We are all living through unprecedented times that have had a huge impact on all elements of our lives. But in this time of uncertainty I am very lucky to be working in a sector that has shown enormous strength and resolve. There have been so many examples of people rising to the challenge of…
One of main things that this unprecedented situation has taught me is the power of partnerships, the desire that there is across the arts, cultural and education sector for people to meet, connect, share and ultimately recover together. As the Local Cultural Education Partnerships (LCEPs) Manager I am very fortunate that I get to work…
During the first adrenaline driven weeks of lockdown (remember them?) I sought out podcasts as a distraction from the news cycle and the immediate pressures of re-organising the way we worked and lived. I was only a year late but I was utterly gripped by ‘13 Minutes to the Moon’ about the Apollo 11 mission,…
#DanceConnect an online collaborative project between dance professionals, young people and a digital artist, from across the West Midlands. Arts Connect and DanceXchange, are pleased to announce an audacious new project #DanceConnect, bringing together a digital artist, dance professionals and young people, from across the West Midlands, in a dynamic collaboration to explore creative research…
R&D Bursaries for individual artists and small arts and culture organisations in the West Midlands. Arts Connect has repurposed its funding in order to invest in the cultural sector to innovate in their practice and in particular their digital work with children and young people aged 0-25yrs. Our plan is to deliver a range of…
‘Time to think – the most valuable thing we can offer each other is the framework in which to think for ourselves’. Nancy Kline This unexpected period of physical isolation from work colleagues, co-creators, friends and family has created a new working and living environment and a new landscape in which to think. At Arts…
Moonbeams Seminar – Physicality and Musicality in the Early Years Date: 24 June 2020 Time: 1.00-3.30 pm – with comfort break Venue: Via Zoom Price: 13 places available on a first-come-first-served basis for £10pp Explore the use of playfulness in developing movement and music in early years, for both inside and outside environments. This online…
Moonbeams May Social Meet (online) Date: 22 May 2020 Time: 1.30-3.00pm Venue: Via Zoom Price: Free to attend A creative online space for educators, childminders, artists, and cultural and heritage organisations to meet, chat, exchange and explore ideas about early years arts and creative practice. A safe space to share how you are managing in…
Please find below a collection of links and resources to key trusted sites to provide guidance and advice for freelancers during the current Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic: Arts Council England ACE are making £20 million available to individuals working in the cultural sector, including artists, creative practitioners and freelancers. The information in full is here. …
Big Play Date: 27 March Time: 9am-5pm Venue: @WestMidlandsMu1 In these challenging times, musical joy is much needed. Please join the West Midlands Music Services on Twitter and Facebook for their Big Play Day and help them celebrate the musical achievements of 1000’s of children from across the West Midlands. Between 9am and 5pm a…