-listed makers
will be showcased at the Fair following a touring exhibition of selected Wesley-Barrell stores next summer including their flagship store at 15 Wigmore Street, London.
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If makers are unable to enter online they can also contact me for a hard copy of the application form. Please do let me know if you have any queries and thank you
for your support.
Best wishes, Ali
Alison Griffiths
Marketing & Publicity Manager
Tel: - 01993 893108
Fax: - 01993 893135
www.wesley-barrell.co.uk
Tuesday, 15 January 2008
Thursday, 10 January 2008
DARWIN COMMUNITY ARTS FUND
PROPOSAL to Apply for SHREWSBURY & ATCHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL DARWIN COMMUNITY ARTS FUND
“In 2009 Shrewsbury will at the centre of the worldwide Charles Darwin bicentenary celebrations. This is an unprecedented opportunity for Shrewsbury to celebrate its famous son, under the glare of the international spotlight. Shrewsbury & Atcham Borough Council has launched this Darwin Community Arts Fund to celebrate his achievements. We are offering a wonderful opportunity for the community to get involved and deliver cultural activities that both inspire and engage”.
Cllr Charles Armstrong
Vision
We are looking for high profile creative projects that have a wide reach within the community. Projects must be ambitious in their scope and have the ability to deliver in scale. Successful applications must be programmed into the bicentenary no later than October 2008.
Context
Shrewsbury is the birthplace of Charles Darwin and was his home for the first 27 years of his life. Our Darwin is a young, enquiring mind not the hirsute, aged academic on a ten pound note.
This is the town of his formative years and early influences. He attended two universities and went on the Voyage of the Beagle whilst still a resident of the town. This is where the mind was made.
The ideas that he committed to paper continue to resonate in all areas of society, Science, Education, Politics, Art and Culture.
February 12, 2009 is his 200th birthday and 2009 is also the 150th anniversary of the publication of “On the Origin of the Species”.
FUNDING
Proposals will funded up to £5,000 We are keen to encourage applicants to seek additional sources of funding to add value and scale to their
project.
APPLICATIONS
Please write a proposal describing your project in no more than two sides of A4 and include a cost breakdown
+ supporting information. The scheme is likely to be highly competitive and awards will only be given to projects that demonstrate value for money.
AIMS
Who can apply? Established groups or organisations, groups or organisations coming together to deliver a project, Schools, Voluntary Groups and Arts Practitioners.
What is the project? Events, Activities and Projects that celebrate Charles Darwin and his ideas.
Where must the event, project or activity take place? Within the geographical area of SABC
When can your project take place? July 2008 – December 2009
Applications must be delivered for consideration by April 11 2008
Objectives Events, Projects and Activities must address ONE of the following objectives: ¬
Community
1. Involving communities
2. Providing opportunities for participation.
3. Promoting vibrant communities. Education
1 Projects related to Darwin’s life, ideas and intellectual legacy.
2 Projects that engage, stimulate and develop skills across the community.
3 Projects to support formal and informal learning.
Criteria
1 This fund is for NEW work
2 Your project must be community-led or community partnered and have local community support (a true grass roots initiative)
3 It must address one or more of the important issues identified in the Shrewsbury & Atcham Borough Council Community Arts Strategy (See below)
4 It must be delivered within parameters stated, unless otherwise agreed by the council
5 The project should have measurable milestones which will be monitored regularly by SABC staff
6 There must not be any revenue implications for the Borough Council or its successors
What the fund cannot be used for
1 It cannot be used for a project that does not meet the main objectives of the Community Arts Strategy (Attached)
2 It cannot support a private or commercial enterprise
3 It cannot be a substitute for core funding
4 It cannot be used for revenue in terms of ongoing maintenance, eg. Maintenance of equipment /open spaces
5 It cannot be used to offset other promised funding
6 It cannot be used for continuance of existing projects
S.A.B.C. RELEVANT ARTS STRATEGY OBJECTIVES:
Ref Objective 5 Improve Access To Arts Activities
5.3 Supporting arts projects that promote social inclusion
5.2 Supporting arts activity in rural areas
7 Maximise Available Resources
7.2 Fund projects that meet the Council’s core objectives
7.3 Lever external funding through Arts Grants scheme 8 Increase and Broaden Participation
8.1 Provide development opportunities for local artists/organisations
8.2 Encourage professional artists/organisations to present work in SABC
11 Develop Festivals and Events
11.1 Support the development and co-ordination of Shrewsbury’s events and festivals
For further details on these objectives applicants are advised to read the SABC Arts Strategy available on SABC website – www.shrewsbury.gov.uk
Applications must be delivered for consideration by April 11 2008
Applications to the DARWIN COMMUNITY ARTS FUND should be sent to: Maggie Love – ADO The Guildhall, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury. SY3 8HQ
Any questions contact:- Maggie Love - 01743 281043 or maggie.love@shrewsbury.gov.uk
“In 2009 Shrewsbury will at the centre of the worldwide Charles Darwin bicentenary celebrations. This is an unprecedented opportunity for Shrewsbury to celebrate its famous son, under the glare of the international spotlight. Shrewsbury & Atcham Borough Council has launched this Darwin Community Arts Fund to celebrate his achievements. We are offering a wonderful opportunity for the community to get involved and deliver cultural activities that both inspire and engage”.
