Those of you who were able to join us at our last meeting may recall Peter Tyas talking about Team Wiltshire, who are working with LOCOG (London Organising Committee of The Olympic Games) in delivering the Cultural Olympiad to Wiltshire.
It is a little complicated but Team Wiltshire have decided to develop some subgroups one of which is to be focusing on Heritage and Arts. I don't want to go into too much detail here, you can visit http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/leisureandrecreation/teamwiltshire.htm if you would like to find out more. Here are a few highlights that it might be worth you knowing!
Inspire Mark!
1. It is now been made easier to apply for the Inspire Mark, here's the link: http://www.london2012.com/about-us/our-brand/inspire-programme.php If you need any help or have any questions regarding applying for the Inspire Mark do contact Tamzin Ewers, Team Wiltshire Co-ordinator on 07824 414507.
Benefits of having the Inspire Mark:
1. You're project could feature in a printed regional brochure (deadline for this would be November 2011)
2. There will be a website dedicated to Inspire Projects
3. The LOCOG communication team will be aware of all Inspire projects which will provide profile raising opportunities within national, regional media and Visit Britain
4. You can promote your activity as being an event 'Celebrating the Olympics' or part of the 'Cultural Olympiad'.
The only real challenge about securing the Inspire Mark is that your project can not be supported by a corporate sponsors!
Challenges to not having the Inspire Mark are:
1. There can be no mention of the Olympics in any marketing for an event without the Inspire Mark.
2. No logo, picture of the Olympic rings, association with the Olympic Torch or medals can be used in any marketing, and only be agreement with LOCOG if you do successfully apply for the Inspire Mark.
I think it's fairly widely acknowledged that there has been a lack of clarity around the Cultural Olympiad and why people should get involved, and even some ill feeling but I think we have a fantastic opportunity to highlight to the world what we're doing in Wiltshire and it need not be too arduous. It may be possible for you to use or adapt projects already planned to be part of the Cultural Olympiad!
Torch Route
As you may know it has been confirmed that the Olympic Torch will come through Salisbury on July 11 and have an overnight stop! The rest of the torche route will be revealed in November. Having activity happening to animate the torch route is another vital part of Team Wiltshire and LOCOGs ambition. Please do begin to think about what you might be able to do to be part of the route, maybe have all of Wiltshire youth dance companies learn a piece of dance that can be performed at the nearest points of the route to where the groups rehearse, or bands learn a new piece of music and do the same or just have your staff, volunteers,. friends in uniform cheering the torch on!
Wiltshire Projects
There are a number of bigger projects that Wiltshire hope to secure as part of the Cultural Olympiad, including: Salisbury International Arts Festivals project looking to illuminate all of Wiltshire White Horse, maybe create some new ones and even a flying one! a National Music Project 20 x 20 where 20 outstanding new works will be commissioned and Wiltshire Council are looking to support the training of Arts Awards Assessors inorder that many young people achieve Arts Awards both focused on the Olympics and into the future.
Here is a list of a number of project ideas from WAP members I compiled and updated in April. If you are interested in collaborating with any of these do get in touch with those leading on the project.
I will continue to attend the Heritage and Arts meetings and keep you up to date with what's going on.
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