Conferences & Seminars
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Performing Arts & Health Symposium, University of Bolton
Sense & Accessibility: marketing effectively to Deaf & disabled audiences
PROTECT: Online and Social Media Information Event for the Youth Arts Sector
engage/enquire - International Conference
Artists of the Future: What’s Ahead for Arts and Disability, Disability Arts and Deaf Arts?
Un-Convention – 1st – 3rd October, 2010
Making digital collaboration happen across arts, film and media
Performing Arts & Health Symposium, University of Bolton
Where: University of Bolton, Senate House Design Studio
When: Wednesday 8 September 2010: 9.30am - 3.45pm
The University of Bolton in collaboration with PANDA, Bolton Council, The Phoenix and The Octagon Theatre will present a one-day event on Performing Arts and Health.
The day will introduce performing artists to the health arena. It will offer taster workshops in understanding the different elements of the health sector and how performers are actively making a living within this industry.
Taking place at the University of Bolton on Wednesday 8 September, attendees will hear from a number of motivating speakers on: - Self Awareness and Reflective Practice, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Special Educational Needs
This will give attendees new to the area of arts and health the opportunity to increase their awareness and employment viability.
The conference will coincide with the ‘Putting Patients First in Health and Service Delivery’ conference, also taking place at the University on the 8 September. This will give delegates the opportunity to network with service deliverers, voluntary sector health organisations and research commissioners, thus maximizing the opportunities for future partnerships.
The Speakers will include:
Jessica Bockler is an Arts Officer of Creative Alternatives, an Arts on Prescription’ programme for adults with mental ill health in Sefton, Merseyside
Jenny Riding is the Participation Officer for Activ8 at the Octagon Theatre and founding member of ‘Dramatically Healthy Theatre Company’, Activ8’s company in residence.
Vicky Ackroyd from Purple Patch Arts runs creative programmes for people with learning disabilities across Yorkshire and Lancashire.
Jackie Hagan is a performance poet and playwright who has been facilitating creative writing sessions for adults with mental health needs and learning disabilities for 7 years.
Lesley Hutchison is a freelance movement specialist and director in television, film and theatre.
Places are heavily subsidised and offered out at only £10 per person. Places must be booked in advance due to popularity.
To book, email your name, address and contact details to; Rebecca Albrow: R.A.Albrow@bolton.ac.uk or call Rebecca Albrow on 01204 903332
Sense & Accessibility: marketing effectively to Deaf & disabled audiences
Tuesday 28 September, 12.00pm - 4.00pm
Lanternhouse, Ulverston, Cumbria
http://www.allaboutaudiences.com/senseandaccessibility
Being accessible isn’t just about providing a ramp. Arts organisations are increasingly responding to people’s sensory needs, enabling visitors who are visually or hearing impaired to enjoy what’s on offer.
So once you’ve produced your brochure in Braille, arranged a BSL interpreter and rewritten your copy into Plain English, what next?
This seminar looks at opening out your organisation’s work to a wider audience by making it more accessible, and making sure that your message is getting out there.
As well as sound legal, moral and business reasons for being accessible, good sensory and intellectual access makes financial sense. In 2008/09, 52.7% of those with a limiting disability/illness attended at least one arts event. There is a strong business case for improving your provision for Deaf and disabled audiences and increasing your visitor numbers. And becoming more accessible offers benefits to a great range of people.
What will you learn?
•Top tips to market your accessible work to Deaf & disabled people
•Ideas for raising your profile among Deaf & disabled communities
•The importance of building trust and listening to feedback
•Why Deaf and disabled audience might not be engaging with your organisation
•How audio description works, and how you could use it to increase access
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•The theory and practice of improving intellectual access to the benefit of all your visitors
•A definition of the 5 areas of disability and the social model of disability and why your marketing should reflect these
Who is the event suitable for?
•Performing arts, visual arts, culture and heritage organisations
•Anyone who needs more understanding of how to use audio description in visual and performing arts settings
•Anyone interested in Intellectual Access and the benefits of presenting information in multiple formats
•Anyone who wants to improve their marketing to Deaf & disabled people, and build attendance for their assisted events
Contributors include:
•Mickey Fellowes, Director of Accessible Event Promotions a company established to promote accessible arts, cultural, community and leisure events in the North West and London. Mickey will be focusing upon the needs and preferences of disabled audiences and how to meet them.
