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Programme for Cohesion, Sharing and Integration Consultation session at CAF - posted 03.9.2010  area: NI
dates: 23 September, 12noon
The Programme for Cohesion, Sharing and Integration (CSI) consultation was launched some weeks ago by the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister (OFMDFM) and will continue until 29 October 2010.
The aim of the document is to provide a policy framework for 'a strong community where everyone, regardless of race, colour, religious or political opinion, age, gender, disability or sexual orientation can live, work and socialise in a context of fairness, equality, rights, responsibilities and respect'.
It will be important to make a strong case for the value of community arts in peace building work; in creating a safe space for difficult conversations; in challenging homophobia, racism, sectarianism and other forms of discrimination and in providing a powerful tool to create a more inclusive society. Funding will be attached to this policy which all government departments will be required to deliver on.
The policy will have huge implications for public funding for the coming decade. CSI is a very important piece of legislation and it is crucial that community arts are recognised as a delivery mechanism. This can only happen with a strong response from the community arts sector.
CAF will be hosting a consultation session on 23rd September 2010 between 10.00 am and 12.00 pm at CAF's offices on 15 Church Street, Belfast, BT1 1PG. For more information or to register contact Heather Floyd at: heather@caf.ie
source: Community Arts Cash (CAF) Belfast Mela: win a pair of return tickets to India or Cairo for a cultural trip of a lifetime - posted 27.8.2010 area: Botanic Gardens, Belfast
dates: Sunday 29th August (12-6pm) Free admission
International music and dance, world food, craft and ethnic markets, cookery theatre by celebrity Indian chef, ‘Manju Mali’, a Rajasthani ethnic circus and an interactive ‘Culture Trip’ area for children, ensure that the Belfast Mela remains one of NI’s most popular festivals for a fun cultural and creative family day out!
The Mela, meaning ‘to meet’, is a showcase of ethnic music, dance, arts and food from over 30 nations across the globe. Crowds are in for a variety of treats as the event is jam packed with a show stopping schedule including the Grand Mela Raffle which will take place between 5.30-6.00pm on the World Stage.
Grand mela Raffle Tickets can be purchased on the day at a number of information points placed throughout the Botanic Gardens. As well as the main prizes of a pair of return tickets to any Indian city served by Etihad Airways and a pair of return tickets to Cairo courtesy of BMI the organisers are offering you the opportunity to win for just £1 per ticket:
- Return crossing for a car and family on Belfast - Stranraerservice served by Stena Line
- A Pair of First Class Return Train Tickets from Belfast to Dublin served by NI Railways
- A night’s stay for two in a Deluxe Room in 5* Merchant Hotel, Belfast
- Dinner for Two at Gingeroot Indian Restaurant
- Far Eastern Hamper supplied by ArtsEkta
The Belfast Mela offers something for everyone and remains one of Northern Ireland’s most popular festivals promoting a fun, family day out! It is day not to be missed on the bank holiday weekend. The Belfast Mela is proudly presented by Northern Ireland’s leading multi-cultural arts organisation, ArtsEkta.
For further information: www.belfastmela.org.uk.
ArtsEkta: T +44 (0)28 9023 1381, Belfast Mela: DL: +44 (0)28 9031 0125; For
This month's Verbal out this week - posted 24.8.2010 area: NI
Verbal celebrates the life and work of Sam Hanna Bell, writer and broadcaster in this month’s issue. We also interview Joseph O’Connor – author of the Richard and Judy phenomenon, Star of the Sea - in advance of his upcoming appearance at the Ulster Bank Belfast Festival at Queen’s. Other highlights include interviews with Maureen Gibbons and Joan Lingard - author of the seminal Through the Barricades. Two local writers let us in on the secret of their success – including how to use the internet to catch the eye of a publisher!
With more reviews than ever of local books –including Bernie McGill’s haunting The Butterfly Cabinet and the delightful Paperboy, a memoir of growing up in the Shankill. Fans of Military history will enjoy Russell Rees take on the 1919 Irish rebellion and youthful readers of all ages are sure to get the chills from Dermot Bolger’s New Town Soul – his first foray into young adult fiction.
