Case studies needed for Conference

WAP is working to deliver a conference in October that will look at how we can Strive, Survive and Thrive in the arts.

One of the elements of the day will be demonstrating where the arts has impacted on 'social outcomes'. Where arts has been used to work within health, social care, with disengaged young people, isolated older people for example.

It would be great if we could have a home grown example of successful work in this area. If you or any colleagues have worked in this way and would be willing to talk about it, or have a stand or demonstrate it at the conference please get in touch.

Thank you

Tracy at wiltshireartspromoters@gmail.com

Trowbridge Town Hall developments

WAP is working hard to support the developments happening in Trowbridge. You can hear WAP's development manager talking about the latest here.

http://trowbridgetownhall.org/

Agenda for WAP's next members meeting

Here's the agenda for WAP's next members meeting. If anyone who is not currently a member of WAP would like to join us for this meeting you are more than welcome. Please email me at wiltshireartspromoters@gmail.com

Agenda

Thurs 22 March

Theatre On The Hill, St John’s School, Marlborough (if using a sat nav enter the post code SN8 4DN

11am

(Steering group to meet at 10am)

11am	Welcome and Apologies
11.05	Matter arising from last full meeting
11.15	Arts Council Relationship Manager, Faye Stewart to present on ACE’s current funding streams   (TBC)
11.30	Valarie Haywood from Wiltshire Music Service to report on Wiltshire’s Music Hub
12 noon	Peter Tyas, Arts and Archives Manager to give an update on the development of Wiltshire’s Cultural Strategy
12.30pm	Opportunity for members to share information about their work particularly where there are partnership opportunities
12.50pm	AOB

NB: All visitors to St John’s are required to bring photographic ID with them for Safeguarding purposes.

If the location or CRB requirements cause anyone difficulty in attending please get in touch with me.

Board sought for new Arts Centre project

Board Member Vacancies

Board members are sought to play a key role in securing Trowbridge’s historic Town Hall through the Community Asset Transfer process, to create a beacon professional arts centre for the Trowbridge Community Area and the wider region. 

Funding for initial feasibility work has already been secured from Trowbridge’s Area Board and Community Area Partnership and further commitment of Wiltshire Council for the project is expected to be confirmed following  the Council’s Assets Committee meeting on 21 March 2012 . We need the right people to help guide this multi million pound project forward. We need people with skills in areas such as heritage, the arts, finance, fundraising, marketing, project management, business planning, employment law, architecture, consultation, education, catering, the Trowbridge community and advocacy. This is a voluntary unpaid position.

There will be an opportunity to visit the Town Hall for prospective board members.

If you think you are the right person to help bring Trowbridge Town Hall back to life please contact Tracy Sullivan trowbridgetownhall@gmail.com   for an application pack and tour details or call 07540 938936 for an informal conversation.

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustment to be made to the interview process to ensure accessibility.

The deadline for receiving applications is noon on Friday 13^th April and interviews will be held on Thursday 19^th April.

Fund Raising Events

See here for details of forthcoming fundraising events: http://www.stepupwiltshire.org.uk/wsfn

Community Engagement Workshops

Two FREE workshop sessions on Engaging Communities that Community First will be running in March and April.

We’re all being asked to get more involved in local planning and decision making. How can you ensure that everyone has a real chance to take part and to get their voice heard?

Engaging Communities covers some of the principles of community engagement and consultation, some practicalities about running consultation events, plus lots of ideas for some fun methods that could be used to widen participation from people in the community.

So if you are a parish or town council, community led planning or other local group seeking to consult and involve your community, this workshop will give you the practical tools to design high quality consultation activities that engage and involve all sections of your community.

As places are limited it is essential to book well in advance so please complete and return the attached booking form. The deadlines for booking are 2 March (for the 15 March session), and 23 March (for 26 April session).

If you have any questions about the sessions please do contact me to discuss how we can help.

Regards
Marion Rayner
Community Development Manager
Parish Plan & Community Consultation Direct Web Link: http://www.communityfirst.org.uk/index.php/community-development

mailto:mrayner@communityfirst.org.uk

Creative Arts Facilitator Required



The SEEME Wiltshire oral history project requires a freelance Creative arts facilitator to deliver a series of local reminiscence events across Wiltshire

The Wiltshire Black Archives Partnership consists of statutory & community organisations & individuals who have come together to promote the history of black & minority ethnic (BME) communities in Wiltshire to everyone. This exciting iniative will work through community participation & learning aims to collect preserve & make accessible written, pictorial & oral heritage relating to BME communities in Wiltshire both past & present

Our Brief

As part of the project we are hosting reminiscence events in Trowbridge, Chippenham & Salisbury. The feature of these events will be to encourage & stimulate the community to tell their stories, share their past experiences & enjoy a cultural learning experience

Some Examples you might consider

·        Dance

·        Creative Writing

·        Drama

·        Music Performance

We are looking for someone who is

·        Creative

·        Dynamic

·        Has Fresh ideas

·        Can Motivate Groups

·        Work within a budget

·        High Quality Project Achievements

·        Has Excellent communication skills

For informal enquiries please contact Rose Young 01225 752503

To apply for this role, please submit your artist profile (including 2 referees) together with a covering statement explaining why you would like to be involved in this project to:

 seemewiltshire@gmail.com