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6 June 2017
Portraits
A few of the portraits that I have been working on over the past few weeks for Unit 1 Part A of my Gold Arts Award.
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1 July 2017
Creative Networking - Nottingham
Join us for the first networking opportunity brought to you by Upstart Projects and City Arts in association with Young People in the Arts and supported by Arts Award.
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29 June 2017
Creative Networking - Birmingham
Join us for the first networking opportunity brought to you by Upstart Projects in association with Young People in the Arts and supported by Arts Award.
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5 June 2017
What goes on at...City Arts?
We spoke to Alma from City Arts in Nottingham about the work they do ahead of the local networking event with numerous big and small cultural organisations on 1 July.
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5 June 2017
How to share your arts skills
This part of the Bronze Arts Award is notoriously sticky. Passing on an arts skill can be difficult for all sorts of logistical reasons but there's little more rewarding than teaching, so they say.
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18 June 2017
Blood, Sweat and Fears
OTHER would like to invite you to 'Blood, Sweat and Fears', our most exciting show to date. Featuring artwork from the Sheffield-based founder of SEX Skateboards Louis Slater, alongside two of London's most daring up-and-coming talents Daisy Parris and Euan Roberts.
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29 June 2017
Crafts Council - Young People's Meeting with AOC Architecture
Aged 16 – 25 and interested in craft and making?Join the Crafts Council at our next meeting where we'll be joined by AOC Architecture. We want to transform the ground floor of our building in Angel into a permanent home for craft and we want to know what you think about the plans.
This new network of Londoners aged 16-25 brings together those who are passionate about craft and making to co-produce projects and events with us at the Crafts Council, and in doing so help shape the future of craft in the UK.
Come along if you love to make, or are just keen to find out more— all backgrounds and experience levels are welcome!
What's happening on the night?
Be involved in shaping our young people's programme over a slice of pizza!Find out more about the Crafts Council's plan to open our beautiful Grade II listed building on Pentonville Road to the public.Meet award-winning architects AOC Architecture who are designing our new public space: A Home for Craft. Get an insight into their practice, be the first to see plans for the new building, and have your say about the designs and how we are going to use the space.
A Home for Craft is designed by award winning architectural practice AOC Architecture. Established in 2005 they have gained international recognition for their inventive inquiry, participatory practice and characterful designs. Committed to a generous architecture that is particular, participative and valuable, they have a distinct reputation for high quality public buildings, cultural institutions and residential projects located in sensitive contexts.
Why get involved?
Join a new network of young people passionate about craft and makingBe involved in shaping our young people's programme; work alongside staff and makers to co-produce programmes for other young peopleTake part in creative workshops and meet and collaborate with professionals working in the craft and creative industriesAccess opportunities, training and advice (including Arts Award)Learn new skills and develop your CV
Can't make it this time? There's more to come!
We'll be holding monthly get-togethers both at the Crafts Council in Angel and out and about at other venues. They will take place on the last Thursday of every month (please note there will not be a meeting in August and December).
To find out more about our young people's programme and to be kept informed of all upcoming events, workshops and opportunities for young people, please email [email protected]
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1 June 2017
How to write an opinion piece (in under 500 words)
It's daunting, the prospect of writing a 500(ish) word essay, especially when you don't know what to write about, or even how to start it.
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1 June 2017
Voice’s Best Newcomer to Brighton Fringe 2017: The Shortlist!
Find out who has been shortlisted for Voice Mag's Best Newcomer to Brighton Fringe 2017
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31 May 2017
Want my Job? Lucy Shipp, University of Cambridge Museums
Lucy Shipp works in Widening Participation and is the Arts Award adviser at the University of Cambridge Museums.
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31 May 2017
GE17: Political cynicism is eroding empathy
Manchester suffered an atrocity and I was preoccupied with political conspiracies
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30 May 2017
The Brighton Killers
More than a guided tour: listening to the stories of some of Brighton's most notorious murderers in a dark and immersive theatrical experience.
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26 May 2017
Manchester handled its loss with kindness and creativity
22 May will be remembered eternally in Greater Manchester and further for suffering a crippling loss and dealing with it by being creative and "defiantly kind".
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25 May 2017
Creative Collisions
600 delegates, speakers, exhibitors and volunteers came together to discuss the most important issues affecting young people today
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24 May 2017
What goes on at...Engage?
Gallery education organisation, Engage, will curate this June's Children's Art Week. Their director tells us about the organisation and the preparations they're making.
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24 May 2017 – 24 July 2017
Voice Magazine Development Manager
Voice is looking for an enthusiastic, creative and media savvy individual with a passion for the arts and young people. You'll have some experience of developing and managing projects, handling marketing and communications and building partnerships.
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24 May 2017
Interview with Billy Barrington
We talk to the Course Leader of Creative Media at Access to Music Brighton over their imminent closure, their Brighton Fringe show, and the changing state of the education sector.
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23 May 2017
This is not how you advertise a female superhero!
Strong, Independent, Powerful, Intelligent, Brave