Our popular Shelf Life and Ulster History Circle features are still going strong and we continue with our new series; introducing readers to some of the best of the special collections housed in local libraries – this month Belfast published books at the Linen Hall Library. With details of upcoming literary festivals, an original short story celebrating the Belfast character that was Alex Higgins and reviews of the best, new Irish writing you won’t want to miss this month’s Verbal!
You can get your copy of Verbal with the Derry Journal on Tuesday 24th August, Belfast News on Thursday 26th August and Newsletter on Friday 27th August 2010.
Quench your creative thirst profitably - posted 14.8.2010 area: Omagh, Armagh and UU Jordanstown
Are you thinking about setting up your own business in the Creative Industries? Or perhaps making a little extra income with your creative skills?
If so, there are three programmes across the province which might interest you. The Strule Arts Cenrte, Omagh, the Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre, Armagh and the University of Ulster, Jordanstown Campus and the WEA have the programme for you.
They are offering a short, accessible programmes aptly named ‘Creativity Thirst’ to help anyone who is considering self employment or gaining additional income in the Creative Industries develop the necessary skills.
“Creativity Thirst” is made possible due to the Creative Industries Innovation Fund which is supported by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and the Department of Culture Arts and Leisure, (DCAL). This project is offered FREE to the learner and will commence at the beginning of September. Content is accredited by CCEA and the Open College Network Northern Ireland. Anyone with a level 2 qualification or above in their skill area, and who is considering self employment or gaining additional income in the Creative Industries is welcome to apply. All sessions have been scheduled outside office hours to allow maximum accessibility
Skills can include: music, film, photography, textiles, craft, digital imaging, gaming etc.
Additional taster sessions will also take place in each location in the autumn. Further information about these will be made available on the WEA and related websites (www.wea-ni.com, www.ulster.ac.uk, www.struleartscentre.co.uk, www.marketplacetheatrearmagh.com )
Pauline Matthew, Jewellery designer who participated on a previous project said: “This programme has improved my understanding of setting up a creative business. I feel confident about myself, my product, services and my increased skills and knowledge mean that I am ready to start my creative business, having a good overall knowledge of the basic structure, requirements, legalities and operating procedures. I am also much more aware of the support networks and business development opportunities. I am excited about the future and looking forward to tackling the many hurdles along the way.”
For further information or to apply to the programme contact Carole Kane on (028) 9032 9718 or email carole.kane@wea-ni.com ASAP.
CAF to host consultation session on BCC proposed PEACE III Plan - posted 14.8.2010 area: Belfast
deadline: 27 August 2010 (closing date for consultation)
Belfast City Council has developed a plan for the next phase of almost £8m Peace III funding. The plan outlines how the council will spend the final tranche of the European funding.
The full title of the PEACE III Programme is the EU Programme for Peace and Reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the Border Region of Ireland and the programme covers the period 2007-2013.
BCC are currently consulting on their plans for the funding. The Community Arts Forum (CAF) will be hosting a consultation session on 18th August 2010. Go along to find out more about the proposed plans and have your input into CAF's response to the consultation. To register contact hfloyd@caf.ie
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The full consultation document and draft action plan are available now at www.belfastcity.gov.uk/goodrelations/peaceIIIconsultation.asp
Closing date for consultation responses: 27 August 2010. Responses can be sent either by email or post. Email: peaceiii@belfastcity.gov.uk Post: Niall Eastwood, Room 212, City Hall, Belfast, BT1 5GS
Borderlights - International Artist Residency - invitation to visual art training - posted 14.8.2010 area: Playhouse, Derry
deadline: 16 August 2010
dates: 24-26 August 2010
International Culture Arts Network in partnership with North-55 presents BORDERLIGHTS -International Artist Residency.
ICAN would like to invite local community leaders, workers, volunteers and artists to participate in a three-day visual art training program from 24th – 26th August. They are specifically looking for people who are actively working in local communities or have the desire to be more actively involved.
As the first ICAN international residency entitled Borderlights, they are delighted to work with South African visual artist Roderick Sauls. Roderick is a well known artist with an international profile who has used his own art practice as a tool to discuss and explore political tensions and issues of equality. He has worked closely with District 6 Museum in Cape Town since its formation in 1994.
Roderick will collaborate with local workers teaching his unique approach of using art as a mechanism to explore peace. The group will focus on photography and film. The local workers will acquire transferable skills which they can employ and use within their own community work. After the training the participants will have the opportunity to practice what they have learnt by developing a project locally during autumn, this project will be supported by ICAN.