•Catherine Bradley, Deputy Head of Evidence and Engagement on learning points from All About Audiences’ two-year project In Touch which aimed to improve communication with Deaf and disabled audiences.
•Anne Hornsby of Minds Eye on audio description.
•United Response on intellectual access.
More contributors will be announced soon.
For more information visit: http://www.allaboutaudiences.com/senseandaccessibility
PROTECT: Online and Social Media Information Event for the Youth Arts Sector
Half Day Seminar. Thursday 30th September 2010. 10 am - 2pm (arrivals 9.30 am) Action Transport Theatre, Whitby Hall, Stanney Lane, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 9AE £15 per Delegate.
ENYAN (English National Youth Arts Network) is delivering this event in partnership with Action Transport Theatre, to present vital information on e-safety and the use of social media when working with young people. This event aims to raise awareness and increase knowledge and understanding of e-safety and best practice when involving social media during youth arts projects.
It will present examples of how to engage young people through digital and social media and the creative benefits and outcomes that this can have upon a youth arts project.
Most importantly, this event will feature case study examples of best practice when applying online child protection in direct delivery projects and in regards to internet safety. During the seminar there will also be opportunities for discussions and debate.
To book your place, please complete the online booking form via:
http://www2.enyan.co.uk/conferences/7
Booking is required for all delegates and a minimum of 2 week’s notice for any cancellation is expected. Spaces will be provided on a first come, first served basis.
engage/enquire - International Conference
3–5 November 2010 - Broadway, Nottingham Media Centre
Nottingham Castle Museum & Art Gallery, Nottingham Contemporary and venues across Nottinghamduring the British Art Show 7
Rapid developments in the 21st century are creating opportunities
and challenges for arts and education professionals. We are confronted by environmental issues, developing technology, globalisation and changes to political agendas and policies.
This year’s engage/enquire International Conference will consider how arts educators can be best equipped to influence change now and in the future.
How do artists and visual arts organisations respond to global and national changes? What are the opportunities and responsibilities for visual arts educators resulting from these changes?
Can the sector influence political agendas and environmental issues, and does it have a responsibility to influence what is going on in the wider world?
How might the arts, audiences and resources reshape in response to environmental and technological as well as financial changes, and how can the arts be resilient and sustainable?
As well as a lively programme of presentations and debates, breakout sessions will provide a more intimate platform for discussion. Hear case studies, engage with activism and learn
about dynamic education projects.
For more details, go to http://www.engage.org/conference
Get involved online at http://www.axisweb.org/dialogue/engage
Twitter - #eng10
Book by 10 September 2010 for a discounted rate
Artists of the Future: What’s Ahead for Arts and Disability, Disability Arts and Deaf Arts?
Wednesday, September 8
1.30 - 4.30
Wolverhampton
An afternoon for deaf and disabled artists to explore professional development with leading and emerging practitioners, with Jenny Sealey (Artistic Director of Graeae) and visual artist Andrew Cochrane. Also includes a presentation by disabled young people about their work with artist Lisa Gunn and Wolverhampton Art Gallery.
The event is free but numbers will be limited. If you would like to attend please contact Kim Fuller (fullerk@walsall.gov.uk) by September 1st with your name and contact details and a brief outline of your art form/experience.
The event will have a BSL signer. Additional access requirements will be met upon individual request, including travel.
Un-Convention – 1st – 3rd October, 2010
From Brass Bands to Colombian Hip Hop.
This year’s national Un-Convention event promises to be the biggest and best yet. Taking influence from Un-Convention events around the world and inviting some of the most inspirational and influential figures from the global grassroots music scene – this year will use Un-Conventional spaces – including a barge, Salford Lads Club, Sacred Trinity Church, Islington Mill, Central Salford Station; and explore new and cutting edge issues around music, technology and creativity.
We have so far confirmed that Bill Drummond, Roisin Murphy, Jarvis Cocker, Martin Atkins, Jon McClure, Brian Travers, Billy Bragg, Kevin Cummins and Don Letts will be doing unusual and interesting things in the most unexplored places in the City. We will also host a travelling circus; music photography on buildings; very special interactive performances in unusual spaces around Salford and a brass band opening the event.