Cllr Charles Armstrong
Vision
We are looking for high profile creative projects that have a wide reach within the community. Projects must be ambitious in their scope and have the ability to deliver in scale. Successful applications must be programmed into the bicentenary no later than October 2008.
Context
Shrewsbury is the birthplace of Charles Darwin and was his home for the first 27 years of his life. Our Darwin is a young, enquiring mind not the hirsute, aged academic on a ten pound note.
This is the town of his formative years and early influences. He attended two universities and went on the Voyage of the Beagle whilst still a resident of the town. This is where the mind was made.
The ideas that he committed to paper continue to resonate in all areas of society, Science, Education, Politics, Art and Culture.
February 12, 2009 is his 200th birthday and 2009 is also the 150th anniversary of the publication of “On the Origin of the Species”.
FUNDING
Proposals will funded up to £5,000 We are keen to encourage applicants to seek additional sources of funding to add value and scale to their
project.
APPLICATIONS
Please write a proposal describing your project in no more than two sides of A4 and include a cost breakdown
+ supporting information. The scheme is likely to be highly competitive and awards will only be given to projects that demonstrate value for money.
AIMS
Who can apply? Established groups or organisations, groups or organisations coming together to deliver a project, Schools, Voluntary Groups and Arts Practitioners.
What is the project? Events, Activities and Projects that celebrate Charles Darwin and his ideas.
Where must the event, project or activity take place? Within the geographical area of SABC
When can your project take place? July 2008 – December 2009
Applications must be delivered for consideration by April 11 2008
Objectives Events, Projects and Activities must address ONE of the following objectives: ¬
Community
1. Involving communities
2. Providing opportunities for participation.
3. Promoting vibrant communities. Education
1 Projects related to Darwin’s life, ideas and intellectual legacy.
2 Projects that engage, stimulate and develop skills across the community.
3 Projects to support formal and informal learning.
Criteria
1 This fund is for NEW work
2 Your project must be community-led or community partnered and have local community support (a true grass roots initiative)
3 It must address one or more of the important issues identified in the Shrewsbury & Atcham Borough Council Community Arts Strategy (See below)
4 It must be delivered within parameters stated, unless otherwise agreed by the council
5 The project should have measurable milestones which will be monitored regularly by SABC staff
6 There must not be any revenue implications for the Borough Council or its successors
What the fund cannot be used for
1 It cannot be used for a project that does not meet the main objectives of the Community Arts Strategy (Attached)
2 It cannot support a private or commercial enterprise
3 It cannot be a substitute for core funding
4 It cannot be used for revenue in terms of ongoing maintenance, eg. Maintenance of equipment /open spaces
5 It cannot be used to offset other promised funding
6 It cannot be used for continuance of existing projects
S.A.B.C. RELEVANT ARTS STRATEGY OBJECTIVES:
Ref Objective 5 Improve Access To Arts Activities
5.3 Supporting arts projects that promote social inclusion
5.2 Supporting arts activity in rural areas
7 Maximise Available Resources
7.2 Fund projects that meet the Council’s core objectives
7.3 Lever external funding through Arts Grants scheme 8 Increase and Broaden Participation
8.1 Provide development opportunities for local artists/organisations
8.2 Encourage professional artists/organisations to present work in SABC
11 Develop Festivals and Events
11.1 Support the development and co-ordination of Shrewsbury’s events and festivals
For further details on these objectives applicants are advised to read the SABC Arts Strategy available on SABC website – www.shrewsbury.gov.uk
Applications must be delivered for consideration by April 11 2008
Applications to the DARWIN COMMUNITY ARTS FUND should be sent to: Maggie Love – ADO The Guildhall, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury. SY3 8HQ
Any questions contact:- Maggie Love - 01743 281043 or maggie.love@shrewsbury.gov.uk
ARTS CAFÉ
ARTS CAFÉ
Belmont Arts Centre
Monday February 4th 2008 from 7- 9pm
Hello Everyone
I do hope all the Festive Fun has filled you with inspiration there’s a lot to look forward to this year and next. So get your creative hats on!