The workshops, which are free, will take place in the Playhouse from Tuesday 24th – Thursday 26th August ending with a short evaluation meeting on Friday 27th August.
They will also host a seminar on Monday 23rd from 10.00 - 12.30 and a workshop from 1.30 – 4.00 (lunch will be served for all who wish to take part all day). Booking is essential.
This is a unique opportunity, places are limited so if you are interested get in touch by Monday 16th August by contacting ICAN Coordinator Elaine Forde on T. 02871 268027 or email elaine@derryplayhouse.co.uk
Booking is essential.
ICAN is a three-year project developed by the Playhouse in partnership with North-55, it has been part-financed by the European Union’s Regional Development fund through EU Programme for Peace and Reconciliation (Peace III) managed through Special EU Programmes Body.
Volunteer Now Research - looking to hear from Older Volunteers - posted 14.8.2010 area: NI
Volunteer Now's Unlocking Potential Project in conjunction with the University of Ulster is carrying out an exciting new study which will measure the impact of volunteering on the health of the 50+ age group.
Older people are hugely important to volunteering in Northern Ireland. They bring a wealth of skills and life experiences to the causes which they support. There are approximately 99,000* volunteers aged 50 or over in Northern Ireland, contributing the equivalent of £202^ million pounds a year to our economy.
This huge resource goes largely unmentioned but as older people are becoming an increasing proportion of the Northern Ireland population, they must also become an increasing proportion of the volunteer base, if volunteering is to flourish.
They would like to recruit as many volunteers who are 50 and over as possible on to the study. It doesn't matter how long you have been volunteering, who you volunteer with or what you do, they want to hear from you! The research will involve completing four questionnaires over an 18 month period. They would also like to hear from organisations that involve volunteers and would like to support the study.
More information & questionnaires contact: Christine Irvine - christine.irvine@volunteernow.co.uk or 028 9081 8332.
Arts & Health website launched - posted 14.8.2010
There is now an overwhelming body of evidence demonstrating that participation in the arts and access to a range of arts opportunities can dramatically improve health outcomes and increase wellbeing. By supplementing medicine and care, the arts can improve the health of people who experience mental or physical health problems. Engaging in the arts can promote prevention of disease and build wellbeing. The arts can improve healthcare environments and benefit staff retention and professional development.
This new website has been compiled by the London Arts in Health Forum working with other partners in the field of arts in health. These organisations are working together as the National Forum for Arts in Health – an association of organisations looking to develop the role of the arts in improving wellbeing in England.
www.cultureandwellbeing.org.uk
source: VAN e-news EAC’s Over 60s Art Awards now open - posted 14.8.2010  area: UK
Amateur artists over 60 are invited to enter works in the EAC’s Over 60s Art Awards, in any medium and on any subject matter. Artists may submit more than one entry (maximum five entries per person) and group works are also accepted.
This year, the entry fee is held at £9 per work and multiple entries are open to special offer – five works for the price of four (£36), and four works for the price of three (£27).
There will be prizes of at least £250 in each of the following categories:
• Landscape/seascape;
• Still life;
• Watercolour;
• Drawing;
• Oil;
• Photography;
• Portrait (any medium);
• 3D work;
• EAC People’s Choice Award Prize.
Two additional £500 prizes will be awarded in memory of the founder of EAC, Angela Farnell. These prizes will be for the best entries from artists living in sheltered/retirement housing or a care home, or who entered through a day centre. These prizes are divided between the artist and their sheltered scheme, care home or day centre.
For more details and to download an entry form, visit http://eacartawards.org.uk.
source: VAN e-news SEEDs New choir 'SingaLingo' welcome singers - posted 06.8.2010 area: Derry
Eddie Kerr, Director of SEEDS asked us to ask you...'We were wondering if you could help publicise the formation of our new choir 'SingaLingo' which SEEDS, the multicultural support group in Derry, are forming. We are looking for people willing to share in the joy of music with a diverse group of people singing a myriad of songs from around the world while still living in the Derry area. If you think you can't, or won't, sing we have a place for you in our band, Harmonicity, so get in touch with Laura at the One World Resource Centre in Derry 02871-370989 or email eddie@seeds.ie '
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