The panel programme features: Andrew Dubber (New Music Strategies), Aki Nawaz (Fundamental), Steve Lawson, Scott Cohen (The Orchard), Jason Singh, Cilla Baynes (Community Arts NW), Vijay Nair (OML India), Martin Giraldo (La Capsula, Colombia), Lykle de Vries (New Music Labs, Netherlands), John Robb, Get Cape, Wear Cape, Fly.
Panel content includes; ‘the politicisation of music’; ‘a digital day on a barge’; ‘music as a tool for social change’; ‘do it together’, ‘bands and brands’, ‘building a sustainable career in music’ and ‘we fought the law’.
Music from Roisin Murphy, Billy Bragg, Reverend Soundsystem, Gabby Young and Other Animals performing with Eccles Borough Brass Band, Kid British, Silverclub, Jah Wobble, The Beating Wing Orchestra, The Unabombers, The Whip DJs, Young Fathers, Paul Green, King Capisce, Joe Kriss, The Janice Graham Band, Phillious Williams, Caro Snatch, Naomi Kashiwagi and Matthew Krysko, Mendiamler, Debt Records Stage and Coupe De Ville… plus many more.
Plus a very special one off performance with Jon McClure, Martin Atkins, Jah Wobble, Jarvis Cocker, The BBC Philharmonic and performers from DR Congo, Poland, Colombia, Brazil, Africa and more places around the world.
Music nights curated by BBC Introducing, Helmets for Men, Debt Records and Now Then Magazine.
Tickets £14 - £40 – book now, limited tickets available: http://unconventionsalford2010.eventbrite.com/ and http://www.unconventionhub.org
Background
Salford based music industry event, Un-Convention is a global grassroots music event and community – that meets physically and virtually to share ideas; discuss and debate cutting edge issues around music, technology and creativity; and facilitates members engagement with their peers. Un-Convention is not about the business of music. The community is driven by a not for profit initiative that sees opportunity for the grassroots in the changes to the way music is being produced, consumed and sustained.
Starting as an alternative to mainstream music events around the world – Un-Convention was first held in Salford in October 2008. Two years on and 11 events later, Un-Convention has grabbed the attention of the global grassroots music community and now has events taking place in India, Colombia, Brazil, Australia, Spain, Germany, USA, Iceland – each event carrying the overall Un-Convention ethos, but each driven by it’s local grassroots music scene and infrastructure. All being coordinated from Salford with instigators around the globe.
8 September 2010 - 10 September 2010
The Media Festival Arts promises to address the critical questions facing arts, film and media businesses at a time of widespread change. As the new government beds in, and announces cuts, restructuring and economising of public funding mechanisms, and disruptive technologies continue to radically alter the way in which audiences consume, engage with and share content, the festival will bring together stakeholders from across the industries to discuss and debate the pressing issues faced by all, and find practical solutions to the challenges that lie ahead.
The Media Festival Arts is the only event bringing together the arts and media sectors to outline the potential for collaboration, skills exchange and partnership.
The Media Festival Arts brings over 40 leading speakers from arts, film and media including:
Jeremy Hunt, Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport
Russell Davies, Founder, The Newspaper Club
Roly Keating, Head of Archive, BBC
Fred Bolza, VP, Marketing Services, Sony Music Ltd
Sally Potter, Director, Adventure Pictures
Chris Clarke, Chief Creative Officer, Lost Boys International
James Hunt, Head of Programming, Sky Arts
Tabitha Jackson, Arts Commissioner, Channel 4
Andrew Nairne, Director of Arts Strategy, Arts Council England
Alex Stanhope, Lead Technologist, Technology Strategy Board
David Sabel, Head of Digital Media, Producer NT Live, National Theatre
Toby Barnes, Founder, Mudlark
Clare Reddington, Director, iShed
Alan Yentob, Creative Director, BBC
John Woodward, Chief Executive, UK Film Council
Jamie Schwartz, VP Theatrical Marketing, Momentum Pictures
Mike Stubbs, Director, FACT
Mathew Horsman, Founder, Mediatique
Matt Locke, Acting Head of Cross Platform, Channel 4
Mark Thompson, Director General, BBC
Download our brand new brochure here: http://www.emapconferences.co.uk/mediafestivalarts/downloads/_nocache?WT.mc_id=ch_MP
Why attend The Media Festival Arts?