Enclosed is the Arts Grant application form for 2008-2009, deadline for application is March 10th 2008. Also enclosed the Summer season Brochure application form and who to contact.
contact maggie
Shrewsbury and Atcham Borough Council has agreed to offer funding of £70,000 to a Darwin Community Arts pot for applications up to £5,000 each. All the details are enclosed all you have do is write a proposal meeting the aims, objectives and criteria laid out. These proposals need to be delivered for consideration by April 11 2008.
The Arts Cafe will be an ideal opportunity to ask questions on any of these applications.
Otherwise please email me at the above address with your quires.
It would be really helpful and environmentally correct to start setting up email communication with you all. If you would prefer to receive future information and be part of a network of information please send me your request by email. At the same time please confirm if you are attending this FREE Arts Cafe, as this will help ensure there is enough wine to go around. Dash will be presenting its successful project, ‘Barriers’. I’ve also invited Micaela Schmitz from Making Music - an umbrella organisation for voluntary (unpaid) music organisations (performers, promoters) to tell you how your group can benefit from membership.
I do hope you will be able to join me for a glass of wine/juice at the Arts Café on Monday Feb 4th at the Belmont Arts Centre, 7pm. Remember the evening provides people with a good opportunity to meet each other and find out what we are all up to. I look forward to seeing you there.
All good wishes
Maggie Love
Arts Development Officer
Belmont Arts Centre
Monday February 4th 2008 from 7- 9pm
Hello Everyone
I do hope all the Festive Fun has filled you with inspiration there’s a lot to look forward to this year and next. So get your creative hats on!
Enclosed is the Arts Grant application form for 2008-2009, deadline for application is March 10th 2008. Also enclosed the Summer season Brochure application form and who to contact.
contact maggie
Shrewsbury and Atcham Borough Council has agreed to offer funding of £70,000 to a Darwin Community Arts pot for applications up to £5,000 each. All the details are enclosed all you have do is write a proposal meeting the aims, objectives and criteria laid out. These proposals need to be delivered for consideration by April 11 2008.
The Arts Cafe will be an ideal opportunity to ask questions on any of these applications.
Otherwise please email me at the above address with your quires.
It would be really helpful and environmentally correct to start setting up email communication with you all. If you would prefer to receive future information and be part of a network of information please send me your request by email. At the same time please confirm if you are attending this FREE Arts Cafe, as this will help ensure there is enough wine to go around. Dash will be presenting its successful project, ‘Barriers’. I’ve also invited Micaela Schmitz from Making Music - an umbrella organisation for voluntary (unpaid) music organisations (performers, promoters) to tell you how your group can benefit from membership.
I do hope you will be able to join me for a glass of wine/juice at the Arts Café on Monday Feb 4th at the Belmont Arts Centre, 7pm. Remember the evening provides people with a good opportunity to meet each other and find out what we are all up to. I look forward to seeing you there.
All good wishes
Maggie Love
Arts Development Officer
Wednesday, 9 January 2008
Designer Maker West Midlands, Seminar Discussion Days
Designer Maker West Midlands, Seminar Discussion Days on the 21st January and the 11th February 2008 10-5.00pm.
There are still a few free places left for the two events. They will be held at Arts Council England West Midlands, 82 Granville St, Birmingham B1 2LH
The seminar days are aimed at supporting mid-career makers from the (West Midlands region) wishing to engage in discussion on ideas for new work and developing new markets.
The intention is to provide an interactive and friendly opportunity for debate, the exchange of ideas and the practical working up of plans for new work and new markets.
