deadline: 10 September 2010
Last week saw the announcement of the prizes for each category of the epic awards, Voluntary Arts England’s national awards scheme shining a spotlight on the excellent work being undertaken by the 50,000+ voluntary arts groups across the country.
Engagement Award (sponsored by Audiences UK)
• £175 cash prize;
• £100 technology voucher to be spent on equipment for the organisation;
• £165 associate membership pass for nalgao (National Association of Local Government Arts Officers);
• 5 hours mentoring on organisational development/HR issues including volunteers;
• Travel and accommodation for one member of the group to the prestigious winners’ reception.
Partnerships Award (sponsored by nalgao)
• £175 cash prize;
• £100 technology voucher to be spent on equipment for the organisation;
• £165 associate membership pass for nalgao (National Association of Local Government Arts Officers);
• 5 hours mentoring in any of the following fields: audience development, fundraising, meeting procedures, minute-taking and engaging children and young people;
• Travel and accommodation for one member of the group to the prestigious winners’ reception.
Innovation Award (sponsored by evoke & People’s Voice Media)
• £175 cash prize;
• £100 technology voucher to be spent on equipment for the organisation;
• £165 associate membership pass for nalgao (National Association of Local Government Arts Officers);
• A place on a Media Trust marketing and communications training course;
• Travel and accommodation for one member of the group to the prestigious winners’ reception.
Creativity Award (Sponsored by 50FT LONG HORSE_art/design/culture)
• £175 cash prize;
• £100 technology voucher to be spent on equipment for the organisation;
• £165 associate membership pass for nalgao (National Association of Local Government Arts Officers);
• A logo redesign/branding advice from 50FT LONG HORSE_art/design/culture;
• Travel and accommodation for one member of the group to the prestigious winners’ reception.
Nominations are open until 10 September 2010. To find out more and to nominate your group or a group that you feel deserves recognition, visit www.epicawards.co.uk.
‘Moving Further Forward’ – arts in mental health conference - posted 08.7.2010 
area: Manchester
dates: 17 September 2010
The purpose of this event, from Breakthrough is to bring together some of the key people working in art in mental health, to continue the development of a national strategy, promote joint working and share positive practice. This conference is specifically aimed at Senior Trust and Local Authority Management, including Chairs, Non-Executive Directors, Art Therapists and OT’s working in the field.
For more details, email breakthrough@mentalhealth.freeserve.co.uk.
www.breakthroughmhart.com
Film Nation: Shorts – open for competition entries - posted 01.7.2010 
deadline: 1 October 2010
London 2012’s short film competition for young people between the ages of 13 and 25 is now open for entries. To view films, find a favourite, and upload your film to share with your friends go to www.filmnation.org.uk. Information on the first London 2012 workshops for you to learn to make your own short film is also available.
In 2012 the best films from the two year programme will win the chance to be shown in iconic sporting venues during the Games in 2012 as well as at high profile screenings around the country.
www.filmnation.org.uk