• Explore how and why arts, film and media organisations can collaborate
• Understand how audiences behave online in order to better engage and communicate with them
• Discover what funding and financing opportunities exist for innovation and new forms of partnership
• Get to grips with the practicalities of digital, from social networking to search engine optimisation to digital rights
• Meet like-minded similar organisations looking for new opportunity in the on and offline world
Over 180 attendees already for the Media Festival Arts including:
BBC Research & Development / British Film Institute / Channel 4 BRITDOC Foundation / Colman Getty / Culture 24 / English National Opera / Film Agency for Wales / Fremantle Media Enterprises / Glyndebourne / London Philharmonic Orchestra / London Symphony Orchestra / Manchester International Festival / Naked Communications / Opera North / Royal Court Theatre / Sadler’s Wells Theatre / Shakespeare’s Globe / Welsh National Opera / York Theatre Royal & Pilot / Theatre Company and many more...
Follow this link to download the full list of attendees NOW.
http://www.emapconferences.co.uk/mediafestivalarts/downloads/_nocache?WT.mc_id=ch_MP
“With the seismic shifts in arts funding and the digital tremors running through broadcasting, the arts media are getting a fundamental rethink - Media Festival Arts is an ideal time and place to get a sense of how things are being reshaped.”
Adam Gee, Commissioning Editor, Cross - platform.(factual & arts), Channel 4
“At a time when we must continue to innovate, it’s exciting to bring together this diverse group of people to spark debate, bounce ideas off each other and create opportunities.”
David Sabel, Head of Digital Media, Producer, NT Live, National Theatre
Follow this link to download the full list of attendees NOW.
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10 February 2011
How to identify prospects for major gifts
Professional Development for Fundraisers
Practical training solutions tailor-made for you
Now, more than ever, people who are engaged in fundraising – full-time or as part of their role within the wider management of a cultural organisation – need to be armed with the latest knowledge, tools and techniques to achieve their funding targets. Our training programme is tailor-made for fundraisers in the cultural sector, designed and delivered by experienced development professionals.
For more information please contact your local Arts & Business office or: Tricia Jenkins Tel: +44 (0)20 7940 6418
Email: tricia.jenkins@artsandbusiness.org.uk
Visit our website: http://www.artsandbusiness.org.uk
“Being able to listen to and learn from speakers with such a huge wealth of experience was great. It has raised a number of interesting points that I intend to take to our next board meeting.”
Delegate from a recent master class
10 November 2010
It has never been more important than now to ensure that your organisation diversifies its funding sources, how can arts organisations identify what assets they have to sell? What's the risk? What's the advantage? How do you do it?
Date & venue:
Wednesday 10 November 2010 (1 - 4pm)
Leeds (venue tbc)
Cost:
Arts & Business members: free
Non-members: £50 + VAT (£57.50)
For bookings contact:
Debra Varley
Email: debra.varley@artsandbusiness.org.uk
“Being able to listen to and learn from speakers with such a huge wealth of experience was great. It has raised a number of interesting points that I intend to take to our next board meeting.”
Delegate from a recent master class
Making digital collaboration happen across arts, film and media
8-10 September 2010, London
The Media Festival Arts brings together the arts and media sectors to outline the potential for collaboration, skills exchange and partnership.
•Discover how collaborative action between the arts and media can reveal new revenue streams and world class content experiences
•Network with the best of media, the arts and technology to lay the foundations of mutually beneficial enterprise
•Overcome the challenges of investing in digital content and technology and ensure that your intellectual property is utilised effectively in the digital domain
•Unlock the potential in interactive, video, on-demand and IP delivery technology to deliver creativity, audiences and profitable partnership
•Learn how online brand extensions can drive live audiences and international penetration
The Advisory board includes:
Andrew Nairne (Arts Council England), Peter Bazalgette, (English National Opera), Alan Yentob, (BBC), David Sabel (National Theatre), Paula Le Dieu (BFI).
Early bird discount: Book before 18th June 2010 to save a further £150!
For more information and to book your place, please visit:
http://www.themediafestivalarts.com/download-guide.cfm