21st January 2008
'In Conversation with Leading Practitioners' - discussions focusing on the developing new work, the leading practitioners are:
· Jane Adam - Jeweller www.janeadam.com
· Chris Keenan - Potter www.chriskeenan.com
· Heather Belcher - Textiles www.heatherbelcher.co.uk
11th February 2008
'In Conversation with Curators and Gallery Professionals' - a seminar discussion day focusing on developing marketing opportunities, the Curators and Gallery Professionals are:
· Kate Stoddart - Freelance curator at Nottingham Castle Museum and Lustre at the Djanogly Art Gallery
· Jack Doherty - Potter & CPA Chair, CPA organises the Ceramic Art London, at the RCA Galleries
· Aileen Hamilton - The Grace Barrand Design Centre
Booking is essential. Please find attached pdf for further details on the events, visit the DMWM website or contact Wendy Jones 0121 331 6759.
www.DesignerMakerWM.co.uk or email info@DesignerMakerWM.co.uk
There are still a few free places left for the two events. They will be held at Arts Council England West Midlands, 82 Granville St, Birmingham B1 2LH
The seminar days are aimed at supporting mid-career makers from the (West Midlands region) wishing to engage in discussion on ideas for new work and developing new markets.
The intention is to provide an interactive and friendly opportunity for debate, the exchange of ideas and the practical working up of plans for new work and new markets.
21st January 2008
'In Conversation with Leading Practitioners' - discussions focusing on the developing new work, the leading practitioners are:
· Jane Adam - Jeweller www.janeadam.com
· Chris Keenan - Potter www.chriskeenan.com
· Heather Belcher - Textiles www.heatherbelcher.co.uk
11th February 2008
'In Conversation with Curators and Gallery Professionals' - a seminar discussion day focusing on developing marketing opportunities, the Curators and Gallery Professionals are:
· Kate Stoddart - Freelance curator at Nottingham Castle Museum and Lustre at the Djanogly Art Gallery
· Jack Doherty - Potter & CPA Chair, CPA organises the Ceramic Art London, at the RCA Galleries
· Aileen Hamilton - The Grace Barrand Design Centre
Booking is essential. Please find attached pdf for further details on the events, visit the DMWM website or contact Wendy Jones 0121 331 6759.
www.DesignerMakerWM.co.uk
Tuesday, 8 January 2008
directory of freelance artists
We are planning to compile a directory of freelance artists who can run fun and flexible workshops with kids aged 5- 11 years old in South Shropshire during the holiday periods.
A series of children’s sport & art holiday activities and events are run in village halls and community centres across the South Shropshire district by the council’s Leisure Development team. The aim is to provide fun activates for local children to prevent holiday boredom and equip youngsters with new skills.
We are interested in hearing from all artists working in any artform, including; dance, drama, crafts, music, sculpture, circus, visual arts and digital media.
Artists will be paid £25 per hour on a freelance occasional basis inclusive of expenses. Additional costs for materials may be negotiated.
If you have previously run holiday activities for SSDC you will still need to apply as this directory will replace the previous scheme.
For further information contact Jenny Henrywood on tel: 01584 813190, email: jenny.henrywood@southshropshire.gov.uk
A series of children’s sport & art holiday activities and events are run in village halls and community centres across the South Shropshire district by the council’s Leisure Development team. The aim is to provide fun activates for local children to prevent holiday boredom and equip youngsters with new skills.
We are interested in hearing from all artists working in any artform, including; dance, drama, crafts, music, sculpture, circus, visual arts and digital media.
Artists will be paid £25 per hour on a freelance occasional basis inclusive of expenses. Additional costs for materials may be negotiated.
If you have previously run holiday activities for SSDC you will still need to apply as this directory will replace the previous scheme.
For further information contact Jenny Henrywood on tel: 01584 813190, email: jenny.henrywood@southshropshire.gov.uk
Thursday, 3 January 2008
Brief for Support Artist
Arts in Mental Health Pilot Project
Brief for Support Artist
Background and Project
This is an artist led pilot project, supported by a collaborative partnership comprising of Joint Commissioning Team for Mental Health, Telford & Wrekin Community Mental Health Teams, Arts & Culture Team at Telford & Wrekin and Shropshire Arts Partnership.
The idea is to take forward the concept of Art in Health and Well Being by offering creative activity in the form of well supported creative workshops within a community setting, as a therapeutic focus and a means of aiding and sustaining mental health recovery. We want to provide an opportunity for people with mental health needs to access and participate in structured creative art workshops, which will be led by an established artist with the on-going support of experienced mental health workers.
The workshops would offer high quality intervention encompassing new thinking/practices for mental health recovery at its core objectives. This community based structured format would be supported by robust existing referral and risk management systems for people with mental health problems. This project aims to establish a good working partnership between mental health service providers and Arts & Culture Team
The Arts & Culture Team at Telford & Wrekin has many years experience of delivering arts projects to communities in priority wards and vulnerable or targeted groups and also aims to train and support emerging artists interested in working within community arts.
