“I was impressed by the energy and enthusiasm that I saw at Arts Connect’s session at the Midlands Arts Centre. I was also struck by the anger and frustration that some people expressed at the current situation. There will never be enough money for the arts and heritage, but the real problem seems to be…
Film and Television Careers Fair Date: 1 February 2018. Venue: Birmingham City University – Curzon Building, Floor 4. Who is it for? 14-19 year olds with a passion for film. Cost: FREE The Event Arts Connect are delighted to present a Film and Television Careers Fair for 14-19 year olds hosted by Birmingham City University. This…
CALL FOR ARTISTS/ARTS ORGANISATIONS Project Brief: We are looking for artist/s or an arts organisation to work with 6 schools in the West Midlands – all members of The Griffin Schools Trust- to deliver a programme of high quality arts experiences based around genres of Dance/Movement, or Visual Arts, or Spoken Word (or a combination…
“When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.” Henry Ford This is the fourth in a series of blogs exploring the creation and development of our Leadership programme for learning and engagement professionals in the Arts and Cultural Sector. Leadership Steering Group One…
CALL FOR ARTISTS/ARTS ORGANISATIONS Project Brief: Move We are looking for artist/s or an arts organisation to work with 8 schools in Coventry – all members of Coventry Special Schools Arts Ambassador Network to deliver a programme of high quality arts experiences based around Movement and Dance leading towards a Celebration Event on 22 June…
This is the third in a series of blogs exploring the creation and development of our Leadership programme for learning and engagement professionals in the Arts and Cultural sector. Read the 4th blog post here. A group of sixteen participants from across the West Midlands, a third from local National Portfolio Organisations were recruited. This…
CALL FOR ARTISTS/ARTS ORGANISATIONS Project Brief: Visual Art: Including sculpture and photography highlighting the importance of British and Catholic Values. We are looking for artist/s or an arts organisation to work with John Henry Newman Catholic College (JHNCC) – a secondary school in East Birmingham – and its network of five Catholic Primary Schools in…
“The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity.” Amelia Earhart, Aviator. First female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic. This is the second in a series of blogs exploring the creation and development of our Leadership programme for learning and engagement professionals in the Arts and Cultural Sector. …
“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.” Alice Walker, American Novelist and Activist. This is the first in a series of blogs exploring the creation and development of our Leadership programme for learning and engagement professionals in the Arts and Cultural Sector. Read the 2nd blog…
We are seeking a skilled professional to lead our development and investment work to increase the engagement of young people in the Arts Award accreditation programme across the West Midlands. This is a critical role for us in meeting our aim that all children and young people in the region can access and enjoy a…