A project manager/lead artist has been appointed. The team is offering an opportunity for a support artist to work alongside the lead artist on this pilot project.
Project detail
The workshops will be coordinated by an established artist. The participants will be referred through the community mental health teams and their contacts. Criteria for referral will be as robust as possible with participants required to:
• Have a keen interest in the arts.
• Be committed to attending each weekly session
If appropriate completed artwork(s) may form an exhibition at the end of the pilot with participants taking part in curating the exhibition .
Person Specification
It is anticipated that the appointed person will have the following:
• A high level of personal skill in two-dimensional artwork.
• Experience of working with people in a way which enables them to reach their potential.
• Be willing to work as part of a team under the direction of the lead artist.
• A desire to develop skills and experience in community arts.
The contract will be for 8 weekly sessions of approximately 2.5 hours each, commencing end January 2008. The sessions will take place on a Wednesday between 12 noon and 3pm
The rate of pay will be £12 per hour.
How to apply
• A written response of no more than 2 sides of A4 outlining previous experience and why you are interested in this opportunity.
• CV
Please email helen.chesters@telford.gov.uk
01952 382367 / 07800 671712
Deadline for expressions of interest: Friday 11 January 2008
Informal interview of short listed artists: Wednesday 16 or Thursday 17 January 2008
The successful candidate will be subject to a Telford and Wrekin CRB check.
Brief for Support Artist
Background and Project
This is an artist led pilot project, supported by a collaborative partnership comprising of Joint Commissioning Team for Mental Health, Telford & Wrekin Community Mental Health Teams, Arts & Culture Team at Telford & Wrekin and Shropshire Arts Partnership.
The idea is to take forward the concept of Art in Health and Well Being by offering creative activity in the form of well supported creative workshops within a community setting, as a therapeutic focus and a means of aiding and sustaining mental health recovery. We want to provide an opportunity for people with mental health needs to access and participate in structured creative art workshops, which will be led by an established artist with the on-going support of experienced mental health workers.
The workshops would offer high quality intervention encompassing new thinking/practices for mental health recovery at its core objectives. This community based structured format would be supported by robust existing referral and risk management systems for people with mental health problems. This project aims to establish a good working partnership between mental health service providers and Arts & Culture Team
The Arts & Culture Team at Telford & Wrekin has many years experience of delivering arts projects to communities in priority wards and vulnerable or targeted groups and also aims to train and support emerging artists interested in working within community arts.
A project manager/lead artist has been appointed. The team is offering an opportunity for a support artist to work alongside the lead artist on this pilot project.
Project detail
The workshops will be coordinated by an established artist. The participants will be referred through the community mental health teams and their contacts. Criteria for referral will be as robust as possible with participants required to:
• Have a keen interest in the arts.
• Be committed to attending each weekly session
If appropriate completed artwork(s) may form an exhibition at the end of the pilot with participants taking part in curating the exhibition .
Person Specification
It is anticipated that the appointed person will have the following:
• A high level of personal skill in two-dimensional artwork.
• Experience of working with people in a way which enables them to reach their potential.
• Be willing to work as part of a team under the direction of the lead artist.
• A desire to develop skills and experience in community arts.
The contract will be for 8 weekly sessions of approximately 2.5 hours each, commencing end January 2008. The sessions will take place on a Wednesday between 12 noon and 3pm
The rate of pay will be £12 per hour.
How to apply
• A written response of no more than 2 sides of A4 outlining previous experience and why you are interested in this opportunity.
• CV
Please email helen.chesters@telford.gov.uk
01952 382367 / 07800 671712
Deadline for expressions of interest: Friday 11 January 2008
Informal interview of short listed artists: Wednesday 16 or Thursday 17 January 2008
The successful candidate will be subject to a Telford and Wrekin CRB check.
Brief for Artist’s Mentor
Arts in Mental Health Project
Brief for Artist’s Mentor
Background and project information
This is an artist led pilot project, supported by a collaborative partnership comprising of Joint Commissioning Team for Mental Health, Telford & Wrekin Community Mental Health Teams, Arts & Culture Team at Telford & Wrekin and Shropshire Arts Partnership.
The idea is to take forward the concept of Art in Health and Well Being by offering creative activity in the form of well supported creative workshops within a community setting, as a therapeutic focus and a means of aiding and sustaining mental health recovery. We want to provide an opportunity for people with mental health needs to access and participate in structured creative art workshops, which will be led by an established artist with the on-going support of experienced mental health workers.
The workshops would offer high quality intervention encompassing new thinking/practices for mental health recovery at its core objectives. This community based structured format would be supported by robust existing referral and risk management systems for people with mental health problems. This project aims to establish a good working partnership between mental health service providers and Arts & Culture Team
The Arts & Culture Team at Telford & Wrekin has many years experience of delivering arts projects to communities in priority wards and vulnerable or targeted groups and also aims to train and support emerging artists interested in working within a community arts setting.
Project detail
The workshops will be coordinated by an established artist. The participants will be referred through the community mental health teams and their contacts. Criteria for referral will be as robust as possible with participants required to:
• Have a keen interest in the arts.
• Be committed to attending each weekly session
The workshops will run for two and a half hours each week on Wednesdays between 12.30 -3.00pm at Castle Farm Community Centre, Hadley, Telford
If appropriate completed artwork(s) may form an exhibition at the end of the pilot with participants taking part in curating the exhibition
Person Specification
We are looking for a person with experience of managing, supervising or mentoring, able to support, advise and offer guidance to a lead artist working on this arts in health project.
The person should demonstrate an interest or have experience in an arts, health or creative environment and be available to work with the lead artist to determine the direction of the project
Skills required
It is anticipated that the appointed person will also have the following:
• Good listening skills
• An understanding of personal / professional development.
• A high level of personal skill in two-dimensional artwork.
• Experience of working with people in a way which enables them to reach their potential.
The pilot project will run for 8 weeks from January to March 2008.
We would like to negotiate regarding what you consider could be delivered before, during and or after the project for the fee of £600
How to apply
• A written response of no more than 2 sides of A4 outlining previous experience and why you are interested in this opportunity.
• CV
Please email helen.chesters@telford.gov.uk
01952 382367 / 07800 671712
Deadline for expressions of interest: Friday 11 January
Informal interview of short listed candidates: Wednesday 16 or Thursday 17 January 2008.
The successful candidate will be subject to a Telford and Wrekin CRB check.
Brief for Artist’s Mentor
Background and project information
This is an artist led pilot project, supported by a collaborative partnership comprising of Joint Commissioning Team for Mental Health, Telford & Wrekin Community Mental Health Teams, Arts & Culture Team at Telford & Wrekin and Shropshire Arts Partnership.
The idea is to take forward the concept of Art in Health and Well Being by offering creative activity in the form of well supported creative workshops within a community setting, as a therapeutic focus and a means of aiding and sustaining mental health recovery. We want to provide an opportunity for people with mental health needs to access and participate in structured creative art workshops, which will be led by an established artist with the on-going support of experienced mental health workers.
The workshops would offer high quality intervention encompassing new thinking/practices for mental health recovery at its core objectives. This community based structured format would be supported by robust existing referral and risk management systems for people with mental health problems. This project aims to establish a good working partnership between mental health service providers and Arts & Culture Team
The Arts & Culture Team at Telford & Wrekin has many years experience of delivering arts projects to communities in priority wards and vulnerable or targeted groups and also aims to train and support emerging artists interested in working within a community arts setting.
Project detail
The workshops will be coordinated by an established artist. The participants will be referred through the community mental health teams and their contacts. Criteria for referral will be as robust as possible with participants required to:
• Have a keen interest in the arts.
• Be committed to attending each weekly session
The workshops will run for two and a half hours each week on Wednesdays between 12.30 -3.00pm at Castle Farm Community Centre, Hadley, Telford
If appropriate completed artwork(s) may form an exhibition at the end of the pilot with participants taking part in curating the exhibition
Person Specification
We are looking for a person with experience of managing, supervising or mentoring, able to support, advise and offer guidance to a lead artist working on this arts in health project.
The person should demonstrate an interest or have experience in an arts, health or creative environment and be available to work with the lead artist to determine the direction of the project
Skills required
It is anticipated that the appointed person will also have the following:
• Good listening skills
• An understanding of personal / professional development.
• A high level of personal skill in two-dimensional artwork.
• Experience of working with people in a way which enables them to reach their potential.
The pilot project will run for 8 weeks from January to March 2008.
We would like to negotiate regarding what you consider could be delivered before, during and or after the project for the fee of £600
How to apply
• A written response of no more than 2 sides of A4 outlining previous experience and why you are interested in this opportunity.
• CV
Please email helen.chesters@telford.gov.uk
01952 382367 / 07800 671712
Deadline for expressions of interest: Friday 11 January
Informal interview of short listed candidates: Wednesday 16 or Thursday 17 January 2008.
The successful candidate will be subject to a Telford and Wrekin CRB check.
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